Professional Ethics and Conduct Flashcards
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A trainer's written service contract should ethically include:
Answer: Clear scope, fees, cancellation terms, and realistic expectations
Transparent contracts state scope, fees, terms, and realistic expectations clearly.
When another trainer's former client comes to you, the professional approach is to:
Answer: Focus on the dog's current needs without badmouthing colleagues
Professionalism means focusing on the dog's needs rather than denigrating peers.
Using positive reinforcement-based methods is considered an ethical best practice mainly because they:
Answer: Are effective while minimizing fear, pain, and welfare risks
Reward-based methods are effective and reduce the welfare risks associated with aversive techniques.
A trainer should obtain informed consent from a client by:
Answer: Explaining methods, risks, and alternatives before proceeding
Informed consent requires explaining methods, risks, and alternatives so clients can choose knowingly.
If a trainer makes an error that injures a dog, the ethical response is to:
Answer: Disclose it, seek veterinary care, and take responsibility
Accountability requires disclosing harm, ensuring veterinary care, and taking responsibility.
Maintaining professional boundaries with clients includes:
Answer: Keeping interactions professional and respectful
Professional boundaries keep client relationships respectful and appropriate.
Why is record-keeping an ethical responsibility for trainers?
Answer: Accurate records support continuity, accountability, and the dog's progress
Accurate records support accountability, continuity of care, and tracking the dog's progress.