The ideological capture of the veterinary behavioral space, driven by a selective endorsement of flawed survey-based studies, is a troubling trend and a direct threat to the well-being of the dogs these organizations are supposed to protect. It’s time to push back against this dogma and advocate for a more nuanced, evidence-based approach that considers all available data, including the long-term effects of different training methods themselves, as well as the long-term benefits of having been properly trained using aversive tools.