Disclaimers & Legal Information

1. What CanineLab Is

CanineLab is an AI-powered conversational training coach. It provides guidance based on the force-free training methodology of His Name is Diego by Anna Skaff.

2. What CanineLab Is NOT

CanineLab is NOT:

• A licensed veterinarian or veterinary clinic
• A licensed behavioral health professional
• A certified professional dog trainer or applied animal behaviorist
• A medical or health evaluation service
• A substitute for professional consultation

3. About AI Systems

CanineLab uses artificial intelligence to generate responses. AI systems can:

• Misunderstand context or nuance
• Provide incomplete information
• Make factual errors
• Generate confident-sounding but incorrect advice

You should not rely solely on CanineLab for important decisions about your dog’s health, behavior, or welfare.

4. Medical & Emergency Guidance

CanineLab CANNOT diagnose, treat, or evaluate:

• Medical conditions, illness, or injury
• Pain or physical discomfort
• Behavioral health conditions (anxiety disorders, aggression disorders)
• Neurological or genetic conditions
• Nutritional or dietary needs

5. When to Seek Professional Help

Contact a licensed professional BEFORE or INSTEAD of using CanineLab if:

• Your dog is injured, limping, or showing pain behaviors
• Your dog has sudden behavior changes
• Your dog shows extreme aggression or fear
• Your dog is pregnant or nursing
• Your dog has a known medical condition
• You’re unsure whether something requires veterinary attention

Find a professional

• Veterinary Behaviorist (AVSAB) — board-certified specialists
• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)
• Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB)

6. About the Methodology

CanineLab’s training guidance is based on the book His Name is Diego by Anna Skaff. This methodology emphasizes force-free training — no aversive tools (e-collars, prong collars, shock collars) and consent-based training approaches.

Results may vary depending on your dog’s individual temperament, your consistency, and whether underlying medical or behavioral issues are present.

7. No Guarantees

CanineLab provides guidance based on general training principles. We CANNOT:

• Guarantee specific training results
• Predict how your individual dog will respond
• Account for all individual differences in dogs
• Replace professional evaluation or training

Training effectiveness depends on your effort, consistency, and your dog’s individual circumstances — not on CanineLab alone.

8. Limitation of Liability

CanineLab is provided “as is” for informational purposes. To the extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage from using CanineLab
• We are not liable for following or not following CanineLab guidance
• We are not liable for AI errors or misinformation
• We are not liable for outcomes of training attempts

You assume full responsibility for your dog’s safety and welfare when using CanineLab.

9. Your Responsibilities

By using CanineLab, you agree to:

• Use guidance at your own risk and discretion
• Consult a veterinarian for any health, injury, or medical concerns
• Not rely on CanineLab for professional evaluation or diagnosis
• Understand that you are responsible for your dog’s safety and welfare
• Stop and seek professional help if your dog shows signs of distress or harm