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Coercion and Its Fallout (Revised Edition) by Murray Sidman
Coercion and Its Fallout (Revised Edition) by Murray Sidman. Our society is quick to use punishment to get others to do what we want, and dog training is no exception. Are punishment-based methods of training [...]
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert M. Sapolsky
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert M. Sapolsky. Our suggested reading list includes several choices on learning to read dog body language, including learning to read signs of stress in your dog. [...]
The Language of Dogs DVD, by Sarah Kalnajs
The Language of Dogs DVD, by Sarah Kalnajs. There is no better way to learn to read the body language of dogs than by seeing dogs in action. However, in real life, sometimes the signals [...]
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas. While everyone could benefit from this book, it is especially good if you have a shy or fearful dog. This book will help you start [...]
Canine Body Language – A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff
Canine Body Language – A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff. If you want to better understand what your dog is expressing, this book will give you a handy reference guide to reading dog body language. [...]
Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D
Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D. If you are interested in knowing more about learning theory and what positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, negative punishment and all the other learning theory terminology mean [...]
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson. This book and the previous book, Don’t Shoot the Dog, are considered “classics” when it comes to discussing the learning theory behind current dog training methods. They are both [...]
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. This book and the next book, Culture Clash, are considered “classics” when it comes to discussing the learning theory behind current dog training methods. They are both [...]
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia B. McConnell
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia B. McConnell. Those of us who love dogs know that dogs feel emotions, but which ones? Do they experience [...]
Lassie Come! (DVD) by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Lassie Come! (DVD) by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. If teaching your dog to reliably come when called is your top priority, then you might want to invest in a group class or private training with an [...]
Puppy Primer by Brenda K Scidmore and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Puppy Primer by Brenda K Scidmore and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. If you aren't able to attend training, want to get started on your own before class starts, or just want an extra resource for [...]
How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar
How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar. Ian Dunbar was one of the founders of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and was one of the leaders in promoting positive [...]
Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog by Patricia B McConnell, Ph.D and Aimee M Moore
Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog by Patricia B McConnell, Ph.D and Aimee M Moore replaces Patricia's earlier book Beginning Family Dog Training. If you are planning to [...]
Leader of the Pack by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Leader of the Pack by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D is a very quick and inexpensive read at only 15 pages, it gives you in very concise, easy-to-understand terms the basic pointers you need to [...]
August 2017 Photos
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The perks of play with puppies (and adult dogs)
Whether your dog is a puppy, an adolescent, an adult or a senior, there are perks to play at any age. One of the reasons we get along so well with dogs is that [...]
June 2017 Photos
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July 2017 Photos
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The rules of puppy play – and eliminating puppy nipping
Puppy nipping and biting is a common problem. The problem often spills over into adolescence and sometimes even adulthood. How do I get my puppy/adolescent/adult dog to stop nipping?! If the nipping is happening during [...]
Rules for hiking with your dog (infographic)
Here's our rules for hiking with your dog: Maintain excellent health through proper diet and exercise. This makes it less likely they will eat inappropriate things due to nutritional deficiencies and will help ensure they [...]