Foundations of Training and Behavior Reading
Books, Booklets, Articles and Position Statements that we've read again and again for insight and inspiration. Add these to your often referenced library!
BEFORE You Get Your Puppy!
-Ian Dunbar
A FREE, thorough guide to prepare for life with a pup. Includes Housetraining!
AFTER You Get Your Puppy!
-Ian Dunbar
A FREE, thorough guide to life with your puppy beyond those first days.
Puppy Start Right
-Kenneth & Debbie Martin
Foundations for puppies and dogs of all ages. A must-have resource.
The Power of Positive Dog Training
-Pat Miller
Teach your dog to think and to choose proper behavior
The Culture Clash
-Jean Donaldson
Understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs
Bones Would Rain from the Sky
-Suzanne Clothier
Deepening Our Relationship with Dogs
Chill Out Fido!
-Nan Kene Aurthur
Get your canine wild child to calm down, pay attention and relax.
Excel-Erated Learning
-Pamela Reid
Explaining In Plain English how dogs learn and how best to teach them.
The Original Rocket Recall
-Lisa Waggoner
Get your dog to come to you the first time you call - every time. Easy, Fun, and Effective
Canine Enrichment for the Real World
-Allie Bender and Emily Strong
Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life
Adolescent Dog Survival Guide
-Sarah Whitehead
The Most Common Challenges Owners of Adolescent Dogs Face
Family Friendly Dog Training
-Patricia McConnell and Aimee Moore
A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog
Attentive Cooperation
-Suzanne Clothier
PPP teaches your dog to be attentive and cooperative in return for real life rewards (RLR)
Feeling Outnumbered?
-Karen London and Patricia McConnell
How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household
Trigger Stacking?
-Wonder Dog University
The surprising ways stress events affect our dogs and how to help them until they can decompress.
Articles & Position Statements
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Though there are some items contained in these articles with which we may differ on opinion, we feel confident that most of the information contained in the below resources will serve you well. Questions? We're here to help!
The Team's Top Picks - What They Wish Everyone Knew!
- Trigger Stacking-Is Your Dog High? - WDU Magazine Article
- How to Help an Adult Dog Adjust to a New Home
- How to Introduce Dogs
- How to House Train Your Dog or Puppy
- Housetraining Adult Dogs: Training Tips And Techniques
- Crate Training Your Dog
- How to Train a Stubborn Dog
- Foods Not To Feed Your Dog (And A List Of Those You Can)
- Tips on Canine Body Language
- 46 Things You Should Never Do To Your Dog
- Kids and Dogs: How Kids Should and Should Not Interact with Dogs
- ALL Lili Chin Educational Posters - Super Helpful and Cool!
- 33 Dog Toys You Can Make From Things Around the House
- 21 Simple Tricks to Make Your Dog Happier, Smarter, and Less Bored Every Day
- Dog Toys and How to Use Them
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