Recommended Reading

Books, DVDs, Magazines, and Links to Articles & Videos

 

Books, Articles & DVDS
Allergic to Pets – Shirlee Kalstone

Before & After Getting Your Puppy – Dr. Ian Dunbar

Behavior Problems in Dogs – William E. Campbell

Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs – Pat Miller

Canine Body Language – Brenda Aloff

Cautious Canine – Patricia B. McConnell

Changing People Changing Dogs: Positive Solutions for Difficult Dogs – Dee Ganley

Chill Out Fido!: How to Calm Your Dog – Nan Kene Arthur

Click to Calm – Emma Parsons

Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog (Book & DVD) – Leslie McDevitt, CPDT

Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program – Leslie McDevitt, CPDT

Crate Games: For Self Control & Motivation (DVD) – Susan Garrett

Dog Star Daily – Ian Dunbar (Books, DVDs, & Articles Available Online)

Don’t Leave Me – Nicole Wilde

Don’t Shoot the Dog – Karen Pryor

Excel-erated Learning – Pamela Reid Ph.D.

Fearful Dog – Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears – Nicole Wilde

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog – Patricia B. McConnell, Karen B. London

Fight – Jean Donaldson

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend – Patricia B. McConnell

Help for Your Shy Dog – Deborah Wood

House Training for Dummies – Susan McCullough

How Dogs Learn – Mary R. Burch, Jon S. PhD. Bailey

I’ll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety – Patricia B. McConnell

Marine Humane Society, Novato, CA – Trish King (Great Online Articles)

Mine! – A Practical Guide To Resource Guarding In Dogs – Jean Donaldson

Outwitting Dogs – Terry Ryan, Kirsten Mortensen

Parenting Your Dog – Trish King

Pets on the Couch – Nicolas Dodman, DVM

Play Together, Stay Together: Happy and Healthy Play Between People and Dogs – Karen B. London Ph.D., Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

Play with Your Dog – Pat Miller

Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog – Pat Miller

Puppy Primer – Brenda K. Scidmore, Patricia McConnell

Raising Puppies & Kids Together – Pia Silvani

Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training & What It Teaches Us about All Animals – Karen Pryor

Really Reliable Recall: Train Your Dog to Come When Called… No Matter What (DVD) – Leslie Nelson

Scaredy Dog – Ali Brown

Successful Dog Adoption – Sue Sternberg

The Cautious Canine – Patricia B. McConnell

The Culture Class – Jean Donaldson

The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training – Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate

The Language of Dogs: Understanding Canine Body Language and Other Communication Signals (DVD SET) – Sarah Kalnajs

The Misunderstood Dog: Break free of the myths about man’s best friend and learn how to train your dog with facts, not fiction – Jordan Rothman

The Only Dog Tricks Book You’ll Ever Need – Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz

The Other End of the Leash – Patricia B. McConnell

The Power of Positive Dog Training – Pat Miller

The Shape of Bow Wow: Shaping Behaviors & Adding Cues (DVD)
– Virginia Broitman

Train Your Dog the Lazy Way – Andrea Arden

When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs – Jane Killion

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Magazines & Newsletters
Clean Run Magazine (Agility Magazine)

The Whole Dog Journal Newsletter (Health/Informational Newsletter)

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Links to Articles & Videos on Fear, Reactivity, Socialization, & Much More
“4 Ways to Be a Better Dog Owner” (Whole Dog Journal) – Stephanie Colman: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/18_10/features/Four-Ways-to-Be-a-Better-Dog-Owner_21324-1.html

“5 Reasons the retractable dog leash is the worst invention, EVER” – Home FurEver Rescue: https://homefureverrescue.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/5-reasons-the-retractable-dog-leash-is-the-worst-invention-ever/

“7 Things Reactive Dog Owners Want You To Know” – Lucy Bennett: https://positively.com/dog-training/post/7-things-reactive-dog-owners-want-you-to-know

“7 Things That Are Common Sense For Dog Trainers But Not Dog Owners” – Liz Wyant: http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/dog-trainer-assumptions/

“A Punished Dog Is an Aggressive Dog” – Stanley Coren Ph.D, F.R.S.C.:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201508/punished-dog-is-aggressive-dog

“5 Things to Know About a Dog’s Threshold” – Mardi Richmond, MA CPDT-KA: 
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_4/features/across-a-threshold_20726-1.html

“Aggression Between Dogs in the Same Household: What causes conflict between dogs living in the same home?” – Stanley Coren Ph.D., F.R.S.C.:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201404/aggression-between-dogs-in-the-same-household

“An Off Leash Dog Ruined My Life: A Service Dog’s Story” – Jessica Dolce:  https://notesfromadogwalker.com/2012/01/04/off-leash-dogs/

“Bark Busters: Promoting Facts or Myths?” – eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/2014/04/07/barkbusters-review-myths-about-barking/

“Becoming a More Effective Trainer: A Necessary Shift in Perspective” – Dr. Jen’s Dog Blog:  http://www.drjensdogblog.com/becoming-a-more-effective-trainer-a-necessary-shift-in-perspective/

“Biting the Hand That Feeds: Dealing with Owner-Directed Aggression” – Dr. Jen’s Dog Blog: http://www.drjensdogblog.com/biting-the-hand-that-feeds-dealing-with-owner-directed-aggression/

“Case Study: Dog-Directed Food Aggression” – Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, UIUC CVM: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/case-study-dog-directed-food-aggression/

“Cognition & Memory-Leash Reactivity: Less Stress More Success” (Video) – Urban Dawgsg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iyjdBKYRGY&feature=youtu.be

“Dog Bite Hierarchy” (PDF) – Dr. Ian Dunbar:  http://www.dogtalk.com/BiteAssessmentScalesDunbarDTMRoss.pdf

“Dog Body Language – What your dog is desperately trying to tell you!” (Video) –  www.thefamilydog.com:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bstvG_SUzMo&list=TLN4KwvYeqWJ-QxTO7S3H4a5nH3rNLtUym&app=desktop

Dog Body Language – Canine Body Language – Keeping Families Safe by Doggone Safe – The Pet Professional Guild:  http://www.petprofessionalguild.com/DogBodylanguage “Understanding Canine Body Language Essential to Preventing Dog Bites” – The Pet Professional Guild: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-magazine-blog/understanding-canine-body-language-essential-to-preventing-dog-bites/

Dog Food Advisor” – Reviews & Ratings: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

“Dog Trainers Who Get It Right” – Steve Dale, CABC: http://stevedalepetworld.com/dog-trainers-get-right/

Doggie Drawings – Free Downloads:  http://www.doggiedrawings.net/freeposters (Donations are appreciated at this site for her work) Dog Collection Digital Downloads – Lili Chin: https://doggiedrawings.net/collections/dogs?sort_by=manual&filter.p.product_type=Digital+Downloads

“Do You Dream of Your Dog Flying Back to You When You Call?” – Beverley Courtney: https://positively.com/dog-training/post/canine-life-skills-do-you-dream-of-your-dog-flying-back-to-you-when-you-call

“Do You Know What the Dog’s Twist Behavior Means?” – Roger Abrantes: http://ethology.eu/do-you-know-what-the-dogs-twist-behavior-means/

“Dog Park People” – Linda P. Case: https://thesciencedog.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/dog-park-people/

“Dog Training Legend Is Worried”: http://stevedalepetworld.com/dog-training-legend-is-worried/

“Electronic Pet Fences: What You Need to Know” – eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/shock-collar-info/electronic-pet-fences/

“EPA Document Proves Euthanized Dogs & Cats are Rendered” – Susan Thixton: http://truthaboutpetfood.com/epa-document-proves-euthanized-dogs-and-cats-are-rendered/

“Everything in Its Own Time” – Sarah Stremming: https://sarahstremming.com/everything-in-its-own-time/

“Fear – When Nothing Else Matters” – Maureen Backman: https://dogconnect.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/fear-when-nothing-else-matters/

“Fearful Dogs – Seeing the World in Detail” – Nancy Tanner: https://nancytanner.com/2015/12/10/fearful-dogs-seeing-the-world-in-detail/

“Forced Exercise Can Seriously Injure Your Dog” – Karen Soukiasian: http://www.dogsbestlife.com/home-page/forced-exercising-can-seriously-injure-your-dog/

“Why Fake Service Dogs Do More Harm Than You Might Think” – Jen Reeder: https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/why-fake-service-dogs-do-more-harm-than-you-might-think/

“Good Dogs Wear Muzzles Too” – Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/good-dogs-wear-muzzles-too/

“Horsemanship – Just Another Deluded Cowboy” – Beth Gibbons: http://horsenetwork.com/2015/09/just-another-deluded-cowboy/

“How the Alpha Roll Can Turn Your Puppy into an Aggressive Dog” – Dog Decoder: http://www.dogdecoder.com/alpha-roll-aggressive-puppy/

Dr. Sophia Yin – CattleDog Publishing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC33WtSzCCnRaY8kQqb3hDsQ

“How Do Dogs ‘See’ with their Noses?” – Alexandra Horowitz: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-dogs-see-with-their-noses-alexandra-horowitz

“How Fear-Based Training Can Scar a Dog for Life” – Jonathan P. Klein, CDBC, CPDT-KA: http://www.petful.com/behaviors/fear-based-dog-training/

“How to Survive Your Dog’s Arousal Biting” – Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/17_3/features/survive-your-dogs-arousal-biting_20936-1.html?pg=2

“How to Stop Your Dog from Biting the Leash on Walks” – Kevin Duggan: https://positively.com/dog-training/post/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-biting-the-leash-on-walks

“I Am Not a Dog Park Advocate” – Jill Kessler Miller: https://www.jillkessler.com/post/2015/10/09/i-am-not-a-dog-park-advocate

“Impulse Control – The 6 Keys to Teaching Dogs Calm and Polite Behavior” – Jennifer Cattett Ph.D.: http://blog.smartanimaltraining.com/2013/08/19/impulse-control-the-6-keys-to-teaching-dogs-calm-and-polite-behavior/

“It’s a Puppy, Not a Problem” – Denise Fenzi: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/it-s-a-puppy-not-a-problem

“Kids and Dogs: A Parent’s Guide to Canine Body Language & Safety”: https://www.thedogclinic.com/kids-and-dogs?msID=fd6a1d01-9cfa-46b8-9fb8-138e6c2d8600

“Predatory Stalking Dogs: Misunderstood” – Dog Decoder: http://www.dogdecoder.com/stalking-dogs/

“Leash Aggression in Dogs: Are We Trying to Put Out a Fire with Gasoline?” – Susan Garrett: http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2015/11/leash-aggression-in-dogs-are-we-trying-to-put-out-a-fire-with-gasoline/

“Letting Dogs Meet: The Three Second Rule” – Chad Culp: http://www.thrivingcanine.com/letting_dogs_meet_the_three_second_rule

“Littermate Syndrome Is a Risk When Raising Sibling Puppies” – Jeff Stallings, CPDT-KA: https://blog.betternaturedogtraining.com/2013/07/18/littermate-syndrome/

“Luring, Prompting and (or) Free Shaping” – Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/luring-prompting-and-or-free-shaping

“Misconceptions of the Mythical Alpha Dog” – Dr. Ian Dunbar: http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/misconceptions-mythical-alpha-dog

“Some Dogs Are Scaredy Cats – And That’s OK” – Karen B. London, PhD: http://thebark.com/content/naturally-fearful-dogs

“Nicole Wilde’s Blog”: https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/

“On Leash Aggression” – Trish King: http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=33f003aefb0b88d1e9d874a6a&id=5538c4aafd

“Operant Conditioning: Schedules of Reinforcement” (Video & Transcript) – Sal Khan: https://www.khanacademy.org/video/operant-conditioning-schedules-of-reinforcement

“Pack Leader” – eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/2013/03/02/pack-leader/

“Puppy Fitness that Fits the Puppy” – Jane Killion: https://madcapuniversity.com/blogs/articles-and-product-reviews/puppy-fitness-that-fits-the-puppy

“Reactive Dog: Foundation Exercises for your Leash-Reactive Dog” – Dr. Sophia Yin: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/reactive-dog-foundation-exercises-for-your-leash-reactive-dog/

“Resilience: Can We Increase it in Dogs?” – Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/resilience-can-we-increase-it-in-dogs (Her books can be found at Amazon.com)

“Resource Guarding” – Keith Cannataro: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/aggression/resource-guarding/

“Reminder: Dogs Are Not Machines” – cogdogtrainer: https://sarahstremming.com/reminder-dogs-are-not-machines/

“Silent Conversations: Introduction to Dog Body Language”: http://www.silentconversations.com/introduction-to-dog-body-language/

“Sink or Swim: 8 Ways You Might Be Flooding Your Dog” – Eileen Anderson: https://eileenanddogs.com/blog/2015/09/16/flooding-dog-training/

“Shutting a Dog Down” – Nancy Tanner: https://nancytanner.com/2015/01/18/shutting-a-dog-down/

“Society of Animal Behavior Questions Cesar Millan Methods” – Steve Dale CABC: http://stevedalepetworld.com/society-animal-behavior-questions-cesar-millan-methods/

“Suddenly Spooked: Secondary Fear Phase in Adolescent Dogs” (PDF) – Laura McAuliffe: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/36e37e99-5da5-44b6-8b15-bdd451f275f3/downloads/1d1933mls_938366.pdf

“Teaching Thinking Dogs” – Pam Hogle: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-magazine-blog/teaching-thinking-dogs/

“The Arrogance of Punishment” – Daniel Antolec: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-magazine-blog/the-arrogance-of-punishment/

“The Dangers of Playing with Laser Lights” – Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/the-dangers-of-playing-with-laser-lights/

“The Dark Side of Socialization: Fear Periods & Single Event Learning” – Dr. Jen’s Dog Blog: http://www.drjensdogblog.com/the-dark-side-of-socialization-fear-periods-and-single-event-learning/ 

“The Dog Decides What Is Reinforcing” – Eileen Anderson: http://eileenanddogs.com/2016/01/20/the-dog-decides-reinforcing-aversive/

“The Problem with Remote Collars” – Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/the-problems-with-remote-collars/

“The Science of Dog Behavior” (Video) – Patricia McConnell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9a2xwziyj8&sns=em

“The Threat of Stillness” – Nicole Wilde: https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/the-threat-of-stillness/

“Thyroid Dysfunction & Aberrant Behavior” –  W. Jean Dodds, DVM: http://ivcjournal.com/thyroid-dysfunction-aberrant-behavior/

“Treating Anxiety Is Different Than ‘Managing’ the Problem” – Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB: https://www.dvm360.com/view/treating-anxiety-different-managing-problem

“Too Much of a Good Thing – Overexcitement in Exercise” – Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/too-much-of-a-good-thing/

“Trish King – Canine Behavior Associates: Helpful Handouts”: http://www.canine-behavior-associates.com/helpful-handouts-and-videos/

“Trying to Ease your Dog’s Stress” – Jodi Frediani: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/3_1/features/Easing-Your-Dogs-Stress_5031-1.html

“Turid Rugaas Calming Signals DVDs and Books”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj7BWxC6iVs (Her books and DVDs can be found at Amazon.com)

“What Does ‘Licking’ Mean?” – Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/what-does-licking-mean

“Why Do We Train Sit? Should We Reconsider its Relevance?” – Kama Brown: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/train-sit-reconsider-relevance/

“Why Growling is Good” – Nicole Wilde: https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/why-growling-is-good/

“Why Veterinary Behaviorists Can’t Stand Cesar Millan” – Dr Patricia Khuly: https://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com/dr-patricia-khuly.html

 

 

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