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Recommended Reading
Books, DVDs, Magazines, and Links to Articles & Videos....
Phone Consultation Sessions - Via Phone or Phone Video (Face Time or Duo)
Books & 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 Feido - 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 (for dogs with separation issues) - Patricia B. McConnell
Marine Humane Society, Novato, CA - Trish King (great articles to read online)
Mine (for dogs with resource guarding issues) - 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. (Author), 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"
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
Magazine & Newsletters
Clean Run Magazine - Agility Magazine
The Whole Dog Journal News Letter - Health/Informational News Letter
Links to Articles on Fear, Reactvity, Socialization, & Much More
4 Ways to Be a Better Dog Owner - Whole Dog Journal - by 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 - by 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 - Victoria Stillwell - by Lucy Bennett: https://positively.com/contributors/7-things-reactive-dog-owners-want-you-to-know/
7 Things That Are Common Sense For Dog Trainers But Not Dog Owners - by Liz Wyant: http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/dog-trainer-assumptions/
A Punished Dog is an Aggressive Dog - by Stanely Coren Ph.D, F.R.S.C. - Canine Corner: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201508/punished-dog-is-aggressive-dog
Across a Threshold Whole - Dog Journal - by 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? - by Stanley Coren Ph.D., F.R.S.C. - Canine Corner: 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 by Jessica Dolce: https://notesfromadogwalker.com/2012/01/04/off-leash-dogs/
Bark Busters: Promoting Facts or Myths? - by eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/2014/04/07/barkbusters-review-myths-about-barking/
Becoming a More Effective Trainer: A Necessary Shift In Perspective - by 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 - IAABC - The IAABC Journal - by Dr. Sally J. Foote DVM, CABC-IAABC, UIUC CVM: http://iaabcjournal.org/2016/10/01/case-study-dog-directed-food-aggression/
Cognition & Memory - Leash Reactivity - Less Stress More Success - by Urban Dawgs - Positive, Reward-Based Dog Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iyjdBKYRGY&feature=youtu.be
Dog Bite Hierachy PDF - by Dr. Ian Dunbar: http://www.dogtalk.com/BiteAssessmentScalesDunbarDTMRoss.pdf
Dog Body Language - What your dog is desperately trying to tell you! - By 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
Dog Food Advisor - Reviews & Ratings: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
Dog Trainers Who Get It Right - by 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)
Do you Dream of Your Dog Flying Back to you Every Single Time You Call? Start Here! - Victoria Stillwell - by Beverley Courtney: https://positively.com/contributors/do-you-dream-of-your-dog-flying-back-to-you-every-single-time-you-call-start-here/
Do You Know What the Dog's Twist Behavior Means? - by Roger Abrantes: http://ethology.eu/do-you-know-what-the-dogs-twist-behavior-means/
Dog Park People - The Science Dog - by Linda P. Case: https://thesciencedog.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/dog-park-people/
Dr. Ian Dunbar - Dog Training Legend Is Worried: http://stevedalepetworld.com/dog-training-legend-is-worried/
Electronic Pet Fences: What You Need to Know - by eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/shock-collar-info/electronic-pet-fences/
EPA Document Proves Euthanized Dogs & Cats are Rendered by Susan Thixton: http://truthaboutpetfood.com/epa-document-proves-euthanized-dogs-and-cats-are-rendered/
Everything in its own time - by cogdogtrainer: https://thecognitivecanine.com/2016/08/03/everything-in-its-own-time/
Fear - When nothing else matters by Maureen Backman: http://baywoof.com/good-dog/fear-when-nothing-else-matters/
Fearful Dogs - Seeing the world in detail - by Nancy Tanner: https://nancytanner.com/2015/12/10/fearful-dogs-seeing-the-world-in-detail/
Forced exercise can seriously injure your dog - by Karen Soukiasian: http://www.dogsbestlife.com/home-page/forced-exercising-can-seriously-injure-your-dog/
Fraudulent Service Dogs Harm People With Disabilities - by Jen Reeder: http://www.aaha.org/blog/petsmatter/post/2015/10/13/677862/Fraudulent-service-dogs-harm-people-with-disabilities.aspx
Good Dogs Wear Muzzles Too by Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/good-dogs-wear-muzzles-too/
Helpful - Educational Drawings: http://www.doggiedrawings.net/educational
Horsemanship - Just Another Deluded Cowboy - by 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/
How Dogs Learn - by Dr. Sophia Yin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5pcESd-VQg&feature=youtu.be
How do dogs "see" with their noses? - by 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 - by Jonathan P. Klein, CDBC, CPDT-KA: http://www.petful.com/behaviors/fear-based-dog-training/
How to Survive Your Dog's Arousal Biting - The Whole Dog Journal - by 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 - Victoria Stillwell - by Kevin Duggan: https://positively.com/contributors/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-biting-the-leash-on-walks/
I am not a Dog Park advocate - by Jill Kessler Miller: http://www.jillkessler.com/single-post/2015/10/09/I-am-not-a-Dog-Park-advocate
I don't need to see misbehavio - by rMRS BEHAVIOR: https://mrsbehaviour.com/2016/01/22/i-dont-need-to-see-misbehaviour/
Impulse Control - The 6 keys to teaching dogs calm and polite behavior - by 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 - by Denise Fenzi: https://denisefenzipetdogs.com/2015/08/30/its-a-puppy-not-a-problem/
Ivermectin Toxicity While Herding - The Bark - by JoAnna Lou: http://thebark.com/content/ivermectin-toxicity-while-herding#at_pco=smlwn-1.0&at_si=565344e370006adf&at_ab=per-2&at_pos=0&at_tot=1
Just say no....to DOGPARKS!!! Dog Lifestyle - by KD Mathews: http://www.kdmathews.com/-bark-blog/just-say-noto-dogparks
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
Learn To Read Your Dog - The Making of a RED ZONE Dog: Why Are There So Many? - by Dog Decoder: http://www.dogdecoder.com/red-zone-dog/
Learn to Read Your Dog - Preditory Stalking Dogs: Misunderstood - by Dog Decoder: http://www.dogdecoder.com/stalking-dogs/
Leash Aggression in Dogs: Are We Trying To Put Out A Fire With Gasoline? - by 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 - by Thriving Canine - Chad Culp: http://www.thrivingcanine.com/letting_dogs_meet_the_three_second_rule
LIttermate Syndrome: The risky downside to raising sibling puppies - by Jeff Stallings, CPDT-KA: https://blog.betternaturedogtraining.com/2013/07/18/littermate-syndrome/
Luring, Prompting and (or) Free Shaping - by Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB - The Other End of the Leash: : http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/luring-prompting-and-or-free-shaping
Medications to help with Behavior Modification: http://fearfuldogs.com/medications-for-fearful-shy-anxious-dogs/ - Please talk to your Veterinarian for Veterinarian Medicine and Veterinarian Advice.
Misconceptions of the Mythical Alpha Dog - Dog Star Daily - by Dr. Ian Dunbar: http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/misconceptions-mythical-alpha-dog
Naturally Fearful Dogs - Not All "Scaredy" Dogs have been mistreated by Karen B. London, PhD: http://thebark.com/content/naturally-fearful-dogs
Nicole Wilde's Blog: https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/
On Leash Aggression by Trish King: http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=33f003aefb0b88d1e9d874a6a&id=5538c4aafd
Operant Conditioning: Shedules of ReinforcementKHANACADEMY - by Sal Khan: https://www.khanacademy.org/video/operant-conditioning-schedules-of-reinforcement
Pack Leader - by eileenanddogs: http://eileenanddogs.com/2013/03/02/pack-leader/
PetHelpful - Is What You Are Feeding in the Agility Ring Hurting Your Team? by Agilitymach: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Is-What-You-Are-Feeding-in-the-Agility-Ring-Helping-or-Hurting-Your-Team
Prioritizing a dog's emotional health - Mutt About Town - by Maureen Backman, MS, CTC, PCT: https://muttabouttown.com/2015/11/03/prioritizing-a-dogs-emotional-health/
Puppies - The Importance of an Early Start - Dogs Behavior Daily: https://dogbehaviordaily.com/2015/10/21/puppies-the-importance-of-an-early-start/
Puppy Fitness that Fits the Puppy by Puppy Culture by Jane Killion: https://puppyculture.com/phone/appropriate-exercise.html
Puppy Training: It's Time to Retire the Puppy Hold - by Katie Grillaert BS, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CBATI: http://www.fetchmpls.com/puppy-hold.php
Reactive Dog: Foudation Exercises for your Leash-Reactive Dog- by Dr. Sophia Yin: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/reactive-dog-foundation-exercises-for-your-leash-reactive-dog/
Resilience: Can We Increase it in Dogs? - by Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB - The Other End of the Leash: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/resilience-can-we-increase-it-in-dogs (Her books can be found at Amazon.com)
Resource Guarding - Victoria Stillwell - by Keith Cannataro: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/aggression/resource-guarding/
Reminder: Dogs Are Not Machines - by cogdogtrainer: https://thecognitivecanine.com/2016/08/10/reminder-dogs-are-not-machines/
San Francisco SPCA - Scientific Studies - We stopped spanking out children, now lets stop abusing our dogs.: https://www.sfspca.org/prong/studies
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 - The Pet Professional Guild - by Eileen Anderson: http://ppgworldservices.com/2015/10/02/sink-or-swim-eight-ways-you-might-be-flooding-your-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-571
Shutting a Dog Down- by Nancy Tanner: https://nancytanner.com/2015/01/18/shutting-a-dog-down/
Society of Animal Behavior Questions Cesar Millan Methods - by Steve Dale CABC: http://stevedalepetworld.com/society-animal-behavior-questions-cesar-millan-methods/
Suddenly Spooked - Secondary fear phase in adolescent Dogs - by Laura McAuliffe, Dog Communication 2016: http://dogcommunication.co.uk/suddenly-spooked-secondary-fear-phase-in-adolescent-dogs/
Teaching Thinking Dogs - The Pet Professional Guild - by Pam Hogle: http://ppgworldservices.com/2015/10/28/teaching-thinking-dogs/
The Arrogance of Punishment - The Pet Professional Guild - by Daniel Antolec: http://ppgworldservices.com/2015/09/15/the-arrogance-of-punishment/
The Dangers of Playing with Laser Lights - by 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 - by Dr. Jen's Dog Blog : http://www.drjensdogblog.com/the-dark-side-of-socialization-fear-periods-and-single-event-learning/
The Dog Decides - by Eileen Anderson: http://eileenanddogs.com/2016/01/20/the-dog-decides-reinforcing-aversive/
The Problem with Remote Collars - by Paws Abilities: https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/the-problems-with-remote-collars/
The Science of Dog Behavior: Full Presentation - by 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 Dysfunctin & Aberrant Behavior by W. Jean Dodds, DVM: http://ivcjournal.com/thyroid-dysfunction-aberrant-behavior/
Treating Anxiety is different than 'managing' the problem - by Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB: http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/treating-anxiety-different-managing-problem
Too Much of a Good Thing - Overexcitement in Exercise - by 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 by Jodi Frediani - Whole Dog Journal: 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 - Can purchase her Books & DVDs at Amazon.com
What does "Licking" Mean? The Other End of the Leash - Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/what-does-licking-mean
Why Do We Train Sit? Should We Reconsider its Relevance?IAABC - The IAABC Journal - by Kama Brown: https://iaabcjournal.org/2016/10/01/train-sit-reconsider-relevance/
Why Growling is Good - by Nicole Wilde: https://wildewmn.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/why-growling-is-good/
Why Veterinary Behaviorists can't stand Cesar Millan: http://m.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2009/march/why-veterinary-behaviorists-cant-stand-cesar-millan-6741
