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The Dog's Mind, by Bruce Fogle.
This is a fascinating book that explains how dogs
perceive the world, how they see, hear, learn and relate
to owners. Available from most bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen
Pryor, is one of the classics on the subject of Clicker
Training. Includes methods of getting rid of all
sorts of undesirable behavior, affection training, and
even ways to deal with behavior problems in humans.
Available from most bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Fifteen Tips for Getting Started with
the Clicker, by Karen Prior. Available for
printing from her
Website. See also a list of
Clicker Training Terms in her Glossary. |
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Clicker Training for Dogs. by
Karen Pryor. A basic introduction to clicker
training -- positive reinforcement training, based on
operant conditioning.. Available from most
bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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The Third Way, Articles 1-17, by
Chris Bach. "The Next Generation in Reinforcement
Training", using reinforcers, without corrections or
domination of the dog. Available from most
bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Before & After You Get Your
Puppy, by Ian Dunbar. How to select the
right puppy, plus crucial lessons a puppy must be taught
during its impressionable early development.
Available from most bookstores and from
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On Talking Terms with Dogs:
Calming Signals, by Turid Rugaas. Turid Rugaas
is a noted expert on canine body language.
"Calming Signals" are signals dogs give to other dogs
and humans to denote stress and to attempt to defuse
situations that otherwise might result in fights or
aggression. Available from most bookstores and
from
Dogwise. |
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How Dogs Learn, by Mary Burch and
Jon Bailey. Explains the scientific concept of
Operant conditioning, with its relevance to your dog.
Includes a history of animal training, basic principles,
behavior diagnostics and more. Available from most
bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Bones
Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening our
Relationships with Dogs. by
Suzanne Clothier.
Shows us how to find a deep
connection with another being and to receive an
incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship
with the dogs we love. Available from most
bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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My Dog Pulls, What Do I Do?, by
Turid Rugaas. A kind
and effective method for encouraging dogs to walk
without pulling. Includes tips on equipment to
use, reasons for pulling and trouble shooting, plus case
studies. Available from most bookstores and
from
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Kindred Spirits, by Alan Schoen.
From the cancer-stricken dog
that helped its owner deal with diabetes, to examples of
animal assisted therapy in critical care units, the
author (a Vet) shows how people and animals can
mutually benefit from heightened awareness and respect.
Available from most bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Click Your Way to Rally Obedience,
by Pamela Dennison.
How you can train your own dog to excel in Rally, using
quick, easy, positive methods with a clicker and
rewards. Available from most bookstores and
from
Dogwise. |
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Rally-O:
The Style of Rally Obedience, by Charles "Bud"
Kramer. The author is the originator of Rally
Obedience.
Here's all you need to get started in this fun new
approach to dog obedience! Available from
most bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Agility Tricks for Improved
Attention, Flexibility & Confidence, by Donna Duford.
Nine tricks designed to make agility training more fun
for you and your dog, with illustrations.
Available from most bookstores and from
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The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility,
by Laurie Leach. A
step-by-step introduction to the sport, by a competitor
on the national level. Available from most
bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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Clicker Training for Obedience,
by Morgan Spector. A
step-by-step guide to applying clicker training,
including footwork diagrams and training plans for
developing precision and reliability in dog and handler.
Available from most bookstores and from
Dogwise. |
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The Clicked Retriever, by Lana
Mitchell. The retrieve
is one of the most difficult skills for most dogs to
master. Learn step-by-step how to clicker train
your dog to do a solid, enthusiastic and reliable
retrieve. Available from most bookstores
and from
Dogwise. |
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