TRAINING & BEHAVIOR RESOURCES:

10 resources to get you started on why the dominance model is no longer used in dog training

Find out how a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist like Heather can help you as a pet owner or a veterinarian

 

Directory of other professionals:

Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAAB)
Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) and Certified Behavior Canine Consultants (CBCC)
Veterinary behaviorists who can treat medical problems and prescribe medication in addition to behavior modification

 

What is the difference between a DOG TRAINER and a BEHAVIORIST?  


My dog is aggressive! For dog owners that have a likelihood of showing aggression or biting a person or another dog, please check out the California State Laws for liability. Also if you want to know more about why dogs might bite, the same site has some great information and other resources here: http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/whybite.html#otherreasonsAmerican Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) has great handouts for the pet owner to troubleshoot common behavior problems here.
 

4 Paws University has great handouts on a variety of behavior problems

 

Interested in positive reinforcement or click training?  Karen Pryor's website is the best source on the web. 

 

Dr. Susan Friedman has a variety of handouts that are unique in the animal world that can be found on her website. Read her new article here: Trainers With Jackhammers Need Not Apply

   

Sophia Yin, DVM, MS has great handouts as well on a variety of species

 

Learning about Dogs in the UK has fantastic and unique handouts on dog training.

 

Have a new dog or interested in useful tips for making it easier to live with your dog?  Go to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)website to see the top 7 tips!  http://www.apdt.com/default.aspx

 

The Inquisitive Canine (the fantastic Joan Mayer, CPDT) has downloadable training ebooks (some are free) and a fun game to play with your dog called Out of The Box that is also an iPhone app.

 

Be sure to check out the ASPCA Pro site- filled with dates on their workshops, ways to fight cruelty, fundraiser ideas and ways to save more lives including enrichment ideas, fostor, transfer programs, and more 

The ASPCA has a "virtual behaviorist" to give you tips and ideas on how to change your animal's behavior in a humane and ethical way 

  

Dr. Particia McConnell has a great blog and supplies for your dog
 
Dr. Ian Dunbar provides a great resource for dog owners and trainers at Dog Star Daily.
 

Clicker Solutions, other great clicker resource for dogs and horses.

Kay Laurence is an amazing trainer in the UK and lectures internationally