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  Dog Training (books & videos)

	Before You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar. **Recommended along with the next book below** About the Author Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and author Dr. Ian Dunbar is Director of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and host of the British TV series "Dogs with Dunbar." Dr. Dunbar is the author of numerous books and videos, including "SIRIUS Puppy Training" and "How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks." Ian lives in Berkeley, California, with little brown dog Oliver, large brown dog Claude, and a kitty called Mitty. Book Description When you choose a new puppy, you need to meet six developmental deadlines before your puppy is just five months old. "BEFORE You Get Your Puppy" covers the first three developmental deadlines covering the period of puppy selection until your puppy's first week at home. 1st Developmental Deadline: Your Education About Puppy Education - Before you search for a puppy you need to complete your education about puppy education. You need to know how to select a good puppy and how puppies work. Selecting a puppy is similar to selecting a car: Do lots of research beforehand and "test drive" a wide variety. But first, you need to learn how to drive. 2nd Developmental Deadline: Evaluating Your Prospective Puppy's Progress - Before you choose your puppy, you need to know how to assess your prospective puppy's current socialization and educational status. Regardless of breed or breeding, if socialization, housetraining, and basic manners are not well underway by eight weeks of age, the puppy is already developmentally retarded. 3rd Developmental Deadline: Errorless Housetraining & Chewtoy-Training Make certain that an errorless housetraining and chewtoy-training program is instituted from the very first day your puppy comes home.
	After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar. **Recommended along with the prior book above** Book Description When you acquire a new puppy you need to meet six developmental deadlines before your puppy is five months old. "AFTER You Get Your Puppy" covers the last three developmental deadlines. 4th Developmental Deadline: Socializing Your Puppy to People - Your Most Urgent Priority is to socialize your puppy to a wide variety of people, especially children, men, and strangers, before it is twelve weeks old. Well-socialized puppies grow up to be wonderful companions, whereas antisocial dogs are difficult, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous. As a rule of thumb, your puppy needs to meet at least one hundred people before it is three months old. Since your puppy is still too young to venture out to dog parks and sidewalks, you'll need to start inviting people to your home right away. 5th Developmental Deadline: Teaching Bite Inhibition - Your Most Important Priority is that your puppy learns to inhibit the force of its bites and develop a "soft mouth" before it is eighteen weeks old. Whenever a dog bites a person or fights with another dog, the single most important prognostic factor is the degree of bite inhibition and hence, the likelihood and seriousness of injury. Accidents happen. Someone may tread on the dog's paw, or a child may trip over the dog while it's gnawing a bone. A dog may snap and lunge at a person when hurt or frightened, but if the dog has well-established bite inhibition, it is unlikely the dog's teeth will puncture, or even touch the skin. 6th Developmental Deadline: Continuing Socialization in The World at Large - The Most Enjoyable Priority of dog ownership is to introduce your well-socialized puppy to the world at large. Your dog will only remain sociable and confident if it continues to meet and greet at least three unfamiliar people and three unfamiliar dogs every day. Meeting the same people and dogs over and over again is not sufficient. Your dog needs to practice meeting, greeting, and getting along with strangers, not simply getting along with old friends. Regular walks with your dog are as essential as they are enjoyable.
	Dogspeak : How to Understand Your Dog and Help Him Understand You (Dog Care Companions) by Matthew Hoffman (Editor) Book Description The second in a series devoted to dogs from the editors of Rodale's multimedia venture, Pets: part of the family, including a PBS series, magazine and website. This second volume in the Dog Lover's Care Guides series takes the expertise of the Pets: part of the family magazine editors and focuses it specifically for dog owners. All dog lovers wonder what their pets are thinking. With Dogspeak, they'll learn to understand the complex world of dog communication and how to use this knowledge to enhance their relationship with their pets. They'll learn: -Why dogs can smell bombs better than state-of-the-art equipment -How to communicate with their dogs by "barking back -Why yelping like a puppy will stop a dog who plays too rough -What is so terrifying about thunder All of the information in Dogspeak is integrated so that it can be put to work in training, playing, and living with a dog. Amazing photographs, easy-to-follow illustrations, fun sidebars, and tons of tips from the country's top animal behaviorists, professional trainers, and communication experts will guide readers as they work toward a deeper, more productive, more enjoyable partnership with their canine companions About the Author The Editors of Pets: Part of the Family Books are devoted to exploring, celebrating, and honoring the unique bond that exists between pet and owner.
	How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend : A Training Manual for Dog Owners by New Skete Monks, Helen Sherlock (Introduction), Michael Fox List Rating: 5 Amazon.com The Monks of New Skete share their invaluable training techniques and philosophy in their bestselling book, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. First and foremost, the Monks--who themselves breed and raise German shepherds in Upstate New York--emphasize that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. Outlined in seven highly readable and informative chapters, the training principles offer a better knowledge of your pet's psyche and personality--ultimately deepening the bond between human and animal. Striving to educate and sensitize new and potential owners to dog kind, the book explores different breeds and temperaments, and assesses the best places from which to obtain a dog. Thanks to a succession of neatly ordered chapters and subsections on everything from crates and leash training to dog treats and massage, training is made accessible and even fun. The Monks lay particular emphasis on the importance of training with "spirit, humor, and most of all, physical and verbal praise!" Whether you're a new owner or an old-timer, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend is one of the best training guides available, written with compassion, empathy, and humor. --Naomi Gesinger Hardcover - 202 pages (October 1978) Little Brown & Company; ISBN: 0316604917 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.85 x 9.56 x 6.36
	The Art of Raising a Puppy by New Skete Monks. List Rating: 5 Amazon.com The monks of New Skete have been breeding and training dogs at their New York monastery for more than 20 years. Their philosophy of raising dogs accentuates the essential human-canine bond, whereby owners must learn to understand a dog's instincts, needs, and behavior. Understanding a dog, the monks say, is the key to successfully training him. They first published this philosophy in their 1978 classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. Now the monks concentrate on the first three months of a puppy's life in The Art of Raising a Puppy. The book observes a litter of monastery puppies from birth to 12 weeks. Tender photographs and dialogue reflect these precious first few weeks of life. Even at this time, the human-canine link is vital; the monks stress the importance of gentle touch to help forge this connection. Basic puppy training techniques are explored and executed, all of which puppy owners should find easy to implement. Virtually all types of dog problems and dog training are examined in the book, always in compassionate and easily comprehensible language. The monks also look well beyond surface training techniques to analyze the roots of dogs' problems and explain how training can help. Owners are taught how to gently assert dominance over their dog, which will make for a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. Beautiful black-and-white photographs of monastery puppies will pull at every heartstring. Hardcover - 274 pages 1st Ed. edition (March 1991) Little Brown & Company; ISBN: 0316578398 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.93 x 9.53 x 6.35
	Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete NTSC format (US and Canada only). Amazon.com Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete is a three-video set that covers the "holistic training program" made famous by the monks of New Skete. The videos unfurl at a leisurely yet even pace, not unlike the setting of the leafy upstate New York monastery. The first video, "The New Skete Way," presents a short history of the monastery and the evolution of the famous German Shepherd kennel. There is an almost symbiotic relationship between the monks and their dogs, each influencing the lives of the other. This concept illustrates the monks' philosophy of dog rearing and training: by taking time to be with and train our dogs, a relationship forms, and we ourselves "encourage our own growth and humanity." The second video, "In the Beginning," shows puppy rearing from birth to 12 weeks. Scenes of a birthing and the monks' puppy-raising techniques illustrate the importance of early interaction with one's puppy. With some basic training and personality evaluations, the monks prepare their puppies for the future owners. The regimens applied to their own monastic life apply to puppy breeding, too. Each monk has rotating duties, and we follow the daily routine of the kennel and see how their puppy rearing philosophy is applied especially to dogs they won't keep as their own. Basics such as crate and paper training, grooming, and the importance of play are covered in this segment, as well as the importance of cultivating routine, and "benevolent despotism" over your dog. Also noteworthy are citations of useful passages from the monks' books, The Art of Raising a Puppy and How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, which appear at the bottom of the screen during specific training segments. The final video in this boxed set, "Obedience," is the most useful for the owner looking for a good basic-training video. Brother Christopher and Brother Paul walk the viewer through heel, sit, stay, prolonged stay, prolonged down, and come. Using the corrective "pop" of the leash and a special training collar, the brothers show the importance of disciplining quickly and never lecturing the dog, but ultimately refocusing the dog's attention on the command, so that obeying training commands becomes a positive experience for the dog. Praise and love from its owner is the dog's ultimate reward for good behavior, and a well-behaved dog is all the better a companion. --Gilia Angell
	Mother Knows Best : The Natural Way to Train Your Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin, Stephen Lennard (Illustrator). Book Description With more than 150,000 copies sold, Mother Knows Best is one of the top training books of all time. Based on the natural way a mother dog trains her puppies, Benjamin's training method is humane, effective and all natural. Now we've put a bright new cover on a timeless classic. Card catalog description An approach to training designed to make an obedient, reliable animal of the family dog. Hardcover - 256 pages (May 1985) Hungry Minds, Inc; ISBN: 0876056664 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.96 x 9.34 x 6.26
	Second Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet by Carol Lea Benjamin *****Recommended by Debbi***** Carol Benjamin's Second hand Dog is one of the best guides for understanding some of the behaviors and "baggage" a rescue can come with. Highly recommended for those that wish to adopt a rescue. Book Description These special care and training techniques show you how to attain the best possible relationship. Card catalog description Describes the care, training, and rehabilitation of previously owned or formerly homeless dogs, focusing on their special problems and needs. Paperback - 96 pages (June 1994) Hungry Minds, Inc; ISBN: 0876057350 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.31 x 8.97 x 6.02
	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing, Training and Raising a Dog by Sarah Hodgson *****Recommended by Cass***** Synopsis Practical and entertaining, here is complete advice on choosing the right dog for the family, plus easy-to-follow training instructions that make quick work of discipline. An out-of-control pet can throw a household into complete chaos, upsetting dog and owner alike, but with Hodgson on board readers will be well on their way to a well-behaved, well-adjusted pet. Paperback - 330 pages (March 1997) MacMillan Distribution; ISBN: 0028610989 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.97 x 9.07 x 7.33
(1985 Ed.) (1999 Ed.)	Don't Shoot the Dog : The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor (1985 Ed. - bargain book) Paperback - 187 pages Reissue edition (September 1, 1985) Bantam Books; ISBN: 0553253883 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.53 x 6.86 x 4.19 Don't Shoot the Dog : The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor (1999 Ed.) Paperback - 202 pages Revised edition (August 3, 1999) Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub (Trd Pap); ISBN: 0553380397 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.64 x 8.28 x 5.26 List Rating: 5 *****Recommended by Sally***** An excellent book for training is Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor. Ms. Pryor is a dophin trainer and has moved on to other species. Her thing is that anything can be trained using "shaping". A system of shaping the desired behavior using positive reinforcement. I base most of my training on this book. From the Publisher "Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement."--Karen Pryor. Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it without yelling threats, force, punishment, guilt trips--or shooting the dog. 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever, how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much more! "In the course of becoming a renowned dolphin trainer, Karen Pryor learned that positive reinforcement (the only kind useable with dolphins, who can't be reached with leashes, bridles, fists, or yells) is even more potent that prior scientific work had suggested. . .This new book looks like the very best on the subject--a full-scale mind-changer."--Stewart Brand, The Coevolution Quarterly . --This text refers to the 1985 Paperback edition.
	Getting Started : Clicker Training for Dogs Including a Dog & A Dolphin by Karen Pryor *****Recommended by Cass***** The Karen Pryor books on clicker training are "THE" books to have! Paperback - 64 pages (September 1999) Sunshine Books; ISBN: 1890948004 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.25 x 8.49 x 5.33
	Clicker Magic NTSC format (US and Canada only). Comes with clicker device.
	Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson ***** Recommended by Vickie***** I loved Donaldson's book. I've referred back to it once or twice for some things I'm trying to retrain Jag on. The publisher The Culture Clash is special. Jean Donaldson's first book is quite simply the very best dog book I have ever read. It is utterly unique, fascinating to the extreme, and literally overflowing with information that is so new it virtually redefines the state of the art in dog behavior and training. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. In fact, I read the manuscript three times in a row before it was even published. The Culture Clash depicts dogs as they really are - stripped of their Hollywood fluff, with their loveable 'can I eat it, chew it, urinate on it, what's in it for me' philosophy. Jean's tremendous affection for dogs shines through at all times, as does her keen insight into the dog's mind. Relentlessly, she champions the dog's point of view, always showing concern for their education and well being. The Culture Clash joins a very distinctive group of books and it runs at the head o! f the pack. Like Karen Pryor's Don't Shoot the Dog, The Culture Clash has a refreshingly original perspective. Like Gwen Bohnenkamp's books, The Culture Clash cuts to the chase - no if's and no but's - here's the story - now educate your dog! Without a doubt, Jean's book is the hottest doggy item on the market - the quintessential book for dog owners and dog trainers alike - a very definite two paws up! Do yourself and your dogs a big favor: Give it a read! And let's look forward to many more books by Jean Donaldson. Dr. Ian Dunbar Paperback - 224 pages (January 1997) James and Kenneth Pub; ISBN: 1888047054 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x 8.44 x 5.53
	Dogs are from Neptune by Jean Donaldson Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers "Must-reading for the serious trainer or behaviorist." Whole Dog Journal "Written with the engaging, humorous language that is Donaldson's trademark, and contains a wealth of information based on positive training methods." Paperback - 176 pages (November 1, 1998) Lasar Multimedia Productions Inc.; ISBN: 0968420710
	Clicker Training for Obedience : Shaping Top Performance--Positively by Morgan Spector ***** Recommended by Vickie***** I will note that after training Jag the traditional way for the first 2-1/2 years of his life. He does do better or maybe quicker would be a better word, with clicker training. He hates being forced to do anything. Book Description Shaping top performance positively! In this breakthrough book, Morgan Spector shows you how and why to use clicker training, the technology of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, to train you dog. Whether you're startingoff with a new puppy or headed for the Obedience ring, these step-by-step instructions will work for you. You'll learn how you can use positive reinforcers, instead of force and punishment, to build reliable performance at every level of training. If you just want a hassle-free, truly enjoyable companion dog, this book will show you how, even if you've never trained before. And if you have visions of going all the way to top scores and Obedience championships - with a happy, eager, positively trained canine partner - go for it! Here's your travel guide for a wonderful journey.
	Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs by Melissa C. Alexander Book Description Melissa C. Alexander, moderator of the online discussion forum ClickerSolutions, collects clear and accurate answers to over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference. Click for Joy! is packed with information for experienced trainers and newcomers alike, including: * positive, effective solutions to common problems * practical instructions to train any behavior for fluency and reliability * encouragement, advice, and success stories from clicker trainers around the world * short-term and long-term consequences of controversial training techniques * clear, easy-to-understand explanations of the science underlying clicker training * glossary of clicker training terms and concepts * easy-to-use cross-referencing and index
	Clicking With Your Dog: Step-By-Step in Pictures by Peggy Tillman ***** Recommended by Vickie***** About the Author Peggy Larson Tillman created and wrote Clicking With Your Dog for her dog training classes. She realized her students needed a clearly written and illustrated book to help them learn and share the fun of clicker training. Peggy drew on her knowledge of making designs user-friendly to make her book fun and easy to use. Peggy and her husband, a human factors/ergonomics engineer, have helped design systems, machines, and environments so they are easy for people to use. They have written two... read more Book Description Clicker Training: Step-by-Step In Pictures. Teach you dog the friendly, easy way to sit to greet people, walk on a leash without pulling, come when called, stay home alone quietly, find the right place to "go" and play hide and seek and other fun games and tricks.
	Crate-Den Training : A Safe & Private Space for Your Dog by September B. Morn Paperback (December 1995) Pawprince Pr; ISBN: 0963388436 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.16 x 8.53 x 5.52
	The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson (Foreword) From the back cover Unlock the power of the positive within you and your dog to achieve all your training goals. Access your power! In this long-awaited book by one of the leading proponents of positive dog training, Pat Miller demonstrates how you can train your dog, have fun, and build a lasting relationship at the same time. Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving. Access your dog's power! When you apply Pat's Positive Training Principles and follow Pat's unique six-week training program, your dog will learn to think and to choose proper behavior. The Power of Positive Dog Training will transform you and your dog into an unbeatable team, capable of addressing any challenge you may encounter.
	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pamela Dennison About the Author Author Pamela Dennison, owner of Positive Motivation Dog Training, has been training dogs since 1992. After switching methods from traditional punishment-based training methods to positive training, Pam started her own school in 1997 and has helped more than 500 owners to build better relationships with their dogs. Book Description This book will be the first to offer readers practical advice on using positive training techniques in every aspect of dog behavior-from basic commands to housetraining and correcting problem behaviors. There are currently more than 43 million dog owners in the U.S., and more and more of them are giving up on punitive methods of training their dogs.
	Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier *****Recommended by Leslie***** About the Author Suzanne Clothier is a dog trainer, lecturer, and award-winning author. She is well known for her holistic approach to the dog-human relationship. She lives on a working farm in upstate New York with her husband, eight dogs, and innumerable other animals. Book Description For anyone who has ever dreamed of being able to really talk to their dogs--and 'hear' what they have to say BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY Akin to Monty Roberts's The Man Who Listens to Horses and going light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs or any training manual, Suzanne Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with dogs...and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs, this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons about our animals--and ourselves. Gently, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, Suzanne Clothier guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart. You will discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs at odds with us and our very human world. Clothier's unparalleled insights into aggression in dogs can help prevent a tragedy, including the unnecessary destruction of a pet. In these pages, you will meet unforgettable dogs who will capture, and perhaps break, your heart. There is Badger--handsome, curious, and perhaps dangerous. Can his threatening behavior be changed? Though doomed by a congenital heart murmur, the winsome pup McKinley offers an unforgettable lesson in living. Then aging Vali brings us to the moment that all dog owners must someday face: the loss of a devoted companion. But what this old dog teaches us in her last days may change you forever. As in no other "dog book" or training manual, in BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY an extraordinary woman shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dog you love.
	On Talking Terms With Dogs : Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas Alison F. Rowbotham, Assoc. of Pet Behavior Counsellors, England "...revolutionized the way...I deal with rescued [dogs]...Such a benefit for me and a huge relief for the dogs." Dr. Gaille Perry, Veterinarian, Professor, Dog Trainer, Australia "...It is down-to-earth, practical and so logical...This is essential reading for everyone who works with dogs." Book Description In this book, Turid identifies what she calls calming signals: "signals used by dogs to prevent things from happening, from avoiding threats from people and dogs to calming down nervousness and fear." Turid goes on to explain how dogs use calming signals, and how we, as dog owners, can use them as well with our own dogs.
	The Dog's Mind : Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by by Bruce Fogle, Anne B. Wilson (Illustrator) Book Description Combining twenty years of practical experience as a veterinarian with an understanding of the latest research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.
	Smarter Than You Think : A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching and Understanding Your Dog in Just a Few Hours by Paul Loeb, Suzanne Hlavacek. Book Description Imagine a dog who listens to you, comes to you, follows you, and looks to you for guidance. This ideal relationship is possible with the techniques of veteran trainer Paul Loeb. His revolutionary philosophy is simple: your dog can learn more -- and more quickly -- if information is delivered properly. Loeb's groundbreaking theories and humane, holistic teaching style will get visible results in approximately three hours. Not only will you find step-by-step methods to teach housebreaking, paper training, and the basic commands, but you'll also discover: + Why one-word commands, including "No," are ineffective + Why food rewards and choke chains are not good training tools + Why teaching your dog to come to you is essential -- and teaching your dog to sit is not + How to adapt your dog's behavior to your lifestyle -- whether you need your dog to walk without a leash, ride politely in a car, remain on your property...or do just about anything else you can imagine! Now you can have the well-behaved dog you've always wanted -- and your dog will have an owner who understands his or her language. With Smarter Than You Think, you and your dog can share the special bond of true understanding.