Trainer’s Toolbox
Find below hand-selected items in our Trainer’s Toolbox, where you can read, watch and learn from the experts:
Books
- Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy and Well-Behaved Dog – by Dr. Ian Dunbar
- Train Your Dog Positively – by Victoria Stilwell
- The Other End Of The Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs – by Dr. Patricia McConnell
- The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs – by Jean Donaldson
- Bones Would Rain From The Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs – by Suzanne Clothier
- Through A Dog’s Eyes: Understanding Our Dogs by Understanding How They See the World – by Jennifer Arnold
App
- Dog Park Assistant – Sue Sternberg
Visiting the Dog Park? Keep your dog safe, make sure he is having fun, and get tips to train him to listen to you better, even around the distraction of other dogs. This app is filled with video clips and photographs of dog behavior and will help teach you how to understand dog play and dog-dog interactions better.
What play style(s) does your dog have? Is he a Mouth Wrestler? A Humper? A Chase-Me kind of dog? Identify your dog’s individual play styles and then learn how to match him with the most compatible playmates at the dog park. Create a profile for your dog and receive personalized training tips while you’re at the park.Some dogs are playful; others are not. Some dogs are gentle, and some are bullies. Learn how to keep your dog safe and ensure that his time at the park is enjoyable for him and his dog friends.
Websites
- www.dogstardaily.com – Dr. Ian Dunbar – Instructional videos on puppy behavior prevention and solutions
- www.drsophiayin.com – Dr. Sophia Yin – Instructional videos on low-stress vet visits
- www.doggonesafe.com – Children & Dog Safety, Be a Tree Program
- www.petprofessionalguild.com – Instructional videos and articles from modern, positive reinforcement pet professionals
- www.whole-dog-journal.com – Nutrition, reviews on dog food and toys and grooming advice for a healthy dog