Dog Behavior & Training Tips



Alpha Dog/Dominance? The truth revealed! Click here If You're Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be Too, Says Veterinary Study http://www.banshockcollars.ca/ has tons of info including studies, and horror stories that support the ban of these devices. Beyond Cesar Milan The information found in this link is the single most comprehensive compilation of information found on the topic written by some of the world's foremost experts in canine behavior and training, all warning of the dangers associated with the techniques depicted. An excerpt of a letter written to National Geographic by our President Lisa Patrona before the pilot episode aired in the summer of 2004, appears.	meet the instructors \| meet the staff \| news \| links \| testimonials \| our graduate brags \| community Training Tips Archive Sign up to receive Woofology's Tip of Week via email: Click here! The Dangers of E-fences Health & Safety Tips Click here for articles and links to important health & safety info. NEW! Grooming Tips Click here for articles about helping your dog accept things such as nail trims. ************************************************************************************************************************ Tips for Puppy Issues & Housetraining (for older dogs too!) Housetraining Tips Click here to find all of our housetraining tips in one place. Mouthing and Chewing Tips Click here for articles on mouthing and chewing Proper (and Improper) Handling of Young Puppies An "aggressive" puppy?? The Importance of Socialization Providing your puppy with broad-ranging, appropriate socialization opportunities is the single most important part of your job as a new puppy parent. Doing so decreases the likelihood of behavioral problems in the future, so click the link below to read more and get started! http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/puppy-socialization-stop-fear-before-it-starts Click here for a checklist to follow that will help you to keep track of the socialization bases you've covered properly with your puppy, and which ones still need some work: Checklist for Socialization by Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS The Benefits of DayCare How to Find the Right Doggy Daycare Food Bowl Exercises: How to make your dog excited to have your hands in his cookie jar! ********************************************************************************************************************** Dogs and Kids Preparing Your Dog for Baby A booklet by Lisa Patrona, Dip. DTBC, CPDT-KA Click here for more articles & links for building healthy relationships between kids & dogs, including safety and bite prevention information. ********************************************************************************************************************** Aggression & Fear Aggression & Fear Tips Click here for tips on resource guarding, aggression directed toward people and fear. More on Fearful Dogs Techniques used for modifying aggressive behavior Stop Dog Aggression Before It Starts By Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately By Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS Relationship Help: Our Dogs Just Don't Get Along! Dog Fights! Thunderstorm Phobia ********************************************************************************************************************** Training How to Choose a Trainer by the Americcan Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Good Trainers from the Journal of Veterinary Behavior When Choosing a Dog Trainer, Buyer Beware How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer Training Methodology Tips Click here for articles on the use of various methods in dog training It's not just the American Veterinary Society who advocates for Positive Reinforcement based training methods - click here to read what the Australian Veterinary Association has to say! Coming When Called *** If you are using a headcollar for your dog, or it's been recommended that you consider one for additional control, this excellent video takes you through the steps involved to help your dog learn to lovewearing it. Go to: http://abrionline.org/videos.php, scroll down to the video clip entitled “Conditioning an Emotional Response” and click “View Video” *********************************************************************************************************************** Training for the Special Needs Dog Training a Blind Dog Training a Deaf Dog *********************************************************************************************************************** And don't miss these great tips:** Cats & Dogs Living Together Tips Click here for all of our articles on Dogs and cats cohabitating. How to Recognize a Good Breeder A Conversation About Separation Anxiety Is this Separation Anxiety? Help! My Dog Humps! The Dog That Won't Stay Outside The Dog That Won't Come Inside My Dog Hates Her Crate Strange Behavior My dog steals my unmentionables Through a Dog's Eyes Do Dogs Try to Dominate? Guilty Dog? The Runaway Collie Let Sleeping Dogs Lie? Your Dog Unleashed? Should I Let My Dog Sleep in my Bed? How Do I Keep My Hardwood Floors Safe From Dog Nails? Pit Bull Info I think My Dog is Sad Clicker Training a Wild Cat Clicker Training Ponies Trainer and Dog Spread Joy and Hope Therapy Dog Q&A