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Links & Books
"I
like to get the most of my practice time.
I'm
combining Flyball and Agility!"
Photo by Carl Photography
Boiling Springs, PA
Miscellaneous
Links:
APDT
(Association of Pet Dog Trainers) - www.apdt.com
PFDC
(PA Federation of Dog Clubs- PA dog-related legislation)- www.paonline.com/PFDC/
PA
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement - www.doglaw.state.pa.us/doglaw/site/default.asp
Carl Photography - family/pet
portraits -
www.carlphotography.com
Agility
Links:
USDAA
(United States Dog Agility Association) - www.usdaa.com
NADAC
(North American Dog Agility Council ) - www.nadac.com
Clean
Run Productions - www.cleanrun.com
AKC
(American Kennel Club) - www.akc.org
UKC
(United Kennel Club) - www.ukcdogs.com/agility.html
Flyball
Links:
NAFA
(North American Flyball Association) - www.flyball.org
United
We Fly Flyball Team -
www.flyball.com/unitedwefly
Breeder
Referral:
AKC
- www.akc.org/breeds/breederinfo/breeder_search.cfm
Breed
Information:
AKC
- www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/
UKC
- www.ukcdogs.com/breeds.html
Humane
Organizations:
ASPCA
(American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) - www.aspca.org
HSUS
(Humane Society of the United States) - www.hsus.org
Suggested Reading:
The
Other End of the Leash by Dr. Patricia McConnell PH. D
This
is a wonderful book aimed at showing us how our natural behaviors (as primates)
and
our dogs' natural behviors (as canines) sometimes lead to miscommunication and
confusion.
Dr. McConnell writes in a light mood and with humor but backs up her
information
with years of scientific study and applied theories.
Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor
Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive
reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of changing behavior in
pets,
kids -- even yourself -- without yelling, threats, force, punishement, guilt
trips...orshooting
the dogs.
Dog Behavior: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Dr. Ian Dunbar.
Explains how a dog's perceptions and desires result in its conduct. By
understanding what makes your dog tick, you'll learn how to socialize and train your dog to be the
companion you want. Modifying a dog's behavior isn't hard; it's simply a question of
reinforcing the behavior that you desire. By using the proven techniques described in this
book, you can teach your dog to be the model companion. The better you understand your
dog, the better your relationship will be.
Quick
Clicks: 40 Fast and Fun Behaviors to Train with a Clicker by Mandy Book and
Cheryl Smith, 2001.
A clicker training primer that includes both fun and useful behaviors, teaches the
technique without technical terms, creates a dog who wants to learn, and features
step-by-step
instructions for beginners. Seasoned clicker trainers will find tons of
ideas for fun new behaviors, too.
Dogs
Are From Neptune by Jean Donaldson, 1998
Candid
answers to urgent questions about aggression and other aspects of dog Positive
reinforcement methods include clickers, food, and praise.
How
to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar.
Dr.
Ian Dunbar leads new and experienced owners through a training program to PREVENT
problems - "Temperament Training", SOLVE problems - "Behavior Training"
and BEHAVE - "Obedience
Training". Dunbar's methods are fun and easy to apply for all family
members.
Bones
Would Rain from the Sky by Suzanne Clothier
From
the Publisher: 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.
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