- Recommended books & videos
- Online canine professional associations, including member directories and information (trainers, behaviorists, etc.)
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- Animal Welfare
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- Dog Tools & Equipment
- Legal Issues
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Recommended Books & Videos
Books are not only an excellent way to develop a greater understanding, but an excellent way to keep motivated. We are proud to be a Dogwise™ Affiliate Network partispant.
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TITLE: DOG WHO LOVED TOO MUCH AUTHOR: Dr. Nicolas Dodman (Board Certifed Veterinary Behaviorist) Category: Overview, behavior problemsThis book uses case studies that read like stories to discuss a variety of behavior problems and includes a section on aggression. A good starting point to learning about treatment by reading case studies. If you have an aggressive dog, this book can give you some hope. At the end of each story, there is a summary of the treatment recommendations involved for each case.
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TITLE: DON’T SHOOT THE DOG AUTHOR: Karen Pryor Category: Overview, trainingRecommended by veterinary behaviorists and trainers alike. This is not a how-to book, but a why to book. Not just for dogs, this excellent book discusses postive techniques and gives a number of different approaches to problem solving. Inspiring book and excellent for those starting out. |
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TITLE: THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH AUTHOR: Patrica McConnell Category: Overview, trainingThis is a wonderful read that has as much empathy for the human as the dog. It allows us to examine ourselves and our mistakes not only without being made to feel like we need to defend ourselves, but in a way that we can feel encouraged to handle our dogs more effectively. |
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TITLE: CLICK TO CALM – HEALING THE AGGRESSIVE DOG ** K9aggression.com top pick AUTHOR: Emma Parsons More than 40 exercises in an easy-to-follow training recipe format, including how to desensitize your dog to approaching stranger dogs; have your dog perform canine calming signals, instead of aggressive displays, on cue; use your own body language when under stress as a cue for your dog to remain calm; and many more creative and effective uses of managing behavior through clicker training. |
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TITLE: CULTURE CLASH AUTHOR: Jean Donaldson Category: Overview, trainingAlthough not very well organized as a reference book and seems presumptious about the state of knowledge that most dog owners actually have, it is still frequently recommended, and filled with a lot of good information and can be an excellent starting point. Many people read this book again and again. |
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TITLE: CLINICAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE FOR SMALL ANIMALS ** K9aggression.com top pick for serious learners AUTHOR: Dr. Karen L. Overall (Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist) Category: Treatment, behavior problems, researchAlthough somewhat advanced and directed towards those with a real interest in problem behavior, this is one of the best books out there covering behavior problems from a behavioral and medical standpoint. Meant for veterinary students, the sections on behavior and behavior modification still reasonably accessible to the advanced reader who has an avid interest in behavior problems. It covers cats and dogs, from aggression to separation anxiety to obsessive compulsive behaviors. It includes exercises in the back for deferment and relaxation protocols as well as active behavior modification. Highly recommended. |
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TITLE: AGGRESSION IN DOGS: PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION AUTHOR: Brenda Aloff Category: Treatment, behavior problemsBoth with theory and practical information, trainer Brenda Aloff details both how to avoid agression and how to deal with it when it occurs. This book is rated highly by many trainers. |
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TITLE: CLICK TO CALM: HEALING THE AGGRESSIVE DOG AUTHOR: Emma Parsons Category: Treatment, behavior problemsFull of how-to’s and practical instructions. |
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TITLE: DOGS ARE FROM NEPTUNE AUTHOR: Jean Donaldson. Category: Training, behavior problemsProvides case studies and guidelines for dealing with a variety of dog behaviors. |
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TITLE: HOW DOGS LEARN AUTHOR: Mary R. Burch, Jon S. Bailey Category: TrainingFor both the dog trainer and owner alike explaining operant conditioning by using case studies. |
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TITLE: HANDBOOK OF APPLIED DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING AUTHOR: Steven Lindsay Category: Research, theoryVolume one of this series covers adaption and learning. It is a book filled with research both from the writers perspective and historical research. Suitable for the more advanced learner or trainer.** K9aggression.com does NOT recommend Volume three in this series |
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TITLE: HANDBOOK OF APPLIED DOG BEHAVIOR & TRAINING, VOL. 2: ETIOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT AUTHOR: Steven Lindsay Category: Research, theoryVolume two of this series covers problem behavior and offers a unique perspective. Suitable for the more advanced learner or trainer.** K9aggression.com does NOT recommend Volume three in this series |
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TITLE: GENETICS AND THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR OF THE DOG AUTHOR: John Paul Scott, John L. Fuller Category: ResearchThe book on genetics. Suitable for the more advanced learner or trainer. Particularly of benefit to the breeder and those with an involved interest in canine behavior. |
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TITLE: ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS: CALMING SIGNALS AUTHOR: Turrid Rugaas Category: BehaviorAlthough there is some controversy about whether the behaviors are calming or displacement behaviors, this book brings the behavior to our attention so that we can be more in tune with our dogs and reconizing subtle behaviors. |
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TITLE: THE BARK STOPS HERE AUTHOR: Terry Ryan Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 58 pgs) Barking issues. |
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TITLE: I’LL BE HOME SOON! AUTHOR: Patrica McConnell Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 36 pgs) Separation anxiety. |
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TITLE: FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD AUTHOR: Karen B. London, Patricia B. McConnell Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 38 pages) Focus on using positive reinforcement to teach dogs to be patient rather than pushy. Excellent for the new mulitpple dog owner. |
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TITLE: FEISTY FIDO: HELP FOR THE LEASH AGGRESSIVE DOG AUTHOR: Patricia B. McConnell, Karen B. London Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 56 pgs) Dealing with on leash aggression using positive based techniques. |
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TITLE: CAUTIOUS CANINE, 2ND EDITION AUTHOR: Patrica B McConnell Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 30 pgs) Step by step instructions for desensitizing and counter conditioning for fear based issues. |
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TITLE: WAY TO GO! HOW TO HOUSETRAIN A DOG OF ANY AGE AUTHOR: Karen B. London, Patricia B. McConnell Category: Specific behavior problems(Booklet 22 pgs) Not only is this good for puppies, and newly adopted dogs, but for those older dogs who may be starting to house soil because of cognitive dysfunction disorder will need to be retrained even if medication or nutritional supplements helps the underlying cause. |
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TITLE: MINE! A GUIDE TO RESOURCE GUARDING IN DOG AUTHOR: Jean Donaldson Category: Specific behavior problemsAnother book by Jean Donaldson for dogs who respond aggressively over valued items such as toys. |
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TITLE: HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK AUTHOR: Patricia B. McConnel Category: Training(booklet 12 pages) How to be a natural leader and teach your dogs to be polite in a fun way. |
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TITLE: CONQUERING RING NERVES: A STEP-BY-STEP PROGRAM FOR ALL DOG SPORTS AUTHOR: Diane Peters Mayer Category: Specific training (humans)This is an excellent book for anyone involved in treating their aggressive dog. Although this covers sports, many owners dealing with reactive or aggressive dogs have found this to be a truly helpful book in learning how to be calm in order to avoid transmitting our anxieties about their behavior to our dogs. |
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TITLE: POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING **K9aggression top pick for books on training AUTHOR: Pat Miller Category: TrainingFilled with lots of practical solutions and how-tos using positive based methods. This book is on many top ten lists. |
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TITLE: HOW TO TEACH A NEW DOG OLD TRICKS AUTHOR: Ian Dunbar Category: TrainingOne way to avoid training burnout is to make dog training fun for the humans! Ian Dunbar is a highly respected behaviorist and vet. |
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TITLE: DOG-FRIENDLY DOG TRAINING AUTHOR: Andrea Arden Category: TrainingA dogwise reviewer wrote that this is a aprticularly good book for new owners, and parents to sit down and read with their kids. |
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TITLE: POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS AUTHOR: Joel Walton Category: Training, puppiesEmphasis on puppies, their needs and feelings and how to interact with them in a gentle manner. |
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TITLE: CLICKER TRAINING FOR DOGS AUTHOR: Karen Pryor Category: TrainingIntroduction to clicker training, by the same highly influencial author who wrote, “Don’t Shoot the Dog” |
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TITLE: POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: TRAINING DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD AUTHOR: Brenda Aloff Category: TrainingDogwise describes this as being written in a simple and informal style. Using positive reinforcement to teach dogs behavior. This author also wrote “Aggression in Dogs” |
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TITLE: CLICKER FUN: DOG TRICKS & GAMES USING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AUTHOR: Deborah Jones Category: TrainingFor those dogs who may be more isolated because of their aggression issues, it is more important that environmental enrichment and the need stimulation for these dos is adaquately addressed to prevent added stress. Fun tricks and games can not only stengthen the dog owner bond, but keep your dog more mentally agile and happier. Older dogs in particular are more in need of learning and play. |
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TITLE: CLICK HERE FOR A WELL-TRAINED DOG AUTHOR: Deborah Jones Category: TrainingAlso does the click and go series of videos. Particularly good for those owners who are unable to take classes with their dogs. |
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TITLE: CLICK ‘N’ SNIFF: CLICKER TRAINING FOR SCENT DISCRIMINATION AUTHOR: Deborah Jones Category: Training(Booklet 24 pgs) For those dogs who may be more isolated because of their aggression issues, it is more important that environmental enrichment and the need stimulation for these dos is adaquately addressed to prevent added stress. Scent discrimination games can be an excellent way to tire out your dog, and they seem to love it! |
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TITLE: QUICK CLICKS: 40 FAST AND FUN BEHAVIORS TO TRAIN WITH A CLICKER AUTHOR: Mandy Book & Cheryl Smith Category: TrainingFor those dogs who may be more isolated because of their aggression issues, it is more important that environmental enrichment and the need stimulation for these dos is adaquately addressed to prevent added stress. |
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TITLE: A CLICKER COOKBOOK WITH TRAINING SCHEDULE – SET AUTHOR: Shirley Chong. 138 pages Category: Trainingbasic houishold and social manners with schedule and log book to keep track of progress. |
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TITLE: TELLINGTON TTOUCH, REVOLUTIONARY NATURAL METHOD TO TRAIN & CARE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL AUTHOR: Linda Tellinton-Jones & Sybill Taylor Category: TrainingOverview to the TTouch technique. Ttouch can be benefical for massage and relaxation work. As many aggressive dogs are hihly stressed animals. massage and relaxation offers an important health benefit and can help bring the dog’s nervous system back to balance. Relaxation is also the foundation for behavior modification. |
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TITLE: GENTLE LEADER STEP BY STEP TRAINING VIDEO Category: Video, training, equipmentMost people do not fit the Gentle Leader properly. This video will not only show you how, but also demonstates some ways of using the Gentle Leader effectively and safely. The Gentle Leader can be a valuable tool in managing and calming your aggressive dog. |
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TITLE: CALMING SIGNALS: WHAT YOUR DOG TELLS YOU DVD AUTHOR: Turrid Rugaas Category: Video. behaviorA look at dog singaling and behavior. Whether or not you beleive that the signals discussed work to calm other dogs, calm themselves or are displacement behaviors, this program gives the owner an opportunity to examine what signals come up in a variety of situations. |
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TITLE: CLICK & GO VIDEO AUTHOR: Deb Jones Category: Video, trainingBasic clicker training and principles |
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TITLE: CLICK & FETCH VIDEO AUTHOR: Deb Jones Category: Video, trainingTeaching retreive |
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TITLE: CLICK & FIX VIDEO AUTHOR: Deb Jones Category: Video, trainingFixing behavior problems, such as chewing, nipping, jumping, barking, etc |
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TITLE: THE HOW OF BOW WOW: BUILDING, PROOFING AND POLISHING BEHAVIORS VIDEO AUTHOR: Virginia Broitman Category: Video, trainingFoundations skills all dogs should learn, recommended by Karen Pruor, author of “Don’t Shoot the Dog” |
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TITLE: TAKE A BOW…WOW! FUN AND FUNCTIONAL DOG TRICKS VIDEO AUTHOR: Virginia Broitman Category: Video, training |
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TITLE: BOW WOW, TAKE 2 VIDEO AUTHOR: Virginia Broitman Category: Video, trainingMore fun and practical tricks |
| TITLE: The Third Way Reference Workbook AUTHOR: Chris Bach Category: TrainingThis new reference workbook is a must for everyone pursuing THE THIRD WAY and a perfect compliment to every video tape set. It is a comprehensive accumulation of graphics and write-ups on the philosophy and techniques for teaching, problem solving, and problem preventing. |
Veterinary Colleges
Veterinary Colleges – Americas
Veterinary Colleges – USA and Canada
Online Canine professional associations, including member directories and information
International
- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
- IACP -INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CANINE PROFESSIONALS
- Directory of Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists
- Info on Applied Animal Behaviorist certification
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
USA
- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- SF SPCA’s Academy for Dog trainers – Trainers that have graduated from the SF SPCA’s Academy for Dog Trainers (headed by Jean Donaldson)
- NADOI – National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors – Qualifications for Membership & locating a member (not all members listed)
- APDT – Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Canada
- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists – includes Canadian Veterinary behaviorists
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- CAPPDT - The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers
UK
- APBC (UK) (THE ASSOCIATION OF PET BEHAVIOR COUNSELORS) Membership Criteria
- APDT (UK) - Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- UKRCB – UK Canine Registry of Behaviorists
Animal Welfare
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Shelters, Humane Organizations and Advocacy
Anti-Cruelty Statutes by state
Health
A diagnostic database for veterinary medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary medicine
Medical Causes of Aggression In Dogsby: Dr. Nicholas Dodman http://www.petplace.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=1807
Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs
Published by The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, P.O. Box 208,Davis, CA 95617-0208
First printing: August 1994
http://siriusdog.com/genetic.htm
Impulsivity in Dogs – Assessment and Treatment
by Jaume Fatju, Spain, World Animal Veterinary Association, World Congress – Vancouver 2001 (discusses brain chemistry in terms of impusivity and aggression)
Behavior-Medicating Misbehavior in Dogs
First printed in the October, 1997, issue of Your Dog newsletter from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia Animal Hospital, Columbia, MD
EPILEPSY IN THE DOG
The UK National G.S.D. Help Line
http://www.gsdhelpline.com/vetad.htm
Rule Out Hypoglycemia
by Darleen Rudnick, Pet Nutritionist
http://purelypets.com/articles/epilepsyarticle.htm
Thyroid Dysfuction as a Cause of Aggression in Dogs and Cats
L.P. Aronson DVM & N.H. Dodman RVMS
Presented at the 43. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Veterinarmedizinischen
Gesellschaft Fachgruppe Kleintierkrankheiten
29-31 August 1997 in HCC Hannover
Canine Behaviors Associated With Hypothyroidism (cost for article $5 US for 2 day access
Recently, there have been anecdotal reports noting a potential relationship between hypothyroidism and canine aggression. In these circumstances, aggression may be the only presenting complaint with the animal often described as having developed a “grumpy” attitude. While the underlying basis of this association has not been determined, hypothyroidism-associated aggression should be considered a specific type of aggression that appears to respond well to thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Physical effects of tethering
Independent research on the physical effects of isolation, chaining and substandard living conditions
Animal Advocates Society of B.C.
Behavioral effects of tethering
Independent research on the behavioral/psychological effects of isolation, chaining and substandard living conditions
Animal Advocates Society of B.C.
Chronic stress in dogs subjected to social and spatial restriction. I. Behavioral responses
Abstract – When challenged, chronically stressed dogs may show increased excitement, aggression, and uncertainty
Beerda B, Schilder MB, van Hooff JA, de Vries HW, Mol JA.
Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
Dog Tools & Equipment
Clickers
Food Training Tubes
Food Tubes
Dog licks the end of the tube, no more bites to the hand, easy reinfrorcement, can deliver raw foods, cream cheese, can food. etc
Great for working outside in winter climates with gloves, good for those dogs who bite too hard when taking treats, good for dogs on special diets, delivers fast rate of reinforcement.
Head Halters:
GENTLE LEADER, COMPLETE SYSTEM, SMALL
GENTLE LEADER, COMPLETE SYSTEM, MEDIUM
GENTLE LEADER, COMPLETE SYSTEM, EX-LARGE
No-pull Harnesses:
Sporn Training Halter – Small (Red – Small (Neck sizes 9″-12″))
Sporn Training Halter – Medium (Red – Medium (Neck sizes 12″-17))
Sporn Training Halter – Large (Red – Large (Neck sizes 16″-24″))
The Original Sporn Halter Black size M
The Original Sporn Halter Blue size M
Basket Muzzles:
Plastic basket muzzles
These muzzles are light and durable. Dogs should always be positively desensitized to wearing muzzles. When done properly, dogs will come over to put their snout in the muzzle as soon as you bring it out.
Dog repellent:
Direct Stop
A common complaint from owners who have dogs who are aggressive towards other dogs, is dealing with off leash dogs in areas where they should not be off leash. If you have a dog who directs aggression towards other dogs, this product can help deter off leash dogs from approaching within ten feet from your own dog while on-leash. Safe for dogs.
Gloves
Gloves
Protect your hands while working with a dog who has the potential to bite.
Nooses
Snarem Capture Nooses
If you need to catch a dog but don’t want to risk getting to close to his mouth
Hitches
Guardian Gear Canine Hitch
Quickly tether your dog to this hitch for easy management inside the house.
Legal Issues
USA
Lawyers and Legal Issues: Dog Owners’ Guide
List of American lawyers for pet-related issues
Dog Bite Law (American site)
Links for Dog Owners and Owners of Injured Animals
Canada
Ministry of the Attorney General
Going to court, getting a lawyer, etc.
Ontario Statutes and Regulations
Help for you prepare to make a claim in Small Claims Court if you don’t have a lawyer
