Articles and Resources

Reward Based Training Basics
Why Do Trainers Use Food When Training? by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Dr. Sophia Yin’s Top Ten Training Tips
Free Download of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Book “Before You Get Your Puppy”
Free Download of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Book “After You Get Your Puppy”

Recommended Websites
Dog Behavior and Training Issues by Dr. Sophia Yin, includes a wide variety of articles and videos on behavior problem solving, dog bite prevention and puppy/teenage dog issues
Dog Star Daily’s Digital Dog Training Textbook by Dr. Ian Dunbar, includes helpful, common sense articles for every stage of your puppy’s life

Understanding Different Dog Training Methods
Dominance Myths and Dog Training Realities by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Common Myths About Dog Training by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Understanding Training Methods by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Can I Train My Dog Just Like They Do On TV? by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
The Dominance Controversy: How Does Dominance Relate to Your Dog by Dr. Sophia Yin
Reward Training versus Discipline-Based Dog Training: Which Works Better by Stanley Coren, PhD

Training With Shock Collars
The Problem With Shock by Angela Steinker, M.Ed, PDBC
Considerations for Shock and “Training” Collars: Concerns From and For the Working Dog Community by Dr. Karen Overall, from Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2007)
An open letter from Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall regarding the use of shock collars
Veterinarians on Behavior Proclaim, Never Use Shock Collars by Steve Dale
Reasons NOT to use Choke, Prong or Shock Collars
Where Good Intentions Breed Animal Suffering: The Cruel Truth of Electronic Shock Collars by Joan Lownds

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You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

Dogs are never too old to learn with reward based training methods and neither are people. Older dogs are ideal candidates for learning new behaviors and reward based training provides physical and mental stimulation. And it's fun and interactive for humans too. Enroll your older dog in a reward based tricks class or try Rally or Freestyle. There are many dog sports that welcome both canine and human seniors.

Rewarding Training is Perfect for Puppies

Did you know that you can start using reward based training from the moment your bring your puppy home? And, your whole family can participate in your puppy's education. Reward based methods are easy and fun for the puppy and the people. Make sure your dog trainer uses reward based training by asking about their methods and observing a puppy training class before taking your puppy.

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