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An ever expanding selection of books dedicated to the enhancement of the human/dog relationship and emphasizing positive reinforcement dog training.
 
FeistyFido.jpg Feisty Fido
$8.00
Help for the leash aggressive dog - By Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. This booklet is designed for anyone, novice or professional, who works with dogs or has a dog who is aggressive to other dogs on leash. Chock full of practical solutions to a common problem, the ideas within will help you change an out-of-control barker, lunger and growler into a polite neighborhood citizen. Including plans for handling emergencies such as off-leash dogs who show up out of nowhere, this program can make leash walks fun again for you and your dog. Paperback, 59 pages.
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I'll be home.jpg I'll Be Home Soon
$7.00
How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety By Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. This booklet explains the difference between dogs who truly have separation anxiety and those that merely misbehave, and then describes a behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems. A treasure chest of ideas for keeping your dog happy in your absence, this booklet can help prevent and treat both minor and severe behavioral problems related to dogs being home alone. Paperback, 36 pages.
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leader of the pack.jpg How To Be The Leader of The Pack
$4.95
How To Be Leader of The Pack....and have your dog love you for it! by Patricia McConnell, PH.D. Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance. If you want to be a natural leader to your pack, this book tells you how to do it in a peaceful, kind way. The ideas and exercises in this booklet are based on the way dogs communicate with each other, so they are highly effective and easy for your dog to understand.
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Excelerated learning.jpg EXCEL-erated Learning by Pamela Reid
$16.95
Explains in plain English how dogs learn and how best to teach them! Contents: Motivation, stages of learning, why study learning, science of behaviorism, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, single-event learning, factors that affect learning (timing, schedules of reinforcement),stimulus (signal) control, aversive control of behavior, negative punishment, the application of learning principles to changing behavior, social learning, and more.
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how speak dog.jpg How to Speak Dog by Stanley Coren
$14.00
Mastering the art of dog-human communication. Draws on research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average dog can differentiate between 60 and 140 words, though some research suggests that dogs can hear many more and also pick words out of sentences and respond to them. Examines people's beliefs about the ability of their dogs to communicate and contrasts those with the scientific reality. Explores the limits of dogs' language abilities and charts the possibilities. Tip on how humans can mimic the language dogs use to talk with each other, also shows that a great deal of communication between dogs and humans is possible, beyond simply giving and obeying commands. 268 pages.
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Clicker Magic.jpg Clicker Magic! Video by Karen Pryor
$39.95 $25.00 On Sale!
Clicker Magic! The Art of Clicker Training with Karen Pryor. Learn what clicker training is all about if you're a beginner, fill in the gaps if you've been working on your own, get inspiration if you're an experienced instructor or trainer. On this video you'll see 20 brief training sessions with big results. The learners include all sorts of dogs, plus a mule, a cat, and even a fish. The trainers range from total beginners to Pryor herself. Karen's running commentary explains the subtle skills of pace and timing that produce success.
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GLBook.gif Gentle Leader Training Booklet
$5.00
Gentle Leader training booklet. Training booklet for use with a Gentle Leader. Explains how to fit, how to introduce the gentle leader to your dog and helpful training tips.
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Way to Go.jpg Way To Go!
$3.95
Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. This clear, concise booklet can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits. Perfect for new dog owners, this reader-friendly booklet will help any dog and dog lover get off on the right paw. Paperback, 24 pages.
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Mine.jpg Mine!
$13.00
A Practical guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs By Jean Donaldson, Director of Education and Director of the Academy for Dog Trainers. Mine! Is a clear, step-by-step manual to help people recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs. The book debunks common myths about resource guarding: · Myth #1: Resource guarding is abnormal behavior. · Myth #2: Because resource guarding is driven largely by genetics, it can’t be changed. · Myth #3: Resource guarding can be cured by making a dog realize that resources are abundant. · Myth #4: Resource guarding is a symptom of “dominance” or "pushiness.” · Myth #5: Resource guarding is the result of “spoiling" a dog. Paperback, 100+ pages.
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Fight.jpg Fight!
$13.00
A Practical guide to the treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression By Jean Donaldson, Award-winning Author, Director of Education and Director of the Academy for Dog Trainers. Fight! This down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs. Includes descriptions of common types of aggression, assessing prognosis, remedial socialization, on-leash manners training, proximity sensitivity, play style and skills, resource guarding, and prevention. Paperback, 116 pp.
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cautious canine.jpg Cautious Canine
$6.95
How to help dogs conquer their fears - By Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. So much aggression in dogs results from fear, but fear-based problems can become worse if treated incorrectly. This booklet provides a step-by-step explanation of desensitizing and counter conditioning. It can help you solve minor behavioral problems and prevent serious ones, whether your dog's fears include the vacuum cleaner, people with hats, or the stranger at the door. Paperback, 30 pages.
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feeling outnumbered.jpg Feeling Outnumbered
$9.95
How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household - By Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. Looking for some tips to create a little order out of the canine chaos in your multidog home? Concerned that there might be some tension between two of the dogs in your pack? Not sure if all that growling during play means trouble or not? This booklet has the answers to those questions and many more. Written to help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household, it emphasizes the use of Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be polite and patient instead of demanding and pushy. Filled with practical ideas about keeping life fun in houses that have two or more dogs, Feeling Outnumbered is a great resource for all multiple dog owners, whether novice or professional. Paperback 44 pages.
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may I pet your dog.jpg May I Pet Your Dog?
$9.95
The How-to Guide for KIDS meeting DOGS by Stephanie Calmenson. This book is a must have to anyone with toddlers, although children of all ages will benefit from its message. 80% of dog bites happen to children under 5 years old, but this book will help children learn the best way to meet a dog and make friends. Beautifully illustrated and engaging, a dachshund named Harry helps children learn how to be safe around dogs.
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my dog pulls.jpg My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do?
$10.95
By Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas who has studied canine social language for over 30 years. In this book you will learn Turid's quick and easy method to train any age, size or breed of dog to walk calmly and quietly on a loose leash. Her approach is humane and based on a solid understanding of why dogs pull and how to work with the dog's nature and the environment to overcome the problem. Paperback, 64 pages.
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visiting the dog park.jpg Visiting the Dog Park
$11.95
Having Fun, Staying Safe by Cheryl S. Smith. Taking your dog to a dog park is a great way to exercise and socialize your canine companion. But, not all dogs enjoy the experience and not all dog parks are safe for your dog. This book gives you detailed information so you can decide if your dog is ready for a dog park outing, whether the design of the park makes for safe play, and teaches you simple things you can do to prepare for a great dog park experience. Paperback, 128 pages.
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agility tricks.jpg Agility Tricks
$11.95
For Improved Attention, Flexibility and Confidence by Donna Duford. Agility tricks can make training more fun and improve attention, flexibility and confidence. This booklet includes nine tricks designed to do these things. Also included are techniques for training, a few are: shaping, effects on learning, clickers and other reinforcers. With the techniques and easy to understand illustrated instructions your dog will be performing in no time! Whether your dog's involved in agility or not, these tricks are favorites (beg, spin, bow to name a few) and you will learn concepts that you can apply to other tricks and behaviors - the sky's the limit! Booklet, 64 pages.
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Crate training.jpg Crate Training
$4.95
All the information you need to choose the best type of crate for your dog, as well as help him become reliably crate trained for confinement, housetraining, and travel. Features choosing a crate; introducing and preparing the crate; sample crating schedules; crate training for confinement, housetraining, and travel; crate training challenges. Includes helpful tip boxes and full-color photos, provides techniques to make the crate and crate training experience an enjoyable one for owners and their dogs alike. Paperback, 62 pages.
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The only dog tricks book.jpg The Only Dog Tricks Book You'll Ever Need
$7.95
How to teach your dog tricks that will strengthen your bond and bring you both endless enjoyment. From beginner moves for young puppies to tricks for super-smart dogs, there's something in here for everyone, including: shake, wave, and give high fives; play scared and be brave; fetch his dinner bowl; retrieve keys, mail, or phone; ring a bell to go outside; put away toys, and more. As with all our books, only positive training methods are used. Paperback, 175 pages.
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PILATES_FOR_POOCHES.jpg Pilates for Pooches DVD
$39.95
A Core Strengthening and Conditioning Program by Sarah Johnson. Pilates for Pooches will teach your dog to move from his core while actively stretching and strengthening his muscles through the use of various boxes and wobble devices. Sarah Johnson was one of the first to bring human Pilates to Northern California in the early 1990s. Using similar concepts, she has designed a simple, progressive home exercise program—the FitDogs program—for healthy dogs. This program will help you meet your fitness goals, whether your dog is a performance dog or a family pet. This DVD presents a combination of lecture, outline, and demonstration videos to guide you through the exercise program step by step. It also includes a bonus section on how to get started with a puppy. To further assist you with the program, there are printable PDF files on the disc that summarize information from the video: conditioning guidelines, exercise outlines, and a log for monitoring your dog's progress. About the Authors Sarah Johnson, MA, Exercise Physiologist, works with the canine rehabilitation program at the Andrew Sams Clinic in Mill Valley, California. The clinic provides all aspects of orthopedic care with an emphasis on using the least invasive approach for dogs. She uses the FitDogs program with her own agility dogs. Format is DVD NTSC, 60 minutes long.
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