Selecting
Training Equipment — Determine how it will affect your dog & you as a
handler.
Of
Hostages & Relationships — Do you need to isolate a dog or
limit playtime with other dogs or people?
It
Takes a Pack to Raise a Puppy
—
Understanding what a
puppy expects and needs from his family.
Why
Not Take Candy from a Baby (If he lets you!)
— Examines
manipulation as part of social life, and dog's need for
clear boundaries
and leadership.
Rewards, Lures & Bribes
— What is the difference between a
reward, a lure and a bribe? Explanations and tips.
Scent
Games—Educating Your Dog's Nose
—
Easy exercises & games to teach any dog scent discrimination
as a fun & enjoyable
game using his natural talents.
10
Tips for Problem Behavior — 10 basic rules that will
help you teach your dog more desirable behavior.
He
Just Wants to Say "Hi!"
— Aggression or appropriate response
to rudeness? Too many dogs suffer because handlers don't know
the difference.
Leadership Basics
— Guide to regaining your
dog's respect in pleasant, non-confrontational ways.
Relationship Based Approach to Training
— Keeping the relationship central to all you do with your
dog.
The Fine Art of Observation — Observing what
your dog can tell you about himself, and using that information to make humane training
decisions.
Dances
with Dogs — The joybul dance of a willing partnership between
handler and dog.
Green
Eggs & Ham and Dog Training? — Taking a tip from Dr. Seuss
is a fun way to liven up your training.
Lessons
from the Masters: Learning About Punishment from Dogs
Themselves — Considers the lopsided "positive
reinforcement only"
approach to training.
Handling On—Lead Aggression —
On-lead aggression involves the
handler & unintentional training. How to resolve the
problem without
using aggression of your own.
Guidelines for Teaching Self-Control — Teaching your dog
self control as foundation for all other learning.
Fitness in your Backyard — Exercise
is beneficial for your dog. Simple ideas for keeping your couch potato in
reasonable shape.
Aggression Basics — Causes of
aggression, and how to begin sorting out what's what.
Some Reasons for Aggression — Understanding why a dog might
feel need to act aggressively, and recognizing early
signs in dog's body
language.
How Much Does your Dog's Cooperation
Weigh? — Physical struggles
are not the point in relationship based training.
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