TRAINING BOOKS/VIDEOS
Conformation Books
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FEED STANDS AND SCULPTURES
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Learning
how to be an effective dog trainer - how to communicate and motivate
- has improved my skill a thousand-fold as a people teacher. Training
dogs and educating humans both require an understanding of the
principles of learning and a respect for the individual needs
and talents of the student."
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YOU NEED TO
READ THIS BOOK if you own a dog with "problems"
Candid answers to urgent questions about aggression and other aspects of dog behavior, from the author of best seller, Culture Clash. Includes case histories and guidelines for dealing with: aggression toward strangers; resource guarding; dog-dog aggression; behavior problems such as counter surfing, barking, mouthiness during play, mounting, stool eating; obedience problems such as off leash control, stay breaking, recall off distractions, pulling; and fear and anxiety problems. Uses positive reinforcement methods: clickers, food treats, praise, and recommends Gentle Leader (same or similar to HALTI collar) in certain cases. |
By
Dr Nicholas Dodman
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NEW!!!!!CD-ROM
By The Author of CULTURE CLASH - Jean Donaldson |
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by Turid Rugaas 
Practical understanding of the dog's body language, especially
the signals used to maintain the social hierarchy and resolve
conflict within the pack. By studying the signals dogs use with
each other and using them ourselves, we increase our ability to
communicate with our dogs. NEW CALMING SIGNALS: WHAT YOUR DOG TELLS YOU, |
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The NEW video is THE companion volume to the popular book. It shows Turid on her own home turf, working with dogs. Includes footage of calming signals, how dogs use them, how people can use the signals in their own interactions with dogs. Video: 48 Min. |
If you already own the book, and need the video, click here! $29.95 |
 Can't get to one of her Seminars? You need these! Four video set of seminar presentation by Turid Tugaas (On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals). Deals with recognizing, understanding, and making use of canine body language. *Tape 1 & 2 Recognizing the Signals *Tape 3 Puppies & People Using Signals (Leash work) *Tape 4 Think of the Possible *Each Tape is over 2 hours long, approx. 10 hours total running time.These are actual seminar footage, not professionally produced, and closer to home video quality. |
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by Arthur J. Haggerty,
Every family DOG should buy this book for his/her owner. Written by the ever interesting and captivating "Cap" (Captain Haggerty), the book is chock full of fun, training tips and tricks. More than just a "trick" book, this book will bring excitement back into the concept of dog training, and knock the boredom out!
Safety tricks * Cute tricks * Retrieving tricks * Healthy tricks * Balancing tricks * Jumping tricks * Tricks emphasizing a dog's sense of smell * UsefulTricks. There's even a selection of tricks ideal for kids to teach the family pooch as well as notes on the breeds that excel at specific activities.
PURELY PAWS-ITIVE TRAINING
by Bauman
Train your pet in short, fun training sessions, using lures and rewards. The objective of this "cookbook" training program is to enjoy the activities that encourage the trainer and dog to become a team! Includes lure and reward methods for basic dog training, suggestions for troubleshooting problem behaviors and easy to follow instructions.
DOG LOGIC: COMPANION OBEDIENCE
by Joel McMains
$22 plus S&H
I learned a lot from this book, and recommend it, especially for my students with problem dogs.
Develop a responsive, obedient dog that happily accepts your leadership and lives peacefully in your family "pack".
Booknews, Inc. , February 1, 1993
McMains teaches owners how to "think dog," describing how dogs interpret human mannerisms, tones of voice, commands, praises and corrections. Includes a 5-week series of training guidelines with basic steps and fundamental lessons necessary to create the proper relationship between dog and owner. Provides a week by week, lesson by lesson regime, essential for new puppy owners or any owner who wants to improve his dog's training. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Published by Howell
BEGINNING FAMILY DOG TRAINING
by McConnell
$13 + S&H
Designed to teach you how dogs think, how they communicate, and how they learn. This is a basic training manual, whether you are attending obedience class, or if working alone. If working alone, finish working on one section before moving to the next. The training technique used is lure/reward; also teaches you how to be the leader of the pack! Also an excellent hand-out book for instructors or breeders. © 1996, pbk, 67 pages
Purely Positive Training:Companion to Competition $27.95 (Booth)
N'zymes donates 3% of all proceeds of sales thru this link to Great Dane Rescue, Inc
ASPCA COMPLETE DOG TRAINING MANUAL
by Bruce Fogle
$24.95 + S&H
ORDER HERE from Amazon.com
Excellent information for the new owner and for the whole family. Color photos clearly show you how
to work with your dog to build good behavior. Would be a good book for the younger owner, too! ©
ART OF RAISING A PUPPY
by The Monks of New Skete
$22.95 + S&H
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ORDER HERE from Amazon.com
Everything you need to know about the first year of your puppy's life; what to expect at each stage of development. Understand the stages of puppy development, how to communicate with your pup, how to begin a complete training program and how to deal with common puppy problems. In-depth and humane training.
CONFORMATION & BREED SHOW BOOKS
$24.95
FAMILY AND TRAINING FUN
GOOD OWNERS, GREAT DOGS
Brian Kilcommons
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