Some owners can house train their dogs without having to call on an expert. But when people experience difficulty with house training, it can lead to a variety of very serious consequences for the dog
The concept of using dogs as teaching aides is gaining popularity among trainers worldwide. A ‘Teaching Dog’ can be used to demonstrate behaviors, work to socialize puppies and even help out in reacti
This comprehensive book takes you, the handler, from the basics through challenging advanced exercises. Color photographs and helpful diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions, walk you through the bas
It’s More Than Just Fun and Games! Teaching a dog training class is not easy. Not only do you need to be a skilled trainer, you need to keep a group of dogs and people focused and motivated. The use o
New Testing and Assessment Methods for Shelters and Trainers! Sue Sternberg has been developing and refining assessment techniques for decades to help shelter workers and trainers determine the likeli
Here is your road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in pet dogs. Be Aware of the Dog offers a wide-ranging look at all types of aggression and the way these troublesome beh
Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills With BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical t
Help! He's herding the neighborhood kids!! Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for—co
The Science and Technology of Animal Training is a Masters level textbook, written to help students of animal training and established professionals alike expand their repertoire of knowledge and skil
At last, sales coaching for dog trainers! Dog trainers don't think of themselves as salespeople—many recoil at the thought! For your business to be successful, you must effectively communicate the ben
Whether just starting your daycare career or a seasoned veteran in the industry, this book provides proven techniques to give you a blueprint for success. You will discover - Basic information for sta
Teaching the novice handler what is required of him or her and passing along some very professional advice to the more experienced exhibitor is exactly what The Art of Handling Show Dogs is all about.
Solving global problems with the natural science of human behavior Behaviorology is the natural science of why human behavior happens. Like other natural scientists, behaviorologists investigate human
Learn how to run the “business end” of the leash The demand for skilled dog trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, and dog daycare and boarding operators has never been greater. But, to succeed in these
He can retrieve—but can he sit, lie down and stay? Sporting dog breeds can be relatively easy to train to do what they have been bred to do be it retrieve, point, flush— even act as a decoy to attract
Choosing the right dog food in a world with too many choices Walking down the dog food aisle in a pet supply superstore can present you with an overwhelming number of choices. Reading about dog food o
You Can Build a Bridge to a Better Life for Dogs Pat Miller's How to Foster Dogs is the first book on the market to deal specifically with the care and training needs of foster dogs and how the foster
Educating dog trainers for 20 years The mission of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is “to advance excellence in the profession of dog training and behavior consulting.” One of the
Turn Dog Walking into a Profitable Business Professional dog walking is a booming business. Over forty percent of U.S. households include a dog and the number is rising steadily. No wonder, then, that
Compared to dogs, all humans are hearing-challenged! But it takes more than sharp ears to be a hearing Dog. Mixed companion-breed dogs from shelters and rescues have proven themselves to be more talen
Provides busy parents with simple, realistic advice to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all. You will learn how to help your child and dog d
The most thought provoking book ever written on dog behavior and training Generations of dogs have been labeled training-lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly norma
