Resources


The Basics of Dog Training

Books:

Don’t Shoot The Dog by Karen Pryor

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell

Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz

Articles:

Dog Decompression Walks by Keren Pederson

The Life-Changing Power of Decompression Walks by Jenny Efimova

Position Statements:

Dominance Position Statement by American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Punishment Position Statement by American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

How to Choose A Trainer by American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Websites:

Woof On! Nashville

Podcasts:

Disorderly Dogs! with Rachel Laurie Harris

The Dog Training Audio Experience with Erika Gonzalez

Bravo Dog Knowledge: Dog Training Podcast with Renée Erdman


Puppies!

Books:

Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar

Articles/Position Statements:

Puppy Socialization Position Statement by American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Puppy Vaccination and Early Socialization Should Go Together by Dr. R.K. Anderson

Podcasts:

Pandemic Puppy Podcast with Journey Dog Training


Behavior Specific

Books:

Fight by Jean Donnelson 

Mine by Jean Donnelson

I'll Be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell 

Feisty Fido by Patricia McConnell  

The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell

Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs by Malena Demartini-Price

Podcasts:

The Bitey End of the Dog with Michael Shikashio


Grief - The Loss of a Pet

Articles:

First Case Study - A Grieving Dog by Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB

Helping A Dog Through A Loss by Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB

Love, Guilt & Putting Dogs Down by Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB



Dogs, Babies & Children

Websites:

Family Paws


Therapy, Emotional Support and Service Dogs

Articles:

The Differences Between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals by PleaseDontPetMe.com 

The Problems with Service Dogs, The ADA and PTSD by VeryWell.com