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Recommended Books- Recommended Magazines
- All About Clicker Training
- Animal Learning Theory
- Doggy Daycare
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Recommended Books
All books may be ordered through
www.dogwise.com
- The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
- Jean Donaldson is the founder of the Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA. This book is a must read for anyone who owns or lives with a canine companion. Get a better understanding about how dogs learn and communicate, as well as lots of training tips on how to solve common behavioral problems.
Dogs are from Neptune by Jean Donaldson- Aggression and other related behavioral problems described in the owner’s own words with Jean’s detailed answers to their questions and problems.
Before and After you get your Puppy by Ian Dunbar- Our number one recommended book for owners of new puppies. Invaluable information on critical stages of puppy socialization, learning, and behavior. Everything you need to know to set you and your puppy up for a successful lifetime relationship.
How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar- An easy to read and follow positive reinforcement based training book for dogs of all ages, for people of all ages! Lots of pictures to illustrate training procedures.
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor- An innovator in bringing the wonderful world of clicker training to the homes of amateur dog trainers. This book explores how Positive Reinforcement can not only improve our communication with animals, but enrich our human relationships as well. Learn the science behind reward marker training and how to integrate it into all aspects of your life.
The Cautious Canine. How to Help Dogs Conquer their Fears by Patricia B. McConnell- An easy to read short 30 page booklet about how to handle and train dogs suffering from fear or anxiety related problems. A great adjunct if you are working with a professional trainer.
I’ll be Home Soon! How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety by Patricia
B. McConnell- An easy to read short 37 page booklet for owners with dogs suffering from Separation Anxiety. A great adjunct if you are working with a professional dog trainer.
All books may be ordered through
www.dogwise.com
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- The Whole Dog Journal
- If you are going to get any magazine subscription about dogs, do your dog a favor and get this one. Chalked full of extremely useful information on training, behavior problems, canine health and nutrition, alternative medicine, pet product reviews and much more. Written in laymen’s terms by top veterinarians and behaviorists, I can’t say enough of how much Paws of Nature loves and recommends this magazine.
Order at www.whole-dog-journal.com
The Bark- The artwork and photographs are beautiful in this very modern magazine for dog lovers. Lots of well written stories as well as useful information on behavior, health, new nutritional and pet products, and more.
Order at www.thebark.com
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All About Clicker Training
Clicker Training plays a big role here at Paws of Nature.
What is Clicker Training? A no force reward based training method that is fun
for animal and trainer alike. All animals can be Clicker Trained, from horses
to hamsters. For an in depth look at Clicker Training, check out Karen Pryors
All About Clicker Training Web Site,
www.clickertraining.com
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Everything we teach and train at Paws of Nature is based on the science of Animal Learning Theory, most importantly, Operant and Classical Conditioning. If you are interested in finding out more, check out this wonderful informational site put out by Stacy’s Wag “N” Train in San Jose, CA.
www.wagntrain.com/OC/#Learning
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The Dog Shop in East Longmeadow, MA offers professional
doggy daycare services. Large, sunny rooms with an outside yard, your dog spends
his time playing with other dogs and people while you work. The Dog Shop is
currently working with Paws of Nature to provide training and behavioral consulting
services as well as group clicker training classes for dogs of all ages. Contact
them at 413-525-5005 or visit
www.TheDogShop.com
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