Training Resources

• Play Together, Stay Together - K. London & P. McConnell (body language and play)
• The Language of Dogs (DVD) - S. Kalnajs (visual resource on understanding dog body language)
• Off-Leash Dog Play, A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun - R. Bennett & S. Briggs (good guide for owners on understanding dog behavior)

• The Cautious Canine - P. McConnell
• Click to Calm - Emma Parsons (very thorough - includes basics on clicker training)
• Feisty Fido - P. McConnell & K. London
• Help for Your Fearful Dog: a step-by-step guide to helping your dog conquer his fears - Nicole Wilde (full of photographs and case studies, highly recommended)
• Scaredy Dog! Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog - Ali Brown (clear explanation of what is going on with a reactive dog and steps to overcome reactive behavior)

• Way to Go: How to house train a dog of any age - K. London & P. McConnell (short booklet)

• Dogs and Storks - dogsandstorks.com (prenatal education for expecting families with dogs; the blog is excellent for families at all stages, very useful)
• Raising Puppies and Kids Together, A Guide for Parents - P. Silvani & L. Eckhardt (a wealth of information on boundaries to set for puppies and kids to ensure a safe environment)
• Living With Kids & Dogs - livingwithkidsanddogs.com - Colleen Pelar's website on children and dogs (great source)

• Feeling Outnumbered? How to manage and enjoy your multi-dog household - K. London & P. McConnell (very useful)

• BEFORE You Get Your Puppy - Ian Dunbar
• AFTER You Get Your Puppy - Ian Dunbar)
• Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book - Ian Dunbar (THE basic puppy book)

• MINE! A Guide to Resource Guarding In Dogs - Jean Donaldson

• I'll Be Home Soon - How to prevent and treat separation anxiety - P. McConnell

• The Dominance Controversy - Sophia Yin (our training philosophy)
• How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves - Sophia Yin (recommended basic how-to book on manners)
• Click for Joy - Melissa Alexander (recommended resource guide for clicker training)
• The Other End of the Leash - Patricia McConnell (an easy-to-read book on understanding dogs)
• Don't Shoot the Dog - Karen Pryor (basics on learning theory)
• For The Love of a Dog - Patricia McConnell (dogs, humans and emotion, easy read)

Contact a professional for guidance.

• Inga From, CDBC, CPDT-KSA is a certified professional dog trainer and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Inga specializes in shelter/rescue dogs. Dog behavior is more than just a hobby to Inga it is a full-time job. She has worked in shelter settings for over 10 years.
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• Pint Sized Play by Fresh Air Training is a trainer supervised small dog play group great for socializing your dog. A safe, fun alternative to the dog park, safe play for your small dog.
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• The Family Fido

• APDT.com - Association of Pet Dog Trainers (find a certified dog trainer and other information on training)
• dogstardaily.com - Dr. Ian Dunbar's site includes radio podcasts, videos, training textbooks, highly recommended
• drsophiayin.com - Veterinarian Dr. Yin has over 20 free videos on behavior and behavior modification well worth watching

• Body Language of Fear in Dogs
• How Kids Should NOT Interact with Dogs
• How Kids SHOULD Interact with Dogs
• How to Greet a Dog