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Sensory, Emotional, and Social Development of the Young Dog by Dr. Joël Dehasse, Behaviorist Veterinarian. Dr. Dehasse supplements his own exhaustive research with that of some of the pioneering canine behaviorists to illuminate the various phases of canine development and how they may be positively influenced.

Teaching the Out by Master Trainer Tim Tieken; how to build the successful out in the young dog

Puppy Tracking Training Part 1 by Tim Tieken -- when to use bait on the track, and how to know when it's time to stop.

Early Life Management for the Tracking Dog by police dog Master Trainer Tim Tieken. Summarizing proper selection of the right dog and preparing the young dog for successful tracking.

German Shepherd breeder and Schutzhund trainer Julia Priest provides valuable information for anyone thinking about sending their dog to a professional trainer for foundation work or finishing. In her article When You Send Your Dog Away for Training, Priest explains what to expect and demand from a professional trainer, and what the professional trainer will in turn expect and demand from you.

Read about Karen Pryor's books in our Spotlight feature, Dogs, Dolphins, and Karen Pryor - A review of three books by operant conditioning trailblazer Pryor. Check out our other behavior and psychology titles in the Working Dogs Book Store. Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training by operant conditioning trailblazer Karen Pryor teaches you how to apply the principles of behavioral training to invoke dramatic results in any learning situation.

Responsible Dog Ownership is the topic of Timothy Minyard's article examining the commitment required to train a protection dog.

Two squeakies by Moc Klinkam is a skill building game for puppies. Based on the two hoses game, the exercise builds drive for the retrieve and introduces the concept of the out on command. Two Squeakies -- it's fun, it's educational, and your puppy will love it!

Suzanne Clothier invokes the enchanting imagery of two well-matched dance partners in Dances With Dogs, her introspective examination of the basic techniques for creating a good working relationship with your dog and a clear understanding of each other.

Mark Plonsky, PhD discusses the consequences of canine behavior with a special focus on reducing the confusion over negative reinforcement and punishment in Confusing Consequences: A Brief Introduction to Operant Conditioning.

Do Dogs Really Want to Work? The MSNBC network checks in with a variety of opinions from canine behaviorists and trainers.

Diana Guerrero provides a four-part series about Unusual Careers With Animals. This is an outstanding series of articles that is a must-read by anyone who has ever considered making their career one devoted to animals.

Dr. P's Dog Training features The Philosophy of Ring Sport by Jean-Michel Moreau and Chris Redenbach; an intriguing review of the dynamic training techniques applied in this challenging dog sport.

United States Customs provides an intriguing look at Instincts and how they provide a foundation for learning in the training environment. This comprehensive article features discussions of mental and emotional status, and how instinct as a form of behavior plays a significant role in how dogs learn.

Beginners Meet Agility is the delightful narrative of authors Jim and Carole Norris. Share their experiences as they discover the sport of agility and successfully complete the beginner level of training and competition with their rather young and remarkably agile GSD, Keena.

The Puppy Guide by Lori Rodriguez.

There Are No Problem Dogs - Author and Rottie owner Cary Silver counters the hysteria about dangerous dogs with a clearly reasoned and well-researched look at the ramifications of irresponsible dog ownership.

The Intelligence of Dogs - Depending on your own personal breed of choice, you'll either love or hate the results of a dog trainer's survey....

Behavior of Dogs - An insightful excerpt from the U.S. Customs Service training manual, discussing the many factors influencing canine behavior.

Best and Worst Dogs for Security

Prey Behavior - Gary Patterson presents the second installment of his series about prey or predatory behavior.

The Life and Death of an Untrained Dog is only too familiar to those who decry the tragic results when dog owners fail to adequately train their canine companions.

Responsible Dog Ownership is the topic of Timothy Minyard's article examining the commitment required to train a protection dog.

Deborah Palman explores her own transition from traditional, more compulsory training of police and Search and Rescue dogs to the motivational approach. Her illuminating article A Case for Motivational Training demonstrates how her efforts were rewarded and why she has become a confirmed proponent of motivational training for sporting and working dogs.

Nadia Hamza obviously has fun with her dogs, and you can too with her list of 25 dog tricks. Learn how to motivationally teach your dog to jump, turn, weave, bow, crawl, and more!

Dr. Mike Plonsky updates his fascinating page of Common Dog Commands in Several Languages. Thirty commands in eight different languages are featured, including Czech, Dutch, Hebrew, and more. Download the associated WAV files to hear an accurate pronunciation of each command in the native language. You never know.... if your dog isn't responding to your commands, maybe you're just speaking the wrong language.

Training the high-drive Malinois or other breed to think and learn properly is the challenge undertaken by trainer Deborah Palman in her article The Subject is Focus. Teaching focus is an essential part of positive training, and Palman reveals the beauty of positive training to achieve that focus.

Two squeakies is a skill building game for puppies. Based on Dildei's two hoses game, the exercise builds drive for the retrieve and introduces the concept of the out on command. Two Squeakies -- it's fun, it's educational, and your puppy will love it!

Behavior of Dogs - An insightful excerpt fro m the U.S. Customs Service training manual, discussing the many factors influencing canine behavior.

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