Resources

Books - Articles - Products - Ideas

Great Reads

• The Culture Clash - Jean Donaldson

• Mine! - Jean Donaldson

• Oh Behave! - Jean Donaldson

• Life Skills For Puppies - Helen Zulch, Daniel Mills

• Don't Shoot The Dog - Karen Pryor

• How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks - Dr. Ian Dunbar

• The Power Of Positive Dog Training - Pat Miller

• A Guide to Living with and Training a Fearful Dog- Debbie Jacobs
   

• The Whole Dog Journal - Great articles on dog training, behavior and health
   

• AVSAB The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior - Position Statements:
  Puppy Socialization; Dominance in Dogs; Punishment in Training

Dog Products

Treats for Training:

We recommend treats with these qualities: Fast-to-consume! Soft! Easy to cut into tiny pieces! Non-crumbling!
 

• Treat Suggestions: Meat jerky, dehydrated meats, or fruits/veggie/meat combos, real boiled chicken, steak, hot dogs, cheese, sausage, bulk rolls of meat/veggie, freeze-dried treats. 
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• Brands:
  Premiere -This is Beef, but you can also get Chicken and Duck.
  Real Nature - Different meats and fish.
  Chewies - Treats and Chews
  Rawbble - This is chicken, but you can also find beef, duck, fish and more! 
  ZiwiPeak - This is lamb.
  VitaEssentials - This is freeze-dried tripe.
  Happy Howie's - Food roll that can be cut up into little pieces. 
  Natural Balance - Another option for those who love using food rolls.
  Primal - Makers of high quality food and "nibs". 
   

• Treat Pouch/ Container: Doggone Good Rapids Reward Pouch
   

• Enrichment for Dogs: Work-to-eat Toys; Do-It-Yourself Enrichment Ideas