Great Dog Resources & Dog Trainer Information
Here you will find a collection of valuable resources for dog owners and aspiring dog trainers. Whether you want to obtain a dog training certification, become a dog trainer professionally, or if you are simply a dog owner who likes to be well-informed, stop by here and our blog often! We stock these sections with great dog training advice, behavior solutions, dog trainer information and the latest discoveries on our mind at CATCH. If you want to become a dog trainer, these are great places to learn more about training and behavior.
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- If you have a new puppy: Want to learn more about when to socialize? Read this important article on Socialization and Vaccinations by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
- Or check out this great write up on Imporant First Lessons for Your Pup
- If you live with a dog that is showing signs of aggression, this is an important description of how it can escalate from warnings to actual bites: The Canine Ladder of Aggression
- Are you considering bringing a new dog into your life? Here’s an invaluable guide to finding a match that will be a success for you and your new dog: Selecting a Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle
- Here are great ways to provide enrichment for your dog, the key to maintaining great behavior and mental health: Enrichment for Dogs
- Did you know about all the health benefits of having a dog in your life? Here are just a few:Therapeutic Effects of Dogs for Health and Mental Wellness
More Great Articles
- Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)
- Top 10 Keys to Working with Separation Anxiety by Malena DeMartini
- Dog & Baby Safety Tip Sheet
- Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)
- Position Statement on Breed-Specific Legislation (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)
- Risks and Benefits of Early Socialization for Puppies
- Crate Training – Position Statement from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Understanding Effective Behavior Intervention Using the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Methods – from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Using Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed Program for Dog-Dog Aggression on Leash by Marisa Scully for the APDT
- Tug of War – The San Francisco SPCA
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