The blogs and websites below are recommended for learning more about positive training techniques and behavior modification. Keeping yourself informed about the latest training helps you be your dog's best advocate. Online learning is great supplemental help but isn't a substitute for real professional help.
Recommended Professionals
Need a dog walker, pet sitter and good friend? Jennifer Lane at Have Leash, Will Travel is a great trainer, walker and super reliable. It's like hiring your best friend to care for your pet when you can't. Jenn offers dog walking, in your home pet sitting, pet taxi services and can administer medication.
Recommended Blogs
Notes From A Dog Walker (DINOS)
Wonderful blog about living life with a DINOS (Dog in Need of Space). Dogs in need of space are reactive and shy dogs that just need a little room and relief from every "friendly" dog on the block. Lots of great resources.
Fearfuldogs' Blog
Blog by the creator of Fearfuldogs.com. Lots of great discussions about living with and rehabilitating fearful or shy dogs.
The Other End of the Leash
Patricia McConnell's blog that discusses behavior of the animals at both ends of the leash. Good information on how we relate to our canines.
Suzanne Clothier's Blog
"Relationship centered training." Suzanne's blog discusses many different aspects of dog ownership. Be sure to also check out her articles.
Dr. Sophia Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog
Wonderful up to date information on behavior and medicine for all of your animals. Also, great informative posters on dog behavior signals.
Dr. Roger Abrantes
Easy reading and very informational blog about relationships with our canines and our world.
K9 Nose Work
The official blog for the activity and sport of K9 Nose Work®. Topics and discussion will focus on understanding and applying the philosophy and practice of K9 Nose Work® to maximize the benefit for our dogs. And, above all, to have fun!
Wonderful blog about living life with a DINOS (Dog in Need of Space). Dogs in need of space are reactive and shy dogs that just need a little room and relief from every "friendly" dog on the block. Lots of great resources.
Fearfuldogs' Blog
Blog by the creator of Fearfuldogs.com. Lots of great discussions about living with and rehabilitating fearful or shy dogs.
The Other End of the Leash
Patricia McConnell's blog that discusses behavior of the animals at both ends of the leash. Good information on how we relate to our canines.
Suzanne Clothier's Blog
"Relationship centered training." Suzanne's blog discusses many different aspects of dog ownership. Be sure to also check out her articles.
Dr. Sophia Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog
Wonderful up to date information on behavior and medicine for all of your animals. Also, great informative posters on dog behavior signals.
Dr. Roger Abrantes
Easy reading and very informational blog about relationships with our canines and our world.
K9 Nose Work
The official blog for the activity and sport of K9 Nose Work®. Topics and discussion will focus on understanding and applying the philosophy and practice of K9 Nose Work® to maximize the benefit for our dogs. And, above all, to have fun!
Recommended Websites
Fearfuldogs.com
If you live with or are working with a scared or shy dog, this is the place to find information to help you be more effective in rehabilitating your dog. You will find products and services that are available to help with the process, along with groups, message boards and websites that can offer support and advice.
K9 Nose Work.com
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The activity and sport of K9 Nose Work® is designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise.It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
If you live with or are working with a scared or shy dog, this is the place to find information to help you be more effective in rehabilitating your dog. You will find products and services that are available to help with the process, along with groups, message boards and websites that can offer support and advice.
K9 Nose Work.com
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The activity and sport of K9 Nose Work® is designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise.It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
Local Socialization Groups
For The Love of Dogs
For the Love of Dogs is a Meetup group run by Michael Badial of Best Paw Forward, Inc. It includes walks, events and socialization opportunities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. All of our organizers are well versed in dog behavior and can help you work on socializing and training as you exercise. Reactive dogs welcome but their first meetup must be one with either Michael or Jamie present.
For the Love of Dogs is a Meetup group run by Michael Badial of Best Paw Forward, Inc. It includes walks, events and socialization opportunities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. All of our organizers are well versed in dog behavior and can help you work on socializing and training as you exercise. Reactive dogs welcome but their first meetup must be one with either Michael or Jamie present.
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Recommended Videos
The Language of Dogs by Sarah Kalnajs
Calming Signals by Turid Riggas
Crate Games for Self Control and Motivation by Susan Garrett
Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt
Calming Signals by Turid Riggas
Crate Games for Self Control and Motivation by Susan Garrett
Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt