My favourite on-line resources
- Dr Jen’s Blog (too many excellent posts to name them so read them all!)
- Podcasts by Dr Jen “Dog Talks with Dr Jen“
- Excellent training videos by Kikopup
- Podcast “Your New Puppy” by Playtime Paws
- Quick video on “Alpha Dog Myth” by Alexandra Horowitz
- Great (and short) overview of Dog Training Methodology
- A body language primer for everyone illustrating many stress signs in dogs
Dominance and “Alpha” dogs:
- Great video on “Alpha Dog”
- Great (but long!) article on dominance
- American Veterinary Society view on Dominance
Dog Body Language Resources
- Bite prevention Stop the 77
- How NOT to greet a dog
- Understanding Dog Body Language Part 1 and Part 2
- Dog Parks: should you go? Podcast by Dr Jen “Dog Talks with Dr Jen” (Episode 9)
- A body language primer for everyone illustrating many stress signs in dogs
Resources for Leash “Aggression” and Reactive Dogs
- Dr Jen’s Blog Post “From Crazy to Calm” (illustrates a great training plan)
- Podcast by Dr Jen “Dog Talks with Dr Jen” (Episode 8 Barking Part 2)
- Great little website just for our special dogs with Reactivity issues
- Free series on FaceBook by Shake-a-Paw (Oct 2020)
- Podcast ” The Bitey end of the Dog” by Michael Shikashio
- A body language primer for everyone illustrating many stress signs in dogs
Great Books about Training
- “Clever Dog” by Sarah Whitehead
- Any books by Pat McConnell
- Dr Jen’s new book “Train your Dog Now!” by Jennifer L Summerfield
- “Positive Dog Training” by Pat Miller
- Great (and short) overview of Dog Training Methodology
Things to Read about Dogs in general:
Where to get Books and Videos: Ottawa Public Library ; order from Dogwise.com or Tawzer Videos
- “Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution” by R. & L. Coppinger
- “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw
- “Inside of a Dog” by Alexandra Horowitz
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (a variety of Position Papers download in PDF)
Trainers I love …lots to read on their blogs, websites, free downloads and books! (And be sure to check out their “resources” pages too.)
- Sarah Whitehead
- Dr Jen
- Patricia McConnell
- Paola Hoger of Shake-a-Paw
- Susan Garrett – Say Yes Dog Training
- Kikopup
- How to Train a Dream Dog with Michelle Lennon
Health Stuff
- Great quality treats (and local too!) : Arf’ul Good
- Some great information on the use of drugs to modify behaviour in dogs
- The information you need to identify and treat arthritis in your pets – Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center
Money Stuff
- The Cost of raising a dog
- Ottawa Humane Society Mobile Spay/Neuter clinic for low income households
Fun Stuff
Kids and Dogs
- Dog Bite Information for Kids (thanks for this one Kaitlin!)
- Safety for Kids around Dogs
- Bite prevention Stop the 77
- How NOT to greet a dog