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Resources

Links to helpful information and great gear...

 

TAGteach International - Teaching with Accoustical Guidance, or TAGteach is for educators and coaches to teach efficiently.

Doggone Safe - A non-profit dedicated to preventing dog bites through education. 

Be a TreeTM - A dog safety program by Doggone Safe for school aged children.  Their information for parents page has great information for anyone who has kids and dogs.  

KONG Recipes - The KONG Company has a variety of recipes to give you ideas for using a KONG for enrichment.

 

Fearful Dogs - Has articles and tips for helping fearful dogs.

Gear

Some fabulous and helpful gear for your dog.

 

Perfect Fit Harness 

This harness with the front attachment ring works as well for reducing pulling, and has the benefit of being able to switch the leash to the back.  It also has fleece padding, ideal for dogs with short hair who might chafe from other harnesses.

 

Sensation Harness 

A very nice harness to help reduce pulling while teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash.                                                     

Wonder Walker™ Body Halter© 

Another nice front attachment harness to reduce pulling, comes with the option to get padding.

Quick Access™ Treat 'N Training Bag 

My favorite treat bag, has a hinged opening for easy opening and closing and a removable, adjustable strap for a variety of options for wearing it. 

  

Books

Click on the image or text link to go to the sites to purchase any of these.

 

Puppy Right Start:  Foundation Training for the Companion Dog  by Kenneth Martin DVM and Debbie Martin RVT, CPDT, KPA CTP  This is a great book for bringing up your puppy, includes socializing and training for helping your puppy grow to be a great dog.  

 

Barking The Sound of Lanquage by Turid Rugaas

Understanding and managing barking in dogs. 

My Dog Pulls, What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas.  An excellent, small book on how to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash.

 

On Talking Terms with Dogs:  Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas.  Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist on signals that dogs use to communicate, avoid conflict and invite play.