Recommended Reading List and Video Links

Please find below a list of books and links that you might find useful in you and your dog’s learning journey.

Dog And Puppy

Martin, K. & Martin, D. (2011). Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog. Sunshine Books, Inc

Mann, Steve (2019). Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy

Todd, Z. (2020). Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy

Laurence, K. (2009). Teaching with reinforcement for Every Day in Every Way. Learning about Dogs Limited.

Pryor, K. (1999). Dont Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training. Bantam Books.

Ramirez, K. (2020). The Eye of the Trainer: Animal Training, Transformation, and Trust. Sunshine Books.

McDevitt, L. (2012). Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program. Clean Run Productions, LLC.

VanArendonk Baugh, L. (2017). Social, Civil, and Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs. AEclipse Press.

Chirag Patel – 10 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew; https://youtu.be/9zM8GzJy_kY?feature=shared

Petting Consent; https://youtu.be/-hsOlJwMwps?feature=shared

Cooperative Consent; https://youtu.be/v6Hqk99rpK4?feature=shared

Andi D YouTube VideosSelf Settle; https://youtu.be/KHbS5-RyVAI?feature=shared

To Bed; https://youtu.be/fV86fdNtcqE?feature=shared

Steps & Car entry; https://youtu.be/6IMU-fzH1QA?feature=shared

Calm Car entry; https://youtu.be/3kVao3V_jDA?feature=shared

Toy Swap; https://youtu.be/TbukDXuId14?feature=shared

Reinforcement Choice; https://youtu.be/Wtw7f-M0pvs?feature=shared

Tug Manners Part 1; https://youtu.be/ZWfRKzwG7wE?feature=shared

Husbandry / Medical / Cooperative Care

Chirag Patel’s Bucket Game; https://youtu.be/GJSs9eqi2r8?feature=shared

Bucket Game Step 1; https://youtu.be/Csld9rK-kxc?feature=shared

Bucket Game Step 2; https://youtu.be/WJYS0GA9fLQ?feature=shared

Bucket Game Step 3A; https://youtu.be/LAA2J_QfNBU?feature=shared

Bucket Game Step 3B; https://youtu.be/tob7WP2SqGg?feature=shared

Andi D – Wearing a Cone; https://youtu.be/xK-ZmwISlaE?feature=shared

Becker, M., Radosta, L, Sung, W., and Becker M. (2018). From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias. Health Communications, Inc.

Howell, A. and Feyrecilde, M. (2018). Cooperative Veterinary Care. Wiley Blackwell.

Oblasser-Mirtl, A. and Glatz, B. Medical Training for Dogs

Body Language

Aloff, B. (2005). Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide.

Handelman, B. (2008) Canine Behavior: A Photo Illustrated Handbook. Woof and Word Press.