Resources
Links
Dog trainer Rachelle Bailey-Austin’s site. Rachelle and I share our training building in Lacey with Ann Howie.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
A great site for dog trainers, dog training information or finding a dog trainer.
The site of Animal Behaviorist, Kathy Sdao MA, CAAB
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Find out what is special about Dorothy’s CPDT-KA certification
Owned by Dana Crevling, this business offers professional dog-training education, dog seminars and other dog-related charitable and educational events. Dana and Dorothy periodically co-sponsor workshops in theOlympia area.
The best source for all books, CDs and DVDs about dogs
Ann Howie shares the training building with Rachelle Bailey-Austin and me. In addition to human counseling, Ann specializes in animal assisted therapy.
Karen Pryor - ClickerTraining.com
This is Karen Pryor’s vast website that contains an amazing amount of information about animal training.
The best site out there for locating your new animal family member. There are also great resources about animals.
If you are looking for a dog-friendly training or an event in the Puget Sound, this site is a great resource.
The best source for DVDs of dog seminars and events.
Articles & Videos
“Before You Get Puppy Book” by Sirius Dog Training
This link connects you to a free downloadable book by Dr. Ian Dunbar. This is a great recourse for information on choosing a puppy and getting started on good training the first day you bring the pup home.
Guide for clipping your dog’s toenails
WSU College of Vet Medicine wonderful, detailed step-by-step instructions for how to trim a dog's toenails
How to apply the TTouch Body Wrap
The Cold River Vet Center has posted this nice, detailed instruction on how to apply the Anxiety wrap (using an ace bandage) to your dog.
How to Condition an Emotional Response
This video covers how to acclimate a dog to a Gentle Leader head halter or muzzle. It can be used to help teach your dog to love any new thing in his life.
The Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals
Should you use punishment when training your dog? This article will help you answer that question.
The Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals
Do you have to be “Alpha” to train and live with your dog? This article helps answer some common questions and myths.