Dog Training 101 Course Guidebook: DOWNLOAD FREE

BOOK AUTHOR: Jean Donaldson

T he objective of this course is to provide comprehensive instruction in basic dog training so that you will be able to:

• teach your dog the most commonly desired obedience behaviors;

• troubleshoot common behavior problems;

• understand key principles underlying modern dog training and extrapolate these to teach other behaviors not covered in the course; and

• understand and appreciate the normal—and fascinating—behavior of your dog.

The scope of the course is broad and will include both detailed how-to information on training obedience and tricks as well as information on how dog training works so that the process is demystified. By the end of the course, you will be a competent trainer, able to teach any dog—young or old, of any breed or variety—basic obedience, troubleshoot training problems, solve common behavior problems, and more accurately interpret behavior.

The course is based on the latest science about how animals learn and uses the most modern and efficient evidence-based methods.

Lucky Dog Lessons: DOWNLOAD FREE

BOOK AUTHOR: Brandon McMillan

I was in a pub a few years ago and told the bartender what I do for a living —and then he asked me to leave because he thought I was drunk. The funny thing is, I hadn’t had a single sip of alcohol. I shouldn’t have been surprised, because when I tell people about my background, they often think I’m lying.

I guess training lions and tigers, working with grizzly bears, tagging crocodiles, catching venomous snakes for antivenin, and diving with eighteen-foot great whites for research isn’t a standard answer to “What do you do?” But it’s always been my reality.

What Makes Your Pet Different

Here’s your word of the day: variables. These are the aspects of your dog that you need to assess to become a confident handler and an effective trainer. For our purposes, variables are your dog’s breed, age, life experiences, and distinct personality.

Your dog is also the product of his training, and that’s where you come in. Even though the same basic principles work for all dogs, knowing what makes your pet different will help determine your approach to training. Let’s break this down by category.

The Science Behind A Happy Dog: DOWNLOAD FREE

BOOK AUTHOR: Emma K. Grigg & Tammy M. Donaldson

I CAN’T IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT DOGS. I HAVE SHARED MOST OF MY LIFE WITH DOGS; at times when this wasn’t possible, my home always seemed strangely empty. Dogs have pro-vided me with comfort, companionship, nearly endless entertainment, exercise, protection, and much joy (as well as, occasionally, significant frustration, and great sadness at their loss).

Growing up, our family always had dogs (and cats) in our home; still, I was so captivated by dogs that as a young child, I would point each and every one out to my mother, wherever we went (and whenever we went there). This went on for many years. One day after I had joyfully pointed out yet another passing dog

The many benefi ts of a life shared with dogs

Th ese days, dogs are our companions, they work with us and for us, they look to us for care and support, and they help keep us safe from many of life’s hazards.