TRAINING & BEHAVIOR
This page offers practical dog training and behavior resources for pet owners, including tips on setting your dog up for success, understanding dog body language, and building safe relationships with children. It features a training video library and links to guides on common topics like leash walking, fear and anxiety, socialization, and managing inappropriate behaviors, as well as recommended reading and tools to support positive, science-based training.
TRAINING
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BODY LANGUAGE
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DOGS & KIDS
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TRAINING ✳︎ BODY LANGUAGE ✳︎ DOGS & KIDS ✳︎
DOG BODY LANGUAGE
Download a chart that will help you identify when your dog is uncomfortable.
SUCCESS STATIONS
Learn how to create success stations, places where your dog feels safe and has no option but to succeed!
DOGS AND KIDS
Tips for creating a happy and safe environment for young children and their four-legged best friends.
DOGS AND BABIES
Learn how to build a safe and happy relationship between your dog and babies.
RESOURCES ABOUT DOG BEHAVIOR
View Our Training Video Library
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Walking Nicely on Leash by Sophia Yin
Loose Leash Walking by Grisha Stewart
Heel by AFF
What is Leash Reactivity? by Reactive Champion
Reactivity Basics by Patricia McConnell
Dog Aggression or Leash Reactivity? by Our Pack
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Destructive Chewing by Dog Star Daily
Four on the Floor for Jumping by Dog Star Daily
Off and Nothing in Life is Free by AFF
Destruction of Household Items by Center For Shelter Dogs
Possessive Behavior by Center For Shelter Dogs
Jumpy/Mouthy by Center For Shelter Dogs
Territorial Behavior by Center For Shelter Dogs
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Fear of People by Center For Shelter Dogs
Separation Anxiety by Center For Shelter Dogs
Resistance to Handling by Center For Shelter Dogs
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Baby Safety by Doggone Safe
Babysitter Rules by Doggone Safe
Resources for Families from Family Paws
How to Pick the Right Dog for Your Family by Jennifer Shryock
Dog Body Language from Doggone Safe
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Dog Parks by Bad Rap
Social Walking Groups by Notes from a Dog Walker
Tips for Introducing Dogs by HSUS
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Dog/Dog Tolerance by Bad Rap
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Multi-Dog Homes by Bad Rap
Feeling Outnumbered? by Patricia McConnell
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Maddie’s Pet Assistant – Expert answers to FAQs about your new pet
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Quick and Easy Crate Training by Teoti Anderson
Before and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks by Ian Dunbar
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Sophia Yin
The Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog and Puppy Care and Training edited by Nancy Kerns
Love Has No Age Limit and Play Together Stay Together by Patricia McConnell, PhD
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Ruff Love by Susan Garrett
A New Dog in the House: From Shelter Dog to Beloved Family Member by BAD RAP
Living with Kids and Dogs by Colleen Pelar
Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz
The Pit Bull Placebo by Karen Delise
Dominance Isn’t Usually the Problem by Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CDBC, Peacable Paws, LLC
