Shawnee Dog Trainer shares a great article on “Rank and Dominance Matter When Trying to Teach Dogs”

This is a really interesting article… As you know, I lean toward the positive reinforcement side of dog training, and it drives me nuts when people rely on the idea of dominance or alpha dog theory to train dogs. However, I spent 4 1/2 long…

KISS Dog Training recommendation: Forever Home…: Dog Training 101 & How To Be A Better Shelter Volunteer

This book is specifically geared to be a better shelter volunteer or pet foster, but there is a ton of information for folks to better understand their dog and learn how to get better behavior from them (which will also get them adopted faster). So…

KISS Dog Training recommendations: Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior

Ok, this book is really a game-changer! It covers both the idea of nature (genetics and breeding) and nurture (what and how we raise them) and unapologetically points out you must understand both. Still, science-based, positive reiforcement and a Book I require many of my…

KISS Dog Training recommendations: Downward Dog. How to get your dog to quit jumping on you and your guests…

Does your dog love a bit too much? Like to jump on you, your guests, or even total strangers? Well, this book will give you all the tips, tricks, and homework (yes you will have to practice) to teach your dog what you want and…

KISS Dog Training recommendations: Five Steps to the Perfect Pet. A great book on how to get started training your dog!

Great book on how to get started training your dog. I always think it is better to have eyes wide open when it comes to what needs to be done to be successful. This is a quick read/listen with five really important ideas/techniques to wrap…

KISS Dog Training recommendations: From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias

Ok, this is a book that all my complex, fear, reactivity, and/or aggression clients must read as a part of working with me. This book takes the idea of training a dog with fear, makes it more understandable, and gives the owners the information to…

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