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Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs
Karen Pryor
"If you want to get started clicker training your dog, this is a must read. Clearcut and practical information from Karen Pryor, the woman who introduced clicker training into the dog training's world. As a dolphin trainer, she was convinced that the animal friendly method she used for training dolphins would work for dogs as well. And how right she was! Clicker training is now used by countless training schools and individual dog owners all over the world." - Karen Koomans (HOS)
This booklet used to be called A Dog and A Dolphin. Clicker training is not about the clicker or about food. It is about reinforcement presented with correct timing in such a way that information is communicated between trainer and pet. Together you and your dog will learn a new way of interacting. Learning can be FUN for the both of you!
P.S.: no, clicker training is NOT about trick training (although you can use it to learn your dog funny tricks)! Learn from this book how to communicate with your dog using a clicker, and teach him to sit, lay down, heel, stay, NOT to jump up, NOT to pull etc. Enjoy!
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The Culture Clash
Jean Donaldson
"A very definite two paws up!" Dr. Ian Dunbar, dog behavior counselor
A revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs. Jean Donaldson offers an exciting new perspective on the age-old relationship between mankind and dogs. Donaldson's work with the rehabilitation of aggressive domestic dogs has brought her to the understanding that that biting is natural, normal dog behavior. Aggressive behavior within a community of dogs does not fracture relationships; it's all taken very much in stride, much as we humans accept the occasional exchange of heated words. Problem arise when dog rules and standards conflict with human values. The upshot is that biting dogs, instead of being rehabilitated to fit into human culture, are summarily put to death. That's quite the culture clash.
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On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals
Turid Rugaas
"Looking at a dog jawning will definitely be a new experience for you, after you've read this book." Karen Koomans (HOS)
Dogs, being flock animals, have a language for communication with each other. Canine language in general consists of a large variety of signals using body, face, ears, tail, sounds, movement, and expression. The dog's innate ability to signal is easily lost or reinforced through life's experiences. Most noteworthy of all canine signals are the calming signals, which are used to maintain a healthy social hierarchy and resolution of conflict with the flock. These are skills which, when carried over to our own interactions with dogs, can be highly beneficial to our relationship. Dogs have the ability to calm themselves in the face of a shock (fearful or stressful situation) and to calm each other as well.
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Dogs are from Neptune
Jean Donaldson
"Written with the engaging, humorous language that is Donaldson's trademark, and contains a wealth of information based on positive training methods." - Whole Dog Journal
Another great book from Jean Donaldson (she is definitely one of our favorites)! This book deals with aggression towards strangers, dog-to-dog aggression, resource guarding, garbage raids, nipping, fear/anxiety displays, resource guarding and more. You'll find detailed step-by-step solutions that will guide you to a new understanding of your dog and yourself!
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Clicker Training for Obedience
Morgan Spector
"This book is for everyone who wants to train their dog. You may only want your pet not to jump up on your friends, or you may want to put a Utility title on your Bavarian Luncheonhund. Whatever your goals, clicker training can get you there faster than traditional training, with greater efficiency and infinitely more enjoyment for both you and the dog." - Morgan Spector
Morgan Spector is a practicing attorney and respected obedience competitor, trainer and teacher in Southern California. In 1993 he came in contact with Karen Pryor and has been a dedicated clicker trainer since.
Although this book is pricey we highly recommend it. It's packed with very useful information, and clear, concise instructions. From beginning to advanced training - this book has it all.
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Think Dog : An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology
John Fisher
"Reading this book had a huge impact on the way we look at dogs and deal with their behavior, at our dog training school. A must read for those interested in canine psychology." - Gert Wiersma (HOS)
An explanation of behavioural problems in dogs and a guide for dog owners to correction and training. The many highly positive reviews speak for themselves. A worldwide bestseller!
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Dog Wise : The Natural Way to Train Your Dog
John Fisher
The true story of a German Shepherd Dog, rescued from a shelter and trained to be a police working dog, using positive training techniques only. John Fisher's books are easy to read, humorous and always very instructive.
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The Dog Whisperer
Paul Owens
"This wonderful book will help break the cycle of animal suffering caused by wrong-mindedness and harmful training methods. [The nonviolent process] helps us develop our empathy and understanding, making us more humane-and more human-and thus more deserving of the company of dogs whose virtues we so often fail to live up to" - Dr. Michael W. Fox, Senior Scholar, Biothics, The Humane Society of The United States, Washington, D.C.
A compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training. You will learn; the body language and vocalizations needed to effectively communicate with your dog; how to train without jerking, pulling, hitting, kicking, or shocking; how to use a "clicker" and "target training" to quickly and easily shape your dog's behavior, how to humanely solve behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, digging, chewing, and mouthing.
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Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement
Deborah Jones, Ph.D.
"Deb Jones' book is one of the easiest to understand clicker training books out there. The science of operant conditioning is explained in layman's language, and the examples are down-to-earth. The tricks and games Dr. Jones describes are fun to teach any dog and will lay the foundation for further work in clicker training." - Elisabeth TeSelle, Paws Plus Dog Training
Teaching tricks and games is a great way to get to know your dog better and learn clicker training. With this book not only will you and your dog have great fun learning new tricks but you'll also learn how to motivate your dog, how fast your dog picks up on new ideas, and how much repetition your dog can stand.
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How Dogs Learn
Mary Burch, Ph.D. & Jon S. Bailey, Ph.D.
Explains the science of operant conditioning, the psychological principle upon which almost all animal training is based. Operant conditioning is the place where science and dog training meet, and the authors bring you there in terms anyone can easily grasp. Every scientific concept is explained clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog is laid out. Includes a history of animal training, the basic principles of behavior, behavioral diagnostics (why does the dog do that?), increasing behaviors (teaching your old dog new tricks), decreasing behaviors (dealing with canine delinquents), differential reinforcement, antecedent control, and using punishment. A book for the more serious dog person or behaviorist.
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Don't Shoot the Dog!
Karen Pryor
"The Laws of Learning in the real world. Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement" - Karen Pryor
This book is not about dog training only. The focus is on how to use reinforcement techniques in all sorts of situations that you want someone to change his behavior. Physically larger than the previous edition, this new edition is easier to read with its larger type and pages. It also adds a chapter on "Clicker Training: A New Technology". Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips - or shooting the dog!
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The Tellington TTouch
Linda Tellington-Jones
A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for Your Favorite Animal
Distinguished animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones combines her extraordinarily successful experiences performing the Tellinton TTouch with solid how-to advice that anyone can use on dogs, cats, horses, birds, even reptiles and exotic animals to show how to release the pain, fear, and tension so many animals suffer. We (trainers from HOS) have applied the methods described in this book to various dogs, often with amazing results!
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Animal Talk : Interspecies Telepathic Communication
Penelope Smith
A fascinating book that inspired me to communicate with animals in a different way (Karen Koomans - HOS)
Even if you don't believe in telepathic communication this book can still be very interesting. The core of this book is to learn how to empathize with your pets and to gain a deeper emotional connection
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