Resources
Reward-Based Training
Articles
Accentuate the Positive: Research Validates Positive Reinforcement
by Pat Miller, CPDT, founder of Peaceable Paws, in The Bark:
TV and videos
Dr Ian Dunbar’s TED talk on dog-friendly training
Jean Donaldson’s Motivation in Dog Training, excerpt from Perfect Paws DVD
Debunking Dominance
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB):Statements on dominance theory and punishment training (PDFs, 2.7MB) PDF 1 | PDF 2
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT):
Dominance and Dog Training
Dr. Sophia Yin: Dominance in Dogs—Debunking the Myths of Dominance Training
Online Resources
Dog Star Daily:
A blog founded by Dr. Ian Dunbar, with daily posts by dog trainers.
MMilani.com:
Myrna Milani, DVM., writes about animal behavior and the human–animal bond. Sign up for her blog or stop by for insightful articles and commentary.
Karen Pryor ClickerTraining:
Info and resources from one of the country’s leading experts in positive reinforcement animal training.
ASPCA (The American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals):
Extensive library of articles about canine behavior and health.
AHA (American Humane Association, Animal Behavior Resources Institute):
Articles, videos, and podcasts about common behavior and training topics.
Recommended Reading
Dr Ian Dunbar, How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
Dr Ian Dunbar, After You Get Your Puppy
Karen Pryor, Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
Jean Donaldson, The Culture Clash
Pat Miller, The Power of Positive Dog Training
Patricia A McConnell, The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
Suzanne Clothier, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs
Alexandra Horowitz, Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
Coppinger & Coppinger, Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution
Dr Nicholas Dodman, The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman's Seven Steps to Lifelong Health and Happiness for Your BestFriend
Frans de Waal, The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society
Local Shelters
Greenville Humane Society:
Pets for adoptions, pet therapy, rescue programs, spay/neuter clinic and more.
Spartanburg Humane Society:
Pets for adoptions, dog training, spay/neuter clinic, rescue programs and more.
