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Dog training in general
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Family Friendly Dog Training - A Six Week Program For
You And Your Dog Describes a
six-week program to get people and dogs off on the right
paw. Clear descriptions of humane and
scientifically-based methods to teach basic exercises
including sit, down, come, heel, stay and no jumping up.
As importantly, the book emphasizes how to make training
fun for those at both ends of the leash, and how to
ensure reliable responses while still being your dog's
best friend. Includes trouble-shooting tips for what to
do when your dog hasn't read the training books and
doesn't respond as expected. Equally useful for training
classes or for people who are "home schooling." This is
a book that many trainers will want their students to
read.
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Culture Clash A
revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship
between humans and domestic dogs. The author's work with
her own dogs and those of her clients, and her studies
with other behaviorists has led her to the realization
that dogs probably learn exclusively through
conditioning of various types. Understand the role of
conditioning on a dog's intelligence & morality;
predatory & social behavior; socialization, conflict
resolution, fear & aggression; behavior problems &
solutions.
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Learning Theory
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Don't Shoot The Dog
This is not
exclusively a dog training book - author is famous as an
early dolphin trainer. Outlines 8 methods for putting an
end to all kinds of undesirable behavior without
yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips - or
shooting the dog; the 10 laws of shaping behavior
through affection training; how to combat your own
addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or
whatever; how to deal with such difficult problems as a
moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent;
PLUS housetraining the dog, improving your tennis game,
keeping the cat off the table, and much, much more! New
revised edition has new chapter, "Clicker Training, A
New Technique." This covers the use of clickers in dog
training, why it works, and how it has caught on.
While this book would not be
considered a dog training book, many clicker trainers
got their start with this book and consider it their
bible.
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Excel-Erated Learning
Explains
in plain English how dogs learn and how best to teach
them! Contents: Motivation, stages of learning, why
study learning, science of behaviorism, classical
conditioning, operant conditioning, single-event
learning, factors that affect learning (timing,
schedules of reinforcement),stimulus (signal) control,
aversive control of behavior, negative punishment, the
application of learning principles to changing behavior,
social learning, and more.
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Agility
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Shaping Success - The Shaping Of An Unlikely Champion
Shaping Success gives an
excellent explanation of the theory behind animal
learning as Susan Garrett trains a high-energy Border
Collie puppy to be an agility champion. Buzzy’s story
both entertains and demonstrates how to apply some of
the most up-to-date dog training methods in the real
world. It’s rare that a trainer shares his or her
mistakes as well as successes. Susan presents a great
mix of training theory, practical application, and Buzzy
stories.
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Success With One Jump DVD Set
It's finally here - a DVD that gives
you the tools to improve your skills as a handler,
regardless of the size of your backyard. Provides clear
instruction on more than 20 exercises that will help
improve your dog's understanding of the key handling
maneuvers in agility, from a simple front cross to a
more complex pull-through to distance skills. This video
is a must-have for the seasoned competitor and novice
handler alike. Over 2 hours of instruction on 2 discs in
a workshop setting.
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Agility Foundation Training DVD
Covers all the essential basic
training techniques to give you and your dog the strong
foundation needed to build a successful agility career.
Forming a good working relationship; socializing the dog
to the competition environment; teaching the "Wait"
command; training directional commands; understanding
body language; training handling maneuvers; proofing
commands; motivational commands & other beneficial
advice; and fitness training.
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Great Dog... Shame About The Handler DVD
Greg Derret covers all the handling
aspects needed to get the best out of you and your
agility dog. Explains in great detail the proven and
successful methods and handling system, taking you
through more than fifty training exercises. There is an
explanation of the complete handling system; clear and
precise rules making remembering the system easy; all
handling maneuvers are explained and demonstrated; there
are exercises to improve all maneuvers; there are
training drills to improve the dog's speed and turning;
split screen comparisons of handling maneuvers; and
there is a booklet containing all exercises.
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From The Ground Up From the
Ground Up starts by covering basic training
principles, then progresses through the obedience,
flatwork, verbal commands and physical skills a dog
needs for agility. Next, From the Ground Up
guides you through the training process for each piece
of agility equipment and teaches you how to sequence
obstacles in a way that builds confidence in both dog
and handler.
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Dog behavior
and body language
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