Animal Training

Barking Up the Right Tree offers proof that aversive punishment seldom works to eliminate undesirable behavior or to get the dog back on track. Dunbar presents numerous nonaversive yet highly effective solutions for misbehavior and noncompliance—simply by using the words you teach, and without even raising your voice.

This book explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn discusses the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems, and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained.

Pawsitive Moments: Life in a Veterinary Clinic, Volume 1 by Dr. Hailey Dillon, DVM, introduces readers to the heartwarming, sometimes challenging, and inspiring world of veterinary medicine. In this first volume, Dr. Dillon shares a series of true stories that showcase the resilience and spirit of the animals she and other vets treat. Each tale reveals the deep bonds between pets and their owners. Through moments of joy, sorrow, and triumph, Volume 1 captures the essence of veterinary care and the extraordinary impact animals have on our lives.

The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time, but unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know. Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to understand and connect with their dogs. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love.

Regardless of where you look these days you'll find business using Artificial Intelligence in their business. As a dog breeding company you should too! Read and learn through this extensive guide and see exactly how you can use AI to your advantage in your business.

Is your journey with your reactive dog filled with love, stress, and confusion? Transform it into a rewarding bond, even if you've tried everything and found little success. Discover a comprehensive guide filled with tested strategies to transform your life with a reactive dog.

In their New York Times best-selling book The Genius of Dogs, husband-and-wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods lay out landmark discoveries from the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities around the world to reveal how your dog thinks and how we humans can have even deeper relationships with our best four-legged friends.

He's a Talking Psychic Cat Trying to Save the World. His Humans Are Only Interested in Their Drama. Will he find a way before more die? When BMC Jasmine's first and second beloved humans are murdered, bestowing upon him their magical lite-witch powers, he goes from a carefree frolicking cat to a confused and grief-ridden, bumbling, magical mess. He's desperate to start a CatCast and broadcast his message of love across the land. But then, a knock comes at the front door. Now, he and his sleuthing crew have another murder to solve before the killer strikes again. But a devious cult leader ...

SITT will not only change your dog's behavior, it will change your life! You will learn to solve behavior problems by training from both the heart and mind; both science and spirit. Training success comes from a deeper understanding of dogs and better communication with them. Dogs and humans seem to speak different languages, but we're coming from the same place. We're all speaking from our hearts. Dogs and humans seem to have different goals, but basically we all want peace, harmony, happiness, and understanding. Having common goals and speaking a common language are empowering for both ...

Canine professionals are seeing increases in troubling dog behaviors, and recent studies show behavioral concerns are a large reason why dog owners surrender their pets to shelters. This professional and practical guide gives hope and encouragement to dog owners trying to eliminate unwanted aggression, barking, timidity, fear, and reactivity in their dogs.

Step into the revolutionary world of sustainable farming with our new eBook, "The Power of the Hoof". This comprehensive guide offers readers a peek into the heart of the remarkable bond that can exist between humans and draft animals, utilized to cultivate a more sustainable form of farming. Starting with an intriguing introduction to draft animals, the book lays out the relevance and potency of draft power notably in the sphere of sustainable subsistence farming. As we advance through the chapters, expect to learn about choosing the apt draft animal, paying heed to their key attributes. ...

This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

My father’s arms were crossed, his face stern. “You are not taking a whole week off from school for another ribbon. I said this was your last show and I meant it.” The first time Jane’s father said that she had to stop riding and showing because she was a college student now, Jane didn’t think he meant it. But this time, the look in his eyes told a different story. He might as well have said he forbade her to breathe. Jane lived to ride. Hadn’t she mastered her flighty and powerful partner, Windsong, to win the junior championship? Hadn’t she proved her commitment by spending ...

The Complete Puppy and Dog Training Solution offers a clear, step-by-step guide to raising a happy, well-behaved pup using kind, effective methods rooted in positive reinforcement. Whether you’ve adopted a stubborn rescue or a playful new puppy, this audiobook will help you build trust and create a lasting bond.

Before and After Getting Your Puppy is a simple, practical guide for anyone bringing a new puppy into the family. In clear steps, with easy-to-follow training deadlines, Dr. Ian Dunbar, who pioneered puppy classes and a loving style of dog training in the 1970s, presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog.

One for sorrow, two for spice triggers a game of three blind mice. While vacationing in New England, PI Jax Diamond and his courageous canine partner, Ace, bite off more than they can chew when two small-town deaths reveal two big-time killers, and the locals don’t take too kindly to strangers. Laura Graystone, Broadway star, auto expert, and Jax’s heartthrob, is once again front and center digging for clues while trying to ditch an old boyfriend. That is, until her brother becomes Jax’s prime suspect. Then all hell breaks loose, and Ace is left in the lurch, tracking down leads with ...

Service Dog Success: Training Methods for Exceptional Canine Companions is your ultimate step-by-step guide to selecting, training, and mastering the skills needed for a top-tier service dog. Whether you're a first-time service dog owner, a professional trainer, or someone looking to train your own service dog, this book provides proven, easy-to-follow training techniques that ensure success.

Whether you’ve recently adopted a rescue dog, are caring for a companion who has endured neglect, or are working with a dog struggling with anxiety, Trauma Informed Dog Training is your essential guide to their recovery.

In engaging chapters filled with empathy for both the beleaguered humans and their confused puppies, Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog paves the way for a rewarding friendship between a relaxed, well-prepared human and a canine family member who's happily at ease in our world.

Are you a busy dog owner struggling to find time for training? Do you want a well-behaved, happy puppy but feel overwhelmed by the thought of long, complicated training sessions? Puppy Training in 10 Minutes a Day is your solution! In this practical, easy-to-follow guide, Andre St Pierre shows you how to raise a perfectly trained puppy with just 10 minutes of training each day – no prior experience required.