Behavior Training

Award-winning behaviorist, Shay Kelly, combines his hands-on experience with years of study to produce this practical guide to training dogs and overcoming behavior problems. This book will teach you: How dogs learn - Training techniques - How to understand basic canine body language - How to teach your dog elementary behaviors such as sit, down and stay - How to train practical behaviors such as recall, loose leash walking, emergency stop and leave it - How to overcome problems such as separation anxiety, fireworks phobia, on-leash reactivity, nuisance barking and many more - How to ...

Using proven psychological communication strategies like priming and spreading activation, you can then put your subject into a more susceptible mindset that helps open them to your ideas, allowing you to ethically persuade and influence people by controlling their thoughts, feelings, emotions, and even their behavior.

Hostility is part of most normal dogs' complex emotional make up. It's neither good nor bad. It's simply a natural expression of our animal companion that needs to be managed. Matthew Duffy will teach you how to calmly control this powerful tool while preserving all the pleasant expressiveness of your trusted friend. This book will forever change the way you view aggression in dogs. By exploring the eight most common hostile situations and their triggers, much of the mystery is removed from these unpleasant encounters. Through the development of canine self-control, the author smoothly ...

With BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other "triggers." Clear enough for all listeners to follow, this book also includes technical tips and bonus chapters just for dog behavior professionals.

A decade in the making, this program represents a leap into the future, using cutting-edge technology and a game-changing tool: the remote electronic collar. The Art of Training Your Dog presents their compassionate and efficient system for the first time, with background and advice on choosing the right collar. Employing a method designed by trainer Marc Goldberg, listeners integrate the e-collar gradually, laying the foundation for good behavior with intentional and purposeful walks.

Training High-Energy Dogs: How to Calm, Focus, and Train Active Breeds Like Border Collies, Labs, and Shepherds Is your dog full of energy but short on focus? Do walks feel like battles, and simple commands go ignored in the chaos? If you’re struggling to manage a smart, active, high-drive dog — you’re not alone. And you’re not failing. You just need the right system. This book is your roadmap from chaos to calm. Designed specifically for owners of high-energy breeds — like Border Collies, Labradors, Shepherds, and other working types — this practical, real-world guide shows you...

Discover the ultimate guide to emotional wellness with this Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Workbook for adults! With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow exercises, this book provides the support you need to take control of your emotional health. Whether you're struggling with feelings of stress, anxiety, or OCD, this workbook is here to help. The 7-day plan of practical exercises is designed to empower you to overcome any challenges you may be facing. With updated classic modules: Mindfulness Distress Tolerance Emotional Regulation Interpersonal EffectivenessAnd new ...

NEW REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION — NOW WITH EVEN MORE PRACTICAL TIPS, NEW FUN TRICKS, AND EXPERT-APPROVED INSIGHTS! Do you feel overwhelmed by the behavior of your energetic dog? Have you ever wished that your dog would obey commands, stay calm and be the perfect companion in every situation? Do your dog's signs of stress and anxiety make you anxious? 🐶 If the answer is "YES", then read on because this is the book you have been looking for! 🐶 I get it. Dealing with an energetic dog who never seems to get tired, especially with just the basic exercises, can be nerve-wracking. Perhaps...

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.

More than 90 percent of dog owners consider their pets to be members of their family. But often, despite our best intentions, we are letting our dogs down by not giving them the guidance and direction they need. Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. The key to training dogs effectively is first to understand why our dogs do what they do. And no one can address this more authoritatively than the diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

Belgian Malinois Training: Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Belgian Malinois? Because this Belgian Malinois Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Belgian Malinois. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves it. Fact, it’s the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system ...

What does your dream relationship with your dog look like? Imagine including your dog in all aspects of your life, whether at the office or during community events. Picture strolling down beautiful paths with your dog trotting happily by your side, calmly ignoring distractions while politely greeting people and other dogs. Envision the tranquility of coming home, where your belongings, drip system, and baseboards remain safe and sound as your dog politely welcomes you home. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the conflicting advice on dog training and frustrated by the seemingly effortless ...

Cane Corso Training. Are You Ready to Bone Up and Easily Train Your Cane Corso? Because this Cane Corso Training Book begins From the Car Ride Home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family, from Day One. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Cane Corso. From the car ride home is the critical moment to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called ‘Dogmanship,’ and your dog craves it. Fact, it’s the key difference in the Bone-Up dog training system that creates the Simple ...

This is an excellent course designed for everyone that lives or works with dogs that should have a good grounding in canine communication and behaviour. It is really important to know how to recognise whether a dog is scared, sad, over-excited, or anxious even if you are only living with one dog. More so if you look after other people's pets in any setting.

Train your dog with confidence—without frustration or confusion—even if you’ve never done it before! Struggling to find the right training approach? Overwhelmed by conflicting advice? Worried your dog is too old or stubborn to learn? You’re not alone! Every year, millions of dog owners face the same challenges, but with the right approach, any dog can be trained. This fun, no-nonsense guide covers everything from basic obedience to advanced training, using proven, positive reinforcement techniques designed for dogs of all ages and temperaments.Inside, you’ll discover: ✔️ Step-...

German Wirehaired Pointers, awesome dogs, right? Tell me then, Are You Ready to Train Your German Wirehaired Pointer? Because, this German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Training Book and System begins From the Car Ride Home. Meaning, you can benefit right away, while achieving almost instantaneous, positive dog training results with this German Wirehaired Pointer Dog training book from day one. Even if you had your German Wirehaired Pointer for a while now. Here’s Why: You see, it’s all about how you communicate directly with your dog. That is what makes the success difference in training your...

Barking Up a New Tree - Rethinking Dog Training "Barking Up A New Tree” is a ground-breaking exploration into the world of canine behaviour and training, challenging conventional methodologies and introducing the innovative Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) method. This book stands as a beacon for change in the world of dog training, encouraging readers to step beyond traditional and conventional practices and embrace a new way of understanding and interacting with their dogs. At the heart of this transformative book is the CDD method – a fresh, empathetic approach that prioritises the ...

Increasingly, new employees and junior members of any profession are encouraged - sometimes stridently - to "find a mentor!" Four decades of research reveals that the effects of mentorship can be profound and enduring; strong mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals and entire organizations.

Mastering Labrador Retriever Training: A Comprehensive Guide" by “Doc” Riley Hawthorn, published in 2025, is an authoritative and detailed manual designed to equip owners with the knowledge and techniques needed to train Labrador Retrievers effectively. Spanning multiple parts and chapters, this 256-page guide offers a structured approach to raising and training Labs, leveraging their intelligence, loyalty, and retrieving instincts to foster well-mannered companions for various roles, from family pets to service dogs. The book is divided into five parts, each addressing critical aspects...

Great Pyrenees Training: Are You Ready to Train Your Great Pyrenees? Because, this Great Pyrenees Dog Training Book and System begins From the Car Ride Home. Meaning, you can benefit right away, while achieving almost instantaneous, positive dog training results with this Great Pyrenees Dog training book from day one. Even if you had your Great Pyrenees for a while now. Here’s Why: You see, it’s all about how you communicate directly with your dog. That is what makes the success difference in training your Great Pyrenees Dog. It’s that critical moment realized when you really begin to...