Teaching The Reactive Dog Class Leading The Journey From Reactivity To The Reliability

Author : Emma Parsons
Publisher : Sunshine Books (MA)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 1890948470

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Teaching the Reactive Dog Class: Leading the Journey from Reactivity to the Reliability by Emma Parsons Pdf

Typically, people with dogs that bark and lunge at strangers or other dogs live in a bubble of fear, hopelessness, and frustration. After years of experience working with countless clients and their reactive dogs, and with Ben, her own aggressive dog, award-winning author Emma Parsons (Click to Calm) has found a better way to help even more owners and their dogs: by carefully orchestrating controlled exposures to triggers in a class setting. A whole class full of reactive dogs sounds like a recipe for disaster, but it is precisely the formula of bringing these frazzled owners together with their dogs in one room that makes the class work so well. Emma, her assistants, and her students form a supportive community dedicated to helping each other and keeping everyone safe. Enveloped in empathy, students learn to train their dogs to tolerate progressively greater exposures to their classmates. Teaching a reactive dog class is not for the inexperienced or the faint of heart; the challenges are many, but the rewards are great. In Teaching the Reactive Dog Class, Emma presents an entire six-week curriculum you can adjust to your needs. This blueprint for instructors and staff and for go-it-alone owners of reactive dogs offers: a week-by-week guide to class goals, key concepts, and crucial exercises practical advice about what to do when things go wrong a set of accompanying weekly student handouts of exercises (also available as downloadable PDFs) background and principles every instructor should know guidelines for recruiting, training, and using class assistants special requirements for students detailed recommendations for continuing training once students have completed the class

Author : Emma Parsons
Publisher : Sunshine Books (MA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Clicker training (Animal training)
ISBN : 1890948209

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Click to Calm by Emma Parsons Pdf

Positive Answers for the Aggressive Dog. The dog that bites. The dog that attacks other dogs. The dog who may not survive his own aggressive behavior. What can be done to help these dogs? When Emma Parsons, canine behavior consultant, discovered that her own dog was aggressive, she developed innovative and effective strategies to calm, alter, and re-shape his reactive displays, and those of her clients' dogs.

Author : Ali Brown
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780976641414

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Focus, Not Fear by Ali Brown Pdf

Fearful or reactive dogs are defined as dogs who have a greater than usual reaction to stimuli. Their behavior is often labeled as aggressive (even when they are not) and may include lunging, barking, growling, and pulling on the leash--often toward the "SCARY" object. In Focus Not Fear you'll get a glimpse into the real lives of reactive dogs that Ali has worked with in her classes--their growth, successes, and failures. It serves as a guide both for trainers who wish to run classes for their clients with reactive dogs and for owners of reactive dogs who must formulate a training plan of their own. Bet you never thought of doing this!Placing the dog in the family car at a distance from other "cars with dogs" to train. Controlling a wide range of variables including distance from others, movement, and weather. Using "running away" as a reward for tolerating scary stimuli. Working with one dog at a time--and using that dog's presence to desensitize dogs in the class. BONUS! Glossary of Terms and Concepts that will help you understand and apply the information in this book as well as other books on canine behavior and training. What dog trainers are saying about Ali Brown's Focus Not FearAli Brown, solidly in the camp of positive trainers, presents a comprehensive description of her experiences with her canine clients and their humans during an ongoing reactive dog class. This detailed narration, which covers a six-month period, offers useful and interesting observations and information for anyone interested in learning more about reactive dogs and how to work with them. Pat Miller author Power of Positive Dog Training and Positive Perspectives, Training Ed., Whole Dog JournalFocus Not Fear delivers a detailed and thought provoking look at the journey of a group of students in a reactive dog class ... This book provides not only great tips and structure for trainers interested in creating their own reactive dog class but also good solid advice for owners of reactive dogs. And it makes me jealous that I don't live on a farm!Leslie McDevitt, Author of Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident DogAuthor Ali Brown teaches all levels of family dog training and has been running ongoing reactive classes since 2002. Her previous book and DVD, Scaredy Dog! Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog, have become standard references for fearful and reactive dog trainers and owners everywhere. Ali has a M. Ed. with a specialty in behavioral science and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. She also competes in Rally-O and Agility. Ali lives with her husband and two dogs on a farm-turned training school "Great Companions" in central Pennsylvania. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

Author : Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780307489180

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The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. Pdf

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Author : Leslie McDevitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 1892694174

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Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt Pdf

Author : Grisha Stewart
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 1617810509

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Behavior Adjustment Training by Grisha Stewart Pdf

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) was developed by Stewart to rehabilitate and prevent dog reactivity. BAT builds confidence by giving dogs a chance to learn to control their environment through peaceful means. As you learn how to understand your dog and help him learn to safely get along with people, dogs, and other triggers, you will learn practical ways to keep your dog from being pushed into a reactive state in and around your home and on walks.

Author : Stephen H. Lemberg
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0679831754

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Scaredy Dog by Stephen H. Lemberg Pdf

Rufus, a dog who is afraid of everything, saves the day when his owner is in danger.

Author : Zak George,Dina Roth Port
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781607748915

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Zak George's Dog Training Revolution by Zak George,Dina Roth Port Pdf

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Author : Simone Mueller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3982187869

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Hunting Together by Simone Mueller Pdf

Predation Substitute Training is a force-free and motivation-based training program to stop predatory chasing in dogs.

Author : Pat Miller
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781617812026

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Beware Of The Dog by Pat Miller Pdf

Be (more) aware! Here is your road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in pet dogs. Beware of the Dog offers a wide-ranging look at all types of aggression and the way these troublesome behaviors develop. It explains the latest protocols for evaluating and dealing with the problems of aggressive dogs from classical conditioning to operant conditioning, and prescribes management strategies that really work. Written in an easy-to-understand style that meets the needs of trainers as well as the motivated dog owner.

Author : Emma Parsons
Publisher : Karen Pryor Clicker Trainnig
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1890948284

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The New Click to Calm: Solutions for All Dogs in a Challenging World by Emma Parsons Pdf

Our dogs' behavior issues can often limit their lives and add challenges to ours. Emma Parsons offered hope and revolutionary solutions to thousands of owners of aggressive dogs as well as to professional trainers with her groundbreaking book Click to Calm, Healing the Aggressive Dog. Now, she's done it again. In her new book, The New Click to Calm: Solutions for All Dogs in a Challenging World, Emma has not only updated the Click to Calm protocol to enable more rapid behavior change but she teaches us how to apply it to help dogs with more common, less intense behavioral issues. Most importantly, she shows us how to give dogs the ultimate gifts--the resilience, awareness, and behavioral repertoire to navigate new, unpredictable, and ever-changing environments safely and calmly. With an empathetic ear, keen eye, and a calm confidence earned from helping thousands of canine caregivers navigate difficult situations, Emma provides both the inspiration we want and the practical help we need. Whether you're worried about your dog's safety or the safety of others, The New Click to Calm provides practical solutions for living in today's challenging world with compelling case studies, photo illustrations, and more than 40 exercises.

Author : Ali Brown
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780976641407

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Scaredy Dog! by Ali Brown Pdf

Includes bibliographical references (p. [134]-135) and index.

Author : Annie Phenix
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781621871187

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The Midnight Dog Walkers by Annie Phenix Pdf

Aggression is a subject that no dog owner wants to talk about, but one that many owners have to face. Statistics show that aggression is not only the most serious problem in dogs but also the top reason for owners to seek out professional help for their pets. Left unchecked, an aggressive dog can become a dangerous dog, and this informative volume comes to the aid of many heartbroken owners who feel that they have tried everything to correct their dogs' unpredictable and inappropriate behavior. Author and certified dog trainer Annie Phenix shares her belief that many reactive dogs can be rehabilitated with the right training, and she offers her expertise in positive, force-free training methods to desperate owners who have resorted to extreme measures to keep their dogs away from other people and animals.Inside The Midnight Dog Walkers:Stories and practical examples from the author based on aggressive dogs she's trained and ownedBehavioral warning signs that owners should recognizeDefinitions of different types of aggression and why they occurTips on how to handle a potentially aggressive or aggressive dogThe author's force-free training philosophy and how she applies it with her clients to effect positive changesPopular myths and misconceptions about training these "grumpy growlers"

Author : Jean Donaldson
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Animal behavior therapy
ISBN : 9781617810251

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Mine! by Jean Donaldson Pdf

Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all too common. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs.

Author : Terry Ryan
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781617812057

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Gamify Your Dog Training by Terry Ryan Pdf