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Signs of Stress in DogsArticles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress.pdf
Rally Obedience - a fun new dog sport!Articles_files/article-Rally%20O.pdf


Puppies:

FREE Download of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s “Before You Get Your Puppy”

An invaluable resource that Dr. Dunbar has decided to offer as a Free Download with the intention of reaching dog owners BEFORE they decide on a dog. 


From the book description:  “Training a puppy is easy if you know how.  Learn what to do before you get your puppy and you will be starting your pup on the right paw.  Every year, too many dogs end up abandoned at rescue shelters because their owners didn’t know how easy dog training can be if you start right from day one.” 


Check out these links for the truth



Behaviour Blue Prints:

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Made available by Sirius Dog Training and Dr. Ian Dunbar


A collection of short articles on various puppy and behaviour issues available for download.

Mental Madness - tips and information on mental stimulation and exercise For more information on Mental Stimulation and Exercise, click hereMental_Exercise.htmlArticles_files/Mental%20Madness.pdfshapeimage_4_link_0


Information on “Dominance”, “Alpha” and “Pack” Theories:

Check out these links for the truth behind the popular misconception of using “Dominance” and “Alpha” based training methods for dogs.  Dogs are not truly “Pack” animals in a play for “Dominance” in our homes.  There is no ladder of “Social Hierarchy” they are trying to climb.  Sadly, despite much researched evidence to the contrary, many media sources continue to perpetuate this inaccurate and old-fashioned belief and many dogs are paying the price.  Help spread the RIGHT message - train with brains not brawn!

Miscellaneous Articles:

Forget Being Alpha In Your Pack (Kathy Sdao, 2008)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_1.pdf
Whatever Happened to the Term “Alpha Wolf”? (David L. Mech, Winter 2008)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_2.pdf
Using Dominance To Explain Dog Behaviour Is Old Hat (Science Daily, May 2009)Articles_files/Using%20Dominance%20To%20Explain%20Dog%20Behaviour%20Is%20Old%20Hat.pdf
If You're Aggressive, Your Dog Wil Be Too (Science Daily, February 2009)Articles_files/If%20You%27re%20Aggressive,%20Your%20Dog%20Wil%20Be%20Too-2.pdf
TV Dog Behaviour Programs “Useless and Dangerous” (Telegraph, May 2009)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_3.pdf
The Dog Whisperer ControversyArticles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_4.pdf
Beyond the “Dominance” Paradigm (Patricia B. McConnell, PhD)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_5.pdf
Pack of Lies (M. Derr, New York Times, August 2008)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_6.pdf
Position Statement on Dominance by the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_7.pdf
Video of Dr. Ian Dunbar - founder of the APDT giving a lecture on Dog Friendly Dog Training in 2007Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_8.pdf
Dogs’ Social Hierarchy and Pack Behaviour (Gail Fisher)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_9.pdf
Dominant Dog Theory Will Soon Be But A Whisper (APBC November 2009)Articles_files/handout%20-%20Signs%20of%20Stress_10.pdf
Shock Collars - the Ugly TruthArticles_files/Shock%20Collars%20-%20The%20Ugly%20Truth.pdf

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General Information and Training Articles

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