to help you understand & teach your dog.
Links for books & videos
Some of my favorite books about understanding, helping and training dogs
By Allie Bender and Emily Strong​
A guide to optimizing your dog's emotional health. Thoroughly researched and very readable.
by Kim Brophy​
Your dog's behavior is influenced by so much more than training. Learn how learning, environment, genetics and self combine to influence how your dog acts.
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by Justine Schuurmans
​A guide to making it easier for you and your dog to get along.
Written in a fun and simple style, it teaches you how to enjoy the best results with the least effort.
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There is a general version (blue covers) and one especially for families with kids (white covers).
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At your request I can order you a very engaging 40 minute video that summarizes the contents - great for getting family members on board.
By Kristina Spaulding Ph.D CAAB
​This book has information that's important for the well-being of all dogs, and especially for those who are barky, anxious or fearful.
By Deb Jones
​Learn how you can make health care and grooming a calm and pleasant experience for you and your dog.
by Barbara Shumannfang
​Prepare your dog to live safely and happily with a baby and the childhood developmental stages that follow.
YouTube Channels for dog training advice
The internet is a dangerous place. Below are links to free video tutorials for training and problem-solving, made by experienced trainers who adhere to best practices.
Kikopup
(Emily Larlham)
Dogs Explained
(Donna Hill)
Sarah Owings
Chirag Patel
Dogs That
(Susan Garrett)
Enjoyable Dogs
(Wendy S. Katz)
Recommended websites
Fear Free Happy Homes
The Fear Free movement started as a campaign to minimize fear, anxiety and stress during veterinary care (ask me about Fear Free options in Lexington). It has expanded to help optimize care in homes and shelters.
Their library of free articles and videos offers simple, understandable advice on a wide variety of pet care topics.
Training help if you're on a tight budget
Grisha Stewart Academy
If your budget is too tight for personal teaching, this is the place to go. For a very reasonable monthly fee, you can have access to a bountiful selection of on-demand streaming video courses and webinars, all in keeping with the values and standards I endorse.
You can support rescue while learning
The icons below are affiliate links. 20% of every purchase you make using them will be donated to Woodford Humane Society.
For a modest monthly fee you'll have access to all of the live and on-demand streaming video content, ebooks and access to a supportive private Facebook community. You may cancel renewal at any time and retain access to your content for the rest of that month.
If you prefer to have indefinite access to a set of 6 foundational courses, the Student Essentials package is a good deal.
If you see other specific courses or bundles for which you'd like to purchase indefinite access, let me know - I can send you the affiliate links for them.
PS: whether you use the all access pass or indefinite purchase, I highly recommend Simone Mueller's Rocket Recall and Predation Substitution Training courses
Ultimate Puppy
Great puppy raising advice, modestly priced, plus some free resources.
I used their Puppy Planner to keep track of development, health care and socialization during my puppy's first 4 weeks. I found it helpful for keeping track of socialization and it's also a fun "memory book."
It includes links to videos about your most pressing puppy questions, tips for calming enrichment, problem prevention tips and more.
I especially appreciate the suggested nap schedule. Many people don't realize how much undisturbed sleep a puppy needs for healthy development.
Sources for dog training information & supplies
Dogwise
The best books, ebooks and dvds on dogs