Lynne Optland CPDT-KA
K9 CONNECTION
PET DOG TRAINING
Certified Dog Trainer in Central Okanagan, BC
Creating Connection
Recommended reading:
New Puppy
A summary from Dr Ian Dunbar's BEFORE You Get Your Puppy book
BEFORE You Get Your Puppy
This book is simply a MUST READ for anyone thinking of getting a puppy. Puppies should be raised in an errorless housetraining and chewtoy-training set-up. This is very easy to do and everything you need to know is described in this little book.
AFTER You Get Your Puppy
This book covers housesoiling, destructive chewing, barking, separation anxiety, socialization, handling, puppy biting, bite-inhibition and preventing adolescent problems.
DODDS Vaccination Protocol for Dogs
Dr Dodds' vaccine protocol for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable.
Why is a Puppy Class so Important?
Body Language of Fear in Dogs
Dr Sophie Vin's examples of signs of fear and anxiety in dogs.
How does my puppy learn?
John Rogerson explains how a puppy learns in order to understand how we can train it.
Socialization and what it means
John provides examples of how you can properly socialize and very simply and quickly train your puppy using a system that satisfies all of the rules by which the dog learns.
Canine Behaviour Imprinting Stage
This article from The German Shepherd Dog Review, explains every stage of puppyhood and it's importance to behavioural imprinting that is taking place that will affect the dog for the rest of it's life.
AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
Why the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour believes that standard care of puppies should include proper socialization even before they are fully vaccinated.
DOG STAR DAILY Lure Reward Training
This article describes a comprehensive lure/reward training program and how it's quick and effective.
Making a Puppy Play Pen and Den
Home Alone
Dogs & Children
Dog Collar Types for Safety and Specialty
Courtesy of Whole Dog Journal written by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Dog Park Etiquette
Courtesy of Whole Dog Journal written by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Motion Sickness
By Stephanie Colman. Courtesy of Whole Dog Journal
How to Help a Leash-Reactive Dog
By Stephanie Colman. Courtesy of Whole Dog Journal
Interesting and Informative books and websites (click on the bold print):
Patricia McConnell, PhD - The Other End of The Leash, For The Love of the Dog, Leader of The Pack.
Suzanne Clothier - Bones Would Rain from the Sky
Ted Kerasote - Pukka's Promise
Joan Klucha's articles in The North Shore News
Nicole Wilde - http://www.nicolewilde.com
Brenda Aloff - Canine Body Language; Puppy Problems? No Problem
Turid Rugass - On Talking Terms with Dogs
Dr Sohia Yin - https://drsophiayin.com
Pat Miller - The Power of Positive Dog Training and articles for The Whole Dog Journal
Jane Killion - When Pigs Fly
Karon Pryor - Don't Shoot the Dog!
Jean Donaldson - The Culture Clash, Fight!
Victoria Stilwell - https://positively.com/victorias-blog/
Ken Ramirez - Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers
John Rogerson - The Dog Vinci Code
Dr. Ian Dunbar - BEFORE You Get Your Puppy; AFTER You Get Your Puppy; DOG STAR DAILY.com