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Training with Kindness
Effective, reward-based training...no need for choke chains, prong collars or shock collars
Serving Richland and Lexington Counties in SC
Serving other counties remotely
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Links and Resources
Behavior and Training
Clicker Training Information
www.clickertraining.com
Information About Training and other Resources- The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
www.apdt.com
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statements on the Use of Punishment in Training, Dominance, Puppy Socialization and How to Pick a Trainer
http://avsabonline.org/resources/position-statements
APDT's Train Your Dog Month - free webinars and training resources
www.trainyourdogmonth.com
Information to Help You With Your Fearful Dog
www.fearfuldogs.com
Recommended Reading
Available at Amazon.com :
By Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training
The Dog Behavior Problem Solver
Puppy Care and Training
Dog Training (Animal Planet® Dogs 101)
Available at Dogwise.com:
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia M. McConnell, Ph.D.
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals 2nd Edition by Turid Rugaas
Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor
Terrier-Centric Dog Training by Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA
Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Kene Arthur
Things To Do With Your Dog
American Kennel Club Events
Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, and other ways to have fun with your dog
http://www.akc.org/events/
Canine Good Citizen
http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/
Trick Training
Trick training is a fun and stress free way to train your dog and fun to do on a rainy day! There are many good sites on the web that provide clicker and other reward- based trick training ideas. Check out Kikopup's videos on YouTube.
SC Vendors and Organizations I Love
Pet Partners of the Midlands
A community group of the national animal therapy organization, Pet Partners. For more information:
www.PetPartners.org
Rainbow Bridge Designs
Helping You Keep Your Beloved Pet Close to Your Heart Until You Are Reunited
www.keeppetsclose.com
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