Training and Behavioural Resources
You have your new puppy, the fun (and it should be fun) begins....
"Some days you're the dog; some days you're the hydrant." --Unknown
Last updated March 2011
Have updated many of the links and added pages specifically with Australian puppy owners in mind, still have some links to check
Puppy Testing (Tests used by breeders to evaluate puppies in a litter)
Volhard PUPPY APTITUDE TEST Revised January 2003
The PAWS© Working Dog Evaluation
Selecting a Working Puppy by Dori Painter
Puppy Testing for Guide Dogs by J.P. Scott, J.L. Fuller
Puppy Development stages - from birth upwards
Educating the Infant Puppy (Birth to Nine Weeks) by Grace L. Blair, M.D.
Puppy Development Schedule by Steve Courtney
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Here are four Training Establishments in Australia we like for HANDS ON HELP and ADVISE.
Should
you take your puppy to Puppy Pre-Schools?
People are generally told this is important for socialisation,
but many pre schools are conducted by well meaning but
inexperienced Vet nurses or amateur Dog Trainers, it is not a
natural occurence for puppies to socialise with other dogs not in
their pack in strange environments and if they are allowed to be
bullied by, or bully other puppies, which could cause a lot of
damage to your puppy and be the start of behavioural problems in
the future.
K9 Pro, The K9 Professionals located in Kurrajong Heights, NSW Australia.
"Steve Courtney, Accredited Behaviourist, Obedience Trainer
and Law Enforcement Dog Trainer, is recognised as one of the
leading Dog Trainers and Behaviourists in this country. Steve
travels throughout all states of Australia teaching dogs and
their owners his unique self designed training methods.
Steve is both an Accredited Dog Trainer and Behaviourist with
over 20 years experience. All of his training methods are
designed to be both behaviourally sound and technically superior."
Puppy Training by AUSDOG "AUSDOG is a Melbourne based, government licensed professional dog
training company owned and operated by John Harkin and Ian
Bradnock.
John and Ian have a combined 48 years full time professional dog
training experience and are well respected as professional
trainers and behavioural modification specialists who know
how to achieve the best results for their clients and their
companion dogs.
The company is dedicated to working with individuals and families
to ensure that 'Mans best Friend' remains that way.
AUSDOG believes that without clear and simple directions, your
dog will become or remain confused and not behave in the manner
you wish, despite wanting to please you."
Underdog Training and Behaviour Consulting is an award-winning Melbourne based dog training business, developed and run by qualified dog trainers Stuart Mulholland and Tamara Jackman. The services offered by Underdog aim to not just rehabilitate existing dogs, but to prevent problems in dogs through proper socialisation and training- of the owners as well as the dogs! We were the first dog training organisation to offer consultations aimed specifically at preventing problems between dogs and babies and children- these When Freddy Meets Fido sessions resulted in Tamara winning in the Telstra Women's Business Awards, Nokia Innovation Category 2009.
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Training your new puppy
Two of our favourite WEB LINKS for training and behaviour are K9 Pro, The K9 Professionals Australia and Leerburg.com Dog Training DVD's and equipment USA
K9
Pro, The K9 Professionals located in Kurrajong Heights, NSW Australia.
"Steve Courtney, Accredited Behaviourist, Obedience Trainer
and Law Enforcement Dog Trainer, is recognised as one of the
leading Dog Trainers and Behaviourists in this country. Steve
travels throughout all states of Australia teaching dogs and
their owners his unique self designed training methods.
Steve is both an Accredited Dog Trainer and Behaviourist with
over 20 years experience. All of his training methods are
designed to be both behaviourally sound and technically superior."
Free Downloads like The Triangle of Temptation and NILIF, Nothing in Life is Free! Steve Courtney
Distance Learning Packages like Raising your Puppy the RIGHT way
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Leerburg ® Dog Training Video is a small, family-owned business (USA). It
has produced over 120 dog training videos since 1982. The owner,
Ed Frawley, is one of the top breeders of working bloodline
German Shepherd puppies in the world. He has bred over 350
litters of German Shepherds since 1978.
The Leerburg.com web site has over 16,000 printed pages and is
the largest dog training web site on the internet.
Leerburg Directory of Information on
TRAINING PUPPIES is an
excellent resource for puppy (and adult) training articles,
eBooks, DVD's and Video on Demand (Over 440 Videos - 300 Free!)
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May 15-21st is National Dog Bite Prevention Week so it’s a perfect week for a reminder.
Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately this article and more can be found on Dr. Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog
Dogs are not public property Dogs Are Not Public Property, groping a stranger’s dog is like groping a stranger’s wife - just NOT COOL. from Dogster's Dog Training Guide
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A Dog's Needs - A letter from your dog and many other articles by by Pat Scott
Mind Games - Playing for Confidence and Compliance and other articles by M. Shirley Chong Excellent
Pet Eductaion,com Dog Article Library
Training Articles & Canine Personality Profile - by Wendy Volhard
Your New Puppy multiple articles from the Dog Owner's Guide
Dog Owner's Guide - online dog magazine
Kids and Dogs Safety Tip Sheet by Sheila Blythe-Saucier - Child Safety Consultant
Instinct and Normal Behaviour - Understanding Behaviour will help in Training
Canine Stress Signs - You need to know how to "read" your dog - by Pat Scott - Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Think Dog - Dogs think differently than we do - by Pat Scott - Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Management/Controlling your dogs environment - by Pat Scott - Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Body Language: A Clue He May Be Anxious *
How Dogs Think by William Campbell
Sensory, Emotional and Social Development of the Young Dog by Dr. Joël Dehasse
Managing a Multidog Household - by Theresa Mancuso
Pack Drive by Kathy Diamond Davis
Social Behaviour by Gary Patterson
Drives by Gary Patterson
Prey Behaviour by Gary Patterson
Defense Behaviour by Gary Patterson
When is a Growl Not a Growl? Growling versus Talking Dogs by Myrna Milani, BS, DVM
The Smiling Canine by Myrna Milani, BS, DVM which is what many Belgian do :)
Dog Behavior: An Evolutionary View
Sensory, Emotional and Social Development of the Young Dog by Dr. Joël Dehasse
The Sense of Smell Influences Behavior
Problem Behaviours (Read now - and avoid possible problems later)
Mind Games - Playing for Confidence and Compliance by M. Shirley Chong Excellent
Pat's "No Free Lunch" Program for Dogs - Dog have an "attitude"? Here's how to get a little respect, By Pat Scott
Behavioral changes associated with thyroid dysfunction in dogs
Acral Lick Dermatitis/Granuloma
Barking: A Common Behavior Problem
Biting: Causes, Prevention, and Control
Dog Owner's guide: Dogs must be taught to not bite *
Canine Stress Signs - You need to know how to "read" your dog, by Pat Scott
Car Sickness & Fear of Riding in Cars *
Chewing Behavior: How to control it *
Counter Cruising indoor sport, how to combat this favorite canine passtime -by Dea Jaffey.
Desensitising Dogs to things like thunderstorms
Digging *
Digging - Do you want to keep your yard from looking like a minefield?, by Pat Scott
Fear of Thunderstorms and Noise Phobias *
Jumping Up - Inappropriate greeting behavior, by Pat Scott
Lawn Burn: The Cause & The Cure
Leash Pulling: How to prevent it
Mouthing - OUCH! Does your pup leave teeth marks on your hands from play? by Pat Scott
Separation Anxiety - Is your dog destructive in your absence?, by Pat Scott *
Submissive Urination - Sometimes puddles on the rug have nothing to do with housetraining, by Pat Scott *
Submissive Urination, by Pat Scott
These Dog Trainers/Behaviourists have many excellent Publications & Resourses on their websites (also mentioned at top of page)
K9 Pro, The K9 Professionals K9 Pro provides training and behavioural services by none other than Steve Courtney, who is recognised as one of the leading Dog Trainers and Behaviourists in this country. Excellent!!!!
Senior Dogs
Changes in Behavior Associated With Aging in Dogs
Older Dogs: Common Behavior Changes
Senility & Cognitive Dysfunction
Switching Your Pet to a New Food
Causes of Scratching and Licking
Canine allergies - pollen, fleas, dust mites, dog food etc - cause itchy skin
and don't forget some toys to give your pup/dog plenty to do when you aren't home
Toys, boredom relief, Dog Training Equipment and Supplies............
Halter Collars - the Gentle Leader & harness's are available from Beaupets Beaupets
Leerburg dog training supplies etc
K9 Pro dog training supplies etc
Air Dogs agilty equipment and dog training supplies
Black Dog Wear - Aus Leads Head Halters Collars Treat Pouch Bait Bags etc.... can't go wrong with that name!
AussieDog Products - environmental enrichment for dogs, horses and zoos
The Vet Shed pet products, toys etc
Vet Products Direct pet products, toys etc
Ozpets - Aus Direct - Aus pet products, toys etc
Ccrates Home Page & Shopping Site - Aus
More excellent articles can be found via the links below
Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia give you Links to the best Training articles & sites on the net!
ShirleyChong.com - Positive Solutions for Dog Training
ClickerSolutions and ClickerSolutions Training Articles Contents EXCELLENT resource for clicker training
Australian Canine Current Events - Training & Behaviour Links to many great articles and sites on Training
Tellington Touch is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence - a little like "turning on the electric lights of the body."
TRAINING & BEHAVIOR a Canine Authority International Andy "The Dog Man" Luper - Author of "Never Never Hit Your Dog"
M Mmilani.com Written by veterinarian, consultant, teacher, and author Myrna Milani, this site is dedicated to furthering our understanding of animal health, behavior, and the human-animal bond
Dr. P's Dog Training Library: Specific Training Issues
Lowchensaustralia.com/training
The Working Dogs Archive of Feature Articles
See also Medical Reference, Health etc
Books - on the Belgian Shepherd Dog and on Training - includes beginners to advanced & Competition
Breed - Info, Standard, Description, Puppy Manuals, FAQ, Health
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