http://yourdreamdog.com/wp Helping you find the dog of your dreams - in a new dog or within the dog you have! Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:33:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Buy "The Dog Whisperer" from Amazon.com Buy "The Dog Whisperer" from DogWise Before Cesar Milan became a TV star as "The Dog Whisperer," Paul Owens was using real "dog whispering" techniques - positive reinforcement training - to help dogs and their owners. "The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training" ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/general-reading/dog-whisperer/ Buy this book from Amazon.com: Dog to Dog Communication: The Right Way to Socialize Your Dog Buy this book from Dogwise: Dog to Dog Communication: The Right Way to Socialize Your Dog When I first picked this book up at a bookstore, I thought it was "yet another book about dog language." ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/training-advice/dog-dog-communication/ As the popularity of clicker training grows, so do your choices as to what type of clicker to use. I use three different types of clickers, depending on the specific situation. For most dogs I use the standard "box clicker." Its sharp sound is distinctive and can cut through most other noises. ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended-products/training-gear/clickers/ Working with a dog who behaves inconsistently -- walking well on leash one day, exploding in fury at the sight of another dog another day, for example -- can be frustrating, to say the least. Having success one day and not another is pretty typical when dealing with complex issues such ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/dream-dog-blog/learning-to-read-your-reactive-dog/ An oft-recommended approach to handling a multi-dog household is to reinforce the ranking hierarchy -- to feed the "alpha" dog first, the middle-ranking dog second, the low-ranking dog last; to greet or pet the "top" dog first, and so on. But behaviorists are moving away from that technique, and most now ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/training-blogs/brandy-nico/reinforcing-hierarchy/ Thanksgiving weekend, I attended the Darkover Grand Council Meeting -- an annual science fiction/fantasy convention. One of the panel discussions was titled "Flying Cats and Talking Dogs: Creating believable animals in SF&F." I brought up the question of how authors can make sure they're getting it "right." As a dog ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/online-articles/alpha-wolves-werewolves-and-dogs-oh-my/ Anders Hallgrens's book "The ABC's of Dog Language" is the best primer on dog language I've found to date. It explores how dogs communicate through body signals and movements, sounds, smells, and touch. With clear text and illustrative photographs, the author explains the nuances of dog language, including body postures, ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/relationships-with-dogs/the-abcs-of-dog-language/ In The Other End of the Leash, Patricia McConnell explores the similarities and differences between humans and dogs, how we appear to one another, and the problems that can ensue when we miscommunicate. She explains why hugging a dog may result in a bite; the best ways to use your ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/general-reading/the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what-we-do-around-dogs/ This booklet (a little more than 50 pages) offers practical training advice for improving the behavior of "feisty" dogs who growl, lunge, or bark at other dogs when on leash. Authors Patricia McConnell and Karen London explain how to teach essential skills, including "Watch" ("a little exercise with big results"), ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/training-advice/feisty-fido/ This booklet (about 40 pages -- 52 pages in the new expanded edition) by Karen London and Patricia McConnell provides sound advice on how to manage and train multiple dogs. Topics covered include "Laying a Foundation" (life skills to teach the dogs individually and together, such as come, sit or ... http://yourdreamdog.com/wp/recommended/relationships-with-dogs/feeling-outnumbered/