Here are some of my favorite articles, websites and other resources from some of the top experts in the field of animal behavior and training. These articles are intended to supplement, not replace, working with a professional trainer/behavior consultant if your dog has any behaviors that you are struggling to change, especially when the problem presents a safety and/or quality of life issue for your dog, for you, or anyone else in your family or community.
Communication
Dog Body Language – What your dog is desperately trying to tell you! www.thefamilydog.com – YouTube
Does Your Dog REALLY Want to be Petted? – eileenanddogs
Dog Body Language – silentconversations.com
Calming Signals – The Art of Survival – Turid Rugaas
Dog Body Language Posts and Videos – eileenanddogseileenanddogs
Growling in Dogs – Dr. Lore Huag
Appropriate Play Between Dogs – Dr. Patricia McConnell
Dog Body Language 101 – K9 of Mine
Understanding Dogs’ Perspectives
5 Things to Know About a Dog’s Threshold – The Whole Dog Journal
How do dogs “see” with their noses? – Alexandra Horowitz | TED-Ed
Punishing Children for Being Human (about human children, but applies well to dogs too!)
Approaches to Behavior Problems
Position Statement on Humane Dog Training – American Society of Veterinary Behaviorists
LIMA – Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive
Training Methods Based on Punishment Compromise Welfare – Science Daily Dec. 2020
If You’re Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be Too, Says Veterinary Study
Is Punishment an Effective Way to Change the Behavior of Dogs? | Psychology Today
The Dominance Controversy – Dr. Sophia Yin
Fear/Anxiety
8 Tips to Help Fearful Dogs Feel Safe – Dr. Zazie Todd
Fearful Dogs – seeing the world in detail – Nancy Tanner
Malena DeMartini | Experts on helping dogs with separation anxiety
Why Fear and Pain Go Hand in Hand – Veterinary Practice News
Acute and Chronic Stress – Dog’s Trust, UK
Training “How To’s”
Excellent instructional videos – Kikopup
Muzzle Training – The Muzzleup! Project
The First Steps to Teaching a Reliable Recall – Kathy Sdao
More on Teaching a Reliable Recall – Kathy Sdao
Health Related
Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely checked for pain by vets – University of Lincoln
Identifying the Signs of Arthritis – Canine Arthritis Management
Study finds link between joint problems and arousability
Aggression, fear, and gut health…joined at the hip? – Dr Patricia McConnell
Fear Free Happy Homes articles
Ready, Set for Groomer and Vet – Laura Monaco Torelli
Dangerous Foods for Dogs Infographic
Senior Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Assessment – Dr Gary Landsberg
Is it harmful to attach a leash to your dog’s neck? | Dogmantics Dog Training
How Safe Are Lawn Chemicals for Pets? | Is Your Perfect Lawn Killing your Pet? | petMD
Enrichment/Mental Stimulation
Kong-able ingredients – Kong Stuffing
Puppies!!!
In-depth instructional videos – Kikopup
Life Lessons for My Puppy series – eileenanddogs
6 Reasons Your Puppy is Biting You – Instinct Dog Training
Ouch! Your Puppy Alligator – Carol Byrnes
How the alpha roll can turn your puppy into an aggressive dog – Dog Decoder
Getting Through Adolescence – Paws and Reward podcast
Surviving Puppy Adolescence – Summit Dog Training
Kids and Dogs
Dog Bite Prevention Information for Parents – Doggonesafe.com
Family Paws » Resources » Family Paws
Dogs and Babies Learning – Madeline Gabriel
Be Safe with Dogs You Know – SAFE Dog Bite Prevention for Kids
Risks to small children from family dog often underestimated – Science Daily