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    Behavior & Training


    Index:

  • Tips On Socializing Your Pit Bull
  • Animal-Aggresson: Understanding It, Managing It, Modifying It.
  • House Training

    Behavior/Training Books No Dog Owner Should Be Without:

  • Bones Would Rain From the Sky by Suzanne Clothier
  • Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
  • The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
  • Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
  • Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pamela Dennison
  • Toolbox For Remodeling Your Problem Dog by Terry Ryan
  • Clicking With Your Dog by Peggy Tillman
  • On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
  • My Dog Pulls! What Do I Do? By Turid Rugaas

    The above books are available here: DogWise.com

    Recommended Training Websites:

  • ClickerTraining.com
  • ClickerLessons.com

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    Need A Little Extra Help?

    A one-on-one session with a behaviorist, or group obedience classes may be just what you need. Please see the following websites:

  • Peaceable Canines--Clicker training, specializing in Pit Bulls. NJ-based. Nationwide phone & online consultations.
  • Wag The Dog--Positive, humane training; Pit Bull experienced instructor in the NYC area.
  • Top Dog K9 Solutions--KY-based dog trainer specializing in Pit Bulls. Clicker training.
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers--Will help you locate a trainer.
  • Truly Dog Friendly--Will help you locate a trainer.
  • Int'l Assoc. Of Animal Behavior Consultants--Locate a behavior specialist.
  • Int'l Positive Dog Trainers Association--Locate a positive trainer/behaviorist.
  • Clicker Teachers--Locate a clicker trainer.

















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