- Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Dog (AKC)
- Responsible Pet Ownership & You Part (1) by E. A. Bordeaux (Part 2) (Part 3)
- A Safe Environment (CBRRR)
- Owning a Dog (CBRRR)
- How Long is a Lifetime (Champaign County Humane Society)
- Warm Heart, Cold Nose, Big Bucks! - deals with costs of owning a pet (Christian Science Monitor 8-17-98)
- Responsible Dog Ownership (DogScouts.com)
- Eight Reasons to Obedience Train Your Dog by C. D. Fisher
- How Do You Rate as a Dog Owner (Home Arts Network)
- Dogs Are A Joy Forever! by N. McMillan
- Before You Get Your Dog (PADS)
- Ten Reasons NOT to Buy From a Petshop by C. M. Sheeter
- To Be Read in Preparation of Your First Puppy by M. Wahl
- Are You Ready For Your First Dog? by K. Winter
- Learning to Train by M. B. Arthur
- Life & Death of an Untrained Dog author unknown
- Not All Dogs Can Be Trained. . . "The Loving Way" by T. Bartelstein
- How & Why to Train by G. Bohnenkamp
- Manners for the Modern Dog by G. Bohnenkamp
- Effective Use of Treats by D. Brown
- Obedience Training is Essential for Every Pet Dog! by A. Bunn
- Beginning Dog Obedience - Lessons from B. & C. Cleveland
- Teaching Self Control by S. Clothier
- Rewards, Lures & Bribes by S. Clothier
- Dog Walking Safety by J. Corrigan & A. Corrigan
- Positive About Punishment by M. Deeley
- Should You Leave Your Dog Outside? (Delphi Pets Forum)
- Benefits of an Educated Dog (Denver Dumb Friends League)
- Basic Obedience Q&A by E. Frawley
- Basic Dog Obedience by V. Gibbs
- The Different Training Methods by V. Gibbs
- Common Training Errors 101: Confusing Consistency With Predictability by D. Guerrero
- Discipline by F. Hagerman
- Adopting a Pet by B. K Johnson
- Recipe to Ruin a Good Dog by C. Karlhoff
- 15 Steps To Obedience Training & Proofing Your Dog by R. Kovary
- Why Train Your Dog? by R. Kovary
- Never...Never Hit Your Dog by A. D. Luper (sample book chapter)
- Reward Basics by P. McConnell
- Training Your Dog by C. Minnier
- Living (Happily) With Dogs by K. Modzelewski
- Training Your Dog FAQ & Understanding & Modifying Behavior FAQ by C. T. Moore
- Obedience Q&A by B. J. Oliver, MA
- Punishment: Problems & Principles for Effective Use by M. Plonsky, Ph.D.
- Training the Trainer by L. Richards
- An Obedient Dog is A Happy Dog by A. A. Schneider
- Using Treats in Training Your Dog by M. Smith, DVM
- Dog Training Basics by S. Thixton & S. Abbott (multimedia lessons)
- Basic Training (alternate site) by J. Wall
- Preparing The Dog For Training by C. White
- Aversives & Sod Busters: Jack Palance & Fred Astaire by G. Wilkes
- Punishment - How Not to Do It by G. Wilkes
- Introduction to Obedience Training by N. B. Woolf
- Obedience Training Your Dog by N. B. Woolf
- Treat Training: Bribing Miss Daisy by N. B. Woolf
- When Will My Dog Be Trained? by P. Young, LVT
- You may also wish to examine the Library for other sections of this site that may interest you.
- Selecting a Pet Behavior Specialist by W. E. Campbell
- Choosing a Group Dog Training Class (Dog Play)
- Pick a Good Obedience School by J. Glass
- Looking for Mr-Ms Goodtrainer by S. Greene & D. Karas
- How To Choose A Dog Trainer by R. Kovary
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Listing of Trainers (K9Trainers.com)
- What Makes a Good Obedience Instructor? by R. Lawrence
- On-Line Training: The Wave of the Future by K. Price
- Finding a Trainer! (SuperDog)
- Pet Training: Fast, Cheap or Good by G. Wilkes
- Training TIps (ABC)
- Teach Your Canine Well (Bark Bytes)
- Training Tips by D. Brown
- Tips: About Your Dog Behavior by D. Carey, DVM
- Successful Dog Training by D. Connolly
- Training Tips (Dallas Dog Trainer)
- Don't Lower the Dog, Raise the Bowl! by J. Distano (Dog Sports Magazine 12/98)
- Tips from Dr. Fetco
- "I Don't Have Time To Train" - "Oh, Yes You Do!" by S. Greene
- Training Tips by P. Gutjens
- 12 Tips for a Well Behaved Dog by R. Kovary
- Training Tips by L. Lachman
- Dog Training Tips (Legacy by Mail)
- General Training Tips & Tricks (LGD.ORG)
- Effective Training Methods by C. C. McLay (Innotek)
- Dog Training Tips & Breed Training Tips by N. Newman
- Training Tips (OzDogz)
- Training Tips from N. Parker
- Training & Behavior (Purina)
- Our Journey by A. Steinker, M.Ed.
- Training Tips by P. Sullivan
- Training Hints (Super Dog)
- Dog Tip of the Day (TIPOMATIC)
- Dog Training FAQs (WaterDog Kennels)
- Tips by N. Zevgolis
- Thinking of Getting a Border Collie (Author Unknown)
- Who Should Own A German Shepherd Dog? (Author Unknown)
- Working & Training Bernese Mountain Dogs (Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America)
- Behavior of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers (CBRRR)
- Don't Buy a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (CBRRR) expansion of an article by P. Green
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- Common Myths About Doberman's (J. A. Clark)
- Akitas, Akitas by Denali
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- DogBreedInfo.com
- Raising an Australian Cattle Dog: A Personal Journal by J. A. Fuhr & R. A. Fuhr
- Is A Dane the Dog For You (Great Danes Directory)
- Don't Buy a Bouvier (alternate), alternate), (alternate) by P. Green
- To Be or Not To Be: The Owner of a GSD! by H. Gross
- Border Collie FAQ by P. Gutjens
- Dobermans are Different by F. Grover (AKC Gazzette 2-87)
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- Jack Russell Terrier Club of America from R. Hemsing
- Vizsla Encyclopedia (Ingle & Mead)
- So You Want to Buy a Jack Russell Terrier (JRTC of NSW)
- Debunking Doberman Myths by C. Lenaghan
- The Ballistic Bouncing Beardie by J. Levinson
- Greyhound Behavior (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3), & (Part 4) by J. K. Paulsen
- LBDS & Devil Dogs (the Schipperke) by L. Remick
- Mixed Breeds with Papers by R. J. Russell, PhD & L. Spalding
- Should You Train Your Akita? . . . Of Course! by L. Smith (Akita World 11/83)
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- Is A Dane the Dog for You? (UKPets.com)
- How to Buy an Italian Greyhound (Uppity Italian Greyhounds)
- Living With Italian Greyhounds (Uppity Italian Greyhounds)
- So You Want to Buy a GSD by M. B. Willis, Ph.D.
- General Resources
- American Temperament Test Society
- Berkeley Animal Personality Project
- Canine I.Q. Test (CelebrityDog.com)
- Selecting Pets
- How Do I Pick The Right Puppy (ABC)
- Choosing the Perfect Dog for You by S. M. Brown
- Stress Checklist (CBRRR)
- Selecting a Dog by M. Chaloner
- Puppy Questionnaire (Dantero Kennels)
- Choice, Care & Training (Discover Dogs)
- Canine Character (Dog Owner's Guide)
- The Components of Strong Working Dog Temperament by D. Donovan
- Puppy Testing by P. Gutjens
- Selecting a Dog That Best Match's Your Family's Lifestyle by K. Meenan
- Puppy Selection Considerations by L. Richard
- Puppy Testing by M. Schragel (USBCC Newsletter, Fall 1994)
- On Choosing A Dog: Narrowing the Field by G. Spadafori (from Dogs For Dummies)
- Picking a Puppy by S. Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D.
- Choose the Right Pet by Dr. S. Timm
- Picking a Puppy by S. Thorpe-Vargas, Ph.D.
- Puppy Aptitude Test (developed by the Volhards) & Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test (SiriousDog.com)
- Finding the Right Puppy (or Dog) by M. Wahl
- How To Purchase A Purebred Puppy (Woodhaven Labradors)
- Canine Character Test Indicates Dog's Pack & Defense Attitudes by N. B. Woolf
- Finnish Mental/Character Test For Dogs (in English, but unclear who from)
- Interactive Breed Selectors
- The Right Dog For You - based on the book The Right Dog For You, by D. Tortora (from B. Gathen)
- Volhard Canine Personality Test based on the book Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One by J. & W. Volhard (from B. Gathen)
- Breed Selector (Purina)
- Dog Breed Selector (from C. Anderson at SelectSmart.com)
- Dog Breed Selection (PetNet)
- Selecting Working Prospects
- Bearded Collie Working Test (Bearded Collie Club)
- Picking A Puppy For A Working Program by D. Bundley
- The Stake Out Test for Police Service Dogs by Sgt. L. Castle
- Selecting a Dog for Search & Rescue by D. Comden
- PAWS Working Dog Evaluation by J. Decker
- Selecting & Raising the Potential Police Pup by B. Eden
- Temperament Testing in Bouviers memo by J. Engel
- Choosing the Right Pup (& Other Gambling Advice) by W. Kachman
- Selecting a Puppy Suitable for Obedience Trialing & Other sports by R. Lawrence
- How To Choose a Puppy for Search & Rescue by C. T. Moore
- Testing Dogs: A Perspective on Selection by N. Nardi (Canine Courier 3/95)
- FAQs About Selecting a Working Dog Puppy (Alternate) by D. Painter
- Obtaining & Selecting Dogs for Police Work by D. Palman
- The Right (Police) Dog for You by J. Skalski (Canine Courier 3/95)
- Livestock Protection Dog Aptitude Test by G. S Triplett, Jr.
- How to Pick Your Next Obedience Prospect by C. Wallen
- Conditioning (the Canine Athlete) by M. B. Arthur
- Dog Training Issues (Assoc. of Pet Dog Trainers)
- Assoc. of Pet Dog Trainers List FAQs & (Page 2)
- Types of Training by T. Brunner
- Rapport, Routine, Retrieve: Family Dog Training Concepts by A. Bunn
- Bringing Home your Rescue Dog (CBRRR)
- Enrichment in Domestic Canids by A. Chamove
- Dog-E-Book (Chazhound)
- Canine Behaviour by L. Collins
- Canine Character (Dog Owner's Guide)
- Why Can't a Dog Be More Like a Dog by I. Dunbar, PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS
- Online Puppy & Adult Basic Beginners Obedience Course by V. G. Guevara (pdf version)
- Advice You Won't Find in Dog Training Books by P. Harte
- Dog Training Manual & Advanced by D. Houssen
- Koehler Dog Training & Management Systems - a lecture by D. Koehler & T. Ancheta
- Dog Training Obedience Exercises (learnFREE.com)
- Assorted Topics: Part I & Part II by C. T. Moore
- Working Dogs by C. T. Moore
- Thinking About a Rescue dog (PADS)
- Proof Training Prevents Fatalities by V. Stever (Dog World 4/86)
- Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) (AKC), CGC Description by C. Wallen, (alternate, alternate)
- Stress in Pets by Dr. C. Welch & C. Davis
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Preperation & Responsible Ownership
Covers the basic requirements & what to expect.
Basics of Training
Covers the why of training, training basics (e.g., the use of food rewards & punishment).
Choosing a Trainer/School
How to find a good trainer, school or club to train with.
Breed Specific Advice
Advice about specific breeds.
Testing & Selection
Personality/temerament/intelligence testing for dogs & puppies.
Advanced Issues
More issues & more depth (manuals, exercises, etc.).
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