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Asking the right questions

Great book for critical thinkers. Encourages polite, ethical debates.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 14:11 | 263 hits |  Email

Behavior of organisms

Not an easy read, but the original book about Operant Conditioning.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:00 | 300 hits |  Email

Bill and Coo

This is a kids movie, but was made in the 1930s using only positive reinforcment training and acted entirely by birds. The video is low quality, but this shows what positive reinforcement can do AND how long it's been around.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:13 | 313 hits |  Email | Read more

Career Changing Books

These books helped me slow down and enabled my very satisfying career change!

Tuesday, 03 March 2009 16:18 | 232 hits |  Email | Read more

Civilpooch favorites

Here are some recommended books:

Sunday, 15 February 2009 13:13 | 474 hits |  Email | Read more

Coercion and its fallout

Not always available, but go for it if you can find it:

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:04 | 272 hits |  Email

Dog Whisperer

The original Dog Whisperer  

Monday, 16 February 2009 15:26 | 277 hits |  Email

Dog Whisperer - Puppy Whisperer

Monday, 16 February 2009 15:28 | 289 hits |  Email

Fundamentals of Animal Training: Bob Bailey

Run, don't walk! Watch this. Bob Bailey is a wonderful trainer and teacher. Must have for trainers. He's the guy who runs chicken training camps for dog trainers in the US and Europe.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:19 | 316 hits |  Email | Read more

Great book on setting up a dogs at work policy

Dogs in the workplace have been shown to have benefits for workers.. This book discusses how to establish policies for setting up effective policies. According to this article Supporters say pets in the workplace reduce stress among owners who worry about home-alone dogs, are a calming presence for even the non-owners and help employees form relationships. And in these times of disappearing benefits, pet-friendly policies are a free perk. Companies with such policies range from edgy Newport...

Friday, 27 February 2009 12:49 | 246 hits |  Email | Read more

Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior Vol 1-2

Read Volumes 1 & 2 for sure. Techy, but a great reference.  Volume 3 covers hands-on stuff and covers use of shock.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 15:26 | 276 hits |  Email | Read more

How your head works

Sunday, 15 February 2009 14:35 | 293 hits |  Email

Ivan Pavlov

Designed for children and young adults. Well written and researched.

Sunday, 15 February 2009 19:07 | 285 hits |  Email

Lie to Me

Great book about emotions by the person the show Lie to me is based on.

Thursday, 05 March 2009 15:09 | 226 hits |  Email

Manners Minder

This is one of the best tools for professional trainers. Many uses. Crate training, long down stay. Anytime you need to deliver a reinforcer at a distance. I've used this to work on dogs afraid of people approaching cars, during agility, go to mat exercise, crate training, and fun tricks.  

Sunday, 22 February 2009 21:37 | 331 hits |  Email | Read more