Recommended Resources & Training Tools
Tools
- Kongs
- Exercise Pen (x-pen)
- Crates
- Gentle Leader Head halter
- Sensation Walking Harness
- Bitter Apple
- Premier Gentle spray Anti-bark Dog Collar
- Premier Spray Commander Remote Trainer
Local
- Mud Bay Granary (Lakewood)
- Dog Daze (Downtown Puyallup)
- Next To Nature (Tacoma)
- River Road Animal Hospital (Puyallup)
- K9 Rejuvenation Warm Water Aquatics (Milton)
Emergency
- Animal Emergency Clinic (Tacoma) 24 hours/7 days wk.
- Animal Poison Control Center
Books @ Dogwise.com
Anything by any of these authors is excellent. These are just a few of my favorites.
- After you Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
- How To Teach an Old Dog New Tricks by Ian Dunbar
- The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey
- Canine Body Language, A photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff
- Complete Idiots Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pamela Dennison
- The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson (This entire book is a MUST read, but the first 2 pages of chapter four are poignant)
- Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid Ph.D.
Other Publications
These newsletters are published by the top Veterinary colleges and Experts in the country. They are easy to read and packed with information on health, behavior & training. Well worth the subscription price.
- The Whole-Dog-Journal.com (a monthly guide to natural dog care and training)
- Your Dog (Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine @ Tufts University)
- Dog watch (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine)
Website
- Positivedogs.com – Great links and articles from; Feeding a raw diet to the Truth about commercial pet foods, to training & more.
- doggonesafe.com – A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention. Many great articles for parents.
- dogStardaily.com – A daily Magazine for Dog Owners
