Recommendations and Links
(Updated Regularly: NEW)
Training Information
Zurison - Dog Charming's own Youtube channel of free video training tips.
Australian Veterinary Association position statement on training - Recommended methods to use in training and those to avoid.
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour position statement on punishment - Outlining the side effects of punishment.
Dr Sophia Yin's Website - Jam packed full of animal behaviour advice that is scientifically based.
Dogmantics: Emily Larlham - Free video list jam packed with training tips you just can't beat.
NEW Watch "What Every Person Can Learn From Dog Training" - Noa Szefler explains a revolution in dog training.
NEW Watch "Trust Accounts" - Dr Susan Friedman explaining the role of trust in training (less than 2 mins.)
Watch "Tough Love" FREE On-Line now - Dominance and dogs: tracing the history of the "Alpha-dog" concept.
Doggone Safe - A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support.
NEW Care for Reactive Dogs - Website devoted to humanely help dogs who react other dogs, people, objects etc.
NEW Helping Fearful Dogs - Website devoted to understanding and helping fearful dogs.
NEW RSPCA: Dog Behaviour and Learning - RSPCA South Australia providing reliable information on a host of issues.
Australian Veterinary Association position statement on training - Recommended methods to use in training and those to avoid.
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour position statement on punishment - Outlining the side effects of punishment.
Dr Sophia Yin's Website - Jam packed full of animal behaviour advice that is scientifically based.
Dogmantics: Emily Larlham - Free video list jam packed with training tips you just can't beat.
NEW Watch "What Every Person Can Learn From Dog Training" - Noa Szefler explains a revolution in dog training.
NEW Watch "Trust Accounts" - Dr Susan Friedman explaining the role of trust in training (less than 2 mins.)
Watch "Tough Love" FREE On-Line now - Dominance and dogs: tracing the history of the "Alpha-dog" concept.
Doggone Safe - A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education and dog bite victim support.
NEW Care for Reactive Dogs - Website devoted to humanely help dogs who react other dogs, people, objects etc.
NEW Helping Fearful Dogs - Website devoted to understanding and helping fearful dogs.
NEW RSPCA: Dog Behaviour and Learning - RSPCA South Australia providing reliable information on a host of issues.
Wolves versus Dogs: Why Dominance Has No Role in Training
NEW Debunking Dominance in Dogs - Australian Veterinary Association on why the term dominance is detrimental to dogs.
Dominance Theory in Behaviour Modification - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour position statement.
"Alpha" Wolf? - Dr. L. David Mech video about the term "alpha" wolf and why it is no longer scientifically accurate.
Wolf Pack Theory: Relevance to Companion Dogs (1) - Abstract of research of the literature by W. van Kerkhove
Wolf Pack Theory: Relevance to Companion Dogs (2) - Research of the literature by W. van Kerkhove.
Are Dogs Pack Animals? - Discussion of group dynamics of feral dog populations around the world by Jean Donaldson.
Is the Concept of the Alpha Dog Valid? - Discussion by Stanley Coren.
Dominance Theory in Behaviour Modification - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour position statement.
"Alpha" Wolf? - Dr. L. David Mech video about the term "alpha" wolf and why it is no longer scientifically accurate.
Wolf Pack Theory: Relevance to Companion Dogs (1) - Abstract of research of the literature by W. van Kerkhove
Wolf Pack Theory: Relevance to Companion Dogs (2) - Research of the literature by W. van Kerkhove.
Are Dogs Pack Animals? - Discussion of group dynamics of feral dog populations around the world by Jean Donaldson.
Is the Concept of the Alpha Dog Valid? - Discussion by Stanley Coren.
DVDs
Books
NEW Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant - A guide to helping dogs accept a new baby before birth to help prevent problems.
Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor - The underlying principles of behavioural training explained.
How Dogs Learn by Burch & Bailey - How dogs learn!
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - Understanding the relationship between dogs and humans.
I'll Be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell - Recognizing and dealing with separation anxiety in dogs.
Don't Leave Me by Nicole Wilde - Step by step guide to dealing with separation anxiety.
Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor - The underlying principles of behavioural training explained.
How Dogs Learn by Burch & Bailey - How dogs learn!
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - Understanding the relationship between dogs and humans.
I'll Be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell - Recognizing and dealing with separation anxiety in dogs.
Don't Leave Me by Nicole Wilde - Step by step guide to dealing with separation anxiety.
Education
Companion Animal Sciences Institute - science-based professional development in animal behaviour, training, behaviour change programming, fitness and nutrition fields in a distance format.
