Recommended Reading - Training and Behavior Help

[Vicaroo1000]

Yay for Audible.com. Cesar's last book remains on my iPod, at the ready for when I'm down for reading it a third time.

I was disappointed to find that Cesar himself was not reading his last book. It's still a great read and full of useful information and relate-able stories -- but in my fantasy, Cesar himself is riding to work with me and we're chatting about Pack Leadership. *sigh*

 

[Peter Lynn Westre]

"When pigs fly"

Very good book for clicker training and training the less biddable dogs.

 

[Peter Lynn Westre]

Anything by Karen Prior.

I take Cesar with a grain of salt. I do think he knows how to work with fearful and/or aggressive dogs.

Personally I think more time needs to be spent on primary prevention of behavior problems through early socialization, training and exercise.

 

[2BullyMama]

Anything by Karen Prior.

I take Cesar with a grain of salt. I do think he knows how to work with fearful and/or aggressive dogs.

Personally I think more time needs to be spent on primary prevention of behavior problems through early socialization, training and exercise.

give me a few of your favorites that I can list for a beginner ?

 

[Peter Lynn Westre]

When Pigs Fly: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by
Jane Killion

Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training

• by
• Karen Pryor

 

[2BullyMama]

When Pigs Fly: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by
Jane Killion

Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training

• by
• Karen Pryor

Thank you.... added them to the list! i like to keep a good list of choices as each technique may not work for all

 

[MissWaddles13]

I'm not a fan of C.Milan,
but I love few books about positive reinforcement and other good reads that I can recommend

Jean Donaldson-culture clash
The Power of Positive Dog Training-Pat Miller
don't shoot the doog (can't remember who wrote that)
and for puppy (and not only)
The Perfect Puppy-by Gwen Bailey

I asked the Vet how can I stop my dog from being aggressive w other dogs he said , discipline. which book or audio book would you recommend most beneficial to my situation? Thank you

My EBD will be five next month and she 's a rescue . I love her and will continue working w her, thank you


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[2BullyMama]

I asked the Vet how can I stop my dog from being aggressive w other dogs he said , discipline. which book or audio book would you recommend most beneficial to my situation? Thank you

My EBD will be five next month and she 's a rescue . I love her and will continue working w her, thank you


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You can use something as ease as 'nothing in life is free'.... it is all about consistency and patience

 

[Snoopy3]

Definitely stick with the positive reinforcement. Be careful with corrections, which might have the opposite effect. Also might want to look into whether it's fear aggression as opposed to dominance aggression.

Some really good resources are:
Control Unleashed - Leslie McDevitt
Help for your Fearful Dog - Nicole Wilde
Click to Calm - Emma Parsons


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[MissWaddles13]

You can use something as ease as 'nothing in life is free'.... it is all about consistency and patience

On a good note, Pork Chop has been good around two dogs while on a leash. Two different dog mom's I talk stop and chat with while on walks. Pork Chop does great when she's near the dog. No barking or lounging , it's good. The consistency of always running into these two individuals at separate times.




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[MissWaddles13]

Definitely stick with the positive reinforcement. Be careful with corrections, which might have the opposite effect. Also might want to look into whether it's fear aggression as opposed to dominance aggression.

Some really good resources are:
Control Unleashed - Leslie McDevitt
Help for your Fearful Dog - Nicole Wilde
Click to Calm - Emma Parsons


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Good one , not sure if her barks are either one. I can ask someone whose been around her meltdowns is what I call it.

Thank you going to look up these resources.



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[MissWaddles13]

Thank you going to check the out

 

[MissWaddles13]

Definitely stick with the positive reinforcement. Be careful with corrections, which might have the opposite effect. Also might want to look into whether it's fear aggression as opposed to dominance aggression.

Some really good resources are:
Control Unleashed - Leslie McDevitt
Help for your Fearful Dog - Nicole Wilde
Click to Calm - Emma Parsons


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The trainer said, my dog is not aggressive. She's fear aggressive . He explained she is defensive and it takes her time to get used to a person and another dog.

I am relieved to hear that . She's a great girl with some rough edges. I am looking forward to our 8 Weeks Canine Citizen Course. Next class will be less lecture and more hands on, I can't wait!


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[Snoopy3]

So glad to hear you've found a good trainer to help with her fear aggression. It takes a while to build up their confidence, but it's worth it! My boy is the same way -- he is so unsure about new people and new dogs, that he growls/barks/lunges until they go away. But once he is familiar with them, he's the biggest goofball you'll ever meet.

We've been working on his trust issues -- so he knows he is safe and I'm not going to let anything bad happen to him. That's also why corrective discipline doesn't work as well with fear aggressive dogs. They're communicating that they're afraid of something, and if they get corrected for growling (and don't have a way to escape the situation), they'll think their only alternative is to go directly to a bite. Poor babies feel the weight of the world on their shoulders (broad as they might be).

But best of luck with class, and keep us posted on your little girl's progress -- it's a great opportunity for bonding with her : )

 

[MissWaddles13]

So glad to hear you've found a good trainer to help with her fear aggression. It takes a while to build up their confidence, but it's worth it! My boy is the same way -- he is so unsure about new people and new dogs, that he growls/barks/lunges until they go away. But once he is familiar with them, he's the biggest goofball you'll ever meet.

We've been working on his trust issues -- so he knows he is safe and I'm not going to let anything bad happen to him. That's also why corrective discipline doesn't work as well with fear aggressive dogs. They're communicating that they're afraid of something, and if they get corrected for growling (and don't have a way to escape the situation), they'll think their only alternative is to go directly to a bite. Poor babies feel the weight of the world on their shoulders (broad as they might be).

But best of luck with class, and keep us posted on your little girl's progress -- it's a great opportunity for bonding with her : )

Yes, she began to lunge and growl at some big dog walking opposite of our direction on the sidewalk. We pulled over, distracted her w her water bottle. She was safe with me , I did correct her , no! She calmed down , I recognize fear aggression bec she had no idea who this dog is and he/she was twice her size.

We will get through this with practice in class . Overall , with people and children she's great.

What technique do you use on your boy in those situations ?


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