Dog Owner Survival Guide
Responsible ownership, living with dogs, etc.
Sassy in Suburbia - Keeping Man's Best Friend Out of Trouble With the Neighbors
by Norma Bennett Woolf
A "must read" for everyone with a dog in the city!!
Keeping Your Dog Safe - Identification Options
by Kim Toepfer
Ideas to positively identify your dog in case he/she is lost or stolen. Includes info on tags, microchips, tattoos, noseprints, and
DNA.
Know an Emergency When You See It?
by Rick Bajackson
Excellent article on what sorts of things require immediate veterinary care.
Puppy e-Mills Churn Out Sick Dogs, Big Profits
by Joseph S. Enoch from ConsumerAffairs.com
Thinking of buying a puppy from a pet store or online? Consider the real price.
Making a Difference: Being a Responsible Dog Breeder
by Diane Blackman
If you are even thinking about breeding your dog, you must read this. Planning to purchase a new puppy or dog? Here are great tips
on what to look for in a good breeder.
Training Equipment: Making Sense Of It All
by Kim Toepfer
Confused by collars and leashes? Let a professional give you the pros and cons of the various options.
Problem Barker: How Do I Get Some Peace and Quiet?
by Kim Toepfer
Use my simple tricks to regain control of the noise level at home. This isn't hard - I use these methods on my own dogs.
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Crate training, Housetraining, Socialization, etc.
Happy Housetraining!
by Kim Toepfer
My personal housetraining protocol! I use this for my own dogs, rescue dogs, adult dogs and have assisted numerous clients with
this method. It really works!
My Dog Always Jumps on Me...
by Ozzie Foreman
"Four on the floor" is the rule for bouncy canines.
Green Eggs & Ham and Dog Training?
by Suzanne Clothier
Why does your dog perform perfectly at home and act as if you have never done one lick of training when you have him outside the
house or when company comes?
Teaching Self Control
by Suzanne Clothier
One of the toughest things for dogs to learn, but one of the most necessary, is self-control. Does your dog pull on the leash? Does
your dog only listen to you when there is nothing more interesting going on? He needs self-control.
He Didn't Like It So We Stopped
by Ozzie Foreman
Dominant dog case study where owners failed to realize the consequences until it was too late.
May I Have Your Attention...Please
by Gillian Ridgeway
Using an exercise to create focus and attention to develop self-control in your dog.
Sweet But Deadly/ It's safe for people, but this increasingly common sweetener can kill your dog
by Christie Keith
An important article about the dangers of Xylitol, commonly found in sugarless gum and sugar-free jell-o, among other things.
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All About Puppies
Housetraining, Socialization, Biting/Nipping, etc.
Happy Housetraining!
by Kim Toepfer
My personal housetraining protocol! I use this for my own dogs, rescue dogs, adult dogs and have assisted numerous clients with
this method. It really works!
Dealing with Common Problems in Puppy's First Year
by Gary L. Clemons DVM Milford Animal Hospital
Jumping, Biting, Barking, Digging and so much more!!
No Bite!
by Vicki DeGruy
Teaching bite inhibition to puppies.
Puppy Adolescence: Trials and Tribulations
by Vicki DeGruy
Surviving your puppy's adolescent months.
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Dogs at Work and Play
Agility, Flyball, Herding, Search & Rescue, Therapy Dogs, etc.
How Bored is YOUR Dog Today?
by Kim Toepfer
A brief overview of dog activity options available to you in the Fresno area - both formal and things to do in your own backyard.
Playing With Prey Drive: The Key to Attitude and Enthusiasm in Performance Dogs
by Denise Fenzi
If you have a high drive dog, learn to channel that energy right from the start! Especially nice for flyball and agility competitors!
Conditioning of the Competitive Dog
by Laurie S. Coger, DVM,VCP
Discussion of developing a conditioning program for your canine athlete as well as a discussion of performance related injuries.
The Battle of the Flyball Motivators
by Joan Weston
A discussion on two popular motivators for teaching the recall - tug and food.
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Canine Behavior and Learning Theory
Training Theories (Classical/Operant Conditioning, Cognitive Theory, Drive Theory, etc.),
Behavioral Problems and Solutions, Equipment Selection, etc.
Training Equipment: Making Sense of it All
by Kim Toepfer
Confused by collars and leashes? Let a professional give you the pros and cons of your options.
Training With the Prong Collar
by Suzanne Clothier
For some dogs, initial training with a prong collar may be necessary to gain a measure of control over a strong or unruly dog. This
article provides information as to how and why the collar works and for which dogs it may be best suited.
The Problem With Head Halters
by Suzanne Clothier
Head halters are often promoted as "humane" training tools, but they must be used correctly and in only the proper situations to
have the desired effect.
Lessons From the Masters: Learning About Punishment From the Dogs Themselves
by Suzanne Clothier
Examples of how dogs learn appropriate behavior from one another and how that may apply to our training.
Aggression Basics
by Suzanne Clothier
Is the dog really "aggressive" or trying to tell you something?
Some Reasons for Aggression
by Suzanne Clothier
Continuing from the "Aggression Basics" article, Suzanne covers communications signals as well as causes of aggression.
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