Clear Headed
This is vague term that is common mostly in working German Shepherd circles, but can be used when referring to any dog. It describes a…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Marker Training
In dog training we will often hear trainers talk about “marking a behavior”. Marking is when we send a signal to a dog that will…
Train a Dog to Like a Muzzle
More and more people are training their dogs to wear a muzzle so that they have one in hand in case it is needed at…
Zak George
Zak George is a popular dog trainer on youtube with his channel “Dog Training rEvolution” and also is the author of a book called “Zak…
“Dominance in Dog Training Debunked” or is it?
1. Dog behavior can’t be explained through wolf behavior. 2. Dominance is not a factor in dog behavior or dog-human relationships. Are these revolutionary discoveries…
Resistance Training for Leash Reactivity
This technique can be helpful for dogs that are leash reactive for various reasons. Most notable reasons are barrier frustration and fear aggression. However, it…
Conditioned Punishers vs Unconditioned Punishers in Dog Training
Punishers are consequences that discourage the preceding behavior. For dog training purposes these are divided into two main categories: An unconditioned punisher (also known as…
Escape Conditioning and Avoidance Conditioning
Understanding Escape Conditioning and Avoidance Conditioning in Dog Training In dog training, conditioning techniques are pivotal for shaping behaviors and ensuring dogs respond appropriately to…
How to use a Breaking Stick on a Pit Bull
People have been asking for a video on how to use a breaking stick. If you search into the dark areas of the internet you…
THE KOEHLER METHOD OF Guard Dog Training
This is copy of one of the most read and influential dog training books in history. It was originally printed in 1962. There are many…
The New Book of the Dog, 1907 by Leighton, Robert
The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and…
The sheep-killing dog 1915
US Department of Agriculture
Dogs as home companions; a book for all dog lovers 1922
The beginning of the book starts out: “…[E]very normal person loves a dog; it is the heritage of the ages. The man or woman who…
FM 7-40 Scout Dog Training and Employment 1973
“This manual is a guide for Army personnel charged with the training and employment of scout dog teams. When combined with other applicable manuals and…