What is the right training for
you and your ACD?
It depends on the problems you are encountering. I encourage
you to start with Mark Abbott's FAQ.
Training isn't just for problem dogs. It can be a bonding
activity between you and your dog and if you are involved in a group class,
it is a great tool for socialization. Training should be kept up for the
life of the dog. Just like we are "trained" to go to work everyday, the
dog needs work to do as well. Here are a few articles and programs for
you to look at. Please note that we do not make any warranties or guarantees
on these methods, they are only presented here as reading material to
broaden your knowledge. Read them all and see what works best for you
and your dog.
The Life and Death of an Untrained
dog- something to ponder, this happens to hundreds of thousands of
dogs and cats yearly/daily.
Great articles and Training Techniques:
Most of the articles here are in HTML (Web page) or
PDF (Adobe Acrobat) form for easy viewing. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat,
you can download a free copy here.
- Social Isolation - For
Aggression, Dominance Issues, Leadership (first step) reprinted
with permission from Deb McKean (HTML
version)
- Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF)-
For Aggression, Dominance Issues, Leadership (second step & lifetime)
reprinted with permission from Deb McKean (HTML
version)
- Food Guarding reprinted
with permission from Deb McKean. Speaking of
food, if you are interested in learning all about what is in pet food
or what we recommend feeding, please visit our All
about Pet Food page.
(HTML version | PDF
version)
- Who's in Charge here? A lesson in becoming
Alpha-reprinted with permission from Vicki Rodenberg,
Chairman of the Chow Chow Club Inc.'s Welfare Committee - (HTML
version)
- HE JUST WANTS TO SAY "HI!"-Social
behavior of dogs by Suzanne Clothier- (HTML
version)
- TEACHING SELF CONTROL
by Suzanne Clothier- (HTML
version)
- 10 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH PROBLEM BEHAVIOR
by Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM by
Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- FITNESS IN YOUR BACKYARD
by Suzanne Clothier- (HTML
version)
- THE FINE ART OF OBSERVATION
by Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- AGGRESSION - A Case History w/ Harry
T. by Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- Aggression Towards Family Members -
Borrowed from www.pethealthcare.net - ( PDF version)
- BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION-REDUCING FEAR
- Borrowed from www.pethealthcare.net - ( PDF version)
- BITING- PLAY BITING AND MOUTHING IN
PUPPIES - Borrowed
from www.pethealthcare.net - ( PDF
version)
- CANINE AGGRESSION -
Borrowed from www.pethealthcare.net - ( PDF version)
- CANINE BARKING -
Borrowed from www.pethealthcare.net - (
PDF version)
- Crate Training
- HANDLING ON LEASH AGGRESSION
- by Suzanne Clothier-
(HTML
version)
- IT TAKES A PACK TO RAISE A PUPPY
- by Suzanne Clothier
- (HTML
version )
- LESSONS FROM THE MASTERS: Learning About
Punishment from Dogs Themselves -
by Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- OF HOSTAGES & RELATIONSHIPS
- by Suzanne Clothier
- (HTML
version)
- Why Not Take Candy from a Baby (if he
lets you) - by
Suzanne Clothier - (HTML
version)
- Housebreaking the Older Dog
- Trick Training
Other fun training stuff to do with
your dog:
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