Raising A Rubber Band Dog by Casey Lomonaco, KPA CTP

"RBDs are adolescent and adult dogs which were exceptionally well-socialized as puppies.  They are dogs that, from a very young age, were introduced to a variety of people, animals, environments, and experiences.  RBDs are dogs that encounter new things in their environment and view them as potential predictors of reinforcement.  They are elastic in temperament, and “bounce back” quickly if they find themselves in a stressful situation." 

The Dangers Of Alpha Rolling by Greta Kaplan, CPDT, CDBC

I read a tragic news article:  “Puppy Owner Pleads Not Guilty for Choking Animal to Death...”

Dogs And Babies: Learning to Live Happily Ever After by Madeline Gabriel

The safety of your child can’t rest upon the judgment calls of a toddler or a dog.  Despite what we may wish to believe, neither of them “know better.”  Don’t settle for the fantasy of “Luv” if you’re aiming for happily ever after.

If Not Dominance ... How Do We Explain The Development Of Social Behavior? 

An Article From The Dog Welfare Campaign http://www.dogwelfarecampaign.org/index.php

"The assumption that dogs’ responses in social interactions are fixed by innate characteristics, such as ‘dominance’ disregards their amazing ability to learn complex associations..."

Quick Guide To Understanding Your Dog (PDF)

by Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings, KPA CTP

Parent Guide for Child Safety Around Dogs (PDF)

by Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin

How To Capture Behavior (PDF)

by Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings

Using Dominance To Explain Dog Behavior Is Old Hat

From Science Daily
According to a recent study by the University of Bristol’s Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences, using misplaced ideas about dog behaviour and training is likely to cause rather than cure unwanted behavior.

What Is A Cue?  (PDF)

by Bridges Trainer Sarah Owings

Why Punishment Fails: What Works Better (PDF)

by Valarie V. Tines, DVM, DACVB

Why Train Your Dog?

by Joan Orr

Getting Connected: Foundation Skills For Loose Leash Walking

by Sarah Owings
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