"Leave it" is a command that is essential to protecting your dog from environmental hazards and an important part of many therapy dog evaluations. We spend the second half of the show discussing this cue in the context of other behaviors, and start out with a big bag of listener mail, including: More info on event markers, feedback on our discussions on punishment, how to keep training fun for easily bored dogs, the Magic of Meatballs (easier than you think), dealing with loss in the pack.  Also Mentioned:  Susan Garrett's Dog Training Blog   Don't forget to join our group on FaceBook!

"Leave it" is a command that is essential to protecting your dog from environmental hazards and an important part of many therapy dog evaluations. We spend the second half of the show discussing this cue in the context of other behaviors, and start out with a big bag of listener mail, including: More info on event markers, feedback on our discussions on punishment, how to keep training fun for easily bored dogs, the Magic of Meatballs (easier than you think), dealing with loss in the pack. Also Mentioned: <a href="http://susangarrett.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Garrett's Dog Training Blog</a> Don't forget to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join our group on FaceBook!</a>

Canine Campus #24: Leave It!

Learn all about "pecking order" and where we get our beliefs and theories of alphas, pack leaders, and dominance. After the history, we get to the current science, and wrap up our three-part series on unwanted behavior, punishment, and the current science that can help us deal more effectively with these often misunderstood (and misused) concepts. All this and a big stack of listener mail! Show Notes and Links: Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe and "Pecking Order" on Wikipedia Dr. Sophia Yin: Ask Dr. Yin Wolf Expert L. David Mech on Wikipedia “Dogs – A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution”, by Raymond &amp; Lorna Coppinger  Don't forget to join our Group on Facebook! 

Learn all about "pecking order" and where we get our beliefs and theories of alphas, pack leaders, and dominance. After the history, we get to the current science, and wrap up our three-part series on unwanted behavior, punishment, and the current science that can help us deal more effectively with these often misunderstood (and misused) concepts. All this and a big stack of listener mail! Show Notes and Links: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorleif_Schjelderup-Ebbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe and "Pecking Order" on Wikipedia</a> <a href="http://askdryin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Sophia Yin: Ask Dr. Yin</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._David_Mech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wolf Expert L. David Mech on Wikipedia</a> <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB700&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Dogs – A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution”, by Raymond &amp; Lorna Coppinger</a>  Don't forget to join our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=7ea28cec5ccae39089b1425f1c388f0b&amp;gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group on Facebook!</a>

Canine Campus #23: Dominance Theory

In our last episode, we discussed methods consistent with a "positive" training approach for eliminating unwanted behaviors. This week, we talk about punishment, the negative effects it can have on your training agenda, and the official position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) on Punishment. All that, and we answer a BUNCH of viewer mail and calls!Show Notes and Links:Deaf Dog Education Action FundRaw Diet (BARF) on WikipediaComparing the Best Raw Dog Food Diet Plans at Whole Dog Journal Patricia McConnell's "Cautious Canine"Gentle Leader Harness The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Punishment Position StatementDon't forget to join our Group on Facebook!

In our last episode, we discussed methods consistent with a "positive" training approach for eliminating unwanted behaviors. This week, we talk about punishment, the negative effects it can have on your training agenda, and the official position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) on Punishment. All that, and we answer a BUNCH of viewer mail and calls! Show Notes and Links: <a href="http://www.deafdogs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deaf Dog Education Action Fund </a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BARF_Diet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raw Diet (BARF) on Wikipedia </a><a href="http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/4_6/features/5362-1.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comparing the Best Raw Dog Food Diet Plans at Whole Dog Journal </a> <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB586&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patricia McConnell's "Cautious Canine" </a><a href="http://caninecampus.com/cgi-bin/madden/commerce.cgi?product=leash_and_harness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gentle Leader Harness</a> <a href="http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/images/stories/Position_Statements/Combined_Punishment_Statements.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) Punishment Position Statement </a>Don't forget to join our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=7ea28cec5ccae39089b1425f1c388f0b&amp;gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group on Facebook!</a>

Canine Campus #22: Punishment 

Positive reinforcement training teaches behaviors and decision making skills, but how do we deal with unwanted behaviors? This show demonstrates techniques for indicating a behavior is undesirable without resorting to positive punishment, especially in light of a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania indicating that dog owners who use confrontational or aversive methods to train aggressive pets will continue to experience, and perhaps even increase aggressive behavior, unless training techniques are modified.Also, don't forget to join our Group on Facebook!

Positive reinforcement training teaches behaviors and decision making skills, but how do we deal with unwanted behaviors? This show demonstrates techniques for indicating a behavior is undesirable without resorting to positive punishment, especially in light of a <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090217141540.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent study from the University of Pennsylvania indicating that dog owners who use confrontational or aversive methods to train aggressive pets will continue to experience, and perhaps even increase aggressive behavior, unless training techniques are modified.</a> Also, don't forget to join our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=7ea28cec5ccae39089b1425f1c388f0b&amp;gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group on Facebook!</a>

Canine Campus #21: Oops! Using Consequnces to Deal with Unwanted Behaviors

Atlanta Copywriter and Videographer Dan Goldgeier stops by to talk about his work with the Animal Rescue League of Northwest Georgia and how they are using Facebook, YouTube, and other new media tools to help facilitate and increase adoptions from their facility. Dan gives great tips on how they do it, including how to tell the story, pre-production planning, and even a few tips on how to use the camera. Visit the Animal Rescue League of Northwest Georgia's YouTube Channel here, and click here to learn more about our good friend Dan Goldgeier. Thanks Dan! Also, don't forget to join our group on Facebook!

Atlanta Copywriter and Videographer Dan Goldgeier stops by to talk about his work with the Animal Rescue League of Northwest Georgia and how they are using Facebook, YouTube, and other new media tools to help facilitate and increase adoptions from their facility. Dan gives great tips on how they do it, including how to tell the story, pre-production planning, and even a few tips on how to use the camera. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AnimalRescueNWGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Animal Rescue League of Northwest Georgia's YouTube Channel here</a>, and <a href="http://www.dangoldgeier.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here to learn more about our good friend Dan Goldgeier</a>. Thanks Dan! Also, don't forget to join <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our group on Facebook</a>!

Canine Campus #20: Rescue, Adoption, and New Media

Attention is the foundation of every communication with your dog, so in this episode, we discuss Attention Training – Why it’s important, how to teach attention training, and how to put it to work for you!Also - we're on FaceBook! Join our group, Friend us, whatever, but be sure to get in touch (on our Wall, via email at podcast@caninecampus.com, or even by phone at 434-973-1050) and let us know what you want to hear on the show!

Attention is the foundation of every communication with your dog, so in this episode, we discuss Attention Training – Why it’s important, how to teach attention training, and how to put it to work for you! Also - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53350927451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">we're on FaceBook!</a> Join our group, Friend us, whatever, but be sure to get in touch (on our Wall, via email at <a href="mailto:podcast@caninecampus.com">podcast@caninecampus.com</a>, or even by phone at 434-973-1050) and let us know what you want to hear on the show!

Canine Campus #19: Attention!

We're back for 2009!In this show: Listener letters, a brief chat about Raw Diet, and a quick answer for Ted on drive, which we'll be dedicating an entire episode to very soon. Primarily, we discuss handling and grooming (it's Spa Day at Canine Campus!)&amp;amp;lt;!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face	{font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Cambria Math&amp;amp;quot;;	panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;	mso-font-alt:&amp;amp;quot;Calisto MT&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-font-charset:0;	mso-generic-font-family:roman;	mso-font-pitch:variable;	mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;}@font-face	{font-family:Calibri;	panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;	mso-font-alt:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-font-charset:0;	mso-generic-font-family:swiss;	mso-font-pitch:variable;	mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal	{mso-style-unhide:no;	mso-style-qformat:yes;	mso-style-parent:&amp;amp;quot;&amp;amp;quot;;	margin:0in;	margin-bottom:.0001pt;	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;	font-size:11.0pt;	font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Calibri&amp;amp;quot;,&amp;amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}a:link, span.MsoHyperlink	{mso-style-priority:99;	color:blue;	mso-themecolor:hyperlink;	text-decoration:underline;	text-underline:single;}a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed	{mso-style-noshow:yes;	mso-style-priority:99;	color:purple;	mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink;	text-decoration:underline;	text-underline:single;}span.EmailStyle16	{mso-style-type:personal;	mso-style-noshow:yes;	mso-style-unhide:no;	mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt;	mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;	font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Calibri&amp;amp;quot;,&amp;amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;	color:windowtext;}.MsoChpDefault	{mso-style-type:export-only;	mso-default-props:yes;	font-size:10.0pt;	mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;	mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;;	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}@page Section1	{size:8.5in 11.0in;	margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;	mso-header-margin:.5in;	mso-footer-margin:.5in;	mso-paper-source:0;}div.Section1	{page:Section1;}--&amp;amp;gt;LINKS: Whole Dog Journal: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ Patricia McConnell: http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/ Susan Garrett:  http://www.youtube.com/clickerdogs Shirleychong.com Doggie Nail File: http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/nailfile.html Raw feeding on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_feeding

We're back for 2009! In this show: Listener letters, a brief chat about Raw Diet, and a quick answer for Ted on drive, which we'll be dedicating an entire episode to very soon. Primarily, we discuss handling and grooming (it's Spa Day at Canine Campus!) &amp;amp;lt;!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face 	{font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Cambria Math&amp;amp;quot;; 	panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; 	mso-font-alt:&amp;amp;quot;Calisto MT&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-font-charset:0; 	mso-generic-font-family:roman; 	mso-font-pitch:variable; 	mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face 	{font-family:Calibri; 	panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; 	mso-font-alt:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-font-charset:0; 	mso-generic-font-family:swiss; 	mso-font-pitch:variable; 	mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal 	{mso-style-unhide:no; 	mso-style-qformat:yes; 	mso-style-parent:&amp;amp;quot;&amp;amp;quot;; 	margin:0in; 	margin-bottom:.0001pt; 	mso-pagination:widow-orphan; 	font-size:11.0pt; 	font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Calibri&amp;amp;quot;,&amp;amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink 	{mso-style-priority:99; 	color:blue; 	mso-themecolor:hyperlink; 	text-decoration:underline; 	text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed 	{mso-style-noshow:yes; 	mso-style-priority:99; 	color:purple; 	mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; 	text-decoration:underline; 	text-underline:single;} span.EmailStyle16 	{mso-style-type:personal; 	mso-style-noshow:yes; 	mso-style-unhide:no; 	mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; 	mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; 	font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Calibri&amp;amp;quot;,&amp;amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; 	color:windowtext;} .MsoChpDefault 	{mso-style-type:export-only; 	mso-default-props:yes; 	font-size:10.0pt; 	mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; 	mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; 	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; 	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; 	mso-bidi-font-family:&amp;amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;amp;quot;; 	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 	{size:8.5in 11.0in; 	margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; 	mso-header-margin:.5in; 	mso-footer-margin:.5in; 	mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 	{page:Section1;} --&amp;amp;gt; LINKS: Whole Dog Journal: <a href="http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/</a> Patricia McConnell: <a href="http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/</a> Susan Garrett:  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/clickerdogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/clickerdogs</a> <a href="http://Shirleychong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shirleychong.com</a> Doggie Nail File: <a href="http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/nailfile.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/nailfile.html </a> Raw feeding on Wikipedia: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_feeding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_feeding</a>

Canine Campus #18: Spa Day

Deven discusses strategies and resources for overcoming the unique challenges of living with more than two dogs, including throwing out outdated notions of pack hierarchy and the book"FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE &amp; ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD" by Karen London &amp; Patricia McConnell.

Deven discusses strategies and resources for overcoming the unique challenges of living with more than two dogs, including throwing out outdated notions of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_(canine)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pack hierarchy</a> and the book<a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB1009&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE &amp; ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD"</a> by Karen London &amp; Patricia McConnell.

Canine Campus #17: How to Survive (and Thrive!) in a Multi-Dog Household

Deven discusses how using life rewards (i.e. rewards that aren't food treats!) can help integrate positive reinforcement training in to every interaction with your dog. We discuss how to identify life rewards, the importance of moving from continuous to intermittent reinforcement schedules, and how these methods can enrich your training relationship.Click here to download the Life Rewards worksheet.Also, our podcast host Wizzard Media would like to know a little bit about our audience. Please do us a favor and support the Canine Campus podcast by taking their short survey here:http://wizzard.tv/survey/caninecampusThanks!

Deven discusses how using life rewards (i.e. rewards that aren't food treats!) can help integrate positive reinforcement training in to every interaction with your dog. We discuss how to identify life rewards, the importance of moving from continuous to intermittent reinforcement schedules, and how these methods can enrich your training relationship. Click <a href="http://cdn1.libsyn.com/caninecampus/Life_Rewards.PDF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to download the Life Rewards worksheet. Also, our podcast host Wizzard Media would like to know a little bit about our audience. Please do us a favor and support the Canine Campus podcast by taking their short survey here: <a href="http://wizzard.tv/survey/caninecampus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wizzard.tv/survey/caninecampus</a> Thanks!

Canine Campus #16: Life Rewards

What are the tough questions you need to ask yourself when considering asking a dog into your life? Deven and Stace review Purdue's "Pet Selection Survey" (download)  and discuss the process of adding a dog to your family. Review of the survey questions includes some analysis of breed characteristics and common problems that arise from incompatible lifestyles, along with tips on how to find just the right match. photo via

What are the tough questions you need to ask yourself when considering asking a dog into your life? Deven and Stace review Purdue's <a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/caninecampus/pet_selection_counseling.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Pet Selection Survey" (download)</a>  and discuss the process of adding a dog to your family. Review of the survey questions includes some analysis of breed characteristics and common problems that arise from incompatible lifestyles, along with tips on how to find just the right match. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mybluemuse/2253909381/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo via</a>

Canine Campus #15: What to Consider when Considering a Dog

Learn how positive reinforcement training can make life with your pack better for all of you. Tips on behavior modification and dog training tricks from Deven Gaston, C.P.D.T., Canine Campus, and our friends.

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give other dogs and humans that denote stress, and even a cursory study of Rugaas' work provides invaluable tools for any serious dog trainer. In this episode, Deven discusses what "calming signals" are, why the research is important and how you can use these tools to facilitate better training and communication with your four-legged friends.Links:Canis.no – the Turid Rugaas website On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals (Book) Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You (DVD)

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give other dogs and humans that denote stress, and even a cursory study of Rugaas' work provides invaluable tools for any serious dog trainer. In this episode, Deven discusses what "calming signals" are, why the research is important and how you can use these tools to facilitate better training and communication with your four-legged friends. Links: <a href="http://www.canis.no/rugaas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canis.no – the Turid Rugaas website</a> <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB527&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals (Book)</a> <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB788&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You (DVD)</a>

Canine Campus #14: Calming Signals

Deven discusses how to approach the problem of resource guarding, with valuable references and tools for keeping pup away from treasured but troublesome treats. Later in the show, learn how to defer this behavior from puppyhood while teaching appropriate chewing and mouthing. Recommended Reading and Links:MINE! A Guide To Resource Guarding In Dogs by Jean DonaldsonAward Winner, Dog Writer's Assn. of America, 2002, Training and Behavior Book.The San Francisco SPCA photo

Deven discusses how to approach the problem of resource guarding, with valuable references and tools for keeping pup away from treasured but troublesome treats. Later in the show, learn how to defer this behavior from puppyhood while teaching appropriate chewing and mouthing. Recommended Reading and Links: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB740&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MINE! A Guide To Resource Guarding In Dogs by Jean Donaldson</a> Award Winner, Dog Writer's Assn. of America, 2002, Training and Behavior Book. <a href="http://www.sfspca.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The San Francisco SPCA</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7579402@N07/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo</a>

Canine Campus #13: Resource Guarding

Almost-perfect pooches that exhibit bad behavior on-leash might have many reasons for doing so - here's how to accurately identify and change the behavior, with details on how the process works and what you can do to increase your efficiency as a trainer. Thanks to listener Mark from Sweden for sending in the question, and you can do the same at www.CanineCampus.comRecommended Reading and Links:  Turid Rugaas: Calming Signals Patricia McConnell:  Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog (with Karen London) Cautious Canine Emma Parsons: Click to Calm: Healing The Aggressive Dogphoto courtesy automania

Almost-perfect pooches that exhibit bad behavior on-leash might have many reasons for doing so - here's how to accurately identify and change the behavior, with details on how the process works and what you can do to increase your efficiency as a trainer. Thanks to listener Mark from <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;q=sweden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;om=1&amp;ll=65.89268,21.665039&amp;spn=18.299617,58.535156&amp;z=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweden</a> for sending in the question, and you can do the same at <a href="http://www.CanineCampus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CanineCampus.com</a>Recommended Reading and Links: Turid Rugaas: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=A251&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calming Signals</a> Patricia McConnell: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB766&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog</a> (with Karen London) <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB586&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cautious Canine</a> Emma Parsons: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB825&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to Calm: Healing The Aggressive Dog</a>photo courtesy <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/automania/80724229/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">automania</a>

Canine Campus #12: Leash Aggression

Finding the right trainer for you, how to build "anticipation" in training, praise for Susan Garrett, why puppy socialization is so important.links:Susan Garret via DogwiseDOGS! Course at Purdue University

Finding the right trainer for you, how to build "anticipation" in training, praise for Susan Garrett, why puppy socialization is so important.links:<a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTA260&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Garret via Dogwise</a><a href="http://www.vet.purdue.edu/animalbehavior/pages/dogs/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DOGS! Course at Purdue University</a>

Canine Campus #11: Viewer Mail, Socialize your Puppy!

Blair French, Therapy Dogs International Evaluator, discusses what therapy-dog work is all about - the differences between Therapy Dogs and Service Animals, and Animal-assisted therapy. Learn what's required in the test, what you can learn in a class, and what's involved in the training, work, and rewards of practicing therapy dog work. Links:Therapy Dogs InternationalDelta Society

Blair French, Therapy Dogs International Evaluator, discusses what therapy-dog work is all about - the differences between Therapy Dogs and Service Animals, and Animal-assisted therapy. Learn what's required in the test, what you can learn in a class, and what's involved in the training, work, and rewards of practicing therapy dog work. Links:<a href="http://www.tdi-dog.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Therapy Dogs International</a><a href="http://www.deltasociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delta Society</a>

Canine Campus #10: Therapy Dogs

Deven Gaston's delayed report from her last day at the 2006 APDT conference, with reports on Dr. Esther Schalke's research on shock collars ("Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life Situations"), and what Dr. Patricia McConnell had to say about her new book, "The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; Dogs". Further Info from the APDT website:Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life SituationsEsther Schalke, PhDThis class will review the research that has been conducted into the efficacy and welfare implications of the use of electric shock collars. After which the reasons why the Institute of Animal Welfare and Behavior at Hanover University of Veterinary Medicine decided to expand on this research. Their methods, findings and the implications for the use of these devices in practice will be discussed in detail.The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; DogsPatricia McConnell, PhDEver looked at your dog and wondered how much of her emotional life is like your own? Learn the biology of emotion in you and your dog, and why it's reasonable to believe that both species share the emotions of love, fear, sadness, happiness and anger. This presentation will introduce Patricia's new book: For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend. Be the first to learn what emotions are, how the brain controls them and why we share so many of them with our dogs.Links:  The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; Dogs, by PatriciaMcConnell, PhD The Expression of the Emotions in Man And Animals, by Charles Darwin(wiki)   Esther Schalke, PhD, DVMMusic provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network:Anne Heaton: Underdog

Deven Gaston's delayed report from her last day at the 2006 APDT conference, with reports on Dr. Esther Schalke's research on shock collars ("Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life Situations"), and what Dr. Patricia McConnell had to say about her new book, "The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; Dogs". Further Info from the APDT website:Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life SituationsEsther Schalke, PhDThis class will review the research that has been conducted into the efficacy and welfare implications of the use of electric shock collars. After which the reasons why the Institute of Animal Welfare and Behavior at Hanover University of Veterinary Medicine decided to expand on this research. Their methods, findings and the implications for the use of these devices in practice will be discussed in detail.The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; DogsPatricia McConnell, PhDEver looked at your dog and wondered how much of her emotional life is like your own? Learn the biology of emotion in you and your dog, and why it's reasonable to believe that both species share the emotions of love, fear, sadness, happiness and anger. This presentation will introduce Patricia's new book: For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend. Be the first to learn what emotions are, how the brain controls them and why we share so many of them with our dogs.Links: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB890&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Biology of Emotion in People &amp; Dogs, by Patricia McConnell, PhD</a> <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=Gb6HE1h6vdkC&amp;dq=Darwin+Expressions+of+emotions&amp;pg=PA1&amp;ots=tXuAHcUtfS&amp;sig=QU5kZKxDNKif57hLE362srrnIN0&amp;prev=http://www.google.com/search%3Fhl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DX%26oi%3Dspell%26resnum%3D0%26ct%3Dresult%26cd%3D1%26q%3DDarwin%2BExpressions%2Bof%2Bemotions%26spell%3D1&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=print&amp;ct=result&amp;cd=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Expression of the Emotions in Man And Animals, by Charles Darwin</a>(<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expression_of_the_Emotions_in_Man_and_Animals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wiki</a>) <a href="http://www.apdt.com/conf/speakers/bio_schalke.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esther Schalke, PhD, DVM</a>Music provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: <a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0af4db318ad7598e4ff6e4477da46d1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Heaton: Underdog</a>

Canine Campus #9: Special Report #3 from The APDT Conference in Kansas City, MO

Highlights from Day 3 of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conferencein Kansas City. MO. Deven Gaston reports on Acupressure for the CanineAthlete, Assessing the Risk of Injury by Aggressive Dogs, and newproducts from the show floor.Links:Four Paws, Five Directions, A Guide To Chinese Medicine For Cats And Dogs By Cheryl SchwartzDr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs &amp; Cats by Richard &amp; Susan PitcairnAcupressure's Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments by Michael Reed GachPremier Pet Products, available via the new Canine Campus StoreMusic provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network:DEERFOOT: Hot DogginBoo Boo Davis: Talkin Bout My Dogs

Highlights from Day 3 of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference in Kansas City. MO. Deven Gaston reports on Acupressure for the Canine Athlete, Assessing the Risk of Injury by Aggressive Dogs, and new products from the show floor.Links:<a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=CDN153&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=CDN153&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Paws, Five Directions, A Guide To Chinese Medicine For Cats And Dogs By Cheryl Schwartz</a><a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=CDN142&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs &amp; Cats by Richard &amp; Susan Pitcairn</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acupressures-Potent-Points-Self-Care-Ailments/dp/0553349708" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acupressure's Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments by Michael Reed Gach</a><a href="http://www.premier.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premier Pet Products</a>, available via the new <a href="http://www.caninecampus.com/cgi-bin/madden/commerce.cgi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canine Campus Store</a>Music provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network:<a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=3c7aa0e6a8ed12d8478080feb4f8091c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DEERFOOT: Hot Doggin</a><a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=09421f3308fc989c12c64e316d93481f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boo Boo Davis: Talkin Bout My Dogs</a>

Canine Campus #8: Special Report #2 from The APDT Conference in Kansas City, MO

News and Highlights from the First Day of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference in Kansas City. MO. Deven Gaston reports on the Keynote from Susan Garrett, the UPENN Canine Behavioral Research Questionnaire, and some great new stuff from Premier. Also, Music from the Podsafe Music Network and info on the new Canine Campus online Store.Links:Susan Garrett: Ruff LoveSusan Garrett: Shaping SuccessuPenn's Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research        QuestionnairePremier Pet Products, available via the new Canine Campus StoreMusic provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network:Isaac Angel: Come Away - Flamenco Passion MixDEERFOOT: Hot DogginnLee Maddeford: The devil and his dog

News and Highlights from the First Day of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference in Kansas City. MO. Deven Gaston reports on the Keynote from Susan Garrett, the UPENN Canine Behavioral Research Questionnaire, and some great new stuff from Premier. Also, Music from the Podsafe Music Network and info on the new Canine Campus online Store.Links:<a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTA228&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Garrett: Ruff Love</a><a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTA260&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Garrett: Shaping Success</a><a href="http://w3.vet.upenn.edu/cbarq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uPenn's Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire</a><a href="http://www.premier.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premier Pet Products</a>, available via the new <a href="http://www.caninecampus.com/cgi-bin/madden/commerce.cgi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canine Campus Store</a>Music provided by the <a href="http://music.podshow.com/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodShow Podsafe Music Network</a>:<a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=8a5e256b6d8a688cc3da30b8df0e4eda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac Angel: Come Away - Flamenco Passion Mix</a><a href="http://" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DEERFOOT: </a><a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=3c7aa0e6a8ed12d8478080feb4f8091c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hot Doggin</a>n<a href="http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=be2ffb81b65f2a2e11479ccaf16b8918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee Maddeford: The devil and his dog</a>

Canine Campus #7: Special Report #1 from The APDT Conference in Kansas City, MO

Why do dogs tug on the leash and what can we doto train away this natural, if not annoying, behavior? Canine Campus TrainerDeven Gaston discusses why dogs tug, how we complicate the behavior, and whatwe can do with positive reinforcement training to eliminate this pesky behavior.

Why do dogs tug on the leash and what can we do to train away this natural, if not annoying, behavior? Canine Campus Trainer Deven Gaston discusses why dogs tug, how we complicate the behavior, and what we can do with positive reinforcement training to eliminate this pesky behavior.

Canine Campus #6: Who's Walking Who?

Deven Gaston discusses the problem of dogs jumping up and positive-reinforcement training techniques for eliminating this annoying behavior.Show notes and links:  Pat Miller:  The Power of Positive Dog Training Positive Perspectives  Patricia McConnell:   The Other End of the Leash   Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT):    http://www.apdt.com/ For more information, visit our website at www.CanineCampus.com

Deven Gaston discusses the problem of dogs jumping up and positive-reinforcement training techniques for eliminating this annoying behavior. Show notes and links: <a href="http://www.peaceablepaws.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat Miller</a>: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB723&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Positive Dog Training</a> <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB771&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Positive Perspectives</a> <a href="http://www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patricia McConnell</a>: <a href="http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB745&amp;AffiliateID=45144&amp;Method=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Other End of the Leash </a> <a href="http://www.apdt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT): http://www.apdt.com/</a> For more information, visit our website at <a href="http://www.CanineCampus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CanineCampus.com</a>

Canine Campus #5: The Low Down on Jumping Up

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In the third part of our series on adult and adolescent obedience, we'll wrap up the class with a discussion on the difficulties of generalization, the life cycle of a behavior ("from new to known"), the different types of rewards we use to encourage desired behaviors, and a few more tips on capturing behaviors for recall and house training. Visit us on the web at www.CanineCampus.com

In the third part of our series on adult and adolescent obedience, we'll wrap up the class with a discussion on the difficulties of generalization, the life cycle of a behavior ("from new to known"), the different types of rewards we use to encourage desired behaviors, and a few more tips on capturing behaviors for recall and house training. Visit us on the web at <a href="http://www.caninecampus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CanineCampus.com</a>

Canine Campus #3: Adult/Adolescent Obedience, Part Three of Three

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