Services and Care for Pets and Their People
DOGS
CATS
SPANISH
FINDING SERVICES FOR YOUR PET (Pet Sitters, Trainers, Behaviorists, Fear Free Professionals, Pet CPR and First Aid)
AGGRESSION
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Understanding Dog to Dog Aggression
Canine Rivalry (Dog Aggression)
Resource Guarding (aggression over food,items,etc.)
Dog Reactivity
Walking your Reactive Dog
Managing Your Dog with Guests in the House (fearful or aggressive dogs)
Teach Your Dog - Wear a Muzzle
Brain Games - for fearful and reactive dogs
Additional Links
Ladder of Aggression
Reactivity Chart
Trigger Stacking 101
The Road to a Dog Bite
Aggression, ASPCA
Behavior medication: First line therapy or last resort? by Dr. Jen Summerfield, DVM, CPDT-KA
Reactive Dogs: http://careforreactivedogs.com/
Ian Dunbar's Dog Bite Scale (dog bites to humans)
Cara Shannon's Dog Bite Scale
How Not to Greet a Dog
YouTube Video: Teaching a Dog to Wear A Muzzle
BASIC DOG TRAINING TIPS
Basic Obedience Training for Dogs
How to Get Your Dog to Behave
Socialization for Dogs
Dog Toys - Choosing and Using Them
Dog to Dog Introductions
Crate Training
Inside or Outside Dog?
AKC Dog Training Tips
Dominance in Dog Training, AVSAB Position Statement
How to use treats in training/Reward Pay Scale
When can you stop using treats in training? by Paws Abilities Dog Training
YouTube Video: How to train your dog not to pull on leash by Kikopup
BEHAVIORAL EUTHANASIA
BODY LANGUAGE
Dog Body Language
Calming Signals
Stress Signs in Dogs, by Lisa Mullinax, ACDBC
COMMON PROBLEMS
Destructive Chewing in Dogs
Running Away & Not Coming When Called
Barking - Why and What to do About It
Jumping on People
Puppy Behavior - Nipping and Biting
Submissive and Excitement Urination
Escape Artists
Digging
Jumping on People by Denise Fenzi, video included
Training a Hyper Greeter (jumping - extreme) by Denise Fenzi, video included
YouTube video:Stop barking at the door by Kikopup
CRATE TRAINING
Crate Games DVD by Susan Garrett
Crate Training, APDT Position Statement
DOG PARKS & DOG PARK SAFETY
Dog Parks
Dog Park Pros and Cons, APDT
The Pros and Cons of Dog Parks, Whole Dog Journal, by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Puppy Socialization (including dog parks), ASVAB Position Statment
DOGS AND KIDS
Children and Dogs Together
Helping Kids Avoid Dog Bites
Pets and Your New Baby
Keys to Supervising Kids and Dogs Together
How Kids Should NOT Interact with Dogs
How Kids SHOULD Interact with Dogs
Find a Certified Family Paws Educator by visiting https://www.familypaws.com/
Doggone Safe - Tips for parents and dog owners to keep kids safe
ENRICHMENT
Kong Stuffing Recipes
Canine Enrichment Facebook Group
When is Enrichment not Enrichment?
FEARFUL DOGS
Fearful Dogs
Adopting a Fearful Dog
Fear of People
Fear of Thunder and Loud Noises
Fearful Body Langauge
The Fearful Dog Blog by Debbie Jacobs
Recommended Reading: The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell
YouTube Video: How to Train your Dog Not to be Scared by Zak George
Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety and Stress - Dogs
Understanding Fear Periods in Dogs
GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR DOG
Games to Play with Your Dog - Find It
Games to Play with Your Dog - Hide and Seek
Games to Play with Your Dog - Retrieve
Games to Play with Your Dog - Tug of War
HOUSETRAINING
Housetraining Your Adult Dog or Puppy
Urine Marking - Dogs
Cleaning Pet Stains and Odors
YouTube Video: How to Potty Train your Puppy EASILY! by Zak George
The 5 Most Common Potty Training Mistakes by Zak George
PUPPIES
Puppy Socialization and Development
ASVAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Separation Anxiety
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?
Separation Anxiety Treatment Steps
How to Calm Your Anxious Dog
TEACH YOUR DOG
Teach Your Dog - Leave It
Teach Your Dog - Drop It and Give
Teach Your Dog - Relax on a Mat
Teach Your Dog - Walk Nicely On Leash
Teach Your Dog - Handling
Protocol for Deference, Dr. Karen Overall
Protocol for Relaxation, Dr. Karen Overall
YouTube Video: Teaching a Dog to Wear A Muzzle, Domesticated Manners (Chirag Patel)
Humane Heirarchy, Susan Friedman
ABC's of Learning Theory, Lilli Chin
YouTube Video: The Bucket Game, Domesticated Manners (Chirag Patel)
Definition of Assistance Dog Types
Selecting an Assistance Dog
Service Animals, APDT Position Statment
ADA Requirement for Service Animals
Assistance Dogs International (service dogs)
Pet Partners (therapy animals)
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals, ADA National Network
Bringing Home Your Newly Adopted Cat
Cat Toys - Choosing and Using Them
Introducing Cats
Introducing Cats and Dogs
Setting Up Your Cat's Litterbox
Cats and Scratching
Before You Declaw Your Cat
Basic Training Tips for Cats
Reasons Your Cat Hates the Litterbox
When Your Kitten or Cat Plays Rough
Cat Aggression Towards People
Aggression Between Family Cats
The Vocal Cat
The Fearful Cat
Destructive Cats - Scratching
Fear, Aggression, and Unwanted Cat Behaviors
Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety and Stress - Cats
Pet Sitters
Pet Sitters International https://www.petsit.com/locate
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) https://petsitters.org/
DFW Force Free Trainers Network http://dfwforcefree.weebly.com/
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) www.apdt.com
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Professional Clicker Trainer https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/why-choose-a-KPA-CTP
Certified Professional Dog Trainers http://www.ccpdt.org/
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants https://iaabc.org/consultants
Pet Professional Guild http://www.petprofessionalguild.com/
Behaviorists and Veterinary Behaviorists
Animal Behavior Society, Applied Animal Behaviorists http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/applied-behavior-caab-directory.php
Diplomates of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists http://www.dacvb.org
Fear Free Certified Pet Professionals
www.fearfreepets.com
www.fearfreehappyhomes.com
Fear Free Certified Pet Professionals Directory
Pet First Aid and CPR Classes
http://petfirstaid4u.com/
PERROS
Masticación Destructiva en Perros(Destructive Chewing)
Comportamiento del Cachorro_ Mordisquear y Morder (Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Biting)
Perro Temeroso (Fearful Dog)
Entrenar A Su Perro A Usar El Baño (Housetraining)
GATOS
Preparar La Caja de Arena De Su Gato (Setting up Litter Box)
Razones Por Las Que Su Gato Odia Su Caja de Arena (Why Hate Litter Box)
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