PatricksMom Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Reading through a few threads, I've seen people recommend some really interesting books and articles to help us understand our dogs better. I looked and couldn't find one already, so I thought it might be useful to start a seperate thread with people's reading recommendations. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) If you have a dog that is afraid or aggressive towards people and/or dogs, this is a great website. I highly recommend her webinars. I live with a dog who is afraid of people and of going outside, and she helped me to "get inside of his head" and to understand fear based behaviours from a dog's point of view. Fearful Dogs Edited January 31, 2014 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 For just general understanding of how dogs think, I highly recommend "The other end of the leash" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 If you have a dog that is afraid or aggressive towards people and/or dogs, this is a great website. I highly recommend her webinars. I live with a dog who is afraid of people and of going outside, and she helped me to "get inside of his head" and to understand fear based behaviours from a dog's point of view. Fearful Dogs Thanks, I'm going to order her book. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Anything by her- http://www.patriciamcconnell.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I really like Patricia McConnell's stuff. Karen Pryor is good too for learning about teaching and training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bean_Scotch Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Excel-Rated Learning by Pamela J. Reid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks, I'm going to order her book. I am going to have a one hour consult with her. I can let you know how it goes if you'd like. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I am going to have a one hour consult with her. I can let you know how it goes if you'd like. I would really love to hear what she says, Robin! Thanks in advance for sharing I love Suzanne Clothier. She has some great articles on her website. Her book "Bones Would Rain from the Sky" is excellent. I also learned a lot from her seminar about fearful dogs (available as a DVD). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 My personal favorites are any of the books/DVD by Turid Rugaas. Here's an article a friend wrote with more info about her works. Lots of good info on that site too. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Giselle Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Dogs by Raymond Coppinger. He is a strong scientist, incredibly bright fellow, and a phenomenal thinker. He takes you through the evolution of dogs as you've never considered it before and makes you think about early puppy development in a totally new light. Plus, he's got a laundry list of strong sources for all his evidence, and he makes it clear when he's writing with his opinion and not with facts. Such a bright and critical mind!! http://www.hampshire.edu/faculty/rcoppinger.htm For actual training, I was most inspired by Leslie McDevitt's "Control Unleashed". That book was a lightbulb moment. But, as far as understanding dogs, Ray Coppinger is one of the best minds in this field. Also, check out Alexandra Horowitz's Inside of a Dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I am going to have a one hour consult with her. I can let you know how it goes if you'd like. That'd be great. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Anything by her- http://www.patriciamcconnell.com Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 John Bradshaw's 'In Defence of Dogs: Why Dogs Need our Understanding' - http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Defence-Dogs-Need-Understanding/dp/014104649X (The US edition is called 'Dog Sense', I think) Bradshaw is a British scientist specialising in anthrozoology - i.e. the science of animal/human interreactions. It's designed for the general reader though, to summarise current scientific knowledge about dogs and how they have evolved in relation to us. A very interesting read, certainly helped improve my understanding of dog behaviour. He does a blog in Psychology Today too, I've just discovered:http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/pets-and-their-people Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Skype consultation is in 25 minutes Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Skype consultation is in 25 minutes Looking forward to hearing how it goes! Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) The session went great! I realized that I was doing wrong and what I need to do to help Iker. She didn't really say anything that I hadn't read; she explained things so clearly and with so much enthusiasm that I finally understood and the lightbulb finally went on. I was starting too big. I need to start from the very begining, like throwing food towards Iker to establish eye contact and a pattern of taking treats for good a desired response, even if it is nothing more than picking up the food. Using treats during a walk is just too large a step. Beth, I suggest you talk to her. It was well worth my time and the money, which wasn't really that expensive. She is going to send me a pdf of her book and articles, vidoes, etc. Edited February 8, 2014 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 That sounds really cool! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 The session went great! I realized that I was doing wrong and what I need to do to help Iker. She didn't really say anything that I hadn't read; she explained things so clearly and with so much enthusiasm that I finally understood and the lightbulb finally went on. I was starting too big. I need to start from the very begining, like throwing food towards Iker to establish eye contact and a pattern of taking treats for good a desired response, even if it is nothing more than picking up the food. Using treats during a walk is just too large a step. Beth, I suggest you talk to her. It was well worth my time and the money, which wasn't really that expensive. She is going to send me a pdf of her book and articles, vidoes, etc. I'll look into that, thanks for sharing your experience. I've talked to two vets now and neither recommend anyone local for dealing with Leo's issues in a positive way. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm reading Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz. She teaches psychology, canine behaviour and canine cognition at Columbia. Although the book isn't a training guide, it is very insightful if you are interesting in learning more about dog behaviours. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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