Many of you know that Louise is a fearful dog. She needs more space and time than many other dogs for many reasons. Nothing is ‘wrong’ with Louise, that is just who she is. I try really hard to work with her fears, not to change her, but to make her life easier. If you have a fearful dog, you might want to check out this wonderful blog called DINOS (DogsInNeedOfSpace.com).
The following is a great resource list direct reblog from DINOS. If you are not familiar with them please check them out at dogsinneedofspace.com
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Below you’ll find a list of books, articles, blogs, and videos recommended by Team DINOS on Facebook – everyone from shelter workers to dog trainers pitched in to recommend their top picks for resources that have been helpful for their DINOS. Every dog is an individual and there are many types of DINOS, so please keep in mind that what works for one DINOS family, may not work for another.
This list is always expanding, so be sure to check back and if you’d like to recommend a book, blog, or video, please let me know:info@notesfromadogwalker.com
Please note that being included in this list is not an endorsement by DINOS™ or this website.
BOOKS
Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention, and Behavior Modification by Brenda Aloff
BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) by Grisha Stewart
Bones Would Rain from the Sky by Suzanne Clothier
Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
Changing People, Changing Dogs by Dee Ganley
Click to Calm by Emma Parsons
Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt includes LAT (Look at That!) technique
Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Guide To Living With & Training A Fearful Dog by Debbie Jacobs
Help for Your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde
Scaredy Dog by Ali Brown
The Other End of the Leash, Feisty Fido and the Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell
Low Stress Handling, Restraint, and Behavior Modification by Dr. Sophia Yin (more about this book here)
DVDs + VIDEOS
TACT: A Training Program for Dogs that Are Fearful or Reactive Toward People 5-DVD Set (behavior modification and massage). More about TACT here.
Suzanne Clothier’s two hour DVD: Arousal, Fear & Anxiety
The Language of Dogs by Sarah Kalnajs
Series of reactive dog training videos (includes teaching u-turns) from David the Dog Trainer: one, two, 2.5, three, and four
Teaching a dog to wear a muzzle by Chirag Patel
Teach your dog to go behind you from Dogs and Babies
Teach your dog “Let’s Go!” (Emergency U-Turn) by Dogmantics
How to Stop an Approaching Dog by Dr. Patricia McConnell (blog with video)
Family Paws seminar: Holiday Child and Pet Safety Tips
Videos from The Family Dog to help kids stay safe around dogs
Excellent PSA about giving service dogs their space found here.
HELPFUL ARTICLES
For All Dogs:
Dr. Ian Dunbar’s look at Canine Body Language, plus facial expressions from Eileen and Dogs
Proper Dog Intros and Multi-Dog Home Management from Pat Miller in Whole Dog Journal
Across a Threshold by The Whole Dog Journal
Bad Rap’s Dog/Dog Tolerance levels in adult dogs
Muzzles – Not just for Aggression Anymore! by Nan Arthur
Growling is Good from Paw Prints Magazine
Catch your dog doing something good from Dogs Out Loud
Trail Etiquette for hiking with dogs by Nancy Tanner
Petting dogs and the importance of consent from Paws Abilities
About Service Dogs:
On Service Dog Etiquette from Please Don’t Pet Me
Only You Can Prevent Sniffing of Guide Dogs’ Butts from Julie Hecht.
Kids and Dogs:
Doggone Safe on bite prevention and dog safety for kids
Family Paws is a resource every parent should know about
The Family Dog offers great resources
Injured and Disabled Dogs:
Activities for Convalescing Dogs by Diane Garrod
Tips for Living with a Blind Dog
Non Surgical Options for ACL Tears
Reactive and/or Fearful Dogs:
A helpful round up of reactive dog info called Leash Gremlins Need Love Too from Dogs Out Loud
Dr. Patricia McConnell’s blogs on dog-dog Reactivity Treatments
7 Mistakes You’re Making from Lisa Mullinax – so helpful!
Marisa Scully’s Using Controlled Unleashed for Dog-Dog Aggression and Look At That (especially helpful for dogs in urban areas)
Team Unruly shares how Look at That has helped their reactive dog and here’s how to teach LAT
Training Your Reactive Dog from Paws Abilities (part 3 of a series)
Karen Overall’s pdf of her Relaxation Protocol
Champion of My Heart’s Relaxation Protocol audio files
Thoughts on medications, supplements, and vitamins from Reactive Champion
Medication, sound sensitivity and more from The Atlantic
More on medication, using Ace, and more from Debbie Jacobs
How to Help Your Fearful Dog from Casey Lomonaco
S.A.N.E. Solutions from Tellington Touch practitioner and trainer Kathy Cascade
The basics of BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training)
Suzanne Clothier (including the classic, “He Just Wants to Say Hi”)
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