Little Eden Links Library: Training & Behavior

Canine Training Systems (CTS)

Video production company specializing in motivational and training techniques. Also producers of Grooming the Jack Russell Terrier for Companionship, Work, and Show, which can be purchased at their website.

Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete

Learn the New Skete approach to dog training where you’ll discover new things about yourself through your relationship with your dog. The monks share their methodology on such topics as how to become the alpha dog, how dogs learn, socializing your puppy, training in the real world, and how to avoid some common mistakes. You can also order their books and videos here.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

Founded by Dr. Ian Dunbar, the APDT is a professional organization of individual dog trainers committed to furthering their skills through education. They put on several educational conferences throughout the United States. Check in Upcoming Events for seminars and workshops on dog training in your area.

BehavioRx

BehavioRx is a pet behavior resource site where you can learn how your dog “thinks”and how to select a competent behavior consultant. The site provides some do-it-yourself advice and offers a problem diagnosis and corrections service.

Puppyworks

Puppyworks sponsors and organizes events for prominent animal trainers and behaviorists to educate dog trainers, breeders, veterinarians, and dog enthusiasts about pioneering training methods being practiced today. You can view a schedule of upcoming seminars and conferences on training and behavior in your area or order video tapes produced from past events.

Clicker Training

A trainer’s introduction to the principles of operant and classical conditioning, which promotes the use of positive reinforcement and negative punishment techniques in animal training. An extensive list of clicker-related links is also provided.

Clicker Teachers Listing

If you’re interested in learning more about training principles based on operant conditioning, find an experienced clicker trainer in your area!

Puppy Aptitude Test

The Puppy Aptitude Test we use, developed by Joachim and Wendy Volhard, is reprinted here if you’re interested in learning more about the test.

Crate Training

A collection of useful links on the proper ways to crate train your puppy.

How to Successfully Crate Train Your Puppy

The American Dog Trainers Network guide to crate training. Everything you need to know about crate training!

Collar and Lead Dog Obedience Training

The background on this site makes reading online a bit difficult but if you can print out the pages, you’ll find a wealth of information on training for all classes of obedience and other trial events using methods based on operant conditioning. (Helpful Hint: hit the “Esc” button to stop the dog barking in the background.)

The Agility Dog Page

A very nicely organized site on the sport of agility where you’ll find links to everything agility-related on the Internet, including informative training articles, course design specifications, equipment, a schedule of events, agility clubs, discussion forums, and more!

Take A BowWow!

The Take A BowWow! Video series teaches your dog a collection of fun and functional dog tricks sure to impress your friends and create fun for the whole family. Instructions for a few nifty tricks are given on the Web site. All training techniques are based on 100% positive reinforcement. (Helpful Hint: hit the “Esc” button if you want to stop the music playing in the background.)

Hollywood Paws

Think your Jack has star quality? Find out by building a portfolio for your dog in Hollywood Paws' agent database where your little ham’s talents could be discovered for print, television, or other media.

Contact Michelle at littleedenjrt@aol.com if you have any recommended sites to add to the
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Jack Russell Clubs	Online Pet Communities
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Terrier Trials	Pet Magazines
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Earthwork	Dog Shopping Sites
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Canine Health	Puppy Names
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Training & Behavior	Pet Travel
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Training & Behavior
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Whether you’re interested in training your terrier for the show ring, dog sports, the big screen, or just to be a well-mannered companion, you’ll find several useful resources here to help in your training endeavors.
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