Videos - * More Coming Soon! * Teaching a Dog Down Using Capturing - This video shows a first training session using the technique "capturing" to teach a dog to lie down. Articles - * More Coming Soon! * Selecting a Dog Daycare - Is dog dacyare right for your dog? If so, how do you know if a daycare is a good one? Kong Stuffing - Does your dog need help expending extra energy? Does he chew on inappropriate items? Stuffing kongs might help! Socializing your puppy - Early puppy socialization can help to create a well adjusted adult dog! Rules of Tug - Games of tug can be a great game as long as you remain in control. Picking a Breeder - Adopting a new dog is a big commitment. If you have decided to buy a puppy from a breeder you should make sure you find a reputable breeder. Here are some tips and questions to ask breeders. Earning a Paycheck - Mealtimes for your dog - Feeding your dog meals rather than having food available all the time can be a great tool to help you motivate your dog for training. Recommended Reading Must haves for all dog owners!   Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - a great book with lots of information on general dog behavior and manners. Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor- another great book with lots of general behavior and learning information. On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas - A must have for all dog owners. It's an easy read with tons of great information on reading your dog's body language. Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt - A great book on building focus in the distracted, stressed or confident dog. It has an agility focus, but the concepts apply to regular life as well! Puppies   The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey - A great book for new puppy owners The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit by Sydney Bleicher & Peggy van Dam - A great, easy to read, step by step guide to raising a puppy Before You Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar - Must haves for people with new puppies! Clicker Training   Quick Clicks by Mandy Book and Cheryl Smith - A wonderful book with step by step information on clicker training several behaviors. Click for Joy by Melissa Alexander - Another great clicker training book Behavior Problems   The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell - A great book on working with shy or fearful dogs. Mine by Jean Donaldson - A book with detailed plans for working on guarding issues in pet dogs. Relationships   Bones Would Rain From the Sky by Suzanne Clothier - A great read on your relationship with your dog. The Other End of the Leash - by Patricia McConnell - A great book on your relationship with your dog focusing on you your dog views the world and how you can use that to better communicate with your dog.