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ARTICLES BY 4PAWS UNIVERSITY
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Are All Trainers The Same? New!
Does Your Dog Bite? PDF
Dog Body Language
Dog Boot Camps Dog Food Information
Dogs and Kids - A Guide for Parents
Dog Parks Dog Safety Activity Book Free Download!
Dog Training Challenges
Dog Whisperer Controversy
Dog Whisperer Controversy Part II: Answering the Fans
Fetch Games as Exercise Fireworks Preparation
How Dogs Learn
Leadership and Dominance
Loose Leash 101 PDF
Off Leash Considerations PDF
On-Leash Aggression New!
Post Holiday Stress PDF
Punishment
Retractable Leashes
Safety Tips For Children
Secrets of Dog Training
Separation Anxiety
Shock Collars: Quick Fix?
Spoiled Dogs
Stubborn Dogs
The Pick of the Litter
To Tug or Not to Tug: Seriously, That's Still a Question?
Traditional Training Methods
Was Your Dog Abused?
What Nobody Told You About Raising a Puppy
Winter Housebreaking Headaches PDF
Working With Food - New!
Working with a Difficult Dog PDF
TRAINING TIPS Dog Owner's Resolutions
Markers
Set Your Dog Up To Succeed What Are You Paying Attention To?
Winter Activites For Your Dog PDF |
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RECOMMENDED ARTICLES
Additional article links are by other professional trainers, certified behaviorists, veterinarians, veterinary behaviorists and other pet professionals. These specific articles reflect the philosophies and methods used by 4Paws University. However, some of these websites might contain other articles that espouse methods and theories that are not.
Any website or article that recommends to "correct" or punish unwanted behavior does so without taking into consideration your individual dog's behavior and history. The use or misuse of aversive methods can make problems worse or create behavior problems not present. Before using any aversive methods with your dog, consult with a qualified behavior professional.
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TRAINING
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TRAINING EXERCISES
Note: Some training articles may reference the use of a clicker. You can also use your voice as a marker by saying "Yes!" or "Good!"
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Brain Work Ideas
Canine Cabin Fever PDF
Chaos at the Door PDF
Crate Training PDF
Desensitizing to Squirrels
Desensitization and Counter-Conditioning to Vet Visits PDF
Frequently Asked Training Questions PDF
Games Dogs Love
Introducing New Baby 1
Introducing New Baby 2
Keep Your Dog Busy and Stimulated
Loose Leash 101 PDF
Loose Leash Walking - The Total Picture
My Dog Is Pulling My Arm Off!
Nail Trimming for Sensitive Dogs
Taking Treats Gently
Target Training
Training for Agility
To Tug or Not to Tug: Seriously, That's Still a Question?
Tug of War PDF
Tug of War Rules
Winter Housebreaking Headaches PDF |
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Rewarding Recipes
Secrets of Dog Training
Set Your Dog Up To Succeed
Training Reminders
What are You Paying Attention To? |
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Any Dog Can Learn to Live Calmly
Lowering Arousal
Keep Me Calm
The Zen Down
Relaxation Protocol
Settle Down and Shush |
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TERMINOLOGY and METHODS |
40 Rewards
Assessing the Alpha Roll PDF
Canine Training Methods
Clicker Training - Frequently Asked Questions
Defining Humane Dog Training PDF
Defining Humane Dog Training Part 2 PDF
Dog Boot Camps/Board Training
Dog Training Methods PDF
Dogs Trained With Food
Food in Training PDF
Good Dog Choices - Are they just in it for the cookie?
How You Get a Behavior Really Does Matter
Markers
Training Methods - Operant Conditioning
What is a 'Behaviorist', anyway?
Why I Switched to Positive Training |
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PUNISHMENT IN TRAINING |
Punishment: American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Punishment and Negative Reinforcement PDF
Problems and Principles for Effective Use
Punishment: How Not To Do It
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TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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Electronic Training Devices: A Review of Current Literature PDF
Choke and Shock Collars PDF
Shock Collar Study PDF
Invisible Fence Information PDF
Acclimate Dog to Head Halter
Training Tether
Retractable Leashes
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BEHAVIOR
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Behavior Thresholds
Developmental Stages of Puppies PDF
Evolution and Domestication of the Dog
Generalization
Guilty Dogs
Lowering Arousal
Not So Funny Home Video
Puppy and The Young Dog
Sleep and Dreams in Dogs and Cats PDF
The Trouble With Drives PDF
Was Your Adopted Dog Abused? |
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BODY LANGUAGE |
Are You Fluent in Dog?
Behavior Signals Interpreted with Body Postures
Body Language Quiz
Calming Signals - The Art of Survival
Canine Calming Signals
Canine Stress Signs
Reading Your Dog's Body Language |
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LEARNING THEORY and
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
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Training Methods - Operant Conditioning
Animal Trainer's Guide to Operant and Classical Conditioning
Behavioral Terminology
Classical Conditioning
Confusing Consequences - A Brief Introduction to Operant Conditioning
Definitions of Common Behavior Terms
Learned Helplessness
Learning
Operant Conditioning
Premack Principle
Reinforcement Theory
Using Operant vs Classical Conditioning |
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INTELLIGENCE |
Animal Intelligence
How Animals Percieve the World
Thinking the Way Animals Do |
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HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR |
Dog Food and Behavior Medications for Behavior Problems PDF
Stress and Disease in Animals
Striving for Puppy Wellness: Are Early Socialization and Disease Prevention Incompatible? PDF |
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Barking PDF Biting Legs/Ankles Canine Juvenile Delinquents Compulsive Canine Behaviors Coprophagia - Stool Eating Coprophagia Digging
Fearful Dogs
Fear of Thunder/Fireworks Medications for Behavior Problems PDF Post Holiday Stress PDF Separation Anxiety Serene Homecoming - Separation Anxiety |
COMMON PROBLEMS
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AGGRESSION
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If you are experiencing a serious behavior problem with your dog, no book or article is a substitute for working with a professional, who can individually assess your dog and customize a training program based on your dog's needs.
If you are looking for a behavior consultant but live outside of the Sacramento area, 4Paws offers free referrals. Please contact us for more information. |
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99% Benji, 1% Cujo PDF
About Dog Aggression
Aggression Basics
Cujo on My Couch
Does Tug of War Cause Aggression? PDF
Does Your Dog Bite? PDF
Faith and the Human-Animal Bond
Management and the Aggressive Dog
On-Leash Aggression New!
Resource Guarding/Possession PDF
Safety and Management
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TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION
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Treatment Options
Punishing Aggressive Behavior
Medications for Behavior Problems PDF |
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DOMINANCE THEORY
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Pack Leader Myths PDF
AVSAB statement on Dominance Theory PDF
What Ever Happened to the Term Alpha Wolf? PDF Debunking The Dominance Myth PDF
Letting Go of the Dominance Paradigm in Dogs PDF
Moving Beyond the Dominance Myth Towards Training as a Partnership PDF
History and Misconceptions of Dominance Theory/Alpha Roll
Establishing Dominance
Reconsidering Dominance PDF
Dominance in Dogs
Canine Dominance Revisited
Alpha Schmalpha
Assessing the Alpha Roll PDF
Beyond the Dominance Paradigm
Being the Alpha - The Truth About Dominance
Alpha Status, Dominance and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs Advanced |
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LEADERSHIP |
Are You Really "The Alpha"?
Leadership - Nothing in Life is Free
Serene Homecoming
Leadership vs. Dominance
Deference Protocol
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DOMINANCE AND TELEVISION |
Dog Psychology 101
Talk Softly and Carry a Carrot or a Big Stick? Dog Whisperer: An Alternative Approach
Beyond the Dominance Paradigm
The Anti-Cesar Millan
Pros and Cons of the Cesar Phenomenon
A. Leuscher, DVM letter to National Geographic |
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HEALTH
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These articles are provided for reference purposes only and are not intended as veterinary advice.
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WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR VET
Bland Diet for Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information on Bloat in Dogs
Dog Food
Canine Influenza
Canine Vaccination Protocol 2006
Food Allergies and Intolerances in Dogs
Heartworm PreventativeRecall
Home First-Aid Kit
Household Dangers PDF How Healthy is Your Dog's Weight?
How to Find a Vet
Life Span Study
Medications for Behavior Problems PDF
Signs of Canine Illness
Toxic Plants
Warning: Tennis Balls and Large Dogs!
West Nile Virus Information
What to Ask Your Vet |
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FOOD AND NUTRITION
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Dog Food by 4Paws University
Pet Food Labels
Dog Food Myths
Dog Food Cost
Probiotic Supplements
Information on Raw Diets |
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Dog Parks PDF
Is Your Dog a Dog Park Dog?
Proper Dog Park Etiquette
Puppy Play Groups
Doggy Daycare and Dog Parks
Choosing a Pet Sitter
Pit Bulls and Dog Parks |
