Behavior & Training
A confident and well-behaved dog is a happy dog. And although this requires a good deal of patience and training, your efforts will benefit both your dog and your family. And like people, dogs can develop issues that must be addressed to live a fulfilling life. The resources below cover many common behavior and training needs.
Behavior Issues
Aggression (AHS) [1]
Dog to Dog Socialization (Canine Coach PDF 161KB) [2]
Storm and Noise Anxiety (AHS) [5]
Submissive and Excitement Urination (AHS) [6]
Behavior Resources
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Ladder of Communication—How a Dog Says "No" [7]
Pet Behavior Library (AHS) [8]
Why Dogs Bite and How They Warn Us (Doggone Safe) [9]
Dog Bite Prevention (Doggone Safe) [10]
Dog Behavior and Training Issues (Cattledog Publishing) [11]
Eileen and Dogs [12]
Fearful Dogs [13]
Training Specifics
Crate Training (AHS) [14]
Housetraining: A Survival Guide (AHS) [15]
Introducing a Dog and Cat (AHS) [17]
Socializing Your Dog (AHS) [19]
Training Resources
Animal Humane Society (AHS)—Dog Training Classes [20]
The Canine Coach [21]
Fresh Air Training [22]