Useful Websites
Clickertraining.com
The home of all things clicker. Includes a very large collection of free articles and videos on training as well as a store for purchasing training equipment, books, and videos.
Your Dog's Friend
A Non-profit whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by education and supporting their humans. Includes lots of online information, regular Saturday free workshops on a wide range of topics, and many classes. All instructors use positive training methods. LDA's classes are all held at the Your Dog's Friend training center in Rockville. Also home of the Foster Dog Alliance.
Dogwise
Great place to buy training books and videos
"Forget About Being Alpha," Kathy Sdao
This is a great article on the reasons why positive training works better than "traditional" training that uses outdated dominance theory which has proven to be scientifically unsound. This is a useful article for everyone to read to have a better understanding of why we train the way we do.
An Introduction to Clicker Training (video)
Virginia Broitman's brief video introducing the basic concepts of clicker training.
"Housetraining Basics," Peggy Tillman
A straightforward and helpful article on how to housetrain your puppy or dog.
Stress Signs in Dogs
A website that includes many great photos illustrating how dogs communicates with us about their stress level using their bodies. Understanding how your dog communicates can have an enormous impact on your overall relationship with your dog.
Dog Body Language
The first step to having a happy and healthy dog is to understand what he/she is trying to say to you. Dogs talk to us with their bodies. Watch this video to learn about the many ways dogs tell us what we need to know.
How to Find a Good Dog Daycare (article in the Seattle Times)
This is a great interview with Kathy Sdao who talks about how to find a good dog daycare by asking the right questions and looking for certain things. She also talks about how to introduce your dog to daycare and explains why some dogs do well in daycare and some do not. Very worthwhile reading if you use (or want to use) doggy daycare services for your dog.
Whole Pet Central (Rockville store)
Our favorite pet supply store. Great selection and knowledgable employees who can answer your questions.
The home of all things clicker. Includes a very large collection of free articles and videos on training as well as a store for purchasing training equipment, books, and videos.
Your Dog's Friend
A Non-profit whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by education and supporting their humans. Includes lots of online information, regular Saturday free workshops on a wide range of topics, and many classes. All instructors use positive training methods. LDA's classes are all held at the Your Dog's Friend training center in Rockville. Also home of the Foster Dog Alliance.
Dogwise
Great place to buy training books and videos
"Forget About Being Alpha," Kathy Sdao
This is a great article on the reasons why positive training works better than "traditional" training that uses outdated dominance theory which has proven to be scientifically unsound. This is a useful article for everyone to read to have a better understanding of why we train the way we do.
An Introduction to Clicker Training (video)
Virginia Broitman's brief video introducing the basic concepts of clicker training.
"Housetraining Basics," Peggy Tillman
A straightforward and helpful article on how to housetrain your puppy or dog.
Stress Signs in Dogs
A website that includes many great photos illustrating how dogs communicates with us about their stress level using their bodies. Understanding how your dog communicates can have an enormous impact on your overall relationship with your dog.
Dog Body Language
The first step to having a happy and healthy dog is to understand what he/she is trying to say to you. Dogs talk to us with their bodies. Watch this video to learn about the many ways dogs tell us what we need to know.
How to Find a Good Dog Daycare (article in the Seattle Times)
This is a great interview with Kathy Sdao who talks about how to find a good dog daycare by asking the right questions and looking for certain things. She also talks about how to introduce your dog to daycare and explains why some dogs do well in daycare and some do not. Very worthwhile reading if you use (or want to use) doggy daycare services for your dog.
Whole Pet Central (Rockville store)
Our favorite pet supply store. Great selection and knowledgable employees who can answer your questions.