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Written by Jean Donaldson
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 09:04 |
When I first got into dog training, the mantra was “dogs are pack animals.” It was never questioned: dogs were strong bonding animals and fit into human families so well, sometimes to the point of developing bona fide disorders like separation anxiety. And a lot of behavior was deconstructed with social hierarchies in mind. Nobody examined what dogs do when they are not inserted into human families, i.e. are free-ranging. So a while ago I took a look at what is known about feral or semi-feral populations of dogs around the world. It turns out there are many such populations.
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 June 2009 13:30 |
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Written by DBD
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 05:51 |
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Reviewer: Catherine Harding This is a wonderful book, at least given where I am with my dog training. I am relatively new to the world of dog training (5 years) and Jean helps you understand how to break all commands into workable segments. She also does a great job of supporting the trainer -- I often feel overwhelmed when things don't go well, and Jean's book sorts that out. I like the way she helps you learn to drop back a level when the dog doesn't get it, or push forward if the dog has clearly understood what is being asked. This is a very sensible book! It would be good for teachers to read and try to implement in their classes. I wish I had had it from the outset.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 06:10 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 19 January 2010 15:09 |
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Coming in May 2010 from Wiley Publishing: Train Your Dog Like a Pro A book and DVD bundle by Jean Donaldson and Perfect Paws Productions. Look for it at your favorite bookseller!
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 21:18 |
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Written by Jean Donaldson
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 09:20 |
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It’s been pointed out to me and I’ve pointed it out to myself that the subtitle of The Culture Clash has the word “revolutionary” in it. The book actually makes a case for training using operant conditioning, a technology that’s been around for sixty years. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 December 2008 06:55 |
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Written by Perfect Paws
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Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:01 |
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In dog-speak, "grrrr" can mean different things. Dogs have special growls for different occasions, and other dogs can tell the difference, a new study finds.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 09:03 |
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