Courteous Canine, Inc - Articles of interest

Andrew Luescher, DVM, Veterinary Behaviorist, Animal Behavior Clinic, Purdue University

by Andrew Luescher, DVM
Dr. Luescher's response to viewing Dog Whisperer TV Show Episodes

A Brief History of Dog Training

by Johnny Angel, CDBC
A short history of dog training that highlights the use of positive reinforcement.

Una llamada a la creatividad

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.C.B.C, CPDT, NADOI endorsed
Traducción del artículo (Open Call for Creativity) por Carlos García-Rico

Dogs in Elk

by Unknown
A humorous look at dogs who chose to stay inside of an elk carcass

Roping a Deer

by Unknown
Not dog related but a good laugh

Book Review of Kay Laurence's Clicker Training Series

by Jesus Rosales-Ruiz
A brief review of Kay's three books on clicker training: Foundation, Novice and Intermediate

Final Results from Dog Trainer Survey Summer 2006

by Angelica Steinker
Results from a dog trainer survey

Sleeping With the Enemy: Dog and Cat Introductions

by Jacqueline Munera CAP 1, NADOI prov #200508, IAABC Associate #257
Learn how to safely introduce your dog and cat!

Book Review of Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems

by Pat Miller
A book review of Dog Whisperer's new book. Concern expressed by Pat Miller.

by Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
A test has recently been developed at Washington State University to screen for the presence of the mutant gene*. Veterinarians can now determine if a dog is normal, in wh

Does the click end the behavior?

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., CCBC, CAP2, NADOI endorsed
Angelica examines if the click really ends the behavior.

Some thoughts on feeding raw food diets

by Beth Duman, BA
Comments on feeding raw by a person who works with wolves

Open Call for Creative Training

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., CCBC, CAP2, NADOI endorsed
This article encourages trainers to move to using creative rather than force when training dogs.

Orthopedic Foundation for the Animals: An Overview of the Database Information

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., CCBC, CAP2, NADOI endorsed
OFA provides an xray rating system that can help ensure that only dogs with healthy hips are being bred

Top Ten Reasons Why Using a Choke or Prong is a Bad Idea

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., CCBC, CAP2, NADOI endorsed
Choke chains are dangerous and potentially deadly, and prong collars can pose a serious risk of injury to dogs.

Hope’s Executioner

by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.C.B.C, CPDT, NADOI endorsed
The article is about my experience with a people-aggressive dog. It chronicles my emotions and experience before working with the dog professionally, while working with him professionally, and how I felt about his euthanization.

Treatise on Miniature Pinscher Behaviour

by W. Thomas Leroux
A day in the life of Boing, the crazy minpin

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