LINKS TO DOG TRAINING CLUBS AND TRAINERS
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AGILITY
OBILITY SEMINARS HERDING OTHER DOG SPORTS |
Performance Dogs In Action - we offer agility - all levels.
www.performancedogsinaction.com Garril Page -- email contact: obility@comcast.net Performance Dogs In Action www.performancedogsinaction.com herding with sheep and ducks. Dogs Can Dance |
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K-9 NOSE WORK
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K9 Nose Work is a fabulous sport for building confidence if fearful and shy dogs, a sport even reactive dogs may do safely, fantastic mental stimulation (dogs of any age and health may do), and great for quality handler/dog bonding time!
Cindy C. Smith, CNWI -- The Right Steps -- 916-966-6883 www.therightsteps.com |
Obedience classes:
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Antioch
Bay Area K-9 Academy Albany http://oaklanddogtraining.org/ Berkeley http://oaklanddogtraining.org/ Concord Bay Area K-9 Academy Davis Cayce Wallace 530-574-6646 http://www.laughingdogsacademy.com El Cerrito http://oaklanddogtraining.org/ Fremont Fremont Dog Training Club, 510-659-0324 Fresno Fresno Dog Training Club, 209-255-2960 Los Altos Deep Peninsula Dog Training Club, 650-961-1891 Martinez Donna Dale's Ideal Dog Training 925-372-8544 Monterey Bay Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. Napa Bay Area K-9 Academy Napa Valley Dog Training Club, 707-253-8666 Novato Atherton Acres, 415-897-7311 Carter Dog Training, 415-899-1397 Teach me . . . Gently, 415-459-2383 Oakland http://oaklanddogtraining.org/ Petaluma California Conformation Academy, 707-778-7575 Placerville Our Furry Friends Training http://www.dog-b-good.com Redwood City Crazy K9s – no website yet – but we’re dedicated to helping people build a strong long lasting bond between them and their dog. We offer private sessions for socialization, behavior modification, puppy basics, and basic obedience. email crazyk9s@comcast.net or call 650-580-4226. Richmond http://oaklanddogtraining.org/ Sacramento In the suburb of Sacramento, you'll find Performance Dogs In Action www.performancedogsinaction.com we offer agility - all levels, obedience, and herding with sheep and ducks. Our Furry Friends Training http://www.dog-b-good.com Salinas Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. San Jose Town & Country Dog Training Club 408-226-6069 San Lorenzo San Lorenzo Dog Training Club 510-483-4546 San Mateo San Mateo Dog Training Club, 415-344-3240 PerfectPaws San Francisco San Francisco Dog Training Club, 415-585-2533 San Francisco SPCA 415-522-3509 Santa Clara Santa Clara Dog Training Club, 408-377-0221 Santa Cruz County Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. Santa Rosa County-Wide Dog Training Club Saratoga Saratoga School for Dogs 408-867-9223 Seaside Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. Sonoma County-Wide Dog Training Club Soquel Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. Stockton San Joaquin Dog Training Club 209-546-1616 Vallejo Bay Area K-9 Academy Vallejo Dog Training Club 707-643-2667 Walnut Creek Mt. Diablo Dog Training Club 510-933-8774 Watsonville Monterey Bay Dog Training Club, Inc. |
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Recommended Reading for training your dogs and puppies.
PUPPY PRIMER, 2ND EDITION - Patricia McConnell
Trainer favorite! Engaging, humorous and easy to follow, the updated Puppy Primer is packed with positive reinforcement tips and tricks, special topics and more. This updated and expanded version of our best-selling Puppy Primer is used by thousands of trainers across the U.S. New dog owners love it because it provides clear and concise information that makes training effective and fun. It's tone is upbeat and encouraging, yet it is chock full of even more useful information that every puppy owner needs.
JUVENILE DELINQUENT DOGS - Sue Brown
You love your dog, and he does behave well some of the time. But at times your patience and sanity are put to the test! Your dog is not a bad dog, but he can behave like a juvenile delinquent at times. While we think of juvenile delinquents as adolescents or teenagers, juvenile delinquent dogs can be any age: puppies, adolescents, adults and sometimes even seniors. This book is probably the most complete manual on the market today on dealing with problem behaviors and more importantly, how to avoid them in the first place. Whether your dog is an adolescent or just an adolescent at heart, this book is for you.
CHILL OUT FIDO! - Nan Arthur
Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure.
POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING -
by Pat Miller
Demonstrates how you can train your dog, have fun, and build a lasting relationship at the same time. Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving. When you apply the training methods in this book and follow the unique six-week training program, your dog will learn to think and to choose proper behavior. You and your dog can become an unbeatable team, capable of addressing any challenge you may encounter. COMPLETE IDIOTS GUIDE TO POSITIVE DOG TRAINING - Pamela Dennison
NEW 3RD EDITION - The next best thing to a personal coach, this updated guide shows you and your best friend how to reach your training goals together - happily, and without any of the negative aspects associated with traditional, punishment-based training. * Features a regimen for training a dog for the Canine Good Citizenship Test.
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PERFECT PUPPY IN 7 DAYS - Sophia Yin, DVM, MS
With 176 pages and over 400 photos, Dr. Yin explains why puppies do what they do, how even minor modifications in their environment and your inter-actions can dramatically affect their behavior, and how quickly they can learn when you set them up for success. This visual guide provides readers with a step-by-step plan for bonding with their pup, learning to communicate clearly, and providing the pup with essential life skills.
WHEN PIGS FLY: TRAINING SUCCESS WITH IMPOSSIBLE DOGS - Jane Killion
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