Dog Trainers and Training

Information on Dog Training

We recommend Clicker Training over traditional dog training for many reasons but the best one is that it works the fastest,and  it is tons fun for both you and your dogs.  For aggression issues in Cocker Spaniels it is the only training we can recommend.

What Is Clicker Training?

Basics For House Training

Dr. Yin’s Animal Behavior and Training Videos

Dog Behavior and Training Issues Articles Includes some good advice on aggression as well as general dog training and problem solving

ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist Their nationally recognized team of animal behaviorists offers excellent solutions to a wide range of issues. We use this all the time.

Check out this book for new dog owners:  “Love Has No Age Limit – Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home” by Patricia B. McConnell and Karen B. London.

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How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves” by Dr Sophia Yin is a well written dog training book

Trainers

Andrea Frick, Santa Barbara, CA 805 708-1418, http://www.k9sbehave.com
Andrea trains all the SB SCCR dogs with behavior issues. What can we say, she is FANTASTIC!

Teah Anders, Arroyo Grande, CA, http://www.gentlepets.com 
We have attended a couple of Teah’s training seminars and have recommended her to dog owners in her area for years.

Val Masters, Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Rd., Sacramento, CA, (916) 383-7387

Animal Behaviorists

While many trainers call themselves Animal Behaviorists, please note that a true Animal Behaviorist has a PHD or MS in animal behavior training.

Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS, San Francisco, CA, http://www.drsophiayin.com
Dr Yin was the keynote speaker at a seminar we attended. We were very impressed She is the author of several dog training books. http://www.DrSophiaYin.com

Videos and Movies worth watching

Science of Dogs National Geographic: Science of Dogs (2007) TV-PG

Long known as “man’s best friend,” there are more varieties of dogs than any other species on Earth. This documentary takes a closer look at the history of dogs, and how humans have taken an active role in shaping their appearance and behavior. An installment of National Geographic’s “Explorer” series, the program explains how mankind manipulates science in the interest of creating the perfect pet.

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