There are SO many animal training books and DVDs, that it can be a bit overwhelming! In this section, you’ll find all of the book and DVD reviews that I’ve posted on my site. If you’re new to positive animal training and the science of animal training, I recommend starting with Karen Pryor’s book, Don’t Shoot the Dog.
Horses are amazing creatures. They can be wonderful friends and also, many times, our greatest teachers. My friend Carol Jennings has recently published a book about her experiences with her three adopted mustangs. A first time horse owner when she adopted her first mustang, Carol says that she has learned to be a student of […]
Did you see my review earlier in the week of Lisa J. Edwards’ new book, A Dog Named Boo? If you’re an animal lover, Lisa’s book about her therapy dog, Boo, will warm your heart and make you want to keep reading until the very last page! Boo is an unlikely hero, but Lisa weaves […]
I’ve just finished reading Lisa J. Edwards’ touching memoir, A Dog Named Boo. Named one of the top 10 memoirs of fall 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, A Dog Named Boo will make you laugh and, during some of the more moving moments, could make you cry. But, most of all, this book will make you […]
I'm traveling this week in Oklahoma and Arkansas! I attended a wedding last weekend, now I'm spending a few days relaxing with my family at a cabin in Arkansas, and I'm spending a couple of days at the end of the week in Tulsa while my little brother attends orientation for his graduate school program. […]
We watched a fun DVD yesterday in the undergrad class that I am helping with as a teaching assistant. The DVD was one by dog trainer Virginia Broitman called The Shape of Bow Wow. This DVD is an intro to shaping, or training behaviors in small steps. Shaping is a very important skill for animal […]
Don’t Shoot the Dog will change the way you think about behavior, teaching and training. If you’ve ever wondered how to change the behavior of a pet, a child, a spouse, a co-worker, or even your own behavior, then Don’t Shoot the Dog is the book for you. You’ll learn how to keep your cat […]
