Question 1

Enrichment and Toys

Accepted Answer

What is enrichment and why is it important? 
Facebook group with ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/canineenrichment
Kong Treat Toy- (if your dog is a strong chewer, buy the black Kong. If your dog is a milder chewer, you can go for the red one! Make sure you buy the larger sizes for larger dogs.)
Snuffle Mats- there are other versions of snuffle mats if you search around!
Our favorite enrichment items from Amazon *Every Dog receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Canine Enrichment Webinar- from South Austin Dog Center for Every Dog
Some DIY enrichment games https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-it-yourself-cognitive-dog-toys-for-home/
More DIY https://www.leaveit.com.au/dog-enrichment/5-diy-dog-enrichment-ideas-on-a-budget/
Flirt Pole
Nosework Games! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTYZ_cenuWw

Question 2

Reactive Dogs

Accepted Answer

Reactive Dogs Webinar- Sarah Bond for Every DogCARE for Reactive Dogs - Counter Conditioning and DesensitizationEmergency U-Turn- Joyful DogThe Engage-Disengage Game- Karen Pryor AcademyUnderstanding Thresholds- Suzanne ClothierThreshold Diagram- Suzanne ClothierStress Scale- Grisha StewartLook At That Summary- Leslie McDevittBAT 2.0- Grisha StewartStruggling with reactivity? Book a private training session.

Question 3

Puppy Socialization and Training

Accepted Answer

Puppy Socialization Checklist- Every Dog Behavior and Training (or email us at info@everydogaustin.org for the list!)

Starting Socialization BEFORE Finishing Vaccinations 
The Benefits of Puppy Kindergarten 
Puppy Biting- Susan Garret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJhi16mmSA&list=LL&index=3
Puppy Biting Article https://whatagreatdog.com/puppy-biting/
Positive Puppy Training and Support Facebook Group- Conscious Dog Training
Puppy Socialization- Donna Hill
Puppy Training- Training Positive
Raising a Well Behaved Puppy- Training Positive
Puppy Start Right Book- Dr. Ken Martin and Debbie Martin
Conditioning to Vacuum Cleaner- From Dusk Till Dog
Position Statement on Puppy Socialization- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (on why you should start socialization early, even before your puppy has finished all of its boosters)
Puppy Socialization During a Pandemic- My Fantastic Friend
Setting Schedules and Routines- American Kennel Club
Leash Training a Puppy- Pet Central
Teaching Bite Inhibition- Dog Star Daily
Puppy Biting- Simpawtico
Bite Inhibition- Whole Dog Journal
Puppy Biting and Handling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dMKR5i9iNQ

Question 4

Kids and Dogs

Accepted Answer

Living With Kids and Dogs
Doggone Safe
Family Paws Parent Education
The Family Dog
Good Dog in a Box
Kids and Dogs Webinar- Jenn Burns for Every Dog
 
Need some help managing kids and dogs? Book a private training session.

Question 5

Fearful Dogs

Accepted Answer

Fearful Dogs - Site all about working with fearful dogs
Desensitization to Noises- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Confidence Building- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Stress Scale- Grisha Stewart
If you have a fearful dog, let us help! Check out our class schedule for upcoming fearful dog classes, or Book a private training session.

Question 6

Touch or Targeting

Accepted Answer

Touch for a Fearful Dog- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Touch Target Training- Kikopup
How and Why to Teach Hand Targeting- Laurie Luck

Question 7

Separation Anxiety

Accepted Answer

If your dog is struggling with separation anxiety, PLEASE reach out for help. We have an excellent separation anxiety specialist on staff! Request a consultation

Separation Anxiety Treatments Webinar- Alexandra Dilley

Is It Really Separation Anxiety? - Dr. Moira Hechenleitner
Separation Anxiety Webinar- Tracy Krulik for Every Dog
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Kim Roche (Austin)
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Sarah Bond (Austin)

Question 8

Potty Training

Accepted Answer

Housetraining Tutorial- Training Positive
How to Potty Train a Dog- Dr. Sarah Richardson, Whole Dog Journal

If you have a puppy, consider a Kindergarten class!

Question 9

Dealing With Distractions

Accepted Answer

Working Around Distractions- Kamal Fernandez
Focus/Eye Contact With Distractions- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Treat Value Matters- Every Dog Behavior and Training
Dealing with Distractions- Every Dog Behavior and Training

Question 10

Impulse Control and Calm

Accepted Answer

Training a Hyperactive Dog to Calm Down- Whole Dog Journal
Capturing and Building Calmness- Kikopup
Dogs Who Jump- Chirag Patel
Waiting at the Door- Calm Canine Academy
Behavior Around Food- Chirag Patel
Training "Wait" With the Food Bowl- Pat Miller
How to Train Calmness- Training Positive
Relaxation Protocol- Dr. Karen Overall, via Canine Behavior Science
Lowering Arousal- Dee Ganley
Jumping - excited to sitting game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiFE_zEQJs0

Question 11

Leave It/Drop It

Accepted Answer

Leave It- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Leave It- Elizabeth Kennedy, The Bark
Wait, Drop It- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Drop It and Structured Play- Calm Canine Academy
Drop It- Kikopup

Question 12

Loose Leash Walking

Accepted Answer

We often offer Leash Walking classes! Check to see when the next one is happening.

Loose Leash Walking- Training Positive
Techniques and Equipment for Strong Pullers- Michael Shikashio
Leash Walking- Whole Dog Journal
The Importance of Sniffing on Walks- Pet MD
Teaching "Go Sniff"- Atta Pup!
Teaching "Let's Go"- Eileen and Dogs

Question 13

Crate Training

Accepted Answer

Training a Dog to Settle- Training Positive
How to Crate Train- Training Positive
Crate Training 1- Kikopup
Crate Training 2- Kikopup
Place- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Crate Training- Grisha Stewart

Question 14

Essential Skills Like: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Name, Wait

Accepted Answer

Check out our basic manners classes!

Teaching Stay- Chirag Patel
Sit, Down, and Stand Using Lures- Chirag Patel
Down and Recall- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Down/Stay- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
The Name Game- FACT Academy
Wait- Whole Dog Journal
Teaching Wait- SassyT Canine Academy
Wait- Savvy Dog Training
Release Cues- Darcy the Dog Trainer

Question 15

Veterinary Behavior and Medication

Accepted Answer

What is a Veterinary Behaviorist- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Dr. Krista Sirois (Austin) 
Dr. Ken Martin (Austin Area)
Dr. Lore Haug (Houston Area)
The Use of Medications in Canine Behavior Therapy- Dr. Ilana Reisner
Medication as a First-Line Therapy- Jen Summerfield, DVM, AVSAB
Behavioral Medications for Fearful Dogs- Fearful Dogs
Understanding Behavior Altering Drugs- Whole Dog Journal
Don't "ACE" the Fear- Marty Becker, DVM
Nonprescription Calming Aids- Pet MD
Common Myths of Veterinary Behavior- Dr. Amy Pike
Psychiatric Medication for Pets- Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
CBD- the "miracle drug"-Dr. Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB
 
If you're struggling with behavior issues, PLEASE reach out for help as soon as possible. Book a private training session.

Question 16

Handling, Vet Visits, and Cooperative Care

Accepted Answer

What is Cooperative Care- The IAABC Journal
Cooperative Veterinary Care Facebook GroupPositive Veterinary Care Position Statement- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Fear Free Pets
Conditioning to a Harness- Chirag Patel
Cooperative Care Nose Target- Chirag Patel
Teaching Paw Handing- From Dusk Till Dog
Conditioning to a Head Halter- Ahimsa Dog Training
Fitting a Head Halter- Jean Donaldson
Cooperative Care Webinar- Heather Clever for Every Dog
Cooperative Care Unleashed Webinar- Dr. Linlin Cao for Every Dog

Question 17

Muzzle Training

Accepted Answer

Muzzle Up Project- overall resource on muzzles
Conditioning a Muzzle- Chirag Patel
Muzzle Training- Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training
Choosing a Muzzle- Michael Shikashio
 
Need some help choosing a muzzle or training your dog to love it? Book a private training session.

Question 18

Breaking Down Common Myths

Accepted Answer

Dominance Position Statement- AVSAB
Dominance Debunked- Training Positive
Debunking the "Alpha Dog" Theory- Pat Miller, Whole Dog Journal
Use of Punishment in Dog Training- Zazie Todd, Companion Animal Psychology

Question 19

Harnesses and Other "Stuff""

Accepted Answer

Check out our favorites on Amazon
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Question 20

Deaf and Blind Dogs

Accepted Answer

Deaf Dogs
Deaf Dogs Rock
Blind Dog Training

Question 21

Great Behavior Blogs and Info

Accepted Answer

Dogmantics- Emily Larlham
Peaceable Paws- Pat Miller
Patricia McConnell, PhD
Whole Dog Journal
ASPCA Pet Care
Dogster
Dogwise
Companion Animal Psychology
Reisner Veterinary Behavior
Animal Behavior College
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB)
Dog Body Language at Silent Conversations

Question 22

Clicker and Positive Reinforcement Training

Accepted Answer

Rewarding What You Want- Dogminded
Clicker Training- Best Friends
What is Clicker Training?- Karen Pryor Academy
Starting Clicker Training- Kikopup
 
Want to start training with your dog? Book a private training session.

Question 23

Dealing with "Naughty" Behaviors"

Accepted Answer

How to Stop Attention Seeking Behavior- Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM, DACVB
Preventing Counter Surfing- Best Friends
Jumping While Greeting- Whole Dog Journal
Training Dogs Not to Jump- FACT Academy
Creating Calm Greetings- Whole Dog Journal

Question 24

Resource Guarding

Accepted Answer

Working With Resource Guarding- Trish McMillan
How to Prevent and Fix Resource Guarding- Everything Dog
How to Teach Your Dog to Share- Grisha Stewart
 
Resource guarding behavior can be a serious safety issue. Please get help as soon as possible. Book a private training session.

Question 25

Canine Good Citizen

Accepted Answer

Take our next CGC prep class! Look for availability

Training Tips for the CGC Test- Dog Boys
Take the Test- American Kennel Club

Question 26

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs"

Accepted Answer

Bow Wow Therapy Dogs- The Dog Alliance
Therapy Dogs- Divine Canines
Differences Between SDs, TDs, ESAs- American Kennel Club
Service Animal FAQs- Americans with Disabilities Act
Differences between SDs, TDs, ESAs- ICAN Dogs

Question 27

Management

Accepted Answer

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/your-dogs-behavior-when-to-manage-when-to-train/

Question 28

Look At That

Accepted Answer

Short article for LAT https://www.clickertraining.com/look-at-that-making-the-trigger-the-target
LAT explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5uNPIrrk2E

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