Distinctive Dog Training, LLC

  Positive solutions & personalized training for you and your dog  
Serving Keller TX and surrounding areas
817.600.9325

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Click the Pet Behavior Products button above to visit HelpingFido.com for behavior information and products you need to understand, prevent, and manage your pet’s behavior. Although this is not a substitute for personalized instruction, we trust the Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists there for effective, scientific, state of the art help. You'll find a wealth of information on the website as well as training aids and toys.

Books - Available through www.dogwise.com

Don’t Shoot the Dog – Karen Pryor
The Other End of the Leash – Dr. Patricia McConnell
Culture Clash – Jean Donaldson
Click for Joy – Melissa Alexander
The Power of Positive Dog Training – Pat Miller

Recommended Reading for Specific Behavioral Issues - Available through www.dogwise.com

Aggression

Click to Calm – Emma Parsons
Help for Your Fearful Dog – Nicole Wilde - This has become my favorite book for owners with dogs exhibiting fear and aggression issues.

Separation Anxiety

I’ll be Home Soon – Dr. Patricia McConnell

Fearfulness

The Cautious Canine – Dr. Patricia McConnell
Help for Your Fearful Dog – Nicole Wilde - This has become my favorite book for owners with dogs exhibiting fear and aggression issues.

Various Other Issues

Control Unleashed – Leslie McDevitt
How to be the Leader of the Pack - Dr. Patricia McConnell
Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy a Multi-Dog Household - Karen London & Patricia McConnell

Dog Products That I Recommend


Websites

www.clickertraining.com
www.clickersolutions.com
www.dogstardaily.com

Articles on Training and Behavior Issues

Training Rules - Sue Ailsby
Managing a Multiple Dog Household - Melinda Johnson
Housetraining the Adult Dog - Barb Gadola
Vets Concerned About Confrontational Advice Given by Dog Whisperer

Behavior and Diet

Did you know that feeding bargain or grocery store brand dog food can contribute to behavior problems? Just like feeding junk food to kids, poor quality dog food can affect your dog's physical, mental and emotional health. Even some of the "big name" expensive foods contain fillers and by-products that can contribute to issues like hyperactivity and out of control behaviors.

Read the ingredient list. The first 5 ingredients should NOT contain any by-product or any corn product, but should contain a recognizable protein source. Dogs, like people, can focus better when their diet is a healthy one.

If you're interested in trying a food that meets all the criteria for a healthy, balanced diet and is delivered to your door, CLICK HERE for information on Flint River Ranch.

Flint River Ranch Distributor # 121941
www.FRRCO.com



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For more information, contact Barb Gadola at 817.600.9325
or email barb@distinctivedogtraining.com