Resources


Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook/Amazon ~ paperback and eBook formats
By Linda Michaels, M.A. Psychology

  • For trainers teaching classes
  • Private behavior consultations
  • And pet parents, too!

Psychology Today Hierarchy of Dog Needs Interview with Dr. Marc Bekoff and Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

Hierarchy of Dog Needs By Linda Michaels, M. A., Psychology

Understanding Research: Making the Case for Force Free Dog Training DVD by Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

Finding a Good Dog Trainer. By Linda Michaels, MA, Pet Professionals Guild Barks Magazine; UT San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column.

Good Trainers: How to Identify One (synopsis). By Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology, Del Mar Dog Training

Good Trainers: How to Identify One.  Overall, K., Brammeier, S., Brennan, J., Brown, S., Bryant, D., Calnon, D., . . . Seksel,K. (2006). Good trainers: How to identify one.Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 1, 47-52.

Pet Professional Guild International Force-free Pet Professionals Advocates
The Pet Professional Guild is a membership business league for pet industry professionals. We share the common business interest and goal of furthering the public’s education and awareness of force-free dog training, pet care methods, techniques and state of research in our industry. A key goal is the common interest of spreading ‘force-free’ dog training and pet care methods to the pet industry and pet owning community. Linda Michaels, M.A., Do No Harm Dog Training is a professional-level training member.


No Shock Logos available in 15 languages! 


Training

How Pet Professionals Can Use the Hierarchy of Dog Needs®  By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Hierarchy of Dog Needs Chat on Positive Pet Advice Q&A with Linda Michaels, M.A.

Being Nice to Your Dog is Good Science  By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Changing Behavior By Changing Emotions: The Grazing Game
By Linda Michaels, M.A., UT San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column

Top 5 Training Tips. By Linda Michaels, M.A. UT San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column

Top 10 Things to Teach Your Dog  By Linda Michaels, M.A. Rancho Santa Fe Review

“Come!” By Linda Michaels, M.A.  U~T San Diego, Scratch ‘Sniff Column

Reward vs Punishment Training: If Your Dog Could Talk. By Linda Michaels, M.A. Natural Awakenings Pet Magazine

Body Language By Linda Michaels, M.A. Natural Awakenings Pet Magazine

Barking, Barking, Barking, Etc., Etc., Etc… By Linda Michaels, M.A. San Diego Pets Magazine

No Jumping in 5 Steps: Please Don’t Tread on Me. Readers Choice. By Linda Michaels, M.A., Carmel Valley News

Pet Parenting Positively Part 1. By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Pet Parenting Positively, Part 2. By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Aggression: Dog/Dog — Realistic Expectations for You and Your Dog By Linda Michaels, M.A. San Diego Pets Magazine

Separation Anxiety: What You Can Do By Linda Michaels, M.A. UT San Diego Scratch n’ Sniff; Carmel Valley News

Socialization and Fear By Linda Michaels, M.A. San Diego Pets Magazine

Let’s Go For a Ride by Linda Michaels, M.A. Ranch Coast News

Fearful Dog: Travels With the Trainer By Linda Michaels, M.A. Rancho Santa Fe Review

Child Dog Bite Prevention. Stop the 77

The Myth of Luring vs Shaping By Carmen LeBlanc, M.S.

Environmental Enrichment By April Bove-Rothwell

Animal Emotions Psychology Today By Dr. Marc Bekoff

Human vs Dog Positive Reinforcement By Victoria Stilwell

Tawzer’s Force Free method online videos. We love Tawzer!

Your Puppy

How to Find a Reputable Breeder That Fits Your Family
Part I,
Part II  
By Linda Michaels, M.A., Ranch Coast Newspaper Group.

Training Your New Puppy or Rescue Dog. By Linda Michaels, M.A.

The 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Housetraining. By Linda Michaels, M.A., Del Mar Village Voice.

Chew This, Not That! By Linda Michaels, M.A., U~T San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column.

Socializing and Vaccinations. By Linda Michaels, M.A. BARKS from the Guild magazine.

A Veterinarian’s View on Puppy Socialization. By Dr. R.K. Anderson

Puppy Prodigies: Breeder Counseling for Early Learning Puppy Training

Dog Rules! AKA Dogs Rule! Author Unknown

Animal Welfare

Code of practice for the welfare of dogs Government of UK

European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology ELECTRONIC TRAINING DEVICES: ESVCE POSITION STATEMENT

Review of dog training methods: welfare, learning ability, and current standards Prepared for the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Author: I.J. Makowska, M.Sc., Ph.D.

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 Government of U.K.

Unnecessary Suffering Government of U.K.

Puppy Mills: The Horrific Truth By Jeanine K. Jones

Open Letter to Rescues By Michelle Douglas

Taking Dogs to the Back of the Veterinary Clinic. Why? By Rebekah Hudson

Pill Popping Dogs By James Vlahos, New York Times

Side-effects/Adverse Effects of Prozac for Dogs Vet Info

Side-effects of Clomipramine aka Clomicalm for SA PetMd

Allergies Causes and Treatments By Dr. Karen Becker

AAHA Guide to Canine and Feline Behavior Management for Veterinarians

Skin – The Difference Between Canine and Human Skin

Merck Veterinary Manual: Physical Characteristics of Dogs, See skin and hair section for skin sensitivity.

Welfare Consequences and Efficacy of Training Pet Dogs with Remote Electronic Training Collars in Comparison to Reward Based Training Jonathan J. Cooper, Nina Cracknell, Jessica Harriman, Hannah Wright, Daniel Mills

Wise Food Choices. By Linda Michaels, M.A., UT San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column.

National Council for Aging Care’s Guide on Pets for Seniors

Baja Animal Sanctuary
Baja Animal Sanctuary the only no-kill shelter in northern Mexico, provides a safe haven for dogs, cats, and presently, one beautiful horse. Rescued from the streets of Mexico, they now receive food, medical care, and love for the rest of their live

No Shock, No Prong, No Choke, No Pain, No Fear

Puppy Come… Or I’ll Shock You? By Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

Making the Case for Force-Free Dog Training DVD By Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

Making the Case for Force-Free Training Dog Sense Chat, Q&A with Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

Letter To Canine Researchers By Linda Michaels, M. A., Psychology

How to Find a Good Dog Trainer By Linda Michaels, M. A., Psychology  

VIDEO. Shock collars: Dogs, Cats and Scapegoats

VIDEO. No Shock! Do No Harm Dog Training® By Linda Michaels M. A., Psychology

VIDEO. Progressive Zoos Never Use Aversive Punishment – Should You? By Linda Michaels, M. A., Psychology

Ban Shock Collars Canada, Research review and compilation page

Training dogs with help of the shock collar: short and long term behavioural effects, Schilder and van der Borg

Biting Attack by Rats In Response To Aversive Shock, N.H. Azrin, H.B: Rubin, R.R: Hutchinson (1968)

Banned Devices; Proposal To Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices Used To Treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior  USFDA

FDA proposes ban on electrical stimulation devices intended to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior  USFDA

The Use Of Shock Collars and Their Impact on the Welfare Of Dogs: A review of current literature By Blackwell and Casey

The Problem with Shock Collars  By Angelica Steinker

Shock Collars  Positively.com

Considerations for shock and ‘training’ collars: Concerns from and for the working dog community, By Karen Overall

Shock Collars are so NOT like T.E.N.S. By Yvette Van Veen, Awesomedogs.com

What shock collars do to your dog and why you should never use them  By Harley Tamplin w Dr. Guest

Shock Collars for Dogs? They Don’t Work, and Here’s Why By Casey Lomonaco

The Unintended Consequences of Shock Collars  By Don Hanson

The Shock-Free Coalition  Join the Pet Professional Guild

The Use of Shock in Animal Training By Niki Tudge and Susan Nilson

Shock Collars: What Manufacturers Don’t Want You to Know, Courtesy of ICAN member, Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor BVetMed, DipCABT, MRCVS

Dog training methods: Their use, effectiveness and interaction with behaviour and welfare By Hiby, E.F., Rooney, N.J., Bradshaw, J.W.S.

Dog Training Science Resources By Zazie Todd, Ph.D.

9 Effects of Punishment By Eileen Anderson

Fallout from the Use of Aversives By Eileen Anderson

Bark Busters: Promoting Facts And Myths  By Eileen Anderson

Did You Ever Stop to Think What Happens On Under the Collar? Flat Collar Injury

Intraocular (within the eye) Pressure From Flat Collars Causes Medical Injuries

Why Prong Collars Hurt, By Eileen Anderson

What’s Wrong With the Prong?

The Use Of Prong and Choke Collars, Pet Professional Guild position

Pathologies of the Dog Associated with the Use of Choke Chains, European School of Animal Osteopathy

Hazardous Materials Report — Citronella

Electronic Pet Fences: What You Need to Know, By Eileen Anderson

Can Aggression in Dogs Be Elicited Through the Use of Electronic Pet Containment Systems? By R. Polsky

Cesar Milan

The Damage of Dog Whispering

Video of Cesar Milan’s Dangerous Incorrect Training with Subtitles Explaining the Errors

Video of Alan Titchmarsh Interview with Cesar Milan

Video: Charlie Murphy on the Dog Whisperer — Comedy Central

Seasonal
Linda Michaels Del Mar Dog Training Hierarchy of Dog Needs

New Year’s Dog Lovers’ Pledge  By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts For Your Dog In The New Year By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Dog Diet Resolution for the New Year ~ “I resolve that my dog will eat better in the new year!” By Linda Michaels, M.A. Carmel Valley News

Holiday Help for Shelter Pets By Linda Michaels, M.A. UT San Diego, Scratch ‘n Sniff Column

Adopt For The Holidays By Linda Michaels, M.A. Ranch Coast News; Solana Beach Sun

Top 10 Thank You Gifts for Your Dog By Linda Michaels, M.A. UT San Diego Scratch ‘n Sniff Feature, Del Mar Times

Top 10 Ways to Say Thank You to Your Dog Part I By Linda Michaels, M.A. Rancho Santa Fe Review

Top 10 Ways to Say Thank You to Your Dog Part II By Linda Michaels, M.A. Rancho Santa Fe Review

Top Ten Gifts that Last a Lifetime By Linda Michaels, M.A., Del Mar Times

Holiday Smells are in the Air By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Summer’s Here! Dog Beach and Park. By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Fireworks. By Linda Michaels, M.A.

Pet Disaster Plan — Evacuate Now!

Other Resources

Canis bonus with Laure-Anne Visele  provides rich precise, unbiased reviews of classic and contemporary dog books expertly categorized for their target audiences: Owner, Academic and Professional.

Force-Free Grooming

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Wolfdogs

VIDEO: How to Train Your Wolfdog with Linda Michaels, M.A., Slideshow and audio from Linda Michaels, M.A., Wolfdog Radio interview

WOLFDOG ONLINE RADIO: Canine Training Methods: Positive Reinforcement with Linda Michaels, M.A.

VIDEO: Meet Wolfdog Journey! WolfCreekRanch.net

Meet Wolf Ambassador Wolfdog Journey! Natural Awakenings Pet Magazine; U~T San Diego.  Linda Michaels, M.A.

Ambassador Journey Ambassador Wolf Journey loves people! He specializes in children, education, photo shoots, private or public events, parties, traveling and shopping!

VIDEO: Wolfdog Training with Shiloh and Oka WolfEducationProject.org

Wolf Education Project — Julian
To increase public awareness and understanding as to the true nature of wolves and the critical role they play in maintaining ecological balance in their natural habitat. These educational opportunities are offered on site or off site with a focus on fact vs. fiction and the differences and similarities between wolves, wolfdogs, and your house hold canine companion.