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There has been a significant increase in the amount of study concerning animals in recent years. This research is redefining how we train animals and approach behavior issues. In the past, there was one training technique and, whether it was effective or not on a particular animal, it was the only way to train. Today, both behavior counselors and trainers have a wealth of resources available that were not previously availabe.  All good trainers stay current on the latest research and training techniques and incorporate both into his/her training program. 

Information gleaned from the following, and other books, articles and studies, are incorporated into my training program:

  • Training dogs with help of the shock collar: short and long term behavioural effects  • ARTICLE Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 85, Issues 3-4, 25 March 2004, Pages 319-334
    Matthijs B. H. Schilder and Joanne A. M. van der Borg
     
  • Dog training methods: their use, effectiveness and interaction with behaviour and welfare Authors: Hiby, E.F.; Rooney, N.J.; Bradshaw, J.W.S. Source: Animal Welfare, Volume 13, Number 1, February 2004, pp. 63-69(7) Publisher: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
     
  • Comparison of dogs' reactions to four different head collars Authors: Haug L.I.; Beaver B.V.; Longnecker M.T. Source: Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 79, Number 1, 20 September 2002, pp. 53-61(9) Publisher: Elsevier Science
     
  • Puppy socialisation programs: short and long term behavioural effects Authors: Seksel K.; Mazurski E.J.; Taylor A. Source:  Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 62, Number 4, 26 February 1999, pp. 335-349(15) Publisher: Elsevier Science

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