Behavior problems
When you adopt your pet through the PEI Humane Society, the Adoption Counsellor will discuss ways to
help you and your pet adjust during the initial “getting to know each other” and “settling in” period. Here
are some additional sources of useful information on dog training and overcoming behavioural problems.
Recommended dog training and behaviour books:
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The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Karen Pryor’s E-books at www.clickertraining.tv/ebooks.html
Other reputable names in the dog training field: link to choosing a trainer
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Dr. Ian Dunbar www.siriuspup.com
Dr. Sophia Yin www.drsophiayin.com
Turid Rugaas www.canis.no
Dr. Karen Overall http://abrionline.org/expert.php?id=21
Clicker training websites: link to clicker training page
www.clickertraining.com
Download excerpts from the DVD Title Clicker Puppy: www.doggonecrazy.ca/clicker%20puppy.htm
The PEI Humane Society also sells the Clicker Puppy DVD
Behavioral problems:
There is a wealth of information on dealing with behaviours. Here are some useful links:
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Turid Rugaas, author of the bestselling book "On Talking Terms with
Dogs".www.canis.no/rugaas/index.php
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals www.aspcabehavior.org/
Sirius Dog Training www.siriuspup.com/behavior_problems.html
Dr Sophia Yin, DMS,MS www.drsophiayin.com/resources
Premier Pets www.premier.com/
DAP Pheromone dap-pheromone.com/
Association of Pet Dog Trainers www.apdt.com/
Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK www.apdt.co.uk/
Animal Behavior Research Instituteatbrionline.org/
Another source of advice and guidance is the Virtual Pet Behaviourist. This 24/7 on line resource has
ASPCA experts who can offer possible solutions on a wide range of issues at no charge
http://www.aspcabehavior.org/