Download or read book Talking Dogs Scentwork The Manual written by Pamela MacKinnon and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talking Dogs Scentwork is about teaching your dog to find a specific scent. It is a free flowing search style that allows the dog to cover complex areas efficiently and effectively. The handler works to support the dog and ensure the whole area has been cleared.
Download or read book Talking Dogs Scentwork written by Pam Mackinnon and published by . This book was released on 2014-12 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Detector Dog written by Pam Mackinnon and published by Hubble & Hattie. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a drug detector dog handler with HM Customs & Excise, Pam Mackinnon searched all over the UK, from oil rigs to cruise ships, postal depots to airports and vehicles to houses. Combining her detection skills with her work as a dog training and behaviour consultant, Pam developed the UK's most successful scentwork training programme that teaches all dogs to become detector dogs. With almost 30 years' experience, you and your dog are in safe hands as Pam takes you through each stage of scentwork, beginning with introducing your dog to a specific scent, through starter searches, and on to advanced work, indoors and out. Aided by illustrations and full colour photographs of many different breeds at work, this manual will open up a whole new world of activities that you and your dog can enjoy together.
Download or read book Your Service Dog and You written by Nicola Ferguson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Service dogs play an important role in society, assisting their handlers in leading independent, fulfilling lives. These amazing dogs are trained to work with a wide range of disabilities, from visual impairments to PTSD, and come from a variety of breeds and backgrounds. Some service dogs are custom bred and trained by large charities, while others are rescue dogs of indeterminate breed, trained entirely by their owners. Disability knows no bounds and can strike anyone, at any time, leaving us alone, scared and confused, with many of us wondering how feasible it would be to integrate a service dog into our lives. This is a practical guide, written from the perspective of an ordinary dog owner turned service dog trainer, following her own need for a service dog. It covers everything from service dog breeding and selection, how to acquire a service dog, basic training, and public access work, to your dog's eventual retirement. Chapters also detail the day-to-day realities of living with and loving a service dog.
Download or read book The Force Free Dilemma written by Nicola Ferguson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives. This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.
Download or read book Dogs just wanna have FUN written by Cheryl Murphy and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the unique, individual characters of dogs, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The terrific dogs pictured in the book have not been asked to perform tricks; they are simply demonstrating their zest for life, oblivious to the click of the camera.
Download or read book Older dog No worries written by Sian Ryan and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to maximise quality of life for your older dog. Offering advice and ideas for mental, physical, and emotional support as your dog ages and his needs change, including the latest research, and designed to help you create a bespoke care plan for your dog.
Download or read book The Nosework Dog written by Fred Helfers and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is designed to assist a handler of a detection dog to enhance their team’s proficiency in the detection of a trained odor.
Download or read book Super Sniffer tm Handbook written by Debby Kay and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for teaching medical alert scent work to dogs for conditions like diabetes, seizures and other similar conditions.
Download or read book K9 Scent Training written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Dog Training Press. This book was released on 2015-05-13 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re searching for drugs or a missing person, K9 Scent Training will improve your K9 team’s capabilities in the field. Use proven techniques to train your dog for: Scent identification line-ups to indicate a scent connection between crime-scene evidence and a suspect. Tracking along a wide variety of track types, including the cold track, the broken-off track and tracks that run over or under cross-tracks. Detection work for searches in buildings, vehicles, open terrain and more. In this must-have guide for SAR teams and police K9 trainers and handlers, Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak present everything you need to know to build or improve a scent training program. Scent training involves high-stakes work, and in the case of a search for a missing person, the right training for your K9 can mean the difference between life and death. Beginning with the science behind odors and how dogs perceive them, Resi and Ruud show you how to harness that knowledge to eliminate training problems and maximize your dog’s potential. You’ll learn how to start scent training for young dogs using simple exercises before building up to more complex training. Finally, using techniques they’ve perfected over decades, Resi and Ruud share their specialized, step-by-step programs for advanced scent identification training and tracking. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy.
Download or read book How Stella Learned to Talk written by Christina Hunger and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words. When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn’t take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn’t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word “outside” when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences. How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella “spoke” her first word, and the other breakthroughs they’ve had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets. Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade.
Download or read book What the Dog Knows written by Cat Warren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in hardcover as What the dog knows: the science and wonder of working dogs by Simon & Schuster, New York, c2013.
Download or read book Super Sniffer Handbook written by Debby Kay and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical alert training is a new and fast-growing sphere of dog training, especially for diabetes alert dogs or DADs.
Download or read book Terrier centric Dog Training written by Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terriers and terrier mixes are different from other breeds. Learn how to work with your terrier's instincts to get good behavior by getting inside his head and using management techniques to avoid problems at home and out in the world.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Bloodhounds written by Kevin Stueber and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I bought my first Bloodhound, I asked the breeder if there were any crucial items I should buy for my dog. Her answer caught me by surprise. Without hesitation, she replied, "you're going to need two mops: one for the floor and one for the walls." Their iconic look, sound and ability to track scents all make the Bloodhound stand out amongst the rest. Their natural aptitude for following a scent is so reliable; it can even be used in court. When these dogs aren't helping law enforcement solve cases, their gentle disposition is also used for therapy and rehabilitation. In all, these wonderful dogs are not only a joy to own but are undeniable in their abilities to help humans. This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal breed. Whether you're someone playing with the idea of getting a Bloodhound, or have already embarked on your journey with your pup, this guide will offer an insight into how to create a happy and fulfilling life for you and your Bloodhound. This book will answer all your questions such as: Is a Bloodhound the right dog for me? I brought my Bloodhound home. What now? How can I best train my Bloodhound? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Covering everything from specific breed traits, to training, to old age and end of life care, this guide will walk you through what you and your dog need to be happy and healthy. Owning this breed can come with its own set of joys and frustrations, and this definitive guide will let you know you're not alone. It's ok to be frustrated at times with this hard-headed breed, because the rewards of owning one are well worth the struggle. Topics covered in the book include: Bloodhounds - A History and Description of the Breed Special Considerations and Special Needs Making Sure Your Home is Suitable for a Bloodhound Choosing the Perfect Bloodhound for Your Lifestyle Starting the Journey - Start Strong With Your Pup! The Joys and Frustrations of Having a Fur Toddler Getting them to “Go” When and Where you Want Making Friends. Both Human and Canine Bringing the Wild into your Home: A Pack of Your Own Exercise: Your Bloodhound’s Best Friend Basic Household Training Basic Commands Advanced Training: Using Your Bloodhound’s Nose Identifying and Correcting Bad Behaviors Vacation: To Take Your Bloodhound or Leave Them at Home Nutrition Grooming Your Bloodhound Basic Health Care Bloodhound Specific Health Long and Full Lives: How to Love and How to Say Goodbye So, if having an enormous, hard-headed drool monster sounds appealing to you, get a Bloodhound. They are a special breed and require a truly special and patient owner. This book will help you decide if you are ready to take on the challenge of having one and will tell you everything you need to know about these gentle giants. Mops Sold Separately.
Download or read book Cadaver Dog Handbook written by Andrew Rebmann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-08-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort. Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactics, and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.
Download or read book The Koehler Method of Dog Training written by William R. Koehler and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2016-04-09 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For generations, The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been a beacon of wisdom for dog owners seeking effective techniques to build a strong bond with their furry companions. William Koehler’s approach, rooted in respect for dogs’ intelligence, remains as relevant today as it was when the book first graced the shelves. Koehler believed that dogs could make choices and be held accountable for their behavior. His method follows the pattern of Action → Memory → Desire: dogs act, remember the outcomes, and form desires based on those experiences. Correcting behavior becomes fair, reasonable, and expected once the training has been successfully imparted. In this classic guide, you’ll find practical guidance for creating a well-behaved and happy canine companion. From basic obedience to advanced skills, The Koehler Method covers it all. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a first-time puppy parent, discover the joy of training your dog using a method that respects their intelligence and fosters a lifelong partnership.
