I train my dogs using the clicker training method (used by aquariums and zoos)- which is a subset of operant conditioning. That means I don't use positive punishment or negative reinforcement (I don't say 'no!' or 'eh eh' etc) Instead I use positive reinforcement and negative punishment (I add good things and take away good things from my dogs environment)

Learn more about clicker training at - www.clickertraining.com

I am also an artist, graduate with honors from the Slade School of Fine Art in London, England.

My pet portrait site-

www.emily.larlham.com



Dog training books-
My 1# favorite-
'Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement'- Ken Ramirez

The books that most inspired me to do tricks- all of Kay Laurence's books at www.learningaboutdogs.com

Great book for shy/reactive dogs - 'Scaredy Dog' by Ali Brown

Learn what your dog is saying to you, read -
Turid Rugaas- 'On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals'

She also wrote this awesome book on leash walking-
'My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do?'

'Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide'- Brenda Aloff

You have a new puppy or new adult dog, or just want to start training with positive reinforcement and are not sure how? Read- 'Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog'- Pat B. Miller

For dog trainers- 'Control Unleashed'- Leslie McDevitt is pretty awesome.

Where I get my dog training books- www.dogwise.com

Dog training classics-
Don't Shoot the Dog- Karen Pryor
The Culture Clash- Jean Donaldson