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Don't Shoot the Dog!Don't Shoot the Dog!
by Karen Pryor

The art of teaching and training by Karen Pryor. A user-friendly guide to the science of positive reinforcement training.
(Paperback, 186 Pages)
NKCB01   $8.99   (CDN)


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Sale:   $6.99   (CDN)

Don't Shoot the Dog! 1999 Revised Edition Don't Shoot The Dog!
1999 Revised Edition
by Karen Pryor

Karen Pryor, founder of Hawaii's Sea Life Park and Oceanic Institute, shares her expertise and groundbreaking strategies for teaching people and training pets. This invaluable teaching tool features the author's 'clicker' pet training methods; eight steps to dealing with negative animal or human behavior, 'affection training'; and how to put an end to your own undesirable habits.
(Paperback, 224 Pages)
NKCB02   $22.95   (CDN)

A Dog & A Dolphin 2.0
by Karen Pryor

This book, now out of print, gives a basic introduction to Clicker Training. 

A Dog & A Dolphin 2.0 has been superceded by Clicker Training for a Dogs by Karen Pryor.
(Paperback, 41 pages.)
NKCB02A   $8.50   (CDN)


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Clicker Training for DogsClicker Training for Dogs
by Karen Pryor

This is one of a series of "Getting Started" books by Karen Pryor. This new publication includes "Dog & A Dolphin" with extra reading including training instructions, clicker tips, and FAQ's.
(Paperback, 52 pages.)
NKCB03   $14.50   (CDN)


When ordering this book, don't forget to ask to have two clickers added for the price of one clicker!

The Culture ClashThe Culture Clash
by Jean Donaldson

Find out how a dog ticks and the solutions to problems relating to housetraining, aggression, fear, chewing, and more. 
(Paperback, 224 pages.)
NKCB04   $32.95   (CDN)

Dogs Are From NeptuneDogs are from Neptune
by Jean Donaldson

This book is filled with great information to help you understand and solve serious dog problems.
(Paperback, 160 pages)
NKCB05   $22.95   (CDN)

Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in DogsMine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs
by Jean Donaldson
           

Dogs become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all-too-common. Here's a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs. Jean Donaldson (author of "The Culture Clash") may just save your sanity and your relationship with your doggy in this new book. "A totally comprehensive and practical treatment of a common and very serious behavior problem. Jean Donaldson translates complex animal learning theory into useable procedures without sacrificing scientific accuracy. Anyone who works with dogs will benefit from reading this book."- Suzanne Hetts, PhD

***Other suggested reading: 
NKCB04  The Culture Clash, NKCB05  Dogs are from Neptune.   

(Paperback, 102 pages
© 2002) 
NKCB05D   $26.95   (CDN)

Fight! Practical Guide To The Treatment Of Dog-Dog AggressionFight! Practical Guide To The Treatment Of Dog-Dog Aggression
by Jean Donaldson
            new

From the award-winning author of Culture Clash and MINE! A practical guide to the treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression. This down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behaviour modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs. Includes descriptions of common types of aggression, assessing prognosis, remedial socialization, on-leash manners training, proximity sensitivity, play style and skills, resource guarding, and prevention.

***Other suggested reading:  NKCB04  The Culture Clash, NKCB05  Dogs are from Neptune, NKCB05D MINE! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs.

(Paperback, 116 pages
© 2004) 
NKCB05F   $26.95   (CDN)

Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your DogRuff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog
by
Susan Garrett           

You brought home a new puppy or rescued a dog or have a spoiled rotten dog or your dog simply doesn't do the things you want him to do? Sound familiar? Don't miss this short but simple read -- jammed packed with ideas -- book! Ruff Love provides a relationship building program for you and your dog. It teaches positive training while showing that positive doesn't mean permissive. If you have a dog that does what it wants instead of what you want (or you want to do it right from the start), this is the book for you. Ruff doesn't mean "Rough". This book uses positive training, showing you how to remove the reinforces that dogs get when we aren't paying attention. It will show you how to train the dog instead of the other way around.***Other suggested reading:  NKCB04  The Culture Clash, NKCB05  Dogs are from Neptune, NKCB05D  Mine!   

(Paperback, 95 pages © 2002) 
NKCB05E   $26.95   (CDN)

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming SignalsOn Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals
by Turid Rugaas

Based on instruction in basic manners and rehabilitation of problem behaviors. Turid Rugaas' Calming Signals is a study of the gestures made by dogs.
(Paperback, 35 pages)
NKCB06   $20.95   (CDN)

Practical Clicker Training GuideClick! for Success: Practical Clicker Training Guide
by Lana Mitchell

If you've always wanted to try clicker training, but didn't really understand what it was or how to go about it, here's a handy guide to get you started! Learn more about behavior shaping and targeting.
(Spiral, 90 pages)
NKCB07   $24.95   (CDN)


Click! for Success: The Clicked RetrieverClick! for Success:
The Clicked Retriever
by Lana Mitchell

A training guide for the novice trainer and easy instructions for a perfect retrieve! Actually two books in one: first part contains information for a novice trainer to train his own dog using operant conditioning with an event marker (clicker). The second part contains a workbook which is a step-by-step guide to teaching the retrieve from the first look at the dumbbell to executing the FRONT and GIVE commands.
(Spiral, 79 pages)
NKCB08   $48.95   (CDN)

Clicker Training for ObedienceClicker Training for Obedience
by Morgan Spector

Shaping top performance positively! 80 photos and illustrations with foreword by Karen Pryor. Build precision, speed, reliability, and joy the clicker training way. A ground-breaking step-by-step guide.
(Paperback, 267 pages)
NKCB09   $48.50   (CDN)

Clicker Training For Your Horse
by Alexander Kurland

Learn how and why to use the techniques of positive reinforcement and shaping with a horse. You can teach your own horse to follow a "target" through scary places, stand quietly for grooming, shoeing, vet care, self-load, develop good manners, play games, do tricks, and excel in performance. A step by step method. (Comes with one clicker.)
(Paperback, 195 pages)
NKCB09A   $48.95   (CDN)

The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog
by Terry Ryan

Terry Ryan has pioneered innovative dog training programs by using positive methods based on both praise and rewards. "Sensible, logical. Both you and your dog will find training a pleasure." Bruce Fogle, DVM, MRCVS, author of "The Dog's Mind"
(Hard Cover, 192 pages)
NKCB10   $39.95   (CDN)

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