PAUL OWENS LEARNING LIBRARY
No one professional has all the answers or knows all the tricks of the trade and sometimes a concept will be presented in such a way that resonates or is more accessible to one person than another.
To help get you started with your research and study, we have done a lot of the work for you. Along with our own books, articles and videos, we have compiled video and reading material from some of the world’s leading professionals in the field of dog care and positive training. We highly recommend you visit the websites of all the trainers listed on this page, read their books and articles and watch their DVDs and youtube videos. DVDs recommended on this site can be purchased at www.dogwise.com and www.amazon.com as well as the professionals’ personal sites.
This page has been aligned with my 9 Ingredients for a Happy, Healthy Life model as presented in my books, The Dog Whisperer and The Puppy Whisperer: Diet, Play, Socialization, Quiet Time, Exercise, Employment, Rest, Training, Health Care.
We add to this page frequently so don’t forget to stop back!
HEALTH & SAFETY
VACCINATIONS
- Online article: A Letter on Puppy Socialization from Dr. R.K. Anderson, DVM, Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Diplomat of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.
- Online article: Purdue University Animal Behavior Clinic recommendations for Puppy Class protocols.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Over-Vaccination – Dog Owners Beware by Lisa Rodier.
SPAY & NEUTER
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Risks and Benefits to Spaying and Neutering Your Dog by Denise Flaim.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Spay and Neutering Information by Pat Miller.
- Online article: Animal Wellness, What New Research Reveals About Spay & Neuter For Dogs by Erin Mayo, DVM.
DIET
You will notice that many of my suggested reading links are from Whole Dog Journal. There are many other excellent articles on nutrition to choose from, but I have found WDJ articles to be consistently objective and accessible and a good place to start.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, How to Choose the Right Dog Food by Nancy Kerns.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Approved Dry Dog Food List 2014 by Nancy Kerns.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Canned Food Review 2014 by Nancy Kerns.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Make Week One a Strong One by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA.
- Online article: The Most Important Questions to Ask About Your Pet Food by Susan Thixton, Pet Food Safety Advocate.
SOCIALIZATION
- Online booklet: The Puppy Manual by Adopt-a-Pet.com.
- Online checklist: Checklist for Socialization, from Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Dr. Sophia Yin.
- Blog: Life Lessons for my Puppy by Eileen Andersen.
- Online article: Bringing a new dog home by Frania Shelley-Grielen.
- Online article: The Whole Dog Journal, Make Week One a Strong One by Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA.
- Online article: How to Socialize Your Puppy by Aidan Bindoff
- Online article: Socializing Your Puppy (ASPCA)
REST & SLEEP
EXERCISE, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (including body language)
SAMPLE CLIPS FROM THE DOG WHISPERER DVD Vol. 1:
Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training
INTRODUCTION
THE SECRET TO ALL DOG TRAINING
THE 3 D’s
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS
DOGS!
DON’T LET YOUR DOG BECOME SELF-EMPLOYED!
Is your dog a self-employed personal trainer?
Paul warns of the dangers when your untrained dog becomes a self-employed personal trainer. If you have a self-employed dog, you need “The Dog Whisperer DVD.”
Is your dog a self-employed massage therapist?
Paul warns of the dangers when your untrained dog becomes a self-employed massage therapist. If you have a self-employed dog, you need “The Dog Whisperer DVD.”
Is your dog a self-employed home decorator?
Paul warns of the dangers when your untrained dog becomes a self-employed home decorator. If you have a self-employed dog, you need “The Dog Whisperer DVD.”
Is your dog a self-employed firefighter?
Paul warns of the dangers when your untrained dog becomes a self-employed firefighter. If you have a self-employed dog, you really need “The Dog Whisperer DVD.”
MORE RESOURCES
- Online Video Clips: Puppy Prodigies.
- Online Video Clip: Touch/Motion Sensitivity: Ear Treatment Training for Dogs by Chirag Patel.
- Online Video Clips: How to Meet a New Dog and Stay Safe Around Dogs by Lana Von Haught on KidsHealth.com.
PROBLEM BEHAVIORS
For help with problem behavior, watch my Dog Whisperer DVD Volume Two: Step-by-step solutions for puppy and dog behavior problems using positive methods to solve both outdoor and indoor behavior problems.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
These are 25 of the top professionals in the world that have books, DVDs, and youtube video clips that we recommend. There are many other excellent trainers and health care professionals around the world that we will add to this list as we go along, but as a foundation, you can’t go wrong with these professionals:
- Andrea Arden
- Bob and Marion Bailey
- Virginia Broitman
- Suzanne Clothier
- Dr. Ian Dunbar
- Brian Hare
- Dr. Lori Haug
- Dr. Suzanne Hetts
- Kay Laurence
- Patricia McConnell
- Ken McCort
- Pat Miller
- Dr. Karen Overall
- Chirag Patel
- Karen Pryor
- Ken Ramirez
- Dr. Pam Reid
- Turid Rugaas
- Terry Ryan
- Steve Scott
- Victoria Stilwell
- Dr. Victoria Voith
- Nicole Wilde
- Dr. Sophia Yin