Articles - * More Coming Soon! * Kong Stuffing - Does your dog need help expending extra energy? Does he chew on inappropriate items? Stuffing kongs might help! Socializing your puppy - Early puppy socialization can help to create a well adjusted adult dog! Rules of Tug - Games of tug can be a great game as long as you remain in control. Picking a Breeder - Adopting a new dog is a big commitment. If you have decided to buy a puppy from a breeder you should make sure you find a reputable breeder. Here are some tips and questions to ask breeders. Earning a Paycheck - Mealtimes for your dog - Feeding your dog meals rather than having food available all the time can be a great tool to help you motivate your dog for training. Recommended Reading Must haves for all dog owners! Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - a great book with lots of information on general dog behavior and manners. Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor- another great book with lots of general behavior and learning information. On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas - A must have for all dog owners. It's an easy read with tons of great information on reading your dog's body language. Puppies The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey - A great book for new puppy owners The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit by Sydney Bleicher & Peggy van Dam - A great, easy to read, step by step guide to raising a puppy Before You Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar - Must haves for people with new puppies! Clicker Training Quick Clicks by Mandy Book and Cheryl Smith - A wonderful book with step by step information on clicker training several behaviors. Click for Joy by Melissa Alexander - Another great clicker training book Behavior Problems The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell - A great book on working with shy or fearful dogs. Mine by Jean Donaldson - A book with detailed plans for working on guarding issues in pet dogs. Relationships Bones Would Rain From the Sky by Suzanne Clothier - A great read on your relationship with your dog. The Other End of the Leash - by Patricia McConnell - A great book on your relationship with your dog focusing on you your dog views the world and how you can use that to better communicate with your dog.