The Calgary Humane Society


Careers at the Calgary Humane Society Overview Cats
	Adopting a Cat Cat Body Language Cat Housesoiling Checklist Cat Run Instructions Cat Toys and How To Use Them Cat Types Controlling Undesirable Behaviours in Cats Destructive Scratching Detering Cats From Specific Areas Developmental Stages of Kitten Behaviour Excessive Nocturnal Activity In Cats Exercise For Cats Feline Aggression Types and Suggestions Feline Marking Behaviours Feline Redirected Aggression Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets Managing Your Kitten's Rough Play Play Aggression In Cats Play With Your Cat Preventing Litter Box Issues Solving Litter Box Problems The Inside Story Your Cat: Indoors or Out? Your Talkative Cat
Dogs
	Aggressive Behaviour, Part 1 Aggressive Behaviour, Part 2 And Baby Makes Four... Barking Calming Signals Children and Dogs Cognitive Dysfunction Controlling Jumping Controlling Pulling and Lunging Crate Games Crate Training Your Dog Deaf Dog Training Destructive Chewing Developmental Stages of Puppy Behaviour Digging Dogs Dog Interactions Dog Toys and How to Use Them Dog Training Classes Dog Training Equipment Excitable and Disobedient Dogs Exercise For Dogs Fearful or Shy Dogs Food Bowl Exercises Head Collars Housetraining Your Adult Dog How To Handle a Dog Fight Inside or Out? Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog Kong Recipes and Information Leash Induced Aggression Microwaved Beef Liver Training Treats Muzzles Nothing In Life Is Free Puppy Nipping and Rough Play Relationship Building Separation Anxiety Step In Harness and Double Ended Leash Submissive and Excitement Urination The Best Dog For You Training Tether Understanding Dog Aggression
General
	Bibliography Fears, Phobias and Anxieties Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet Helpful Websites and Calgary Contacts Plants That Are Dangerous To Your Pet Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats

Bibliography

With so many books out there now it is often difficult to glean out the best stuff and we can’t possibly list all the books available! In general, when choosing references, look for positive reinforcement, practicality, and methods which Discourage punishment and Encourage reward, distraction and interrupters.

As for dog training tools, many of the excellent authors listed still advocate the use of correction collars. The Calgary Humane Society uses martingale collars, buckle and head collars in our training programs, but this is a progression of training which is changing slowly and these books offer too much GOOD information to delete them because of one difference in method...

Second Hand Dog, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Behaviour Problems in Dogs, by William Campbell**
Dogs Home Alone, by Roger Abrante**
The Dog Who Loved Too Much, by Dodman**
The Cat Who Cried For Help, by Dodman**
The Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson**
How To Teach an Old Dog New Tricks, by Dr.Ian Dunbar**
Good Owners, Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons**
Good Owners, Great Cats, by Brian Kilcommons**
Don’t Shoot The Dog, by Karen Prior**
Excellerated Learning, by Pamela Reid
Calming Signals, by Turid Rugaas
How To Raise A Puppy You Can Live With, by Rutherford and Neil
Cat Behaviour and Training: Veterinary Advice for Owners, compiled by Lowell Ackerman, DVM
Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behaviour Problems, by Pam Johnson
Behavior of Dogs & Cats, by Gary Landsberg DVM & Debra Horwitz DVM

Recommended Videos:

Sirius Puppy Training - Dunbar**
Training Dogs With Dunbar - Dunbar**
Doggie Repair Kit - Gary Wilkes
Pawsitive Dog Training - Allan Bauman**
Calming Signals - Turid Rugaas
Cat Behaviour 101 (3 video set) – San Francisco SPCA

**any books by this author are worth a look!