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Behaviour Links 

• Sophia Yin's Training and Behaviour Videos

Dominance / Alpha Theory

• RSPCA statement on dominance dog training
• The Dominance Controversy, by Sophia Yin - one of the most thorough evaluations of dominance theory and Cesar Milan's techniques
• Using “dominance” to explain dog behaviour is old hat, University of Bristol press release
• Beyond Cesar Milan 

Resource Guarding

• Dealing with Owner directed aggression, from "Dr. Jen's dog blog"
• Treatment of Food Possessive Dogs, by Sophia Yin

Escaping

• The problem with electric fences, by Pamela Dennison
  
• Legal requirements for using electric shock collars for the containment of dogs in VIC. Did you know you are legally required to have your dog assessed by a vet before using any electronic shock devices? Many states such as SA ban electronic shock devices for dogs under Animal Cruelty laws.
  

Barking

• Victoria Stilwell about Barking
  
• The ABCs of Barking, on Karen Pryor Clickertraining. A thorough investigation of causes for barking, and how to modify this behaviour using a modern and humane approach to dog training.
• An example of how to stop yard barking, on Karen Pryor Clickertraining.
  

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• Aggression
• Fearfulness
• Separation Distress
• Jumping
• Barking
• Cats & Dogs

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