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Looking for answers or assistance on specific training or behavioral concerns? Remember to always consult your veterinarian to rule out any medical issues that may be causing undesirable behavior in your dog. No behavior modification program should begin without first taking the dog to a veterinarian for a complete physical examination. Also, do not begin any behavioral modification program without consulting your veterinarian or a certified applied animal behaviorist to ensure a specific technique or training program is suitable for your dog. None of these links or reading recommendations are intended as a substitute for an in-person, professional evaluation of your dog's medical health or behavior.

Here are some books, websites, and other resources that we recommend:

The Animal Humane Society has a free Behavior Helpline at 763-489-2202.
It is a call-back service staffed by volunteers trained by a veterinary behaviorist.

Nothing in Life is Free Program, by Deb McKean
http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm

Training Books and DVDs by Dr. Patricia McConnell
Dr. Patricia McConnell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and her website is a great resource with a large "tips" section and an excellent selection of training books and DVDs that address many common behavioral concerns.
http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/

Clicker Solutions, by Melissa Alexander
http://www.clickersolutions.com/

Pat Miller's Peaceable Paws Yahoo Group (training)
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/peaceablepaws/

Sue Ailsby's Training Levels (at-home training)
http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/%20Dog1/levels.html

Working with a Fearful Dog (Excellent book list - not just for shyness and fear-related issue):
http://www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html

Excellent article debunking "dominance theory":
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2297