The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

 
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1942950,00.html

Abused No More - TIME
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The largest dogfighting crackdown in history rescued more than 500 tortured pit bulls. But the next step is tougher: rehabilitating and finding homes for canines who have known nothing but violence
November 28 at 10:20pm
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Aimee French
Aimee French
I am always grateful to see anything that brings the plight of animal abuse to the public's awareness. I was also glad to see that this article brought up the money, time, and effort that these dogs take- and take away from other healthy, innocent, family dogs being euthanized every day for much less reason than coming from a fighting background....The hardest questions...Thanks to all of us who speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Sun at 7:37pm
Maribeth Topalanchik
Maribeth Topalanchik
Every animal saved is an accomplishment. They don't get to choose. Check out "Critter Caravan" on FB, you can help us! Our mission is to provide basic medical care, food, supplies to the pets of the greater Seattle homeless population. To life, health and happiness.
Mon at 5:57am
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116131824.htm

Pet therapy: Recovering with four-legged friends requires less pain medication
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ScienceDaily (Nov. 17, 2009) Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not. These findings were presented ...
November 18 at 1:10pm
Jennifer
Jennifer
Of course the do! Take one dog & call me in the morning. :-)
November 24 at 6:56am
Jamie Bird
Jamie Bird
So true.
Sun at 3:19pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) APDT releases new position statement on dominance and dog training

Dominance and Dog Training
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - Dog Training Resources is a professional organization of dog trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
November 4 at 3:12pm
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Lynn
Lynn
THANKS so much, Steve. This is vital information to share with clients!
November 27 at 10:41am
Steve Bishop
Steve Bishop
I sometimes feel like I'm on a crusade against dominance and positive punishment methods. Always happy to share, and it's so gratifying to share with people of like mind.

Long way of saying you're more than welcome.
November 28 at 10:40am
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) New pet owner information section debuts on APDT Web site

Information for Pet Owners
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - Dog Training Resources is a professional organization of dog trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
November 4 at 3:11pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/weekinreview/01kershaw.html?_r=2&em

Good Dog, Smart Dog - NYTimes.com
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The increasingly complicated work of service dogs suggests there’s more to the canine brain than a good nose and an instinct to please.
November 4 at 3:09pm
Jamie Bird
Jamie Bird
What an interesting read. It shows there is much more to dogs than it being "just an animal".
November 5 at 1:33pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) How The Carrot Approach Facilitates Learning - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159029.php#at

How The Carrot Approach Facilitates Learning
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People who are rewarded for making correct decisions learn quickly. While the carrot approach may produce favourable results, little is understood about how rewards facilitate the learni
October 29 at 11:17am
Cindy Ludwig
Cindy Ludwig
Yay - more science to back positive reinforcement!
November 2 at 8:07pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=8811581 - Article mentioning APDT Rally!

Canine Sports: Putting the Fun Into Dog Training - ABC News
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Canine Sports: Putting the Fun Into Dog Training
October 12 at 5:24pm
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Joan Miller
Joan Miller
People and dogs in my classes love this! I use jumps, tunnels and rally to mix things up as well as basic obedience. Such a welcome change from the die hard classes I use to teach years ago.
October 12 at 7:44pm
Barbara Adler
Barbara Adler
Excellent article. It's so true that when you show your students how to bond with their dogs, training becomes fun. It's like watching the losing football team through that "Hail Mary" and scoring that winning touch down. When the bond with your dog "hits," you just light up like a bolt of lightening and want to keep going and going!
October 18 at 5:30pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) http://www.apdt.com/conf/blog/details.aspx?id=1164

New Session Added to APDT Conference on Sunday 10/25!
Time:10:30AM Sunday, October 25th
Location:Oakland, CA
September 19 at 7:19pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Photo Essay of the Duke University Canine Cognition Lab - http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1914016,00.html

Canine Cognition - Photo Essays - TIME
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The dogs at Duke University's Center for Canine Cognition lab learn new tricks.Photographs by D.L. Anderson for TIME
September 11 at 11:19am
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Denise Lind
Denise Lind
DUKE!!!
September 11 at 8:02pm
Anne
Anne
My Sioux participated in the Canine Cognition Lab at Harvard University. I found it very interesting and am hopeful that they will share the results of the testing with the participants at some point.
September 26 at 7:09am
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Article in Time Magazine featuring Dr. Brian Hare, the 2009 Keynote Speaker for the APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show - http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1921614-1,00.html

The Secrets Inside Your Dog's Mind - TIME
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Other animals are smarter than dogs, but none (except us) are more sociable. Evolution started the job--and we helped finish it
September 11 at 11:19am
Alexis Forman
Alexis Forman
note to readers: make it all the way to the end, the last line is the best!
September 11 at 1:55pm
Barbara Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Yep....we've known it for years!!!!
September 11 at 4:09pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) New Article from Science News: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908125132.htm

Vet Says Owners Should Exercise With Their Dogs Based On Specific Needs To Prevent Obesity
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ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2009) People and their dogs both need physical activity to fight obesity, and there are many exercises that owner and pet can do together that can improve their health and their relationship, according to a Kansas State University expert.
September 11 at 10:19am
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Teresa
Teresa
Duh!
September 11 at 4:53pm
Michelle L Thomison
Michelle L Thomison
I read somewhere that diet combined with exercise will help you lose weight. hahahaha I crack myself up
September 11 at 5:56pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Article from Psychology Today by Marc Bekoff: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-emotions/200909/going-the-dogs-is-good-idea-its-not-dog-eat-dog-world

Going To The Dogs Is A Good Idea: It's Not A Dog Eat Dog World | Psychology Today
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Dogs are more than we give them credit for By Marc Bekoff...
September 4 at 11:22am
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Article from Science (features quote from this year's APDT Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Hare): http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/903/2

Dogs: Kids in Fur Coats? -- Morell 2009 (903): 2 -- ScienceNOW
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September 4 at 11:22am
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Charlotte Pascual
Charlotte Pascual
Dogs need rules or they'll make up their own. I keep trying to explain to people that just "running the dog" isn't exercise enough. They need to work out the brain as well. Make them focus, teach a new command. Tire out the whole animal. That's right ANIMAL. I love my dog dearly, he is part of my family and he knows what he's allowed to do and what... See More he's not allowed to do because I am consistent and clear in his training. No force required just a lot of repetition and reward, whether a little piece of chicken or a scratch behind the ear, for the correct behavior.
September 4 at 3:47pm
Kim
Kim
You absolutely cannot truly appreciate your dog unless you appreciate the things that make them who they are... and that means accepting them as the dogs they are. They don't need to be labeled as "kids in fur coats" for us to love, value and learn from them!
September 11 at 10:26am
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Article on how the learning process in the brain is affected by rewards.

Why we learn more from our successes than our failures - MIT News Office
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If you've ever felt doomed to repeat your mistakes, researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory may have explained why: Brain cells may only learn from experience when we do something right and not when we fail.
August 17 at 9:16pm
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Tina
Tina
It might be on the APDT News email too.
August 29 at 4:35pm
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Becky, call the APDT office at 1-800-PET-DOGS or email them at information@apdt.com and they can retrieve your number for you.
September 4 at 11:21am
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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Facebook Page Rules
This is the official Facebook page of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, www.apdt.com. General Rules: 1. Use respectful and professional language....
August 14 at 9:08am
Mickey Schufman
Mickey Schufman
How come?
August 14 at 9:22pm