Free/Low-cost Resources

The Alpha Theory, in wolves, by Dr. David Mech, has been debunked, by the same Dr. David Mech himself. Dominance within social groups does exist, just not the way we have been taught to think about it. It’s more fluid in nature, and doesn’t cross species boundaries. If there are resources to compete over, there will be this fluid dominance negotiation within species. His research was never on dogs, nor does it apply to dogs.

Dr. David Mech Debunks the “Alpha/Dominance Theory”

Frans de Waal - The surprising science of "alpha males"

The ‘alpha dog’ myth is leading countless owners to mistreat their dogs, Alexandra Horowitz, February 2017

The truth about the alpha dog theory, Train Me Please, March 2023

The myth of the alpha male. The dominance of dominance in the behavioural sciences, 1920-2020. A historical reconstruction, Hattinga van 't Sant, Eliane Adorée, (2023) Utrecht University Repository, (Dissertation)

Talks about the term Alpha, Dr. David Mech, Biologist specializing in wolves

Dominance in Animal Behavior, Eileen Koval CDBC, Confident Canines LLC 2023

Dominance Decoded, Dr. Clive Wynne, Behavioral Scientist

The surprising Science of Alpha Males, Frans de Waal, Primatologist, Ethologist

Tough Love, A Meditation on Dominance & Dogs, Chad Montrie, 2012 documentary

Making Sense of the Nonsense, Roger Abrantes, Ph.D., Ethologist

Dog Training - Let Reason Prevail over Force, Roger Abrantes, Ph.D., Ethologist

Controversial Questions in Dog Training, Roger Abrantes, Ph.D., Ethologist

Body Language Resources

Body Language video, from Zoom Room

Dog Body Language posts and videos, Eileen Anderson

ABC Dogs NZ

How to read your dog's body language when training, Dog Training by Kikopup

iSpeakDog

SilentConversations.com

The Family Dog - What your dog is desperately trying to tell you

Understanding Body Language Part 1

Understanding Body Language Part 2

Veterinary Partner behavior resources/articles

Cats/Other Animal Training

African Lion Blood Pressure Procedure

Cincinnati Zoo using Cooperative Care on Hippopotamus

Cat training and handling videos

Chirag Patel - behavior management & training for pets and zoo animals

Crate-trained Komodo Dragon

Gorilla Blood Pressure Procedure

Karen Overall - Protocols for odd feline behaviors, assessing pain in cats, and more

Music For Cats, David Teie - written for cats (YouTube link to mix)

New England Aquarium - Brushing a Seal's Teeth, Cooperatively

Peacekeeping Among Cats and Dogs - by Pat Miller

Rats trained to detect landmines

Zoo animal recall

Children and Pet Safety

Article on dog playing rough or nipping children

Dog and Baby educational You tube video playlist

Family Paws - top-notch, international education for pet parents, from the time period of just being a pet parent through adding new humans to the family

How to Kiss a Dog

Kiss to Dismiss, Jennifer Shryock, Family Paws

The Language of Dogs by Kids Around Dogs

Preventing Dog Bites in Children - Dr. Ilana R. Reisner, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVB

Safe Dog Bite Prevention Program - several cute videos to help children learn how to safely interact with dogs, using the acronym SAFE in various ways

StopThe77.com

Dog Play

Facilitating Dog Greetings and Play with Mara Velez w/ Emily Larlham

Shelter Shorts: Dog Play, by Behavior Vets - good examples of various play styles

Enrichment/Mental Stimulation

Enrichment for the real world podcast, Pet Harmony

Finding Hidden Food in Nosework Increases Dogs’ Optimism, Dr. Zazie Todd

Environmental enrichment for dogs, Tex Vet Pets

On Being a Dog - Following the Dog into a World of Smell, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz

Categories of enrichment, Pet Harmony

5 Reasons why Enrichment is your Behavior Modification Plan, Pet Harmony

The role of enrichment for dogs in enforced confinement, Lucy Daniels

Food puzzles for cats

Fearful Dogs

BAT 2.0 Overview by Grisha Stewart

How to Interact with a Fearful Dog - PDF from American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Suzanne Clothier

Song for Daisy, by Garrett Nash - play on loop, used to reduce anxiety in dogs

Veterinary Partner behavior resources/articles

Do we know what fear really looks like? Calming Canines

Trigger Stacking, Kerrie Hoar, Crimson Hound

Dogs and fireworks, Karolina Westlund, PhD

Leash Reactivity

BAT 2.0 Overview by Grisha Stewart

CareforReactiveDogs.com

Management for Reactive Dogs Online Course, by Amy Cook, PhD

Management and Prevention

Clawguard.com - home management products

Managing Aggressive Behavior, Anthony DeMarinis

Management 101 video, Animal Wellness Behavior Center

Management for Reactive Dogs Online Course, by Amy Cook, PhD

Muzzles:

Muzzle Up Project - Muzzle training and advocacy

Muzzle Training Method by Chirag Patel

Muzzle Training Method by Emily Larlham

Muzzle Training Method by Michael Shikashio

Petsitters, Walkers, & Other Pet Professionals

Free Will Animal Training In-Home Pet Care

Boarding facility (North Charlotte area): Wag and Wiggle CLT

Boarding facility (South Charlotte area): Sheba's Doggy Day Camp

Boarding facility (Waxhaw/Indian Trail area): Bed and Bark Pet Resort

Podcasts

Beyond the Operant BTO

The Bitey End of the Dog, Michael Shikashio

Cog-Dog Radio, Sara Stremming

Drinking from the Toilet, Hannah Brannigan

In the Mouth of the Wolf Podcasts, Marco Adda

From Dusk till Dog, Erika Gonzalez

K9 Aptitude Podcast, Emily Greene and Shana Deitrick

Pause and Reward Podcast, Marisa Martino, CBCC, CTC

Pod to the Rescue, Em E Wolf - This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue

Research Bites Podcast, Dr Kristina Spaulding

Worry Less, Wag More

Behavior Buzzzzz with 2 Amy’s, Dr. Amy Learn VMD DACVB IAABC-CDBC and Dr. Amy Pike DVM DACVB IAABC-CDBC

Animal Behavior Conversations, The Podcast of the ABMA (Animal Behavior Management Alliance), operant conditioning based conversations

The Family Dog with Justine Schuurmans

Enrichment for the Real World Podcast, Pet Harmony

The Functional Breeding Podcast, Jessica Hekman

Out of the Woofworks, Rachel Forday dogs, training, human rights, social justice

Live From the Ranch, Ken Ramirez (videos)

Vet Med Corner, Dr. Em research-based videos

The Deal With Animals, Marika S. Bell