Helpful Handouts
Common Questions and Favorite Articles

Getting the Most From Your Training Class by Sandi Pensinger
Be prepared and make your class experience a success!

Puppy Trail Mix
A great way to keep your dog's attention in a distracting environment.

House Training Log & Tips by Sandi Pensinger
Housebreaking is a matter of being consistent. This log will help you track food and water intake and offers tips on training good house habits.

Dog Training Log by Sandi Pensinger
This log was developed by LWD to help you become a better trainer and to help you see how much your dog has learned. By defining your goals and planning the steps to reach them, you can track your progress and make changes to improve you and your dog's relationship.

The Canine Reward Pyramid by Sandi Pensinger
Treat Science 101

Nipping & Chewing
For puppies and adult dogs

Nipping Pant Legs & Ankles PDF File

Barking PDF File

He Just Wants To Say Hi by Suzanne Clothier (Link - scroll down for article)

Canine Body Language by the SPCA (Link)
Recognizing and observing your dog's body language is an important key to solving behavioral issues.

Debunking the Dominance Myth Link-PDF file
The concept of dominance — or “alpha,” meaning the highest ranked individual — originally came from some studies of [predominanlty male] wolf packs [in zoo captivity] in the 1940s. The concept was catchy, and when it trickled down to popular dog culture, it took hold with the power of mythology.

Before You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
"Sadly, the majority of puppies fail to live long enough to enjoy their second birthday. They suffer from the terminal illness of being unwanted—failing to live up to the promise and expectation of the Lassie–Benji–Eddie dream." This is Dr. Ian Dunbar's famous book on what to do before your puppy arrives home, to help stop behavior problems before they get started. He has starting offering it for free in PDF form on his website.

Checklist of Traits for My Ideal Dog by Sandi Pensinger
Before you go looking for a pup this list is helpful to define what you want in your ideal dog.

 

Training Goals by Sandi Pensinger
Goal setting is an important step in getting to the behavior you want your dog to exhibit.

Tuna & Salmon Brownies Recipe from Nochette Blakney