Recommended Resources
Some of our favourite resources collected in one place for your convenience
CC&D Protocol
This protocol is designed for use after a consultation with a certified behaviour consultant. It covers the how-to of Counter Conditioning and Desensitization (CC&D).
Simplified BAT Protocol
This is a great introduction to the simplified BAT protocol we use at WildFlower Dog. Please note that this protocol should only be used after a consultation with a certified behaviour consultant.
The ladder of aggression
How a dog reacts to stress or a threat can be represented as a series of ascending steps on a ladder. These gestures are responses to an escalation of perceived threat only and are NOT expressions of a ‘submissive’ or ‘dominant’ state. The choice of strategy (whether to escalate to a bite or not) will depend on the circumstances (time, target, interactions, previous experience) and on the severity of any underlying physical disease. Pain frequently converts a ‘flight’ response to ‘fight’. – Ladder of Aggression by Kendal Shepherd, BVSc., CCAB, MRCVS
Books We Highly Recommend
The Power of Positive Dog Training
by Pat Miller
A great resource for learning the basics of positive-reinforcement and force-free training with your dog.
Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
by Malena DeMartini-Price
A great resource for those struggling with separation related issues from distress to full-blown separation anxiety.
Love Has No Age Limit
by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
A great resource for anyone welcoming an adopted dog into their home.