Pam Dennison's Positive Dogs

01/03/2024

01/03/2024

(comes in paperback/ebook formats - see link below) REVIEW: “Pam Dennison has done it again! She has written a fabulous book about training dogs that will benefit both the pet owner and novice or professional instructor. This in-depth volume bears Pam’s signature stamp of breaking tasks into small steps that make learning effective and fun for dog and human alike. When I think of Pam, I think of someone who really “gets” dogs and who stands out in her ability to teach using practical, simple, realistic, and effective dog-friendly methods. This wonderful book is chock full of easy to follow approaches that work with family dogs, working dogs, high-performance dogs, and dogs with problems. It is precisely because of its practicality and comprehensiveness that I plan to use this book in my Animal-Assisted Play Therapy training program. This is an absolute must-read for everyone who trains their own or others’ dogs!” Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S, CDBC
https://www.pamdennison.com/product/you-can-train-your-dog-mastering-the-art-science-of-modern-dog-training/

12/30/2023

Happy new year, new you, new positive ways of doing things!

12/29/2023

Privates and group classes for dogs with problem behaviors, including aggression and Service Dog Training, conveniently located in Belvidere, NJ, OR your own living room via zoom!

12/28/2023

comes in paperback and ebook formats - see link below. Creating an environment for your dog so they can feel safe enough to learn, is the cornerstone of this book. The essence of Modern dog training is understanding that it’s impossible to teach a dog “don’t.” Don’t pull on leash, don’t jump on strangers, don’t chase the deer, don’t, don’t, don’t. However, it’s very easy to teach a dog “do.” Do walk calmly by my side, do sit politely for petting, do come instantly when I call. The difference is subtle, but significant. What do you want your dog to do instead? Once you have your “do’s” in place, you’ll be able to fix any problem that comes down the pike.

The art and science in this book will teach you all of the “do’s.” For every misbehavior, there’s a solution waiting for you here. You will learn about breaking down behaviors using a positive, proactive approach.

Step-by-step instructions will help make what may seem insurmountable into something much simpler. This book guides you through it all:

A look at the science behind modern training techniques and why they really work.
Expert advice on basic training – sit, down, stay, come, door etiquette and loose leash walking
Addressing jumping, biting, stealing and other misbehaviors
Helping your dog become a Canine Good Citizen
Life mirrors dog training. The effort you put in now will yield you many rewards, both immediately and for years to come.

https://www.pamdennison.com/product/you-can-train-your-dog-mastering-the-art-science-of-modern-dog-training/

12/28/2023

(see link below for ordering your set NOW!) Purchase “How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; The road map for rehabilitating aggressive dogs” and “The R.E.W.A.R.D. Zone for aggressive & reactive dogs” 3 DVD set at the same time and get a discount! The book is your textbook and the video shows you the protocols in action, with real dogs, real people, real issues! https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-aggression-collection/

12/27/2023

WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT???? See link below - makes a fantastic holiday gift for everyone you know that has a dog! Purchase You Can Train Your Dog; Mastering the Art & Science of Modern Dog Training print book, Teach the Leash DVD and
Training the Whistle Recall DVD at the same time and get a discount! These three are my most popular titles and will take you, slowly, carefully, pedantically and successfully to what we all want – a well-trained dog in all situations and a rock solid recall (and yes, my own dogs come away from deer) and Loose leash walking to boot! The DVD includes 1 whistle. The Whistle DVD won a Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America, for Best Training DVD in 2009, Teach the Leash was Nominated for a Maxwell in 2019, and the book won a Maxwell for Best Training Book in 2016! https://www.pamdennison.com/product/the-what-more-could-you-want-collection/

12/27/2023

my newest blog post! Shark Infested Waters! https://www.pamdennison.com/shark-infested-waters/

12/19/2023

Dogs grow into behavior and not out of it. If your dog is showing aggression book a consult today:
https://bookus.page/Tenacious/PamDennison/virutal-consult?from=master&source=user

12/17/2023

more animal husbandry video. i love this one

12/14/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xCkhAKAFO8&list=PLoi_Laj-J0wFLcn2fftbCuzqgtIOs-Rto&index=10
2nd lesson with MoTown for scent discrimination - we are now up to 5 disks, one of which is scented. He's pretty much getting it right every time, so now we'll do a collection of scent from mom and start introducing it on our next lesson. FMI on Service Dog Task Training, please visit www.pamdennison.com

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12/12/2023

"Saving dogs, one whistle at a time" Training the Whistle Recall, winner of a Maxwell Aawrd for Best Training DVD. Comes as a DVD, download, curriculum, Certification *and* Clinic! See link below. Review: I have been training different types of recalls for thirty years, as both a competitor and a professional trainer. Pam’s Whistle Recall puts all others in the trash! It has been fail proof for not only my own dogs–including a Yorkie–but I have been teaching it to my clients, both in classes and privates. I have yet to have it fail, even with a bull-headed French Bulldog! Do the steps, don’t skip, don’t rush and you will have a dog that comes every time.
Jill Kessler Miller
https://www.pamdennison.com/product/training-the-whistle-recall-dvd/

12/12/2023

Comes as a PDF. See link below. REVIEW: “That moment when you realize you are only half way through reading a book and you’ve already praised the author 50 times with a pretend high five and loud yes! Thank goodness someone wrote it! You know the book is good! Thank you for being honest and not warm and fuzzy!” https://www.pamdennison.com/product/are-you-biting-off-more-than-you-can-chew-are-you-really-ready-to-work-with-aggression-cases/

12/11/2023

Training the Whistle Recall DVD won a Maxwell in 2009 for Best Training DVD! Get your copy today! See link below. Comes as a DVD or download. It’s a 28 minute DVD, menu driven, 5 week program. Many dogs of many breeds have been taught this and are very successful! My 2 favorite stories are from clients: 2 Akitas came OUT OF A DEER CARCASS TO THE WHISTLE and the Corgi that CAME AWAY FROM AN ALLIGATOR!!!! OMG. https://www.pamdennison.com/product/training-the-whistle-recall-dvd/

12/09/2023

We all now know how effective zoom is for dog training. live too far from a positive trainer? “Zoom” sessions (FMI and testimonials see link below)
For when you live across the country or across the globe and still want quality training for your best pal! Our Zoom sessions can be for just about any topic – handling issues, basic manners, crate issues, loose leash walking, heeling, greeting people nicely, animal husbandry (handling, toe nail clipping, brushing, grooming, etc), aggression and reactivity or any other topic you’d like to fix! (And Zoom is FREE!).

An added benefit of working via zoom is the availability to record your lessons! That way you can go back and review each session, making sure you don’t miss or forget anything and review the coaching I give to you as many times as you wish. Win- Win!!! https://www.pamdennison.com/zoom-sessions/

12/09/2023

Brand new class! (see link below)
So, let’s say you have a dog or human reactive or aggressive dog…and so do your neighbors. I just came up with this brilliant idea because I have a client with just this issue. We’re working on her dog and making great progress, however, her neighbor’s dogs are still untrained. Not a great situation. https://www.pamdennison.com/neighborhood-training/

12/08/2023

Does this look like you and your dog? Or a friend/relative and their dog? Help is here! Holiday Cookies come and go and leave calories! Give the LASTING GIFT of a well trained dog. Link below for ordering! (comes as a dvd or download) https://www.pamdennison.com/product/teach-the-leash-loose-leash-walking-dvd/

12/08/2023

(comes in paperback and ebook format - link below to get your copy now!) Reviewer: Stacey Modica
This book is an absolute must read for anyone who has an aggressive or even mildly reactive dog. It is very well written from the owner’s perspective as well as comments and thoughts from the trainer’s perspective. Knowing Pam and Shadow personally, as I was reading I was so drawn into the story that I forgot that I know him. I was so moved by the events written in this book, that it brought tears to my eyes and parts made me so sad. Then I stopped and realized, hey I know how this ends! But I was still riveted until the absolute end of the book. Pam has to add another book telling us more of Shadow’s story after the CGC.
https://www.pamdennison.com/product/bringing-light-to-shadow-a-dog-trainers-diary/

12/08/2023

(comes as a DVD and download - see link below) Looking for some fun things to do with your dog? Want to learn some really cool tricks you can show off to your family for the holidays? Weather getting you down - too hot, too cold, too rainy? Here you go! https://www.pamdennison.com/product/new-the-magic-of-shaping-explore-the-possibilities-dvd/

12/02/2023

NEW OFFERING!!! Do you already have a Service Dog or a SDiT that you need to add in scent training – a new scent/alert or one to start with?

Are you a SD trainer that would like to add in scent training to your packages? HELP IS HERE!

Scent Discrimination Training for Service Dogs Uses: Diabetic Alert Low Blood Sugar Alert Do you already have a Service Dog or a SDiT that you need to add in scent training - a new scent/alert or one to start with? Are you a SD trainer that would like to add in scent training to your packages? This....

12/01/2023

(comes in paperback or ebook formats - see link below to start your dog on the right path) REVIEW: “How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong” beautifully blends the science of behavior with real-world experience working with aggressive dogs. It is wonderfully interspersed with the triumphs and tribulations that she experienced with her own dog, Shadow, as well as her clients dogs. Pam Dennison delivers her outstanding “roadmap for rehabilitating aggressive dogs,” for dog owners and trainers alike with straightforward concepts that reflect her breadth of experience in working with aggressive and reactive dogs.

From workable suggestions on managing dogs to ensure safety, to the behavior modification protocols used to modify aggression, Pam covers it all.

Filled with practical advice, this is a superb resource for anyone going through the same journey with their own companions. “Twelve Foundation Behaviors” as well as “The Golden Rules” are not the only highlights of this book. It succinctly outlines skills that are tantamount to success in aggression cases, as well as offering insight on how to troubleshoot typical issues that may arise. Michael Shikashio CDBC, Former President – IAABC
https://www.pamdennison.com/product/how-to-right-a-dog-gone-wrong-a-roadmap-for-rehabilitating-aggressive-dogs/