Not truly an article but below are books and websites I have found useful and interesting, though they are not specifically Terrier books. I will work on building on what is hereto include any further books and sites I find that help my understanding of dog behaviour and training especially anything particularly Terrier relevant. I hope other members will also add their own choices (within the overarching force-free approach) in the 'comments' below.
Some some may be purchased on the...
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Useful Books and Invaluable Websites
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Primary Lens Luxation (Inheritable in a number of Terrier Breeds
Some who have belonged to Pawsitively Terries for some time may recognise the pictures, which were part of our original awareness campaign.
Many thanks to those who gave us the pictures.
Primary Len Luxation (PLL)
Almost from the beginning of Pawsitively Terriers, alongside promoting science/evidence based training methods we have tried to promote better understanding of welfare issues including the importance of screening breeding... -
Pet Disaster Preparedness and Preparing for an Emergency Evacuation
At the time of writing my original article, which appeared on the old Forum, people in parts of UK were at risk of flooding and potential evacuation which nudged me into sharing an excellent link to advice from the American Red Cross on being prepared for emergencies and helping your pet recover afterwards. Now flooding is again affecting the UK it seems timely to post it again.
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Agency
AGENCY, the buzz word of the moment, suddenly it’s everywhere; in politics, social care, education, mental health and now in canine welfare. Of course many reading this will be very familiar with the term but for those who have not come across it, except perhaps in terms of employment agencies or agency nurses, it is all about choice.
Having self-determination (or agency) in our lives is important for our feeling of wellbeing and having control over our lives. For those of us old... -
Why do pups eat poo (poop) and what, if anything, can be done?
Coprophagia (eating poo (faeces)) isn’t uncommon, particularly among puppies, and as it is something humans tend to be disgusted by the question that is often asked by owners is what can be done about it and secondly, why they do it.
Suggestions for preventing/stopping the behaviour
Keeping, for the moment, just to puppies and house training you could try …
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Dog Training - the use of Rewards (reinforcers)
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People often ask about what rewards they should use, so I thought it might be helpful to put some suggestions.
First - Why use a reward?
A reward is anything which reinforces a ‘behaviour’. They are used because a behaviour which is reinforced is more likely to happen again. We need to aim to reinforce those behaviours we like while being careful not to reinforce those we would prefer not to happen. To be effective rewards must be given instantly following the... -
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What’s in a Name?
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My name is Margo; it’s the name I have chosen and feel comfortable with I adopted it when I left school and went out into the big wide world, a time when I was beginning to control my life and make my own choices, largely a happy time so no bad vibes associated with it.
I was actually called Margaret by my parents and lived with the name until I was 18. Although I was fortunate in having a happy childhood with parents who were fair and kind (though there were... -
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An Introduction to Reactivity
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This article is a brief introduction to the problem of reactive dogs – references are provided to give a deeper insight into the condition, problems and management.
Please note:
If your dog is aggressive, bites, fights or could in any way be likely to harm people or animals you need to seek ‘real life’ professional help. It is imperative that any trainer or behaviourist working with reactive dogs is appropriately qualified and uses only force-free methods. The use of... -
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Warm Weather Hazards - Ticks and Lyme Disease (Seasonal Series)
Lyme disease is a potentially serious condition in both humans and dogs. While, if diagnosed and treated early, Lyme may cause few problems, if left undiagnosed it can go on to have life-changing or life-limiting effects. Having friends who have been infected with Lyme I cannot over emphasise the importance of recognising the signs and getting a diagnosis and correct treatment – for more information visit the Global Lyme Alliance
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Hot Weather Advice (Seasonal series)
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Hot weather will mean different things to people in different parts of the world. A hot day where I live may be quite cool to someone living in a less temperate climate. The way dogs are cared for also varies, for instance keeping dogs outdoors is more common in some parts of the world than others.
As a result of these variations advice can only be general and will never cover every eventuality. When reading this article dog owners, or anyone with dogs in their care,... -
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Brucella Canis is on the Rise
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Brucella canis is being found in an increasing number of dogs in the UK due to the number of dogs being imported from Europe. It is not only passed on between dogs, particularly during mating and from bitches to puppies, it can also be passed from dogs to humans (zoonotic).
As the condition can be transmitted by infected dogs to anyone coming into contact with them, including owners and canine professionals, it is important to ensure any dog from Europe is tested. All rescue organisations... -
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The ability of the dog to help early humans find and secure prey and possibly even transport it may literally have made the difference between life and death. Perhaps with larger prey, the role of the dog might have been to track and locate the animal, run it down and hold it in place whilst the kill was made, (the origins of herding?).
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The Stone age (source Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons)
This article, written by Pawsitively Terriers Founder Member John Howells, is posted in his memory with permission of his executors, Mr and Mrs Birch. It is an excellent article and well worth reading, keeping in mind that research in this field id ongoing.
1. INTRODUCTION.
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The Reverend Jack Russell, the famous Trump, and false trails.
Image credit: Walker Art Gallery
Note: this article was originally posted by John Howells, a founder member of Pawsitively Terriers and was lost. It is reposted here as a tribute to him
Anyone with some knowledge of the history of Jack Russell Terriers will have heard of Trump and her role in the origins of this famous breed of working terriers. Most will also have seen a representation of the painting of Trump which is, or was, displayed at Sandringham...