One of the best, most well rounded books in the industry, published in 2002 by Dr. Patricia McConnell, a well known certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who had her own aggressive dog consultation practice and farm for many years.

A podcast hosted by Michael Shikashio, a Certified Dog Behavioral Consultant who runs aggressivedog.com, and interviews dog aggression experts who cover various topics, from the neuroscience of aggression, to free-living dog populations, and techniques for managing things like reactivity and resource guarding

A classic and pivotal book published in 1984 that many credit with the introduction of clicker training into mainstream knowledge. Written by Karen Pryor, who later founded the Karen Pryor Academy, which is considered by many to be the leading school in clicker training.

A website and information library by Karishma Warr, a “sensitive dog expert” who offers private remote training, a membership, and an extensive library of video content to learn from at https://www.transformbehavior.com/

A podcast hosted by Hannah Branagin (a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy) that gets into the mechanics of training and the psychology of dog training (and how to use the same tools on your kids). More info at https://hannahbranigan.dog/

A book by the co-founders of Pet Harmony LLC that focuses on how to meet your dog’s needs by allowing them to engage in their “natural and instinctual behaviors” appropriately in the modern world. Also see the podcast “Enrichment for the Real World” for more on enrichment by the authors.

A classic book by one of the most creative trainers in the industry to date that outlines a step-by-step program to help your dog become more confident and relaxed.

A youtube channel by dog trainer Emily Larlham who shows clear methods for specific problems or behaviors. Explains and utilizes clicker training and positive reinforcement, and can also be found on instagram and https://dogmantics.com

A long running TV series that provides an entertaining way to learn. Victoria Stilwell, the founder of the self-titled academy for dog training, also offers new videos reviewing her old training methods and explaining the changes she would make with today’s knowledge and focus on positive reinforcement and LIMA methods.

Courses, webinars, and other resources that outline Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S model and how to use it

https://www.familydogmediation.com/

Videos, coloring pages, and other resources to keep dogs & kids safe together

https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/bebitesmart

Free webinars on an incredible variety of topics (we recommend “The Language of Dogs” often!)

https://www.youtube.com/yourdogsfriend

An information hub dedicated to the education of families with dogs and the professionals that wok with them

https://www.familypaws.com/