ESC Breeder Recommended Resources
Coat Color Genetics
Spay/Neuter Article
- A Literature Review on the Welfare Implications of Gonadectomy of Dogs. Kendall E. Houlihan DVM. https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/pdf/10.2460/javma.250.10.1155
Breeder Information Links
- Puppy Culture – books, DVDs, etc for puppy raising – widely used and respected https://puppyculture.com/
- Early Neurological Stimulation – http://www.heritagegoldens.com/biosensor.pdf – a widely used protocol for gentle stimulation of neonatal puppies to encourage behavioral resilience later in life
Avidog – well respected program for puppy raising – https://www.avidog.com/ - Fenzi Dog Sports Academy “Surviving Your Dog Sports Puppy” free handbook: https://fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/growing-up-fdsa-free-ebook (lots of advice from some excellent trainers)
Raising Your Puppy – Books
- The Focused Puppy by Deborah Jones Ph.D. and Judy Keller
- Control Unleashed &
- Control Unleashed Book 2: The Puppy Program by Leslie McDevitt
- Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Sophia Yin
- The Other End of the Leash, Patricia McConnell – a classic book on your dog’s perspective of the world and his relationship with you
- Bones Would Rain from the Sky, Suzanne Clothier – classic dog training book on how to approach living life comfortably with your dog
- Plenty in Life is Free, Kathy Sdao – a really lovely short book on how to teach your dog good house manners
Raising Your Puppy – Links
- Fenzi Dog Sports Academy “Surviving Your Dog Sports Puppy” free handbook: https://fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/growing-up-fdsa-free-ebook (lots of advice from some excellent trainers)
- Companion Animal Psychology https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2016/12/how-to-choose-dog-trainer.html
https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2015/12/make-your-dog-happy-puppy-class.html - Puppy Culture – books, DVDs, etc for puppy raising – widely used and respected https://puppyculture.com/
- Protecting Your Puppy by Caroline Betts