Beyond the Leash: Equipment Makes a Difference

by Katrina Boldry 

Beyond the Leash by Katrina Boldry Presentation Notes

Glossary of Terms: glossary of terms 

Product reviews & recommendations:

The Best Dog Harnesses of 2018
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/20_4/features/Best-Dog-Harnesses-2017_21622-1.html

Top 5 Favorite Dog Harnesses For Training 
http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/top-5-favorite-dog-harnesses-for-training/

Which Types of Collars and Harnesses are Safe for Your Dog?
http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/which-types-of-collars-and-harnesses-are-safe-for-your-dog

The Safest Types of Dog Collars (and the Most Dangerous)
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/20_12/features/Dog-Collar-Types_21744-1.html

Leashes, Collars, Harnesses: Best Gear for Positive Training
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/11_7/features/Dog-Training-Products_16042-1.html

Dog Collars or Harnesses: Which is Better?
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/news/Harnesses-VS-Collars-21760-1.html

Best Puppy Collars & Harnesses
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/19_1/features/Best-Puppy-Collars_21378-1.html

What Is the Best Dog Harness?
https://topdogtips.com/best-dog-harness/

The No-Pull Harness Debate
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_7/features/the-no-pull-debate_20782-1.html

Canine automobile safety harnesses – seat belts designed for dogs – are not all created equal. Whole Dog Journal.
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/17_13/features/Our-Safety-Harness-Recommendation_21126-1.html

Equipment Training Articles:

Are Head Collars on Dogs Dangerous or Safe? It’s All About Technique!
https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/are-head-collars-on-dogs-dangerous-or-safe/

Gentle Leader Head Collar: Reinforcement or Punishment?
https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/gentle-leader-head-collar-reinforcement-or-punishment/

Putting on a Harness (Jacket, Thundershirt, etc.)
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/18_6/features/Putting-on-a-Harness-Jacket-Thundershirt-etc_21228-1.html

Proper Use of Head Halters for Leash Training
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/3_6/features/5107-1.html

Research and reference:

Harnesses Not Collars
https://servicedogtraininginstitute.ca/blog/245-blog-why-not-to-use-collars-in-training

Detecting Subtle Injuries, Dr. Chris Zink at APDT by Patricia McConnell

Pressure Distribution in Guide Dog harnesses
Published study on pressure points in guide harnesses. This is the publication you’ve been looking for.

PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION – Growth Plate Closure Times – Dogs
Chart with the range at which dog’s bones mature

Reflections on Chest Harness (shoulder pivot), BRIGITTE JOST
A digestible explanation of how harnesses affect movement, English translation.
Original article in German. 

Dogs In Motion
Gorgeous hardcover book with DVD. Martin S. Fischer and Karin E Lilje with illustrations from Jonas Laustroer and Amir Andikfar

Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence. Recommended age for sterilization by breed in reference to health outcomes

Ten Most Important Things to Know About Hip Dysplasia

Detecting Subtle Injuries, Dr. Chris Zink at APDT – The Other End of the Leash

PROVET-HEALTHCARE-INFORMATION-Growth-Plate-Closure-Times-Dogs PAWHYG~1

Managing the risks of hip dysplasia – The Institute of Canine Biology

HOUSIN~1

A few nifty Info Graphics and Diagrams

Free Poster: The Four Categories of Operant Conditioning
http://info.drsophiayin.com/free-poster-on-operant-conditioning

Free Resources: Doggie Drawings posters by Lili Chin
https://www.doggiedrawings.net/freeposters