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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
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