". . . a perceptive, uncomplicated approach to canine gait analysis &
biomechanics suitable for both the novice and professional."
Sue Ann Lesser, DVM, CAC
Finalist for Best Video 1995 DWAA

This exciting video combines gait analysis with exercise physiology in a functional (not structural) approach to the canine athlete. The result? Winning techniques for maximizing performance, minimizing the risk of injury, and an approach that helps handlers make humane training choices by deepening their understanding of what their dog can, and cannot, do.
     Your Athletic Dog teaches Clothier's step-by-step approach to gait assessment & evaluating  functional limitations that affect performance and health. This video shows you how to use simple, veterinarian approved exercises (stretching, cavalletti & more) to improve and maintain flexibility, balance and strength, reduce the risk of injury, and help keep active dogs of any age or breed functioning at their very best.
     Whatever your breed or dog sport, Your Athletic Dog offers the practical advice that serious handlers need to keep their canine athletes performing to their full potential and injury free.

VHS Running time: 56 min. Includes comprehensive 100 page workbook. $49.95
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The original, proven system for teaching dogs to jump safely & correctly - naturally!

In use since 1989, this method was developed to help canine athletes meet the incredible demands of agility. Used to successfully train thousands of dogs across the country, and is recommended by trainers, handlers, obedience & agility judges. Ideal for starting a novice dog, this method has helped countless dogs overcome their jumping problems and go on to achieve or finish advanced titles.
     Though often imitated, this is the only method that systematically develops and refines the complex skills every dog needs to be a confident, correct jumper. 
      A 16 week program takes the dog from the basics to advanced jumping skills such as long & short striding, bounces, irregular distances, diagonal approaches and more. Emphasis is placed on proper conditioning - physical and mental - and the development of proper jumping style to minimize the risk of injury or the long term effects of incorrect jumping form.
     Originally designed for the agility dog, this method is also perfect for teaching the skills your dog needs in the obedience or Schutzhund ring.

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BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs
(Suzanne Clothier)

     "Clearly, this is a book written by someone who truly under- stands and loves dogs. All dog lovers will want to read it.” Jane Goodall, author of Reason for Hope
      "It is impossible to read this book about dogs and not learn some surprising and provocative things about yourself. I can't recommend this book highly enough . . . a must read." Susan Chernak McElroy, Animals As Teachers & Healers
      "Down-to-earth and easy to read . . . a memorable tribute to the grace, spirit, and soul of our co-pilots through life." Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., author of Minding Animals

BONES is a book like no other, taking the reader on an exploration of our relationships with dogs that moves far past the recipes of how-to books or mere technicalities, and into the very soul of relationship. 
      Whatever your involvement with dogs or other animals, Bones will change forever how you view the profound, intimate relationships that are possible when we truly open ourselves to another.

320 pages, Warner 2002
$24.95 - AUTOGRAPHED
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Simply written, Calming Signals details the various signals that dogs use to calm themselves, other dogs and their owners in order to prevent aggression and/or to defuse a tense or unpleasant situation.
     Truly humane training begins with knowledge - and the knowledge contained in this little treasure will help deepen your understanding of canine behavior & enhance your relationships with dogs.
    Dogs communicate an amazing amount in even casual interactions. Understanding calming signals helps each handler more accurately read their dog in any situation. Handlers can also successfully use these simple but effective techniques to positively alter their dogs’ behavior.
     Although a very brief book, Calming Signals is worth every penny, and contains information humane trainers must know.

This in-depth approach to holistic health care for your dog (and cat) is one of the best we’ve ever seen.  Holistic vet Cheryl Schwarz explains the principles behind acupuncture, the Five Element theory of traditional Chinese medicine, and gives detailed dietary advice showing you how to use specific foods to help balance the yin-yang energies in your animal.
     The detailed full color photos for both dogs & cats are outstanding & especially useful to help the reader visualize meridians on the animal’s body. Also offers specifics on using acupressure for a wide variety of common conditions as well as detailed nutritional recommendations to help support the entire animal.
    The information is solid and practical, and gives an excellent grasp of the theories behind the practice. Well written, beautifully illustrated, this is an outstanding reference book you will use over and over again. We cannot recommend this book strongly enough.

Celestial Arts, 1996. Softbound, 406 pages. Color & B/W photos, illus. $24.95
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Several years ago, when one of Suzanne's horses died, she received a sympathy card from her vet with this lovely quote:
"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan."
     Through a friend's diligent search, we were able to find the book that contained the essay, The Once Again Prince, the source of the quote. We were pleased to discover that the whole book was an animal lover's delight. Written by the late Irving Townsend, Separate Lifetimes is truly a gift from a talented writer who lived with, loved and learned from many animals. When you read his piece on "Spending a Two Dog Night," you know you are in the company of a man who spent many nights struggling for his share of the blankets!
     Whether for yourself or as a gift for your favorite animal lover, this is a terrific little book!
Paperback, 172 pages. $15
The "Fragile Circle" quote is available in Suzanne's original design print  - see below.
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First published in 1957, this book is a classic "must read" for any animal lover. At some point or other, most animal lovers realize there are profound connections with animals that go far beyond loving care or training. Boone takes the reader on an incredible journey into the world of interspecies communications, where information between species is readily exchanged for those who will listen to what the animals have to say.
     Often described as a life changing book, Kinship With All Life will indeed change you forever.  Experiences and lessons from animals such as Strongheart, Freddy the Fly and other unforgettable characters teach important lessons about love, life and our connections with all other beings.

Harper San Fransisco, 1976. Paperback, 220 pages. $12
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A detailed look at emotions and their effects on learning, the physiological processes at work in your dog's body, new findings regarding "flight or fight" and how handlers can use shift in the dog's body posture to achieve shifts in his emotional state.
     Whether your dog is fearful or aggressive, exuberant or shy, this booklet will help you understand exactly how emotional patterns can limit or block learning - and what you can do about it! 
     Simple, effective technigues to help you help your dog find that calm, relaxed state where learning is not only enjoyable, but possible!

Booklet, 40 pages. $5.00
Part of the BEHAVIOR BOOKLET SET - only $16
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Since it first appeared in the Camp Dances With Dogs workbook, this charming little booklet has been a favorite with Suzanne's fans. This humorous, thoughtful look at seven key points of a healthy relationship has even been used as a handout by Dr. Helen Greven during her 1996 lecture for the International Society of Psychodramatists.
     Clothier examines these 7 key points of the dog/human relationship: creativity, consistency, communication, congruency, condition, clarity and confidence.
     Where else will you find a discussion of dogs & people sprinkled with quotes from Shakespeare, George Burns and Cool Hand Luke?

Booklet, 27 pages. $4.00
Part of the BEHAVIOR BOOKLET SET - only $16
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Unique to Suzanne Clothier's training philosophy is this concept: Self control is the foundation that must exist before learning can begin. Just as human children must learn self control before they can focus and benefit from education, dogs must also learn to inhibit their impulsive behaviors.
     At the heart of many  training difficulties is a lack of self control and the physiological states which interfere with learning. 
     Offers practical, easy to follow guidelines for teaching your dog self control. From that balanced, calm state, everything else that follows is easy, and truly humane training is possible.

Booklet, 35 pages. $4.50 Part of the BEHAVIOR BOOKLET SET - only $16
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Finding A Balance examines the differences between canine & human perceptions of power and leadership. What we consider loving and responsible behavior, our dogs may see as ineffective leadership.
    This booklet offers tips on evaluating the balance of power in your household, as well as easy to use, commonsense guidelines for establishing or restoring a healthy balance to your relationship with your dogs.
     If your goal is a friendship, not a dictatorship, Finding A Balance will help you recognize your dog's cultural needs for leadership and find ways to meet those needs in a holistic and loving way.

Booklet, 32 pages. $4.50 Part of the BEHAVIOR BOOKLET SET - only $16
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Based on John Rice's extensive experiences with his all Golden Retriever Police K-9 unit.  Not a how-to recipe book, Following Ghosts offers a revolutionary & challenging look at tracking &  canine abilities. For the novice or experienced tracker, this booklet will change your thinking. 
     Find out why VST is not the ultimate goal but the very best starting point! Learn why food on the track confuses dogs. Discover how to track anytime,almost anywhere.
     Find out why tracking judges like Ted Hoesel (the first VST judge), Search & Rescue Units, police departments & others recommend & buy it for students as "required reading!"

Booklet, 64 pages. $6.50
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A comprehensive guide to puppy aptitude testing from an author with over 20 years of puppy testing experience. Offers detailed information on each test - its purpose, specific techniques, responses and tips on what you should watch for. Included are specifics on puppy responses (including body posture, heart rate changes & eye movements) that you need to know - but can't find anywhere else.
     Written by an experienced breeder & trainer, this is a practical, realistic approach to the possibilities and limitations of puppy testing that stresses an holistic approach, breeder's responsibilities & the need for careful interpretation of test results.

Booklet, 72 pages. $7.00
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Originally designed for use at their seminars, this booklet offers practical information and simple hands-on techniques for keeping your canine athlete healthy, and for helping him recover from injury.
     You'll learn injury assessment, as well as how, when and why to use massage, manipulation, ice/heat therapy, and hydrotherapy to speed recovery and assist healing.
     This booklet makes an excellent companion to the video, Your Athletic Dog (see description above)
     A "must have" for any serious competitor!

Booklet, 48 pages. $6.00
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When your mind is clear and focused, when you and your dog are moving in complete sync, when agility becomes a dance done at speed - this is what agility addicts strive for. 
     If you'd like to develop the clear mind you need for a clean run, this is the audiotape you've been waiting for!
      Using this exciting new self-hypnosis audiotape created by experienced trainer and certified hypnotherapist Katrene Johnson, you can improve your agility performances.
      Designed to help agility handlers find the magic of the dance between them, their dog and the challenge of the course. It's easy to use - all you have to do is listen, and let the power of your own mind work for you.

45 minute audiotape with detailed user's guide.
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Pre-ring jitters - ever wish you could make them disappear?
Alot of energy and emotion fuels our pre-ring nerves. What if you could harness that energy and create a powerful focus on your dog and your performance? Imagine entering the obedience ring confident, relaxed but energized, and totally focused.
     Using this exciting new self-hypnosis audiotape created by experienced trainer and certified hypnotherapist Katrene Johnson, you can transform pre-ring jitters into confidence, enjoyment and awareness.  Designed to help obedience handlers develop the "spirit and enthusiasm" they've always wanted in the ring, it's easy to use - all you have to do is listen, and let the power of your own mind work for you.

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     "Self-hypnosis was the single most useful thing I did to develop my communication skills," Ginny Debbink, co-creator & animal communicator
     Far beyond the technicalities of animal training & psychology, many animal lovers are aware of a deeper, spiritual - even telepathic - communication with our animal companions. It may occur in fleeting moments or on a regular basis, but it is undeniable. For those who wish to deepen their ability to "listen with their hearts," animal lover & hypnotherapist Katrene Johnson and animal communicator Ginny Debbink created this tape.
      Designed to help you find your own personal way to open your heart, and to hear what the animals have to say. "Where pathways are open, intentions are good, and hearts are honest, we hear each other with a deeper clarity, and come to the greatest understanding of each other."

45 minute audiotape with detailed user's guide.
$14.95
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A lovely gift for anyone (especially one who has lost an animal friend).  Suzanne's original design for the Irving Townsend quote:  "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan."
Framed, 8x10, ready for giving - $10
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CLICKERS  $2.50, or 5 for $10   Add wristband - $1.00
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SAVE ON SETS!
BEHAVIOR BOOKLET SET:  Contains 4 booklets: Body Posture & Emotion, The Seven C's, Understanding & Teaching Self Control, Finding A Balance $16

COMPLETE BOOKLET SET: $32.50
Contains ALL 7 booklets
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