Resources
Genetics and Breeding:
Great explanation of the complicated issue of Hip Dysplasia:
The best thing you can do to prevent Hip Dysplasia:
The importance of proper whelping box surfaces:
The problem of inbreeding in modern dog breeds:
https://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/the-costs-and-benefits-of-inbreeding
"Genetic Mapping of Canine Fear and Aggression":
https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-016-2936-3
The role of genetics in dog temperament:
http://www.drjensdogblog.com/its-not-all-in-how-you-raise-them-the-role-of-genetics-in-behavior/
Regarding the over-vaccination of most dogs:
https://news.wisc.edu/schultz-dog-vaccines-may-not-be-necessary/
The benefits of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS):
https://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation
Training and Socialization:
This is the method I use for correcting dogs who are being too rough with kids, other dogs, or livestock:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMX6AWF6rFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmCzXilPZgA&t=662s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJQqOAQJiY
On the importance of socializing your puppy:
http://www.drjensdogblog.com/socializing-your-puppy-why-later-is-too-late/
Understanding puppy "Fear Periods":
http://www.drjensdogblog.com/the-dark-side-of-socialization-fear-periods-and-single-event-learning/
How to deal with puppy jumping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Gamvv2NTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m1OgG5HDJM&t=19s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paEltQgQL-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PX8VWeSeRQ
How to deal with puppy nipping/chewing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pLMugu4sc0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewMqf4ZAIZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hISQJdgRkXg
Working with dominant dogs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfWnFVSZgTg&t=7s
Training "Come"/Recall:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSazC9YRAsM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7AL9_qztAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyfnmwhldA
Overview of raising LGDs:
https://www.jandohner.com/single-post/2016/04/18/how-livestock-guardian-dogs-work
https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/selecting-a-livestock-guard-dog-zbcz1402
The simplest way to potty train a puppy:
How to crate train a puppy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUSXKZ2qlxk
Learn how to walk with a loose leash and how to correct pulling and leash reactivity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UigWvUiKWDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7KfF9pwAks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDXsMe9xCV8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha0SDYwJEmQ&list=PLy21WTSAXtrKcHCxz4ShvAdOs4H9l1ezl&index=2
Using a Gentle Leader and loose leash walking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdawadRmLzI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RwY-Rv-dfo&t=14s