Pet Training Products
Miriam Fields-Babineau designed the Comfort Trainer Head Halter, All-in-One
Leash, Couplers and Pull Tabs, as well as the Feline Training Tool. To place an
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Comfort Trainer Head Halter
The Cadillac of head halters. Comfort Trainer is constructed of soft, braided nylon that conforms to the dog's face and doesn't ride into the eyes like other head collar products. There's no need for a clamp under the dog's chin to keep the noseband in place, therefore the dog doesn't feel as though being constantly punished as is the case with Gentle Leader, Comfort Collar and BeHave head halters. As the buckle tongue goes directly into the material of the strap behind the ears, it never slips loose like the Halti. It's also easy to apply, unlike the Snoot Loop.
Comfort Trainer is available in 2 designs (with or without EZ clip), 8 sizes and 5 colors - black, blue, green, red and purple.
Size 1: 5-10 pound dogs
Size 2: 11-25 pound dogs
Size 2thin: 11-25 pound dogs with short noses such as Boston Terriers, Shi Tsu and Lhasa Apso.
Size 3: 26-55 pound dogs (Dog breeds with short noses such as Smaller Boxers and Bulldogs work well with this size)
Size 4: 56 - 80 pound dogs
Size 5: 81-110 pound dogs
Size 6: 110+ pound dogs
Size 6+: Dogs over 150 pounds with thick fur.
Order between 1-10 - $30 each
Order between 11-30 - $20 each
Order 31+ - $16 each
Bulk pricing: Wholesale or Distributor. Wholesale, $2/item savings. Distributor, $1/item savings. Must call 434-946-5464 in order to obtain bulk pricing.
If you don't order the minimum number of items for the price differentials your order will be ignored!
With this much choice you're sure to find a correct fit. If not 100% pleased with the Comfort Trainer you can return it within 30 days for a full refund.
Watch professional dog trainer Karen Lanoue-Lambrecht as she explains how to apply the Comfort Trainer head halter.
To order between 1 - 10 EZ Comfort Trainers place order below. $30 each.
To order between 11 - 30 EZ Comfort Trainers place order below. $20 each
To order 31+ EZ Comfort Trainers place order below. $16 each
To order 1- 10 Comfort Trainers (without EZ clip) place order below. $28 each
All-in-One Leash
This is the only leash you'll ever need for any activity with your dog!
The All-in_One Leash has 3 parts that can be connected in any way you wish. For Basic Obedience you'll want a 6' leash, connect the 6" and 5'6" sections. For long leash control have all three connected together. To prepare for off leash you need a pull tab, use the short 6" section. This leash can be used for Tracking, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Preparing for off leash training and leash reduction exercises. If using a head halter you can attach the 6" section to the collar, and then to the head halter, giving you security and if you feel secure your dog will as well.
The All-in-One Leash comes in 3 colors (red, olive and black) and 2 widths - 5/8" and 1/2" (in black only).
Order 1-10 5/8" - $20 each
Order 11+ 5/8" - $14 each - call 434-946-5464 for wholesale orders
Order 1-10 1/2" - $18 each
Order 11+ 1/2" - $12 each - call 434-946-5464 for wholesale orders
Coupler
Couplers are short enough to keep the dogs close together but long enough to allow the dogs space to work. They come in 2 sizes (5/8" and 1/2") and 3 colors - black, olive and red.
5/8" Coupler - $8 each
1/2" Coupler - $6 each
Place order below.
Click and Easy: Clicker Training for Dogs
Your reward is a well-behaved dog!
Young and old, large and small, pedigreed and mixed-breed, dogs respond to clicker training. Preferred by many professionals, clicker training is a positive, precise, and effective method of reinforcing good behavior. Noted dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau explains clicker training techniques step by step so that all dog owners can use the approach. Whether you want to train your dog to obey basic commands, perform tricks, compete in performance sports, or do service work, clicker training gets results and enhances your relationship with your dog. Focusing on actual techniques rather than theory and science, this book explains how to:
* Use the three-step pattern: lure, click, reward
* Use an appropriate tone of voice and the right verbal cues
* Incorporate visual cues, with suggestions for signals for specific actions
* Distraction-proof your dog, teaching him to focus on you (and the clicker) even when there's lots of commotion
With real-life examples from the author's experiences plus photos that illustrate proper form, this book will get you and your dog enthusiastic about training.It's truly rewarding!
$20
ABCs of Positive Training
ABCs of Positive Training presents the basics of positive training in an easy to read, easy to follow manner that is truly as simple as A-B-C. Spelling out the terminology, the hows and whys of popular positive-training methods, author Miriam Fields-Babineau makes positive training accessible and enjoyable. This new book gives readers a history of positive-reinforcement training and the people behind it, and demonstrates its practicality and effectiveness with our own pet dogs. Here is a usable, detailed training approach for the essential reward-based methods including clicker training, targeting and successive approximation. In ABCs of Positive Training, you will learn about operant conditioning and behavior modification, schedules of reinforcement, the difference between reinforcement and punishment and other foundations of positive-training techniques, explained in a way that even novice dog owners can appreciate and implement. Every loving dog owner will feel confident about applying the author’s instruction because the methods are presented clearly, step-by-step, from beginning exercises to more advanced levels of obedience training. Leash walking, sit, down, stay and come are explored in detail, along with how to adjust your approach for dogs of different ages and how to work amid distractions. The author’s methods of positive reinforcement can also be applied to everyday behaviors, including house-training, discouraging bad behavior and redirecting bad habits into good manners.
$10
Puppy Training in 5 Minutes
Any experienced dog trainer will tell you that puppy training positively requires a major investment of the owner's time. Are you ready for the commitment of a new puppy? Are you prepared to train your puppy every day? First decide if you have five minutes to spare! Kennel Club Books offers a fresh look into the mind of a puppy and how to use your pup's outlook on life to work for you in a positive-training program. Find out how to start out with your puppy, using his short attention span and high aptitude for learning to teach him in short five-minute training sessions at various times throughout the day. Well-known dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau shares her tried and true methods, developed over years of practical experience with all kinds of animals and dogs of all ages. Start out by assessing your pup's trainability based on breed-specific factors and temperament testing, cover the basics of puppy care and learn how to open the lines of communication so that you and your puppy understand each other. Discover a positive-training plan for house-training success, implement your pup's curriculum of five-minute lessons to teach the basic commands, learn how to correct bad behavior and mold your youngster into an all-around upstanding canine citizen. This useful guide is a must for experienced owners and newcomers alike, as the author's insight into a puppy's frame of mind is sure to amaze. And using the five-minute plan, think of how much more time you will have to enjoy your new four-legged family member!
$10
Mixed Breeds for Dummies
Tips for tackling training and behavior issues
The fun and easy way® to raise a well-adjusted mixed-breed dog
Do mutts melt your heart? This friendly guide shows you how to find the right one and make him part of the family. You get expert advice on everything from housetraining and feeding to healthcare, grooming, and nutrition. Plus, you'll find the latest information on today's "designer dogs," such as Labradoodles, Cockapoos, and Puggles!
Find a puppy or adult dog
Test your dog's temperament
Dog-proof your house
Teach your dog basic commands
Have fun with your pet.
$17
Training Your Mixed Breed
This book contains information on how to locate and temperament test a prospective mixed breed candidate for adoption. It then covers how to acclimate the dog to your home and other animals. Also covered is how to train your mixed breed using positive reinforcement methods that include how to use verbal and visual cues, training tools and lots of love.
If you intend on obtaining or already own a mixed breed dog this is the only book you'll need to solve behavioral problems and train your beloved dog.
$10
Cat Training in 10 Minutes
Cats can be trained and this book will explain the various techniques you can use to get your cat to do what you want. Each trick is explained in detail. There are step by step photos that show you how to train your cat in just minutes a day.
This book is filled with beautiful color photographs that illustrate how to perform the procedures described herein.
$15
Labradoodle
Sashaying down the runway, the designer dogs have entered the new century with panache and style. No longer the taboo pups of a lost generation of Doodles, today’s Labradoodles rank among America’s most fashionable companion dogs. Who can deny the allure and near perfection of this designer dog, the cross between the world’s two favorite companion dogs, the Poodle and the Labrador Retriever? The Labradoodle possesses the superior intelligence of the Poodle and the unbeatable athleticism of the Labrador Retriever; further he boasts the personality, good looks and hypoallergenic coat of his Poodle parent and the friendly disposition and desire to please of his Labrador parent. An Australian creation from the 1960s, the Labradoodle was designed to serve mankind as a Seeing Eye dog, though his many virtues and appealing temperament have drawn him into the homes of countless pet dog owners around the world. Now in its fifth decade, this Doodle is finally receiving his due with the first major publication devoted exclusively to him and his many colorful virtues. This new Designer Dog Series™ edition on the Labradoodle benefits from the expertise of author and professional dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau and the color images of world-renowned dog photographer Mary Bloom. The book covers all aspects of selecting, caring and training the Labradoodle and much more.
$15
Puggle
Part of Kennel Club Books' popular Designer Dog series, Puggle celebrates the unlikely pairing of two popular breeds, the Pug and the Beagle. Few could have predicted the popularity of the Puggle, a lovable, personable, and smart companion dog, whose famous owners list includes Sylvester Stallone, Julianne Moore, James Gandolfini, and Jake Gyllenhaal. No doubt, the Puggle is the chic dog to own.
$15
Rat Training: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide
This is the only book that will teach you how to train rats to come, stay, jump through hoops, walk on a leash, ride a remote control vehicle, climb ladders and much more. It even includes interviews with rat trainers whose rodents have appeared in movies and on television. The book is illustrated with magnificent photos of rats at work.
$10