The Connection Collection: Relationship Centered TrainingTM Articles

This collection features 20 of Suzanne Clothier’s most thought-provoking, memorable articles that reflect her Relationship Centered Training™ philosophy, and provide some useful training tips.

Suzanne’s unique perspective on dogs and our relationships with them has helped dog owners around the world to find new ways to understand and enjoy their canine companions.

Included:
• What is RCT™ - Relationship Centered Training?
• How Much Does Your Dog’s Cooperation Weigh?
• The Language of the Body
• Dog is in the Details
• Connection & Control
• Permission, Not Permissive
• Even Though…
• Hard to Train?
• Guidelines for Teaching Self-Control
• Understanding Thresholds: It’s More than Under or Over
• Rewards, Lures and Bribes
• Using Consequences
• Using Rewards Effectively
• The Power of Social Interactions as Rewards
• Aggression: Possible Causes
• He Just Wants To Say “Hi!”
• If Only That Hadn’t Happened, This Dog Would Be Fine
• Of Hostages & Relationships
• I Had To…
• The Habit of Excellence