Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog
By Kenneth Martin DVM and Debbie Martin RVT, VTS (Behavior), CPDT-KA, KPA CTP

Book Now Available! 194 pages on socialization, problem prevention, and foundation training.  
ORDER ONLINE or call 504-392-3411.  Discounted bulk rates are available.
Publications and Videos
Other Publications:
Martin, KM.  2010.  "Train Your Furniture-Scratching Cat To A Scratching Post."  May 21, 2010.  Online
article available at - www.MyPetsDoctor.com

Martin, KM.  2010.  "Effect of Clomipramine on the Electrocardiogram and Serum Thyroid
Concentrations of Healthy Cats."  Journal of Veterinary Behavior.  Volume 5, Issue 3. May-June 2010.  
pp. 123-129.

Martin, KM and Martin DA.  2010.  "Role of the Veterinary Technician in Animal Behavior."  In
Animal
Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
, ed. J. Shaw.

Martin, KM.  2006.  "Psittacine Behavioral Pharmacology."  In
Manual of Parrot Behavior, ed. A. U.
Luescher, pp. 267-279.  Iowa: Blackwell Publishing

Martin, KM.  "Behavioral Approach to Psittacine Feather Picking."  AAV Annual Conference.  August
2004.

Martin, KM.  "A Case History - Aggression Between Cats After Reintroduction."  SVBT Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3, Spring 2002.

Martin, DA.  "Ask the Techspert.” Veterinary Technician, Vol 29, No 8, August 2008, pp. 484-487.

Puppel, DA.  “Making the Perfect Puppy; The Importance of Puppy Socialization.” Animal Magazine,
Vol 2, Issue 7, July 2007, pp. 33-35  

Puppel, DA.  “After Katrina.”  Spring 2006 SVBT Newsletter

Puppel, DA.  “Preventing Fear of the Veterinary Clinic” Veterinary Technician, Vol 26, No 7, July 2005  
pp. 484-487.
Ideal for puppies and dogs of all ages!

Topics include:
  
Developmental Stages
Canine Communication
Domestication
Socialization
Problem Solving and Prevention
House Training
Introduction to Training
Foundation Training Exercises

Step by step instructions with corresponding photos!
Puppy Start Right Book Testimonials:
It has been only 2 weeks since I received my shipment of Debbie Martin and Dr.
Martin's new book: Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog.

I have since seen four new puppy teams, and each family purchased the new book
immediately upon my sharing it's many benefits and supportive guidance. What I
truly appreciate is that they can reference a chapter and page number to
supplement my own handouts when they call or email me with excellent questions!
Questions about socialization? Go to  Chp 4, pp. 33. Questions about play biting and
mouthing? Go to Chp 5, pp. 62. And so on..... It's like my own footnotes!

Many thanks and kudos to Debbie and Dr. Martin. It must have taken so much time,
investment (both physically, mentally and financially) and just hard work to have this
published.

Now we get to reap the benefits as do our new dog teams.

Great stuff!

Laura Monaco Torelli, CPDT, KPA CTP
Director of Training
Animal Behavior Training Concepts
www.karenpryoracademy.com/Monaco_Torelli_Laura
*Inspiring Compassionate Animal Care through Positive Interactions*
Hi Debbie,
Just wanted to drop you a line on your training manual, Puppy Start Right.  I have
been doing positive reinforcement training for the last five years and have read
many books on the subject.  I have been looking for a book that could be used in my
training classes without reinventing the wheel to do it.  I attended Clicker Expo 2010  
Lexington KY, wow what a fantastic conference, 2nd one I have attended there is
just so much information.  While browsing through the book store I happened upon
your manual glanced through it and said this looks very interesting.  So I could not
wait till I got home to see what was in store.  I have picked it up every day to read
and much to my surprise it is exactly what I have been looking for.  It has been put
together with lots of thought to the new puppy owner in great detail but in laymen’s  
terms with all the necessary information so a client can grasp the theory and clicker
methods.  Anyone looking for a fantastic training manual this is it, check it out and I
am sure you will be as excited about itas I am.

Congratulations to Debbie Martin & Kenneth M. Martin DVM for a training manual
both trainer and trainee can understand.

Doug Harris
LuvPup Pet Sitting & Dog Training
luvpup@ix.netcom.com
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Dog Training Videos:
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Teaching a down cue to a dog using the capturing method.
Teaching down using capturing. The cue is added once the behavior is predictable.
Desensitizing and counter-conditioning a dog to accept restraint.  
Using desensitization and counter conditioning to teach a non-aggressive dog to enjoy
restraint.  This should not be attempted with a dog that has shown aggression with
handling or restraint. A session a day for 6 days.  Each session lasted 3-4 minutes.
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Clicker Training Demo at AVMA conference 2010 in Atlanta, GA.
Demonstration of using clicker training to teach dogs to enjoy handling in the veterinary
hospital.
Demo dog: Jazmin- 2 yo, Malinois
Handler: Debbie Martin
Narrators: Karen Pryor, Tia Guest, & Laurie Luck