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Dr . Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian , animal behaviorist , and writer . He received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in physiology and biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College ( London University ) and a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at the University of California in Berkeley , where he spent 10 years researching olfactory communication , the development of hierarchical social behavior , and aggression in domestic dogs .
Dr . Dunbar is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons , the International Society for Applied Ethology , the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior , the California Veterinary Medical Association , and the Sierra Veterinary Medical Association . He was also involved in the establishment of the American SVE ( now the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior ).
In 1981 , Dr . Dunbar created the SIRIUS ® Puppy Training Classes , completely changing the way dogs are trained in several countries around the world . Dr . Dunbar ’ s unique lure / reward , off-leash training techniques provided a delightful alternative to inane and inhumane leash jerking . In 1993 , Dr . Dunbar founded the Association of Pet ( now Professional ) Dog Trainers ( APDT ) in the United States and organized the first two annual conferences . Dr . Dunbar ' s current project is the creation of the K9 GAMES ® - an exciting spectator event featuring fast-moving , motivating , competitive games for dogs and owners .
Since 1986 , Dr . Dunbar has conducted more than 800 days of seminars and workshops for trainers and veterinarians around the world . He has written numerous books , including his most recent release in 2023 , " Barking Up the Right Tree : The Science and Practice of Positive Dog Training ," " How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks ," the " Good Little Dog Book " and a series of Behavior Booklets — separate educational booklets on each of the most common pet behavior problems . Additionally , he has hosted nearly a dozen videotapes on puppy / dog behavior and training . He may be contacted through his website at Dog Star Daily ( dogstardaily . com ).
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