Dog Ethogram

http://www.suesternberg.com/00ethogram.html

Apryl and I have had the pleasure to work with Sue Sternberg both as a student and as instructors. She’s an amazing lady and her tireless and well documented work with rescue dogs is something to be admired.

Here’s a great site for some much needed information on canine behaviors.

Sue Sternberg’s Dog Ethogram.

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