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Recommended Reading

puppy books

The Monks of New Skete

The Art of Raising a Puppy is an essential source of wisdom, information, and inspiration for anyone who loves and cares for a puppy. 

Patricia McConnell

 The Puppy Primer is packed with positive reinforcement tips and tricks, special topics and more.

Kenneth and Debbie Martin

Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog is more than a puppy book about socialization; it’s a positive approach to problem solving, prevention, and training, all without the use of force. 


Training Guides

Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM

How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved.

Kyra Sundance

Dog Training 101  offers step-by-step instructions to train your pup to be a happy, attentive, and well-mannered canine. You will use positive training methods to build a joyful relationship with your dog.

Evelyn Pang & Hilary Louie

Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training Written by children for children, Good Dog! teaches children to read a dog’s body language and use this knowledge to be kind, respectful, and safe around dogs. It also builds children’s confidence by teaching them how to train dogs with positive reinforcement—and to have fun doing it. 


Behavioral Problem-Solving

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears (booklet) Many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you will improve the quality of your dog's life-and yours.

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog A dog who barks and lunges at other dogs when out for a walk is embarrassing and potentially dangerous. Using these pet-friendly, positive reinforcement techniques you'll soon be able to relax and enjoy your walks.

Jean Donaldson

Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all too common. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs.

Jean Donaldson

Fight! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression Is it fear or bravado that causes some dogs to want to "take on" other dogs? Learn how to analyze the underlying causes for dog-dog aggression and retrain your dog so she can play nicely with others.


Canine Enrichment & Specialty Training

Kyra Sundance

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys into the Toybox and Get a Soda from the Fridge. 

Anne Lill Kvam

The Canine KIngdom of Scent is an intriguing book for both the experienced trainer and the pet owner who simply wishes to have a great time training nosework with any dog. Anne Lill includes a wide range of nosework activities from search dog training and to a wide range of fun and useful behaviors anyone can teach their own canine pal.

Cheryl S. Smith

Visiting the Dog Park: Having Fun, Staying Safe Dog parks offer fresh air, open space, and freedom a chance for your dog to be a dog. But not all dogs enjoy the experience and not all dog parks are safe for your dog. This book gives you inside information on deciding if your dog is ready for a dog park outing, and teaches you simple things you can do to prepare for a great dog park experience.

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