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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

On Talking Terms With Dogs - Calming Signals

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas taught the world that humans cannot only learn to read canine body language but use their own body language to communicate with dogs. One of the most influential books on dog behavior today.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Barking: The Sound of a Language 

 Barking is natural and almost all dogs bark. It is one of the many ways dogs communicate with each other as well as with humans. In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine "calming signals," turns her attention to understanding and managing barking behavior. 

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. 

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.

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.