| If you're interested in understanding more about the behavior of your dog or cat, we recommend these materials and books within the field:
Basic Training for Dogs and Puppies:
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Pat Miller is a prolific writer for many dog magazines and this book is a must for every pet owner's library.
Culture Clash (2nd Edition) by Jean Donaldson.
This is a popular book that challenges our ideas about how dogs think and how we think about them.
Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor.
This book uses operant conditioning not only to train your dog, but to change the behavior of your child, your spouse, your boss, or others. Really!
Clicking With Your Dog Step-by-Step in Pictures by Peggy Tillman.
This is an illustrated guide on teaching your dog manners and tricks by using a clicker.
The Other End Of The Leash by Patricia McConnell.
This is a great book on how our behavior influences the behavior of our dogs.
For The Love Of A Dog by Patricia McConnell.
Here is a look at canine emotion and their body language. Do dogs share an emotional life with us?
Dr. Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book by Ian Dunbar.
Dr. Dunbar is a psychologist and a veterinarian who has been instrumental in promoting kinder, gentler dog training all around the world. In 1993, Dr. Dunbar founded the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the largest professional dog trainers' association in the world.
Labrador Retrievers for Dummies by Joel Walton and Eve Adamson.
This is not just for labs, and certainly not really for dummies! This is a great book for anyone with a new dog or puppy of any breed.
The Gentle LeaderTM Booklet and DVD.
Comes with the Gentle LeaderTM system or may be obtained by contacting the Animal Humane Society Training School.
Way To Go! How To Housetrain A Dog Of Any Age by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
This is a step-by-step plan to get your dog eliminating outside.
Positive Puppy Training Works by Joel Walton, Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
Dr. Dunbar says, "If you have a puppy, or are thinking about getting a puppy, buying this book is the smartest thing you can do."
Before And After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar.
It is sold as a single book or as 2 books. Before You Get Your Puppy is available as a free download. Invaluable advice on what Dr. Dunbar calls the six developmental deadlines for puppies.
The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey.
Here is the perfect book for puppy owners and would-be puppy owners who want to know how to bring their puppy up to be a happy, well-behaved, friendly adult dog.
How to be Leader of the Pack by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This dog training booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance.
How Dogs Learn by Mary Burch, Ph.D. & Jon Bailey, Ph.D.
This explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs.
Basic Training for Cats and Kittens
Think Like a Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett
Think it's impossible to train a cat? Think again! Yes, you can learn to understand your cat.
The Cat's Mind by Dr. Bruce Fogle
This book helps cat owners understand why their pets act the way they do by explaining a cat's senses, learning patterns and ways of communicating with each other and humans.
Is Your Cat Crazy by John Wright
This book suggests on how to cope with the most common behavior problems, it shows cat owners how and when to pick out a new kitten, what determines a cat's personality, how to deal with multiple cats, and what works and doesn't work when it comes to kitty "discipline."
The Cat Who Cried for Help by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
As any cat owner knows, changing a cat's behavior can seem impossible. But contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained and cured of undesirable habits.
Pet Selection and Breed Information
Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson.
This book divides dogs by breed types and describes how the original function of the breed impacts life in your home. Our favorite breed book!
Dogs and Children
Living With Kids And Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar.
It has chapters devoted to each stage of a child's life with parental pointers for setting their family up for success while raising kids and dogs together.
Raising Puppies and Kids Together A Guide for Parents by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt.
For all parents who want to see their children grow up to have a healthy bond with the family dog.
These books are a necessity for any home with children and dogs. They are filled with advice on how to live successfully with your dog and a child of any age. If you are planning a family or are expecting a baby, get one of these books now!
Many of these books can be found in your local bookstore. Others are more easily found at Dogwise, specializing in quality dog books. You can find Dogwise on the Internet at www.Dogwise.com or call 800-776-2665.
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