If you’re interested in understanding more about the behavior of your dog or cat, we recommend these materials and books within the field:

For Dogs:

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The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson

How to be Leader of the Pack by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

For Cats:

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Think Like a Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett

The Cat’s Mind by Dr. Bruce Fogle

Is Your Cat Crazy by John Wright

The Cat Who Cried for Help by Dr. Nicholas Dodman

For More on Learning Theory (with any species):

Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor

How Dogs Learn by Mary Burch, Ph.D. & Jon Bailey, Ph.D.

If you're considering purchasing one of these great recommended books, go to our donate page and make your purchase through Amazon.com.  If you use the link on our donate page, Animal Humane will receive a portion of the proceeds!