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Beyond
Obedience : Training With Awareness for You and Your Dog
by April Frost, Rondi
Lightmark, Martha Haas (Illustrator)
One of the best books on training and the relationship with your dog. I
have corresponded with Ms. Frost and she is a very caring and supportive
person. She also offers many workshops, I have not had to opportunity to
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Help!
My Dog Has An Attitude
by Gwen Bohnenkamp
The
best book I have read on PREVENTING and dealing with behavior problems.
Her chapter on puppy socialization is the best. If you have a puppy or are
considering getting one, read this book FIRST.
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People,
Pooches and Problems : Understanding, Controlling, and Correcting Problem
Behavior in Your Dog (Pets)
by Job Michael Evans, Kevin
Smith (Photographer)
The
author was a Monk of the New Skete Monastery and actually one of
the founders of the monks training program. He later left the monastery
and started training on his own in New York City. Unfortunately he passed
away while still very young but ALL of his books are great, always with wonderful
and witty illustrations.
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Play
Training Your Dog
by Patricia Gail Burnham
If
you are considering serious Obedience Competition training with you dog I
highly recommend the ideas in her book, especially if you are starting
with a brand new puppy. She covers every exercise from Novice thru
Utility.
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Crate-Den
Training : A Safe & Private Space for Your Dog
by September B. Morn
I
consider a crate one of the best investments a puppy owner can make. This
is a short concise guide on how to use it properly.
A
MUST FOR EVERY PUPPY OWNER !!!
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The
Art of Raising a Puppy
by New Skete Monks
This
book is a classic in Dog Training. They have a video series too, but think
they are a bit boring. The book is much better.
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Culture
Clash
by Jean Donaldson
I
love this book because the author has a very particular way of looking at
things. Her part on the Planet Gorn is one of the best pieces I have ever
read on why punishment usually never corrects behavior problems. If you
blame your dog for everything wrong he does, you must get this book.
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So
Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent
Breeds
by Betty Fisher, Suzanne
Delzio
Excellent
tips on training difficult breeds.
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