Books & Other Resources for Dogs & Their Families

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There are many book, websites, blogs and You-Tubes out there related to dog and puppy care – too many to choose from. We have listed resources of respected, well known vets, trainers and behaviorists. Book & CDs are available on Amazon or www.dogwise.com. Used book stores often have great finds.

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Books for new puppy owners​
First, and most important, find a good puppy class and follow that up with an obedience training class. These first few months are critical in your puppy’s life for shaping your dogs behavior, socialization and obedience training. Furthermore, you should expect to put in time and investment to “train” your new puppy for at least a year. You will be rewarded with a reliably obedient and happy family member.
     • www.patriciamcconnell.com/category/dog-training-books.  Patricia has many good books    including Puppy Primer, Leader of the Pack and Family Friendly Dog Training. Pat also has a lot of smaller books with special topics such as Way to Go and I’ll be Home Soon. She also has an excellent blog.
     • How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With by Clarice Rutherford and David Neill.
     • Puppies for Dummies by Sarah Hodgson (easy to read, highly recommended.)
     • Before & After Getting Your Puppy – The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy & Well-   Behaved Dog by Ian Dunbar – or anything by him, books, tapes, video (see www.dogwise.com for many materials, including his books). He has a great Puppy Video and a series of booklets on various behavioral problems such as jumping, housebreaking, chewing etc.
     • Management Magic by Pivar & Nelson.
     • Taking Care of Puppy Business by Pivar & Nelson.
     • Puppy Love – How to Care for Your Puppy the Clicker Way – Karen Pryor.
Books for rescue owners
     • Adoptable Dog – Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You by John Ross & Barbara McKinney.
     • Leader of the Pack by Patrician McConnell
     • Love Has No Age Limits - by Patrician McConnell. This book should be attached to every rescue     dog’s collar.

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More recommended books for dog owners​
     • The Complete Idiots Guide to a Well-trained Dog by Joachim Volhard
     • Dog Training for Dummies (Barnes & Noble)
     • Clicker Training Books by Karen Pryor
     • How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar