Dog Behavior Books & Videos


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The Other End of the Leash ....Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

Patricia McConnell, PhD

A great new book that emphasizes the importance of  how the owner's reactions and body language impacts the success of  leadership and training. Become aware of how your actions effect your dog's behavior! Easy and fun to read.
How to Be Leader of the Pack....and Have Your Dogs Love You for It

Patricia McConnell, PhD

This concise booklet starts you off on the right foot with the keys to successful and enjoyable leadership that optimize the potential for a great relationship with your dog.
Culture Clash

Jean Donaldson

Understanding that dogs are not just 'humans with paws' will lead to more effective training and a healthy respect for the amazingly adaptive creatures these animals are. Learn how dogs think, what motivates them, and how to get the behavior you are looking for.

Highly Recommended!

Don't Shoot the Dog,  Revised Edition

Karen Pryor

Top Seller for good reason! This has become the positive training 'bible', as it clearly outlines how to end undesireable behaviors and encourage the ones you want in the animals and people in your life.
Cautious Canine : How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

Patricia McConnell, PhD

Help your dog conquer its fears with a desensitization & counter-conditioning program outlined in this short, step-by-step book.
Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage & Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household

Karen B. London & Patricia McConnell, PhD

 A helpful booklet for households who struggle with the ups and downs of owning two or more dogs. Good ideas for problem solving and management.
Dogs Are From Neptune

Jean Donaldson

Candid answers to urgent questions about aggression & other aspects of dog behavior. Learn what may be at the root of your dog's behavior to reach workable solutions.
On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

Turid Rugaas

Gain a greater understanding of canine body language in order to communicate & train more effectively and diffuse potentially hazardous situations. This book & its new accompanying video give you the key to recognize your dog's subtle signals.
Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs

Suzanne Clothier

Discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs at odds with us and our very human world
I'll Be Home Soon! : How to Prevent & Treat Separation Anxiety

Patricia McConnell, PhD

Stop a problem before it starts! Our busy lifestyles conflict with our dog's social needs and this can result in severe separation issues. This book gives tools for preventing problems and for treating existing issues.
Child-Proofing Your Dog

Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

A must-have for families expecting a new baby and/or new dog. Don't take the risk: PREPARE!
How To Raise a Puppy You Can Live With

Clarice Rutherford & David Neil

A great starter book: everything you need to know to pick the right pup, know what to expect in each developmental stage & how to optimize your pup's potential as a great family member.
How To Housebreak Your Dog In 7 Days

Shirlee Kalstone

Housebreaking is perhaps THE most important training your dog will get.  Use the enlightened, sure-fire techniques detailed and train your dog using it's natural instincts. Step-by-step program for apartment dwellers and home owners, for those at home all day and those who work all day. Hour-by-hour schedules, paper training vs housebreaking, how to cope with lapses and problem dogs. Do it right from the start whether you have a puppy or adult dog.

Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence

Carol Lea Benjamin

No, your dog isn't the only one! Read what to expect and how to handle the new challenges that come with a young dog's developing maturity. Good for leadership challenges with dogs of all ages.
How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks*

Dr. Ian Dunbar

A classic! Your intro to obedience, behavior & temperament training to help your new pal become a well-behaved and well-adjusted part of the family.
Saying Good-bye to the Pet You Love

Lorri Greene & Jacqueline Landis

Solid psychological bereavement techniques that will support you in your grieving process and help you find your own path to recovery. Includes coping skills for easing a child through pet loss, and for those who accidentally kill, or witnessed the death, of their pets.
Clicker Magic Video For those of you interested in clicker training, this is fun start (it comes with a free clicker)! Learn why it works and how to begin training at home.
Click & Go Video Part 1 of a 3 video series, this starts you off on the right foot by presenting the basic principles of clicker training.

Sirius Puppy Training Video* This accompanying video to Dr. Dunbar's 'How To Teach a New Dog Old Tricks' includes an emphasis on family participation and helping children learn to train, too.
*If you are interested in buying both How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks and Sirius Puppy Training, you can buy a combination package and save 10%. Click here for that package. The best of both worlds at a great price!

 

 

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