Recommended Reading

Here is my personal reading list and books I highly recommend. I haven't read all of them yet but I have plans to! I'll update the list periodically. These are great resources for basic training, specific issues, understanding animal behavior, or general life with dogs. There are several well respected trainers and authors such as Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell, Pat Miller, Paul Owens, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Susan Garrett, and many others.

Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog by Ian Dunbar


The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller 

Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor 

The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul Owens 

The Puppy Whisperer: A Compassionate, Non Violent Guide to Early Training and Careby Paul Owens 

Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right by Sophia Yin 


Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book by Ian Dunbar 

The Dog Whisperer Presents - Good Habits for Great Dogs: A Positive Approach to Solving Problems for Puppies and Dogs by Paul Owens 

Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us About All Animals by Karen Pryor 

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia McConnell 

The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs by Jean Donaldson 

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell 

Do Over Dogs: Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life (Dogwise Training Manual) by Pat Miller

When Pigs Fly: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion

Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household. by Karen B. London Ph.D. 

Raising Puppies & Kids Together: A Guide for Parents by Pia Silvani 

Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog by Leslie McDevitt


Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program by Leslie McDevitt

The Cautious Canine-How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McConnell 

Behavior Adjustment Training: BAT for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs by Grisha Stewart

Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification by Brenda Aloff 

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog by Patricia McConnell 

Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson 

I'll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety. by Patricia McConnell