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Dog Body Language
Dog Behavior
Choosing a Great Dog
Puppies & New Dogs
Housetraining
Activites & Fun!
Kids & Dogs
Clicker Training
Aggression & Reactive Dogs
Resource Gaurding
Multi-Dog Household
Fear Issues
Separation Anxiety


Dog Body Language

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals 2nd Edition  by Turid Rugaas
by Turid Rugaas
Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.
Body Posture & Emotions: Shifting Shapes, Shifting Minds  by Suzanne Clothier
by Suzanne Clothier
Understand your dog's body language and you'll train better because you'll communicate better! This booklet is an easy read!

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Dog Behavior

The Culture Clash  by Jean Donaldson
by Jean Donaldson
New Expanded Edition! The book that has shaped modern thinking about canine behavior and the relationship between dogs and humans has been revised. Dogs are NOT humans. Dogs ARE clever and complex creatures that humans need to take the time to understand in order live together successfully. You must read this book!
The Other End of the Leash  by Patricia McConnell
by Patricia McConnell
When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.
Dominance: Fact or Fiction?  by Barry Eaton
by Barry Eaton
Pulls the new research and theories of dominance together, and combined with the author's own ideas on the subject, produces an overview of an alternative view of dominance.
Understanding & Teaching Self Control  by Suzanne Clothier
by Suzanne Clothier
Emotions can literally leave a dog unable to think clearly. Here are guidelines for teaching self-control. This booklet is an easy read!
Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs  by Suzanne Clothier
by Suzanne Clothier
Shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dogs we love.
Finding a Balance: Issues of Power in the Human/Dog Relationship  by Suzanne Clothier
by Suzanne Clothier
A balance of power is necessary in a comfortable human/dog relationship. Learn how to determine if a proper balance exists, and how to achieve or readjust that balance if necessary. This booklet is an easy read!

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Choosing a Great Dog

Successful Dog Adoption  by Sue Sternberg
by Sue Sternberg
Gentle, expert guidance on how to find and adopt an exceptional canine companion. From popular author, trainer and shelter owner Sue Sternberg.

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Puppies & New Dogs

Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, 2nd Edition  by Pamela Dennison
by Pamela Dennison
Fascinating insights into how dogs learn and communicate, proven pointers for training without punishment, and expert tips for incorporating training into your daily routine.
Before & After Getting your Puppy  by Ian Dunbar
by Ian Dunbar
Outlines everything you need to know to select the right puppy, as well as all the crucial lessons a puppy must be taught during its impressionable early development.

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Housetraining

Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age  by Karen London & Patricia McConnell
by Karen London & Patricia McConnell
How to housetrain a dog of any age! This clear, concise booklet can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits. This booklet is an easy read!

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Activites & Fun!

Beyond Fetch - Fun, Interactive Activities For You And Your Dog  by D. Caroline Coile
by D. Caroline Coile
How many times can you toss that same old tennis ball? Go beyond fetch with mind games that challenge your dog to learn and remember, backyard athletics, party games for every dog and dog-lover you know, doggy vacations, outdoor adventures, and dog toys your dog will love.

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Kids & Dogs

Kids & Dogs - Teaching Them to Live, Play and Learn Together  by Ruth Weston & Catriona Ross
by Ruth Weston & Catriona Ross
With a kind, positive approach, this dog-training guide shows families how to produce a happy, friendly, and well-behaved dog that can make a fun and loyal best friend for every child.
Living with Kids and Dogs…Without Losing Your Mind  by Colleen Pelar
by Colleen Pelar
At last! A kids-and-dogs book written by someone who "gets it!" Simple, realistic advice for busy parents to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all.

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Clicker Training

Click for Joy!  by Melissa Alexander
by Melissa Alexander
*Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best Training & Behavior Book of 2003! Clear and accurate answers for over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference. Packed with information experienced trainers and newcomers alike can put to use immediately.

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Aggression & Reactive Dogs

How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong: A Roadmap for Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs  by Pamela Dennison
by Pamela Dennison
A roadmap for rehabilitating any dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a puppy that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends.
Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog  by Emma Parsons
by Emma Parsons
More than 40 exercises in an easy-to-follow training recipe format, including how to desensitize your dog to approaching stranger dogs; have your dog perform canine calming signals, instead of aggressive displays, on cue; use your own body language when under stress as a cue for your dog to remain calm; and many more creative and effective uses of managing behavior through clicker training.
FIGHT! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression  by Jean Donaldson
by Jean Donaldson
From the award-winning author of Culture Clash and MINE! A practical guide to the treatment of dog-dog aggression, this down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs, or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs. Ships the next business day.

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Resource Gaurding

MINE! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs  by Jean Donaldson
by Jean Donaldson
A practical how-to guide on resource guarding/aggression - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. From the popular author of Culture Clash, Dogs Are From Neptune.

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Multi-Dog Household

Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage & Enjoy a Multi-Dog Household  by Karen London & Patricia McConnell
by Karen London & Patricia McConnell
Maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household by using Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite!

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Fear Issues

Cautious Canine, 2nd Edition  by Patricia McConnell
by Patricia McConnell
How to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and counter conditioning. Step by step method can be used for any problem behavior that is motivated by fear - even for people! This booklet is an easy read!

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Separation Anxiety

I'll Be Home Soon!  by Patricia McConnell
by Patricia McConnell
Help for those whose dog suffers badly from Separation Anxiety, help in preventing it from developing, and tips on how to raise a dog with good "house manners." This booklet is an easy read!

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