Dog Books – Reviews and Resources

Best Selling Dog Books

1. HOW TO RAISE A PUPPY YOU CAN LIVE WITH, 4TH EDITION by
Clarice Rutherford & David Neil

This puppy book starts way back with your breeder and steps you
through all the processes to make sure you can raise a puppy the
right way. It touches on the subjects of selecting breeders,
bonding with puppies, discipline, house training, tricks and
simple commands.

RAW DOG FOOD: MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG by Carina Beth
MacDonald

This offbeat, light read received the Dog Writers of America
Award for Best Book Under 100 pages for the year 2003. It is a
funny, informative book on how raw diets can actually benefit
dogs while being cost-efficient at the same time. This is a
must-read book for those grappling with their dog’s diet.

2. CAUTIOUS CANINE, 2ND EDITION by Patricia McConnell

This book is so handy it could even benefit people. Patricia
McConnell walks the reader through training techniques such as
counter conditioning and desensitization to deal with behavioral
problems and phobias. It works with people too.

3. RALLY-O: THE STYLE OF RALLY OBEDIENCE, 3RD EDITION by Charles
‘Bud’ Kramer

Rally obedience advocates an exciting and fun approach to dog
obedience. It’s a surefire way for the dog and its owner to
enjoy their training sessions. If one were to look for an
effective, non-burdensome way to train to dogs, this should be
in their shelves. ONE ON ONE – A DOG TRAINER’S GUIDE TO PRIVATE
TRAINING by Nicole Wilde

An intimate training guide to those new to one-on-one training
sessions. It is an easily understandable, yet comprehensive
guide to private training and focuses on the intricacies of the
training psyche and the dog’s response to such.

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES: LOVE YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG by Pat
Miller

Almost a book about children. This groundbreaking read will
change the way you view pet behavior management and pet
upbringing. This comprehensive course emphasizes the emotional
aspect of training and behavior modification. Also in this book:
vaccination, training with treats, and housetraining.

BRINGING LIGHT TO SHADOW – A DOG TRAINER’S DIARY by Pamela
Dennison

An inspirational story of how one trainer refused to give up on
an ill-tempered dog with behavioral problems. It is a diary of
sorts that deals with the issues, frustrations, solutions, and
the patience it takes for one to deal with such difficult dogs.
It is a fascinating read that should inspire every dog trainer.