100 Best Dog Training Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

1

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

Karen Pryor

5.0

A Better Way to Better Behavior

Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal—and human—behavior.

A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive rei

Recommended by David Allen and Tristan Harris.

2

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

Patricia B. McConnell

4.7

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interp

3

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love

Zak George

4.7

A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO RAISE AND TRAIN YOUR DOG

Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor training to your dog’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pet.
For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousand

4

The Power of Positive Dog Training

Pat Miller

4.6

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track

5

The Culture Clash

Jean Donaldson

4.6

Winner of the Maxwell Award for BEST DOG TRAINING BOOK (1997) from the Dog Writers? Association of America. Voted #1 BEST BOOK (2000 & 2001) by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers?the largest and most influential worldwide association of professional pet dog trainers. The Culture Clash is utterly unique, fascinating to the extreme, and literally overflowing with information so new that it virtuall

6

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals

Turid Rugaas

4.5

One of our all time best selling books is now in its second edition with three additional chapters, color photos and descriptive captions. 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 defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. Written in practical, d

7

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog

Kyra Sundance and Chalcy

4.5

101 Dog Tricks is an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half-million copies sold worldwide! This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tips and troubleshooting boxes cover common problems, while Build on it! ideas suggest

8

How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond

Cesar Millan

4.5

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.

For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with

9

The Art of Raising a Puppy

The Monks of New Skete

4.5

The Monks of New Skete THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY The authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend now tell you everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practical steps of choosing the right breed, preparing your home, caring for your new charge, and practicing basic obedience exercises, the Monks

10

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

4.5

Cesar Millan--nationally recognized dog expert--helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors.

From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense--his expertise lies

11

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

Karen Pryor

4.5

From the founder of “clicker” training, the widely praised humane approach to shaping animal behavior, comes a fascinating book—part memoir, part insight into how animals and people think and behave.

A celebrated pioneer in the field of no-punishment animal training, Karen Pryor is responsible for developing clicker training—an all-positive, safe, effective way to modify and shape animal behavior—a

12

How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves

Dr. Sophia Yin DVM MS

4.4

How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved. Written by one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country, this revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller features brand new chapters that provide t

13

Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement

Larry Kay and Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz

4.4

Training the Best Dog Ever, originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program, is a book based on love and kindness. It features a program of positive reinforcement and no-fail techniques that author Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz used to train the White House dog, Bo Obama, and each of Senator Ted Kennedy’s dogs, among countless others.

Training the Best Dog Ever relies on trust and

14

Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog

Brenda Aloff

4.4

15

Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog

Leslie McDevitt

4.4

From the back cover:

Leslie McDevitt's versatile Control Unleashed program is designed to help 'dogs with issues' learn how to relax, focus, and work off leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations."

16

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

Patricia B. McConnell

4.4

The critically acclaimed author of The Other End of the Leash offers fascinating insights into the canine mind--critical tools for a healthy relationship with a well-trained dog.

17

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog

Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.4

A dog who barks and lunges at other dogs when out for a walk is embarrassing and potentially dangerous. Using these pet-friendly, positive reinforcement techniques you'll soon be able to relax and enjoy your walks.

18

Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days

Brandon McMillan

4.4

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.

Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they le

19

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Manual for Dog Owners

Monks of New Skete

4.4

For nearly a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This new, expanded edition, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owner

20

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

Patricia B. McConnell

4.4

Many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you will improve the quality of your dog's lifeand yours.

21

When Pigs Fly: Training Success with Impossible Dogs

Jane Killion

4.3

Do you have an impossible dog? Does your dog come when called, heel properly when you go for a walk, and sit quietly when you ask him to? If your answer is a resounding No! then you may think you have an impossible dog, a Pigs Fly dog, one you may think can never be trained. But think again! Most kinds of dogs that people have trouble training (typically Hounds, Terriers, some Northern Breeds) act

22

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

Dr. Ian Dunbar

4.3

Very few dog trainers have not been influenced by Dr. Ian Dunbar's dog-friendly philosophy. In the 1970s, Dr. Dunbar sparked a dramatic shift in dog training — away from leash corrections and drill-sergeant adult dog classes based on competitive obedience and toward a positive approach using toys, treats, and games as rewards for teaching basic manners, preventing behavior problems, and modifying

23

Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs

Suzanne Clothier

4.3

Akin to Monty Roberts's The Man Who Listens to Horses and going light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs, this extraordinary book takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with canines and offers us astonishing new lessons about our pets. From changing the misbehaviors and habits that upset us, to seeing the world from their unique and natural perspective, to finding a deep connect

24

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

Sophia A. Yin

4.3

With 400 photos and a step-by-step plan, this puppy book visually guides you through socialization, potty training, and life skills while making the process fun.

Dr. Marty Becker; "America's Veterinarian" of Good Morning America, says, "This is like no other puppy book you've seen before. It’s not just about teaching your puppy manners, it's a step-by-step recipe for bonding with your puppy, learni

25

Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog

Emma Parsons

4.3

Positive Answers for the Aggressive Dog. The dog that bites. The dog that attacks other dogs. The dog who may not survive his own aggressive behavior. What can be done to help these dogs? When Emma Parsons, canine behavior consultant, discovered that her own dog was aggressive, she developed innovative and effective strategies to calm, alter, and re-shape his reactive displays, and those of her cl

26

Excel-Erated Learning: Explaining in Plain English How Dogs Learn and How Best to Teach Them

Pamela J. Reid, Tascha Parkinson

4.3

This book is the secret for increasing the speed and efficiency of dog training. With the freedom of understanding "how your dog learns" comes the ability of making the process easy, efficient, and enjoyable for your dog. You'll be in a position to excel-erate your dog's learning! At long last we have someone who can explain all-important learning theory and make it intriguing and interesting. Agi

27

Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over the Top to Under Control

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

4.3

SOME DOGS NEED A LITTLE HELP.

Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that “don’t listen” and “go crazy” don’t live the lives we – or they – want.

Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, b

28

Puppy Primer

Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., et al.

4.3

Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door While it's almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners. It's the perfect guid

29

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life

Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

4.3

The New York Times bestseller!

Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well.

Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, i

30

I'll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety

Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.3

Figure out if your dog suffers from genuine separation anxiety or just bad manners. Then learn how to keep her happy and your home safe while our are gone. Better yet, learn to prevent problems in the first place!

31

Decoding Your Dog: Explaining Common Dog Behaviors and How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones

. American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists, Debra F. Horowitz, et al.

4.3

“Although this book has a scientific basis, it was written in a manner that is easily understandable for laypersons. Decoding Your Dog will be a valuable addition to the library of any small-animal practitioner or dog owner.” –Angela Bockelman, DVM, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups.

32

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

David Wroblewski

4.3

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin where they raise and train an extraordinary breed of dog. But when tragedy strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by only three yearling pups. Struggling for survival, Edgar comes of age in the wild, and must face the choice of leaving

Recommended by Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey

CEO/O Network

It's so engaging, so gripping, so epic, that I wanted absolutely everybody to share the joy of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle...I think that this is right up there with the greatest American novels ever written. Up there with Steinbeck and even Harper Lee. [source]

33

How Dogs Learn

Mary R. Burch, Jon S. Bailey

4.2

How Dogs Learn explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely,

34

Low Stress Handling Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats: Techniques for Developing Patients Who Love Their Visits

Sophia Yin

4.2

Dr. Sophia Yin, author of the Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook, is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, author, and speaker. Her passion for animals and their proper handling and restraint led her to spend hundreds of hours on this project - a new book and instructional DVD set focused on the most humane techniques that reduce stress for people and pets. The book and DVD feature: More than

35

Train Your Dog Positively: Understand Your Dog and Solve Common Behavior Problems Including Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Aggression, Housetraining, Leash Pulling, and More!

Victoria Stilwell

4.2

Victoria Stilwell, positive reinforcement dog trainer and star of the hit Animal Planet TV show, It's Me or the Dog, explains how to use her force-free, scientifically-backed training methods to solve common canine behavior problems.

Victoria Stilwell, America's favorite no-nonsense trainer, has rehabilitated some of the world's most difficult dogs- and now she's revealing her scientifically prove

36

Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

Alexandra Horowitz

4.2

Alexandra Horowitz offers readers a fresh look at the world of dogs--from the dog's point of view.

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback.

The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.

Horowitz introduces the reader

37

Mine!: A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs

Jean Donaldson

4.2

Dogs that become demonic around the food dish, snarly on the sofa or grouchy when chewing on a bone are all too common. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you recognize, evaluate and treat resource guarding in pet dogs.

38

Good Owners, Great Dogs

Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

4.2

Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kilcommons shares in this book, be "fu

39

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson

4.2

Temple Grandin's "Animals in Translation" speaks in the clear voice of a woman who emerged from the other side of autism, bringing with her an extraordinary message about how animals think and feel.Temple's professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field. Standing at the intersection of auti

Recommended by Simon Baron-Cohen.

Simon Baron-Cohen

I think this book is unusual for lots of reasons. I found it really gripping. First of all, it is written by someone with autism. For me, as a scientist who has been looking at autism from the outside, I felt there is so much we can learn from her because she has actually got the condition, and is able to tell us what the world looks like from her point of view. [source]

40

It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Trainer - Volume 1

Karen Davison, Louise Darvid, et al.

4.2

A fun read for dog lovers!

Have you ever wondered what ends up on the cutting room floor when watching celebrity dog trainers on the television?

During her career as a professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist, Karen Davison has been battered, flattened, tied up in knots and found herself in some funny, strange and painful situations.

Here she shares some of the more memorable moments of he

41

How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks: The Sirius Puppy Training Manual

Ian Dunbar

4.2

Voted the #1 BEST BOOK (1999) by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers?the largest and most influential worldwide association of professional pet dog trainers. Fun training with toys, treats, lures, and rewards. Easy, fun-loving, dog-friendly methods for teaching basic manners off-leash, and for temperament modification and behavior problem troubleshooting. Written from the dog's point of view and e

42

Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace

Kathy Sdao

4.2

In this new book, renowned dog trainer Kathy Sdao reveals how her journey through life and her decades of experience training marine mammals and dogs led her to reject a number of sacred cows including the leadership model of dog training. She describes in narrative fashion how she has come to focus her own training philosophy which emphasizes developing partnerships in which humans and dogs excha

43

Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog Into Your Home

Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D., Karen B. London Ph.D.

4.2

Who says you have to get a puppy to create a bond? Adult dogs make excellent pets. Learn exactly what to do from the moment he walks into your home to avoid problems and how to retrain a dog with "issues."

44

The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior

Bruce Fogle D.V.M. M.R.C.V.S., Anne B. Wilson

4.2

"Quite simply this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing." -R. W. F. Poole, Daily TelegraphHow do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress

45

How To Be The Leader Of The Pack...And Have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How To" Booklets From Dog's Best Friend)

Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.2

Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance.

46

It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet

Victoria Stilwell

4.2

Canine expert Victoria Stilwell shows readers how to train their dogs out of even the most difficult and persistent bad behaviors. It's Supernanny for your dog! Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's most recognized and respected dog trainers. As the host of Britain's hit television series It's Me or the Dog and the founder of training schools on both sides of the Atlantic, she is known as much f

47

How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

Stanley Coren PhD, Rudy Sanda, et al

4.1

“A must read for all dog owners.” —The Washington Post
“The best key to what dogs are thinking.” —The Seattle Times

How to Speak Dog is one of the few books today that show us what dogs are trying to tell us, not just how we can control them.

Parlez-vous Doggish?

At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist St

48

Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet

John Bradshaw, Michael Page

4.1

Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither—and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis.

What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career o

49

Dog Tricks and Stunts: Training with the Pros

Larry Kay and Chris Perondi

4.1

A step-by-step guide to more than 100 dog tricks, specially designed for effective training, for pure fun, and even for turning your dog into a YouTube star, from the coauthor of the tremendously successful and much-praised Training the Best Dog Ever and the genius behind "The Stunt Dog Show," which performs more than 1,000 shows a year.

50

Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips and Techniques

Cesar Millan

4.1

Now in paperback, this inspirational and practical guide draws on thousands of training encounters around the world to present 98 essential lessons. Taken together, they will help dog owners create the most fulfilling life possible with their dogs.

In these pages, Cesar delves into crucial themes that go beyond obedience-school basics to reveal the hearts and minds of our beloved pets. In short, pr

51

So You Want to Be a Dog Trainer: A Step-By-Step Guide

Nicole Wilde

4.1

52

The Official Ahimsa Dog Training Manual

Grisha Stewart

4.1

Dog lovers: Learn to solve and prevent a variety of problems, including barking, fear, puppy socialization, housetraining, separation anxiety, and pulling on leash.

Pro trainers: Get more ways to teach skills and solve problems. Save time on write-ups by using this booklet as an in-home reference for your clients.

Breeders: send your puppies home with this book to start them off on the right paw.

53

Dog Training for Dummies

Jack Volhard

4.1

Make training fun and effective This friendly guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, you'll get expert training tips and techniques for you and your dog -- to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged friend.

Concentrate on c

54

Coaching People to Train Their Dogs

Terry Ryan

4.1

A Resource Manual for Pet Dog Class Instructors Practical Information and expert advice for dog training instructors.

55

The Perfect Puppy

Gwen Bailey

4.1

Here is the perfect book for puppy owners and would-be puppy owners who want to know how to bring their puppy up to be a happy, well-behaved, friendly adult dog. The book gives you the latest behavioral information and emphasizes prevention.

56

Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six-Week Program for You and Your Dog

Patricia B McConnell Ph.D.

4.1

Train your dog yourself with this humane and scientifically-based training program. Covers basic skills including: Sit, Down, Heel, Come, etc. and troubleshoots common training and behavior challenges.

57

The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility

Laurie Leach

4.1

Training your dog (and yourself) for agility competitions will create a fun working relationship that both of you can enjoy. Find everything you need top know in this fun guide that includes information on pre-agility training, detailed advice on correction-free training and step-by step agility training techniques. Also learn how to make your own agility obstacles use a clicker as a motivational

58

Barking, the Sound of a Language (Dogwise Training Manual)

Turid Rugaas

4.1

59

Cesar's Rules: Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog

Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

4.1

The training book you’ve been waiting for from the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer

Your dog just doesn’t seem to listen. You’ve been through obedience training, but he still can’t seem to master the most basic commands. And nothing you do seems to prevent him from misbehaving. “Clients usually come to me when their dogs are ruining their lives, not when th

60

The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think

Brian Hare

4.1

This New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the interior lives of our smartest pets

In the past decade, we have learned more about how dogs think than in the last century. Breakthroughs in cognitive science, pioneered by Brian Hare, have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. is dog genius revolution is transforming

61

The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of "Unadoptables" Taught Me About Service, Hope, and Healing

Susannah Charleson

4.1

An inspiring story that shows how dogs can be rescued, and can rescue in return.

With her critically acclaimed, bestselling first book, Scent of the Missing, Susannah Charleson was widely praised for her unique insight into the kinship between humans and dogs, as revealed through her work in canine search and rescue alongside her partner, golden retriever Puzzle.

Now, in The Possibility Dogs, Charl

62

Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs

Grisha Stewart

4.1

In BAT 2.0, the focus is to empower the dog to approach his trigger on his own with his caretaker playing a more supportive role, intervening only when necessary to keep the dog working below his threshold level. The new techniques are less stressful for the student dog, help promote good choices on the part of the dog, and focuses on BAT set-ups which arrange a safe environment so that the desire

63

Team Dog: How to Establish Trust and Authority and Get Your Dog Perfectly Trained the Navy Seal Way

Mike Ritland

4.1

The New York Times–bestselling book by former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland that teaches all dog owners how to have the close relationship and exceptional training of combat dogs.

In Team Dog, Ritland taps into fifteen years’ worth of experience and shares, explaining in accessible and direct language, the science behind the importance of gaining a dog’s trust and then offering invaluable steps for how

64

Developing Engagement and Relationship (Dog Sports Skills, #1)

Denise Fenzi and Deborah Jones Ph.

4.1

This book is the first in a series of books designed for the dog sport enthusiast. This first book will focus on developing a competition foundation based in “Engagement and relationship”

It doesn’t matter what genetic package or temperament your dog is born with; you can bring out the best in your dog! To train your dog, you must develop a relationship that encourages a willingand happy attitude w

65

Feeling Outnumbered?: How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household

Karen B. London Ph.D., Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.1

Create order out of canine chaos in your multi-dog home by understanding canine behavior and using positive reinforcement. Manage multiple dogs at meals, on walks and in the dog park.

66

Fight!: A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression

Jean Donaldson

4.1

From the award-winning author of Culture Clash, Mine , and Oh Behave 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. Includes descriptions of common types of aggression, assessing prognosis, remedial socialization, on-leash m

67

Dogs: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior Evolution

Raymond Coppinger, Lorna Coppinger

4.1

Marking the first time that dogs have been explained in such detail by eminent researchers, "Dogs" is a work of wide appeal, as absorbing as it is enlightening. Drawing on insight gleaned from forty-five years of raising, training, and studying the behaviors of dogs worldwide, Lorna and Raymond Coppinger explore the fascinating processes by which dog breeds have evolved into their unique shapes an

68

It's Not the Dogs it's the People: A Dog Trainers Guide to Training Humans

Nicole Wilde

4.1

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Through a Dog's Eyes: Understanding Our Dogs by Understanding How They See the World

Jennifer Arnold

4.1

A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs.

Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical disabilities and special needs. Arnold has developed a unique understanding of dogs' capabilities, intelligence,

70

Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps: Everything You Need to Know to Raise the Perfect Dog

Zoom Room Dog Training and Mark Van Wye

4.1

SEVEN STEPS TO WELL-TRAINED PUPPIES (AND HAPPY HUMANS)

If you're anything like most new puppy parents, it won't take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don't panic - slowly remove the shoe from your pup's mouth and open this book, because it's time to start successfully training.

'Puppy Training

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The Human Half of Dog Training: Collaborating with Clients to Get Results

Risë Vanfleet

4.1

Dogs? No Problem! People? Yikes!! Most dog trainers have a strong desire to help dogs learn appropriate behaviors and solve the kinds of problems that most dogs experience or create. It is why they get into the business in the first place and it is what they are trained to do. What is challenging for so many trainers is that their success in working with dogs ultimately depends on the cooperation, understanding and follow-through of the people who bring their dogs to them to be trained. Failure to work with people often leads to failure with the dogs. In The Human Half of Dog Training, author Rise VanFleet draws upon her years of experience of working with people as a child and family psychologist to teach dog trainers how take a collaborative approach with clients to help insure the best possible outcomes for their dogs. You will learn: The vital skill of empathic listening so that the trainer truly understands the needs and goals of the client. How cognitive distortions and resistance can disrupt the trainer/client relationship. How to work with a family in cases where spouses or children may complicate the trainer/client relationship. Ways to handle common objections and to get clients to commit to training programs. What experts are saying about The Human Half of Dog Training The most gaping hole in the pet dog training literature has finally been filled, and filled with radiant savoire-faire. Rise Van Fleet has hit it out of the park. Jean Donaldson, Founder, The Academy for Dog Trainers, author of Oh Behave! The Human Half of Dog Training is a practical and theoretical book that fills a much-needed hole in the dog training literature. Rise's background in working with humans, combined with her skills as a dog trainer, give her a unique perspective on how to get our clients on board. If you've ever been frustrated by your clients' resistance or lack of follow-through, this book is for you! Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP, author of Behavior Adjustment Training Rise VanFleet, Ph.D., RPT-S, CDBC, is a licensed psychologist, registered play therapist-supervisor, and certified dog behavior consultant with nearly 40 years of clinical and leadership experience working with children and families. She is the president of the Family Enhancement & Play Therapy Center and founder of its Playful Pooch Program located in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania where she lives with husband, five dogs and three cats.

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Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog

Pat Miller

4.1

Get excellent information on living with, caring for and training your canine companion in these collections of articles from Whole Dog Journal by renowned "trainer of trainers," Pat Miller. Bite-sized reads for any dog parent on virtually every dog-related topic.

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My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do?

Turid Rugaas

4.1

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Bonding with Your Dog: A Trainer's Secrets for Building a Better Relationship

Victoria Schade

4.0

The human-canine bond: a relationship steeped in love with equal parts mutual respect, trust, and regardIn this groundbreaking book, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade reveals that a successful relationship between you and your dog isn't about establishing yourself as the pack leader, but about building a meaningful bond. She explains how this bond forms the core of your entire relationship;

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What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs

Cat Warren

4.0

A firsthand exploration of the fascinating world of “working dogs”—who seek out missing persons, sniff for explosives in war zones, and locate long-dead remains—through the experiences of a journalist and her canine companion, an incorrigible pup named Solo.

Cat Warren is a university professor and former journalist with an admittedly odd hobby: She and her German shepherd have spent the last seven

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Way To Go! How To Housetrain A Dog Of Any Age

Karen B. London Ph.D., Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.0

Housetraining mishaps are among the most irritating dog problems ever! Whether you are starting off with a new puppy or rehabilitating an adult dog, the instructions in this booklet will help you fix the problem once and for all.

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The Thinking Dog: Crossover to Clicker Training

Gail Tamases Fisher

4.0

Expanded Description: Teach your dog to think It is such a joy to work with a dog who proactively engages in behaviors while you build a relationship that will surprise you in its depth and versatility. Clicker training has proven to be the most effective means of developing a Thinking Dog, one who offers behaviors in anticipation of a reward rather than a dog who has been trained only to wait for his owner's commands. One of the biggest obstacles the new clicker trainer faces, however, is his or her own history of training and habits of working with a dog. But you can make the transition once you understand how dogs learn and the mechanisms of operant conditioning. Learn from author Gail Fisher's crossover experiences as well as those of the hundreds of students she has helped make the change over the past thirteen years. You will learn: How dog training has evolved over the past 100 years, the strengths and weaknesses of various training styles, and to what extent you can intergrate your previous methods with clicker training. The particular challenges you will face as you crossover from whatever style of training you have used in the past (compulsion, luring, etc.) to clicker training. The detailed nuts and bolts of clicker training - from getting a behavior started, to methods of rewarding, to reducing the need to click and treat over time while still getting the results you want. How to work with dogs trained with force or harsh methods and change them into behavior-offering dynamos. Experienced trainers applaud The Thinking Dog The Thinking Dog offers a wonderfully thoughtful guide to clicker training. Written with the more traditional trainer in mind, Gail Fisher's long experience and hard-won wisdom shine through in her logical approach. Clear explanations, practical exercises, and lovely real life examples (including photos) make for a refreshing treatment of clicker training. I highly recommended this book to all thinking trainers who share with Fisher her "delight in watching a dog's mind turn on." The Thinking Dog is my new favorite clicker training book! Suzanne Clothier, author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky Gail Fisher's grasp of all subject matter pertaining to clicker training shines through in this book! It is obvious that she is a "been there-done that" crossover clicker trainer, understands the needs of someone who wants to make the switch, and can hold the trainer's hand throughout the process. The Thinking Dog is a great refresher course for the experienced clicker trainer too. Corally Burmaster, founder and editor of The Clicker Journal This is a must have book for anyone involved in dog training. Gail is a pioneer in the field of positive dog training and her own techniques have evolved over time as she has learned more about how dogs think and learn. This book provides a solid foundation for clicker training including answers to all the most challenging questions and paths around the most common obstacles. Robin K. Bennett, author of All About Dog Daycare, co-author of Off Leash Dog Play Gail Fisher has been training dogs professionally for over 30 years. She is the owner and founder of All Dogs Gym, one of the largest training centers in the country. Gail is the co-author of Training Your Dog and Teaching Dog Obedience Classes. She lives in Manchester, New Hampshire with her dogs, Canon and Kochi, and two cats.

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Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification

Brenda Aloff

4.0

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Shaping Success

Susan Garrett

4.0

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Play Together, Stay Together: Happy and Healthy Play Between People and Dogs

Karen B. London Ph.D., Patricia B. McConnell Ph.D.

4.0

Play is mentally and physically stimulating for your dog and it's the perfect way for you to bond. But play doesn't always come naturally to all dogs]]or all people. Learn games to play and tricks to teach and have some fun.

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Dog Whisperer

Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate

4.0

With guidance from Paul Owens, The ORIGINAL Dog Whisperer, you'll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible! You'll learn: How to "dog speak" -- the body language and vocalizations needed to effectively communicate with your

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Dog Sports Skills Book 3: Play!

Denise Fenzi, Deborah Jones P.h.D.

4.0

In the highly anticipated third book in the "Dog Sports Skills" series, authors Denise Fenzi and Deb Jones turn their attention to the topic of Play! Book number three lives up to the very high standard set by the previous two books, and fans of the series will not be disappointed. This is a fantastic addition which is sure to broaden your understanding of a crucial element of training performance

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Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker

Jean Donaldson

4.0

Here's more of everything you love from author Jean Donaldson: snappy, research-based answers to common dog behavior questions, humorous insights into the human half of living and working with dogs all in the form of Q&As for easy reading.

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Play with Your Dog

Pat Miller

4.0

Play is essential to the well-being of your dog and for developing sound social relationships between dogs and dogs and dogs and humans. Learn how to use play to socialize, stimulate and enjoy your best friend.

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Dog Training for Kids: Fun and Easy Ways to Care for Your Furry Friend

Vanessa Estrada Marin

4.0

Children Will Take the Lead with Fun & Easy Dog Training Techniques

Every child wants a dog, yet not every child--or even grown-up!--is equipped to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. But with the help of Vanessa Estrada Marin, the director of a sought-after dog-training program for kids, your child will have fun being in charge!

Dog Training for Kids breaks down lessons and tu

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Zak George's Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog: Proven Solutions to the Most Common Training Problems for All Ages, Breeds, and Mixes

Zak George and Dina Roth Port

4.0

A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems

"Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page."--Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog

Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog training content in the world and has helped

87

How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live with

Clarice Rutherford

4.0

This substantially revised and expanded edition benefits from an additional decade of observation of puppy behavior by its authors and includes effective, up-to-date methods for educating puppies to become good canine citizens. Covers planning for the new puppy, selecting a breeder, house training, where to sleep at night, bonding with your new puppy, socialization, discipline, simple commands and

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Clicking with Your Dog: Step-By-Step in Pictures

Peggy Tillman

4.0

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Scaredy Dog: Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog

Ali Brown

4.0

Dogs that growl at other dogs, lunge at people and bark at everything are often labeled "aggressive." Such fear-based behavior is more appropriately called "reactivity" and these dogs can be helped with the exercises in this book. Well-illustrated with photos.

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Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-And-Rescue Dog

Susannah Charleson

4.0

An unforgettable memoir from a search-and-rescue pilot and her spirited canine partner

In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a photo from the newspaper of an exhausted canine handler, face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. A dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, Susannah was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local

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Your Labrador Retriever Puppy Month by Month, 2nd Edition: Everything You Need to Know at Each Stage of Development

Terry Albert and Debra Eldredge DVM

4.0

Your Labrador Retriever Puppy Month by Month, Second Edition, provides new puppy owners with everything you need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Expert authors Terry Albert, vet Deb Eldredge, and breeder Joanne Olivier team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have and may

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Click for Joy: Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs

Melissa C. Alexander

4.0

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Your German Shepherd Puppy Month by Month, 2nd Edition

Liz Palika and Terry Albert

4.0

Your German Shepherd Puppy Month-by-Month provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Expert authors Liz Palika, vet Deb Eldredge, and breeder Joanne Olivier team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have and many they don't think to ask, incl

94

Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson

4.0

The best-selling animal advocate Temple Grandin offers the most exciting exploration of how animals feel since The Hidden Life of Dogs.

In her groundbreaking and best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now she bui

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The Perfect Companion – Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog!

Karen Daviso

4.0

[Alternate cover edition for ASIN: B0083J6YZ0]

The Perfect Companion, Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog! Written by professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist Karen Davison, is essential reading for all new puppy owners and a valuable source of information for those of us who want to get the best out of our relationship with man's best friend. 2017 Revised and Extended Edition

96

Schutzhund: Theory and Training Methods

Susan Barwig

4.0

An outstanding analysis of why and how protection, Obedience, and Tracking all play an integral part in Schutzhund training, with emphasis on selecting and raising a dog to suit the owner's needs.

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The Complete Labrador Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Labrador Owners (Canine Handbooks)

Linda Whitwam

4.0

98

Motivation (Dog Sports Skills, #2)

Denise Fenzi and Deborah Jones P.h.D

4.0

In this second book in the "Dog Sports Skills" series, Authors Denise Fenzi and Deb Jones take an in-depth look at the topic of motivation. They talk about what motivation is, and what it is not, along with an illuminating discussion of how a dog is unique in the animal world, and how educated trainers can use that to maximum advantage. They consider a range of options for motivating our dogs, and

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Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book

Ian Dunbar

4.0

Welcome to the historically-proven, so-old-that-it?s-new-again, natural, common-sense, and enjoyable way to train your dog?off-leash, lure/reward, fun and games, dog-friendly dog training. This book outlines step-by-step, illustrated techniques for socialization, temperament training, and behavior modification as well as for teaching basic manners. Dr. Dunbar's training techniques are altogether q

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Brain Games for Dogs: Fun Ways to Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog and Provide It with Vital Mental Stimulation

Claire Arrowsmith

4.0

Ideal for the growing number of dog owners who know that mental activity is as important as exercise when it comes to their dog's health and happiness.

This book provides more than just fun ways to challenge a dog's thinking and puzzle-solving ability. Claire Arrowsmith strongly suggests that such challenges help build a strong bond between a dog and its owner. She examines the accepted evidence of