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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 house training.

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.

 

 

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Preparing For Agility Competitions

... which your dog has to clear without knocking the pole down, there are weaves (the weave is a straight line of poles. They can be 6,8,or 12 poles in length, your dog must weave through this) which your dog must not come out of before the end. In agility courses there are contact points on obstacles which ... 

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Honey, The Dog Just Bit The Mail Carrier... Or Train Your Dog To Avoid Lawsuits

... you just brought your own little lawsuit factory to live with you, in the form of an adorable little puppy. It is true that this innocent looking little ball of fur can turn into a nasty, snarling, lawsuit building monster within moments. All it takes is one act of territorial aggression or even self-defense ... 

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Why Dogs Can Be Great Therapy For Humans

... our eyesight fails us, and for millions and millions of people they provide daily companionship and loyal friendship. It is of little wonder then that the medical profession is also taking a closer look at our canine companions to see if there is a way that perhaps dogs can help out in the medical treatments ... 

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Overview Of Different Breeds Of Dogs

... triangles that can be found on the chest area. Their eyebrows have a unique spot on each one. Rotweillers are intelligent and fearless dogs. You can notice their foreheads getting a little wrinkly when they are alert. Rotties are very active and playful and are fast on learning tricks. Poodle Poodles ... 

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When Your Best Friend Gets Lost: Tips In Finding Your Dog

... papers for your lost dog. Also check the "Lost and Found" classifieds. Check it daily. You'll never know when somebody turns up to say that he or she found your dog. - Check in your neighborhood. Your dog could be somewhere near. Dogs usually do not stray far from their own homes. - It would be easier ... 

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