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Recommended Books for Pet Dog Owners
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THE SAFE DOG HANDBOOK - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR POOCH, INDOORS AND OUT
by Melanie Monteiro
Item: CDV198
The Safe Dog Handbook teaches readers about the myriad ways to ensure a safe home and outdoor experience for their dogs - A fantastic, life saving gift for "new puppy parents".
Includes chapter on first aid, appendix of toxic plants, household hazards, and much more.
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Price: $19.99
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FEISTY FIDO - HELP FOR THE LEASH REACTIVE DOG, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
Item: DTB766
Practical information about positive ways to teach dogs how to politely walk past other dogs without causing a scene. Written for both novices and professionals, it includes tips on prevention and handling emergency situations. Humane, upbeat.
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Price: $9.95
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FEELING OUTNUMBERED? - HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
Item: DTB1009
Create order out of canine chaos in your multi-dog home. Maximize the joy of living with more than one dog by understanding canine behavior using positive reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite. Manage multiple dogs at meals, on walks, and in the dog park.
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Price: $9.95
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PLAY WITH YOUR DOG
by Pat Miller
Item: DTB1011
In her newest book, Pat Miller explores the role and benefits of play between you and your dog - and between dogs. Play behaviors have important learning and health benefits that help dogs become well-adjusted members of both their canine and human families. Pat includes dozens of game ideas collected from trainers all over the country you can try out with your dog(s).
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Price: $14.95
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PLAY TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER - HAPPY AND HEALTHY PLAY BETWEEN PEOPLE AND DOGS
by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
Item: DTB1028
Play is powerful stuff and it has a profound influence on your relationship with your dog. Learn how to read your dog’s play-cues and how to teach him some charming tricks to wow your friends. Play gives your dog mental and physical exercise and builds the bond between the two of you.
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Price: $12.95
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POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES 2 - KNOW YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG
by Pat Miller
Item: DTB984
Dogwise Publishing is pleased to reunite again with Pat Miller for the publication of her second volume of Positive Perspectives, a collection of her recent articles. This collection is more advanced than volume one, with particular emphasis on understanding the latest in canine behavioral research so that you can become a more effective trainer and/or owner.
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Price: $21.95
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FAMILY FRIENDLY DOG TRAINING - A SIX WEEK PROGRAM FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
by Patricia McConnell & Aimee Moore
Item: DTB917
Whether starting off with a new pup or retraining an adult dog, it’s all here in one easy to follow book. Humane and scientifically based methods teach basic skills—Sit, Down, Heel, Come, etc. and makes it fun for both human and dog. Owners can train at home. Trainers can use in class.
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Price: $14.95
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WHEN PIGS FLY - TRAINING SUCCESS WITH IMPOSSIBLE DOGS
by Jane Killion
Item: DTB919
Some breeds of dogs and mixes have a reputation as "impossible" to train. Hounds, terriers, and other breeds are often called pig-headed and even untrainable. Learn these "Pigs Fly" methods and take advantage of the natural strengths of these independent and intelligent dogs. Help your dog become a wonderful companion or a formidable canine athlete. Clicker and reward-based training that is fun to use.
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Price: $17.95
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ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS - CALMING SIGNALS, 2ND EDITION
by Turid Rugaas
Item: DTB527
By a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals.” These are signals dogs give eachother - and humans - that denote stress. These are the dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.
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Price: $12.95
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CAUTIOUS CANINE - HOW TO HELP DOGS CONQUER THEIR FEARS, 2ND EDITION
by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB586
Learn how to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and classical counter-conditioning. Discover exactly what triggers your dog, then apply this step by step method used by thousands of dogs and their owners to overcome problem behavior that is motivated by fear.
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Price: $6.95
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CULTURE CLASH
by Jean Donaldson
Item: DTB464
2005 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 to live together successfully. You must read this book... because your dog sure can't!
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Price: $17.95
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BEFORE & AFTER GETTING YOUR PUPPY
by Ian Dunbar
Item: DTB790
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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Price: $19.95
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WAY TO GO! - HOW TO HOUSETRAIN A DOG OF ANY AGE
by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
Item: DTB777
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. It can also re-train the dog with bad habits and give you back your clean home!
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Price: $5.95
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YOUR OUTTA CONTROL PUPPY
by Teoti Anderson
Item: DTB762
A fabulous new puppy behavior problem book from leading trainer Teoti Anderson. Find out about all the cutting edge positive training methods you can use to get your puppy under control.
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Price: $12.95
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RUFF LOVE
by Susan Garrett
Item: DTA228
The Ruff Love program is designed to give you the tools you need to build a lasting relationship with your dog, whether a problem canine, household pet, or athlete.
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Price: $14.95
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THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH - WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO AROUND DOGS
by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB745
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.
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Price: $14.95
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I'LL BE HOME SOON! - HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT SEPARATION ANXIETY
by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB667
If you worry about leaving your dog home alone, both because you love your dog and your house, this is for you. Figure out if your dog suffers from genuine separation anxiety or just bad manners--then learn how to help. Better yet, prevent problems in the first place!
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Price: $7.95
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DON'T SHOOT THE DOG
by Karen Pryor
Item: DTB116
Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training". One of our best selling books!
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Price: $17.00 $13.60
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HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK - AND HAVE YOUR DOG LOVE YOU FOR IT!
by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB479
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.
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Price: $4.95
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THE DOG WHISPERER, 2ND EDITION
by Paul Owens
Item: DTB633
A compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training! Learn body language, reward-based training, clicker & target training, how to humanely solve behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, digging, chewing, and mouthing.
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Price: $14.95
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DOG-FRIENDLY DOG TRAINING, SECOND EDITION
by Andrea Arden
Item: DTB647
Second Edition: Humane, user-friendly and dog-friendly training methods! Tools to help you teach; housetraining; basic manners; behavior problems, and an excellent resource section.
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Price: $18.95
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HOW TO TEACH A NEW DOG OLD TRICKS
by Ian Dunbar
Item: DTB190
These off-leash, lure-reward techniques work on puppies and adult dogs alike. Witty, humane, reliable and FUN! Revised.
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Price: $17.95
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KIDS AND DOGS - A PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE TO HELPING FAMILIES
by Colleen Pelar
Item: DTB1101
Illustrated with nearly 100 color photos, this book is one you'll pull out often when talking with clients about their dogs. Every dog trainer, groomer, dog walker, shelter worker and general dog aficionado who would like to help parents improve the life of a dog living with children should read this book.
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Price: $14.95
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POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING, 2ND EDITION
by Pat Miller
Item: DTB723
NEW 2ND EDITION! Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving!
AABP 2008 Multi-Media Awards for Excellence - Winner of Best Dog Behavior Book for Owners of 2008 -(Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog owners)
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Price: $18.95
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LIVING WITH KIDS AND DOGS...WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
by Colleen Pelar
Item: DTB852
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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Price: $16.95
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THE WHOLE DOG JOURNAL HANDBOOK OF DOG AND PUPPY CARE AND TRAINING
by Nancy Kerns
Item: DTB979
"The Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog and Puppy Care and Training" features advice on behavior and positive training techniques, guidance about natural care and nutrition, and information about holistic care such as chiropractic, herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture, and homeopathy. It covers all aspects of canine health, including cancer treatments, and most important of all, it focuses on how to have fun with a dog. This book equips readers with the tools to understand dogs, to encourage their physical and emotional wellness, and to elicit their full potential and vitality--and to do it naturally.
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Price: $19.95
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THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME - TEACHING YOUR DOG KINDLY AND HUMANELY
by Alana Stevenson
Item: DTB980
One of the few books that delivers great positive training methods for basic behaviors - but does it in a clear and well written fashion that the casual or novice dog owner will understand and hopefully accept. If you are a trainer or dog enthusiast and are having trouble recommending a solid training book to your less experienced clients or friends can actually understand and follow, this is a really good choice.
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Price: $15.95
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HAPPY KIDS, HAPPY DOGS
by Barbara Shumannfang
Item: DTB924
Help your dog and your baby become friends with easy-to-follow dog training tips presented according to your child’s developmental stages. Photos and stories from real families will help you avoid bites, teach your child the dos and don’ts, and impart calm behavior to your dog. Written by the prenatal instructor for safe child-dog interactions at Duke University Health System.
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Price: $16.95
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QUICK & EASY CRATE TRAINING
by Teoti Anderson
Item: DTB853
All the information you need to choose the best type of crate for your dog, as well as help him become reliably crate trained for confinement, house training, and travel.
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Price: $4.95
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RAISING PUPPIES AND KIDS TOGETHER - A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt
Item: DTB851
The relationship between puppies and kids can be magical, but it can become troublesome and even downright dangerous if proper behavior is not taught from the start. Here, top trainers show you the best training methods for a polite and well-mannered dog and also show you important rules to teach your child.
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Price: $16.95
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SUCCESSFUL DOG ADOPTION
by Sue Sternberg
Item: DEG737
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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Price: $16.99
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