These
books were chosen for their easy reading, clear guidelines and
"gentle" technique.
Most of these books are around $20.00 and are available at local
bookstores or in Tucson at Antigone books.
"The Other End of the Leash"
published by
Ballantine Books
The Other End of the Leash
shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationships with
dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with dogs. Zoologist
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 interpret our behavior, and how to interact
with them in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged
friends.
Combining compelling stories, the
natural history of dogs and humans, and advice about how humans can
become better dog trainers by understanding their own behavior, The
Other End of the Leash will help you make the most of life with your
dog.
Dogs For Dummies®
by
Gina
Spadafori, Marty
Becker (Foreword)
Covers many topics. Harder reading
Dogs
for Dummies should be required reading for anyone considering
purchasing or adopting a dog. In this comprehensive, yet concise and
entertaining book, author Gina Spadafori, pet care columnist for
Universal Press Syndicate and host of AOL's "Gina Spadafori's Pet
Connection," makes a strong case for researching breeds and
considering how certain types of dogs will or won't fit an owner's
lifestyle.
Dog-Friendly
Dog Training
by Andrea Arden
Very
very good! lot's of pictures, fun to read, for all ages of dogs... can
be read in a weekend.
Positive
training techniques are more than just a fad! Dog trainers and dog
owners around the country are looking for fun, effective ways to train
their dogs that don't involve harsh corrections and punishments.
Good
Owners Great Dogs
by
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
A student of the renowned British trainer, Barbara Woodhouse, reveals
the secrets of lifetime behavioral dog training techniques and provides
information on everything from canine dietary needs to temperament
testing.
Zen
Dog
by
Toni Tucker, Judith Adler
Find
enlightenment at the end of a leash with this delightful look at the
Buddha nature of our canine companions.
When
Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals
by Susan McCarthy, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
In
this first-of-its-kind study, biologists, animal trainers, and
behaviorists offer proof of animal emotions.
