NO NO BAD DOG 
 
 
TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR GOOD GOOD DOG
 
The Puppy Diaries : Raising a Dog Named Scout
 
by Jill Abramson
 
What should you expect when a new puppy enters your life? With utterly winning stories and a wealth of practical information, The Puppy Diaries provides an essential road map for navigating the first year of your dog's life.

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Through a Dog's Eyes

by Jennifer Arnold
 
The founder of Canine Assistants outlines her unique training method, which is based on teaching dogs to make choices -- as opposed to following commands - -through kindness and encouragement rather than fear and submission.
Puppies Chew Shoes, Don't They? : An Owner's Manual for People With Puppies

by Dee Bogetti

Puppies DO chew shoes ... and anything else they can fit in their mouths. Puppies also nip and bite and get the zoomies. Too often, during a puppy's first year, the family realizes they have a problem.  They then do one of three things: 1) nothing and live with a dog with issues; 2) contact a trainer for help; or 3) dump the dog - on the side of the road, at a shelter or at the dog pound.
Dog Sense : How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet

by John Bradshaw
 
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.

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Citizen Canine : Ten Essential Skills Every Well-Mannered Dog Should Know

by Mary R. Burch
 
Learn about the ten test items on the AKC's "Canine Good Citizen" test, and how to help your dog train and pass the test.

 
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It's a Dog's World : the Savvy Guide to Four-legged Living
 
by Wendy Diamond
 
A pet-lifestyle expert and avid animal rescue advocate has written a sassy yet practical guide to help you and your four-legged family member live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life together.

 
A Dog's Gift : the Inspirational Story of Veterans and Children Healed by Man's Best Friend

by Bob Drury
 
Award-winning journalist and author Bob Drury movingly captures the story of a year in the life of paws4people and the broken bodies and souls the organization mends.
 
Dog : the Definitive Guide for Dog Owners

by Bruce Fogle

This handsome book celebrates the close and complex relationship between humans and dogs, and it examines dogs in the contexts of behavior, anthropology, history, literature and genetics.
The Loved Dog : the Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior

by Tamar Geller
 
Every dog owner must make a choice: Do you want a fearful and submissive pet, or do you want a happy, joyful, and well-mannered member of the family? Tamar Geller's mission in life is to teach her cruelty-free method of "life coaching" for dogs and their people.
 
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Citizen Canine : Our Evolving Relationship With Cats and Dogs

by David Grimm

A fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society.  Grimm traces the rich and surprising history of our favorite companion animals, from their wild origins to their dark days in the middle ages to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth.
The Genius of Dogs : How Dogs are Smarter Than You Think

by Brian Hare
 
When dogs domesticated themselves as early as 40,000 years ago they became far more like human infants than their wolf ancestors. Domestication gave dogs a whole new kind of social intelligence. This finding will change the way we think about dogs and dog training--indeed, the revolution has already begun.
 
Puppies for Dummies
 
by Sarah Hodgson
 
Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. 
 
Decoding Your Dog : the Ultimate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones

by Debra Horwitz
 
Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. The key to training dogs effectively is first to understand why our dogs do what they do. And no one can address this more authoritatively than the diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behavior.
Finding Gobi : a Little Dog With a Very Big Heart

by Dion Leonard
 
Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathoner, encountered a stray dog while he was racing through the Gobi Desert in China and Mongolia. The dog kept pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

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The Dog Behavior Answer Book : Practical Insights & Proven Solutions For Your Canine Questions

by Arden Moore
 
"Just how smart is my dog?" Try draping a towel over his head and timing his escape. "Why does she prefer the toilet to her bowl?" Because it's always full and always cool; can you blame her? 

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Training for Both Ends of the Leash : a Guide to Cooperation Training for You and Your Dog

by Kate Perry

Kate Perry has seen it all: the secret pee-ers, the delivery-man harassers, the agoraphobics. Every dog presents a unique set of drives, traits, and needs -- and so does every owner
Reaching the Animal Mind : Clicker Training and What it Teaches us About All Animals

by Karen Pryor

After thirty years of training creatures both tame and wild, Karen Pryor, pioneer in the field of no-punishment animal training, presents what she knows about teaching animals and what they in turn have taught her. 
Lessons from Tara : Life Advice From the World's Most Brilliant Dog

by David Rosenfelt
 
 Through Tara, David learned about dating, about being able to share his emotions, and also about everyday stuff like who gets to use the pillow if several dogs are sleeping in you bed (clue: It's not the human) and why random barking will never be something that can be eliminated. 
 
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The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy : How to Train and Care for Your New Dog
 
by Victoria Stilwell

Celebrity trainer Victoria Stilwell is one the most trusted names in the pet world. In this fun and informative guide, her first for puppies, she teaches you how to navigate each stage of a puppy's growth, from the first weeks through adolescence. You'll learn.
 
Love is the Best Medicine : What Two Dogs Taught One Veterinarian About Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles

by Nick Trout

Presents the inspirational story of two dogs and their human companions, sharing the author's behind-the-scenes experiences as a veterinarian whose personal tragedy enabled a life-saving cure for a dangerously sick patient.