BOOKS ABOUT DOG TRAINING,

BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH

A Bibliography Compiled by Andrea Loughry

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These books lend insight about dog training, behavior, and health. However, raisers of service dogs must keep in mind that some of the techniques described in these pages may not be approved by your puppy raising program. Always be guided by your puppy leaders and puppy raising manual first and foremost.

	Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin One of the world's most celebrated animal scientists merges a lifetime of study with her extraordinary perceptions as an autistic person in a groundbreaking book that revolutionizes the understanding of how animals think and feel. (2005)

	Art of Raising a Puppy Monks of New Skete The famous dog-training monks discuss stages of puppy development, choosing a breed and selecting a puppy, basic training methods, and solutions to common puppy problems, as well as feeding grooming and general care. A readable and affectionate guide to the world of puppies. (1991)

	Barking Up the Right Tree: Breeding, Rearing and Training the Guide Dog's Way by Derek Freeman A 'hands-on' guide to breeding, rearing and training dogs the guide-dogs way by Derek Freeman, an internationally renowned trainer with thirty years experience of training guide dogs for the blind. UK; Interpet Publishing; 1991, USA: Ringpress, 1993

	Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier This unique and insightful guide helps readers go beyond what they already know about living with their dogs, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. This beautifully written exploration, akin to Monty Robert's horse whispering techniques, tells readers how they can develop a better rapport with their dogs by understanding their dog's own language and thought processes.

	*Bonnie Bergin's Guide to Bringing Out the Best in Your Dog: The Bonnie Bergin Method* by Bonnie Bergin, Robert A. McNally (1995) An experienced dog trainer and founder of the Assistance Dog Institute offers a training method for both pets and their owners that stresses the understanding of dog behavior as the key to successful communication.

	*Culture Clash* by Jean Donaldson Depicts dogs as they really are - stripped of their Hollywood fluff, with their loveable 'can I eat it, chew it, urinate on it, what's in it for me' philosophy.Written with tremendous affection for dogs shines through, and keen insight into the dog's mind. A great place to start getting insight into the dog's point of view.

	Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior by Roger Abrantes Following the traditions of the school of ethology founded by Konrad Lorenz, Dog Language is based on many hours of research, observation, and study. Dog Language is a no-nonsense book, written in a modern, uncomplicated style—a book for all readers with interest in dogs, wolves and other canids. Also by Abrantes: The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior. (1997)

	*Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (3rd ed.)* by James M Giffin and Liisa Carlson Practical information to help determine what is wrong with your dog, and help understand your vet. This 3rd edition has updated material to explain the latest on: flea control, vaccine protocols, cancer treatments, genetics and the role it plays in disease, diseases of the internal organs, especially the pancreas and liver, canine dental care, health problems of older dogs. A must for every dog owner. (1999)

	Dog Trainer's Guide to Parenting: Rewarding Good Behavior, Practicing Patience and Other Positive Techniques That Work by Harold R. Hansen Even though your child is nothing like a dog, knowing a few things about dog training will give you a whole new view of parenthood. As much about training dogs as it is children–a refreshing approach, no matter how many legs the animal has that you wish to train! (2000)

	Dog Training for Dummies by Joachim Volhard, Wendy Volhard, John Volhard, Jack Volhard Beginning with the basics such as house training, simple commands, and crate training, this book guides the readers and their dog step-by-step to more complex. Discover how to keep a well-trained dog in shape and what the pros and cons of different types of equipment. Dog Training For Dummies also includes sections on organized dog activities and how to become a registered Canine Good Citizen. (2001)

	*The Dog Listener: A Noted Expert Tells You How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation* by Jan Fennell With an Introduction by world-famous "horse-whisperer" Monty Roberts, this practical guide explores the fascinating, hidden body language of dogs, which acclaimed pet trainer Fennell uses to positively change the behavior of even the most difficult canine.

	The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul Owens By learning "dog speak, " the body language and vocalizations needed to communicate with dogs, owners discover a gentle, nonviolent way to eliminate bad habits and train their pets. (1999)

	Dog Who Loved Too Much: Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs by Nicholas Dodman In this fascinating book, Dr. Dodman tackles the most common and baffling of canine psychological disorders--aggression, fearfulness, and obsessive/repetitive behavior--and explains through engaging, often humorous, case studies his therapies to help both dog and owner. (1997)

	Dogs: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution by Raymond Coppinger and Lorna Coppinger The Coppingers explore how dog breeds have evolved into their unique shapes and behaviors. Concentrating on five types of dogs--modern household dogs, village dogs, livestock guarding dogs, sled dogs, and herding dogs--they examine canine companions from a unique biological viewpoint. Includes a discussion of the service dog industry. (2001)

	Dogs Behaving Badly: An A-To-Z Guide to Understanding & Curing Behavioral Problems in Dogs by Nicholas Dodman In this "Spock-like owner's guide to rearing and training the family dog" ("Washington Post Book World"), the acclaimed author of "The Dog Who Loved Too Much" takes 26 of the most intractable and irritating dog behavioral problems and offers easy-to-follow treatment plans to cure each one. (2000)

	Dogs for Dummies by Gina Spadafori For the dog lover comes this guide named the Best General Reference by the Dog Writers Association of America. This updated edition contains new information on the cost of keeping a dog, how to read a dog's body language, and more. (2000)

	The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by Bruce Fogle and Anne B Wilson How 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 and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works. (1992)

	*The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior* by Roger Abrantes A detailed study of the evolution of the canine social behavior. The author leads the reader, step by step, through the various aspects involved in the development of single social behavior patterns. This book is also a comparative study, where the reader is lead from one argument to the next with mathematical precision. A surprising book, it dismissing common believes and assumptions, and leaving the reader with simple sound explanations. A book for all students of animal behavior wishing to uncover the whys and hows of canine social behavior.(2003)

	Expert Obedience Training for Dogs by Winifred Gibson Strickland Here is world-famous Winifred Gibson Strickland’s comprehensive and authoritative manual on how to train your dog. Learn how to communicate with your dog so you can train him or her successfully through Novice, Open, and Utility exercises and Tracking. (1988)

	Eyes that Lead: the Story of Guide Dogs for the Blind by Michael Tucker Former British guide dog trainer Tucker gives a comprehensive explanation of exactly how these outstanding dogs are harness trained. (1981)

	For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia McConnell 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. (2006)

	Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog by John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller The classic study of dog behavior gathered into one volume. Based on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever complied. (1998)

	*Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. 1: Adaptation and Learning; Volume Two: Etiology and Assessment* by Steven R. Lindsay, Victoria Lea Voith Handbook complete in two volumes. Volume one covers origins and domestication, development of behavior, neurobiology of behavior and learning, sensory abilities, biological and dispositional constraints on learning, classical conditioning, instrumental learning, aversive control of behavior; learning and behavioral disturbances, and human-dog companionship. (2001)

	Harnessing Thought: The Guide Dog A Thinking Animal with a Skilful Mind by Bruce Johnston The debate has gone on for centuries: do animals really think, or is thinking reserved for humans only? Bruce Johnston, a psychologist and guide dog user examines the thought processes evident in the canine mind, as demonstrated by trained dogs who guide the blind. A fascinating look at an animal whose bevaior suggests a capacity to think, not just respond in a conditioned way to stimuli. (1995- Published by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, UK)

	*How Dogs Learn* by Mary R Burch and Jon S Bailey The science behind dog training is written for everyone by two behavior experts who explain every concept clearly and precisely. (1999)

	How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners (Revised and Updated) (2nd ed.) by The Monks of New Skete Extensively revised and updates the 1978 edition--featuring a fresh new design and photographs throughout--this new edition preserves the best components of the original classic and expands the book to cover new trends in training, new equipment (i.e. "invisible fences"), new reflections on the philosophical aspects of the dog/human relationship, and much more. (2002)

	How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren An invaluable language manual for people who need to communicate with dogs, How to Speak Dog is far more than a simple training guide. Author Stanley Coren discusses at length the evolution of language in many species, and focuses as much on body language as he does on verbal communication. This is a man with his own theories on language development--when disagreeing with Chomsky or Darwin, he backs up his arguments with plenty of thorough, firsthand experience. Whether you own a dog or two or work in the field of animal care, this manual will be a most informative read and is sure to have a positive effect on the relationship between you and man's best friend. (2001)

	If Dogs Could Talk: Exploring the Canine Mind by Vilmos Csanyi An internationally renowned specialist in the scientific study of animal behavior explores the bonds between dogs and humans and shows that by observing the cognitive behavior of dogs, a great deal can be learned about how the human mind works. (2005)

	Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions by Stanley Coren Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions and inner lives of dogs. (1995)

	Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin An approach to training designed to make an obedient, reliable animal of the family dog, from a noted dog trainer and writer. (1985)

	New Knowledge of Dog Behavior by Clarence Pfaffenberger Classic study of dog behavior and training by the founder of Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.'s puppy raising program. Mr. Pfaffenberger also wrote Guide Dogs for the Blind, Their Selection, Development, and Training. (1963)

	The New Work of Dogs: Tending to Life, Love and Family in a Changing World by Jon Katz Combines compelling personal narratives with a penetrating look at the emotional landscape of a community, and in so doing asks whether the evolution in the human/canine relationship is a good thing for both species. (2003)

	On Talking Terms With Dogs : Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas Turid identifies what she calls calming signals: "signals used by dogs to prevent things from happening, from avoiding threats from people and dogs to calming down nervousness and fear." Turid goes on to explain how dogs use calming signals, and how we, as dog owners, can use them as well with our own dogs. (1997).

	Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell 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 interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends. (2002)

	Puppy Training The Guide Dogs Way by Julia Barnes The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has an unparalleled reputation for breeding, rearing and training dogs. Over the years it has been responsible for producing thousands of well-behaved animals. Now, for the first time, this great bank of knowledge and expertise is being made available to all dog owners. This superbly illustrated book, which includes more than 150 colour photographs, is the only dog training book officially approved by Guide Dogs. (British--2004)

	Raising Puppies & Kids Together: A Guide for Parents by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt Sharing insight gleaned from over 20 years of combined experience of dog training, the authors provide a roadmap for navigating the sometimes complicated path to a loving and respectful relationship between puppies and children. Real-life examples of interactions between children and dogs clearly illustrate common problems and offer appropriate solutions, while instructional photos give examples of both "right" and "wrong" behavior. Learn how to meld the playful and protective nature of a puppy with the curiosity and compulsiveness of a child to create a positive atmosphere for the puppy, the child, and the rest of the household. (2005).

	Right Dog for You: Choosing a Breed That Matches Your Personality, Family and Lifestyle by Daniel Tortora Complete guide to choosing dog based on breed characteristics. Rates each breed for activity level, health, behavioral traits, sociability, and watch/guard dog ability, and more. (1983)

	Smoke Alarm Training for Your Dog by Anders Hallgren A Swedish animal behaviorist introduces a new, revolutionary training technique that could save your life! Any dog, small or large, can be taught to alarm its family for smoke or fire in the home, whether they live in a house or an apartment. Simple step-by-step program and illustrative pictures show how dog owners can have a smoke alarm trained dog in just a few weeks. *This is the first thing of its kind available and should be part of any dog owner's emergency kit. (2002)

	The Tellington Ttouch: A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for Your Favorite Animal by Linda Tellington-Jones Distinguished animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones combines her extraordinarily successful experiences performing the Tellinton TTouch with solid how-to advice that anyone can use on dogs, cats, horses, birds, even reptiles and exotic animals to show how to release the pain, fear, and tension so many animals suffer. (1995)

	*Two Puppies: Being the Authenic Story of Two Very Different Yound Dogs, One who is Virtuous and Goes on to a life of Service, the Other Bron to be Naughty...* by Jane and Michael Stern Two Puppies clearly spells out the pleasures as well as the vicissitudes of choosing and raising a puppy and is as entertaining as it is informative. Follows two dramatically different dogs through puppyhoods that are alternately tumultuous, funny, emotionally wrenching, and ultimately happy. It is a journey that goes wonderfully right, as in the inspiring biography of Parnell, the Labrador Retriever born and meticulously raised to work hand-in-paw as a faithful companion and guide dog to a blind woman. On the other hand, through the antics of Clementine, the Sterns's own misbegotten puppy, we see in excruciating detail what can go hilariously but instructively wrong. (1998)

	Understanding Dogs: Living and Working With Canine Companions by Clinton Sanders In Understanding Dogs, sociologist and faithful dog companion Clinton R. Sanders explores the day-to-day experiences of living and working with domestic dogs. Based on a decade of research in veterinary offices and hospitals, dog-guide training schools, and obedience classes—and colored with his personal experiences and observations at and outside home with his own canine companions—Sanders's book examines how everyday dog owners come to know their animal companions as thinking, emotional, and responsive individuals. (1999)