Dog Training Books
from Good Dog Training Books

How To Raise The Perfect Dog

Authors are Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier. This book is easy to read, contains lots of useful information, and is very practical.

This book would be a great aid to anyone who is thinking about getting a puppy. It is a great puppy training guide for the beginner and experienced alike. It also teaches us which puppy is best for our energy level and what to do from the minute we bring it home.

It would be a good idea to read this book before bringing a new puppy into your life.

Beyond Basic Training

Author is Diane L. Bauman. This book is well-written and filled with practical advice. Every page within it screams with common sense regarding dog handling.

The book is a series of short chapters covering most obedience exercises from Novice to Utility, as well as short discussions on training equipment and trialing tips. It caters to dogs of all sizes and shapes.

This book should be read by all dog owners who are serious about dog training.

The Power Of Positive Dog Training

Author is Pat Miller. The book is based around a six-week training program, one chapter per week. It is geared specifically towards training a dog and maps out a six week program for you to follow. The training chapters are well-written and the structure is both thoughtful and consistent. This book is clear, concise, and covers a multitude of useful topics, commencing with a good synopsis of the fundamentals of clicker training, then taking you through a 6 week dog training course, and then addressing a number of individual concerns separately such as, housebreaking, aggression, socialization, and much more.

101 Dog Tricks

Author is Kyra Sundance. This book is very well presented, the pictures are so clear and colourful.

There are lots of pictures and easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick. The concept of categorizing each trick as being easy, intermediate, advanced and expert is a good idea. The book contains tricks for dogs at every skill level.

It is a great book for both beginners and professional trainers alike.