Dog Training Books 2
from Good Dog Training Books

Good Dog 101

Author is Cristine Dahl. This book should be the recommended read for dog owners who want a well-behaved and happy dog, and for dog trainers who want good, scientifically based results.

The author has finally put her dog training methods into print in this book. It is easy to read, easy to use, includes fascinating and documented information on her methods.

The topics contained in the book are an easy and often humorous read, and cover all the important issues such as, house training, handling bad manners, aggression and separation anxiety.

Cesar's Rules

Authors are Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier. This is a great book both for professional dog trainers and dog owners. It is full of great information, opinions, and ideas.

It provides a lot of information to dog owners about the history of dog training, various approaches to dog training, and how dogs have contributed to humans as working animals.

There are a few chapters that give dog owners some general ideas for training, and then one final chapter which gives information for training a few behaviours.

How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend

Authors are The Monks of New Skete. This book is a great reference book for the first time dog owner and trainer.

It not only covers the usual necessary topics of how to choose, socialise, feed, groom and train a puppy but also how to read a puppy's pedigree, how to massage your dog, and how your dog's living environment will impact upon his training needs.

The training methods discussed in the book are fairly traditional, with the Monks either luring or gently moulding the dog into shape, then praising. Recommended for all new dog owners.

Dog Training For Dummies

Authors are Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard. This user friendly dog training book guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on its unique personality.

It contains a lot of dog training information that a dog trainer would need to know including expert training tips and techniques.

This book shows you how to communicate with your dog on his level so you can help it understand exactly what is expected of him.