Books

Author:  Jack Volhard

What kind of manners do you want your new puppy or dog to have?  This book gives creative ways to teach your dog what you want him to do when he goes to the door, greets new people or anything else a well-behaved dog might encounter.  It's quick reading, entertaining and extremely helpful!

Author:  Carol Lea Benjamin

If you've just rescued a dog, this quick-to-read book is a great help!    You'll enjoy Carol's cartoons as well as her quick, well-written help on how to build your relationship with your new shelter dog.

Author:  Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

Do you have a puppy or dog that is difficult on a leash?  Does your dog snap and snarl at dogs passing by?  Patricia offers some great, simple advice on training your dog to be a much better canine on a leash.  As with all of Patricia's booklets, she is quick and to the point and offers much help to pet dog owners quickly!

Author:  Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

Finally!  Some great help with housebreaking in a booklet form!  Excellent information!

Author: Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

Dogs Need Guidance ... Just Like Kids do!

This booklet is used by hundreds of organizations around the country to help people raise polite and happy dogs. It combines a true understanding of canine behavior with kind and simple exercises that allow dogs to trust that they can count on their owners when they need to.

How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

Author: Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.

So much aggression in dogs results from fear, but fear-based problems can become worse if treated incorrectly. This booklet provides a step-by-step explanation of desensitizing and counter classical conditioning. It can help you solve minor behavioral problems and prevent serious ones, whether your dog fears include the vacuum cleaner, people with hats, or the stranger at the door. 

Subtitle: Entering Trials & What to Do When You Get There

Author:  Cindy Buckholt

If you recently started taking agility or are thinking of starting a class, this book is great for answering all of those questions about agility, competition, different agility venues like AKC and NADAC and much more.