EDITOR ' S REVIEW | BOOKS , DVDs AND MORE
• Family Friendly Dog Training : A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog by Patricia McConnell and Aimee Moore . “ If the owner has a nice , normal dog from a reputable source , then [ it ] is a great resource .”
• Hunting Together : Harnessing Predatory Chasing in Family Dogs through Motivation-Based Training by Simone Muller . “ Predation is one of the places positive trainers need more education on , and this is the missing link .”
• Living with Kids and Dogs ... Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar . “ It involves the kids and has specific things that kids can to do to be a part of the training in a proactive , positive way . It ’ s not complex , and has a quick summary page for those parents that don ’ t have the time to read the whole book , though it ’ s really not that long to begin with .”
• Maran Illustrated Dog Training by Marangraphics Development Group . “ Simple and practical and the pictures are priceless .”
• The Other End of the Leash : Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell .
“ I don ’ t think people just need to know how to train their dog , but people need to understand their dog . And this book can really help with that . This was the first book I read as a confused dog owner reading [ dog training books by ] the Monks of New Skete and Cesar Milan , that actually helped me build a better relationship with my dog and ultimately led me down a path of dog training . My goal is always a happy and healthy dog that I have a relationship with , not a robot that does everything I tell it to do . So a book that describes how to teach things isn ’ t going to help me achieve that . I need to know what drives and what motivates my dog . And for the average dog owner some books are just too technical and the language too scientific ; this book is clear and precise and easy to understand for even the most novice dog handler .”
• Positive Perspectives : Love Your Dog , Train Your Dog by Pat Miller . “[ Miller ] makes a wealth of science and training techniques very accessible for those without behavior education and experience . She ’ s also a brilliant apologist for fear-free forcefree training techniques .”
• Positive Perspectives 2 : Know Your Dog , Train Your Dog by Pat Miller . “ This is an excellent resource for dog owners that helps them understand their dog ’ s communication , gets them started on basic skills training and helps them prevent / solve common behavior problems . A well-rounded and easy to read book that all dog owners should have on their bookshelf for reference .”
“ I place it first on a recommended reading list for my students , both in class and private consultations .”
• The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller . “ It advocates for positive-reinforcement-based dog training , covers basic good manners training and more , and is written in a style accessible for non-professional dog lovers .”
• Puppy Primer by Brenda Scidmore and Patricia McConnell . “ It ’ s a short , easy read that ’ s easy to understand for average dog owners .”
• Puppy Socialization : What It Is and How to Do It by Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson . “ A must-have for anyone with a new puppy or planning to add a new puppy to their home . Thankfully , the general public seems to understand socialization is needed for a new pup , yet [ the general public ] doesn ’ t understand the full extent of what socializing a puppy really means . Most think it ’ s merely getting the puppy out in public , yet there are many important components [ for ] doing it right to ensure the puppy ’ s comfort . With photos ( print book ) and videos ( e-book ) Rogers and Anderson educate owners to understand how to set their puppies up for a lifetime of emotional comfort while educating the puppy parent every step of the way .”
• Puppy Start Right : Foundation Training for The Companion Dog by Kenneth Martin and Debbie Martin .
“ This book has everything from how to socialize your puppy effectively , training exercises , how to manage common puppy behavior issues as well as training solutions ....[ A ] go-to for all
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