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Our Zuzu's favorite toy is the Romp-N-Roll Ball
This is our Zuzu's favorite toy. She loves to swing it around, run with it dangling in front of her and engage in tug-of-war with other dogs. Yup, it often hits her in the [...]
You can't go wrong with these Kong toys
Most dog owners are familiar with Kong toys. Though for many, they are only familiar with the original classic Kong - the one shaped like a snowman. But Kong has an enormous line of [...]
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals by Helen Graham and Gregory Vlamis
Bach Flower Remedies for Animals by Helen Graham and Gregory Vlamis. If your dog is really having trouble dealing with life – whether shy and fearful of particular things, having trouble adjusting to a major [...]
Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg
Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg. If you are looking to add a dog to your household, read this book first! Sue Sternberg takes a very no nonsense approach to helping you choose the right [...]
I’ll Be Home Soon! by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
I’ll Be Home Soon! by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. If you think your dog might be suffering from separation anxiety, this is an excellent resource. While true separation anxiety can be difficult to deal with, [...]
Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. If you have more than one dog, or are planning to add another dog to your household, this is a great resource. If [...]
Way to Go by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
Way to Go by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, this book will give you simple, clear instructions for quickly housetraining your [...]
Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-By Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fear by Nicole Wilde
Help For Your Fearful Dog: A Step-By Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fear by Nicole Wilde. If you want an easy-to-read primer on dealing with fearful behavior, then read Patricia McConnell's The [...]
The Cautious Canine by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
The Cautious Canine by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. A concise book that is easy to read and apply to your situation. Whether your dog is shy around strangers, afraid of children, fearful of loud noises, [...]
Dogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers are More Dangerous by Janis Bradley
Dogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers are More Dangerous by Janis Bradley. Want to know the truth about the dog bite “epidemic” you see in the media? This book will give you a more [...]
Fight! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression by Jean Donaldson
Fight! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression by Jean Donaldson. If your dog is having trouble getting along with other dogs, you might want to read this book. Take a look at [...]
Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson
Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson. If your dog is showing signs of resource guarding or possession aggression, this is the book for you. If you can catch it [...]
Feisty Fido by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D and Karen B. London, Ph.D
Feisty Fido by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D and Karen B. London, Ph.D. If your dog shows signs of aggression toward other dogs while you are walking him/her on leash, this book is for you. Does [...]
Coercion and Its Fallout (Revised Edition) by Murray Sidman
Coercion and Its Fallout (Revised Edition) by Murray Sidman. Our society is quick to use punishment to get others to do what we want, and dog training is no exception. Are punishment-based methods of training [...]
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert M. Sapolsky
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert M. Sapolsky. Our suggested reading list includes several choices on learning to read dog body language, including learning to read signs of stress in your dog. [...]
The Language of Dogs DVD, by Sarah Kalnajs
The Language of Dogs DVD, by Sarah Kalnajs. There is no better way to learn to read the body language of dogs than by seeing dogs in action. However, in real life, sometimes the signals [...]
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas. While everyone could benefit from this book, it is especially good if you have a shy or fearful dog. This book will help you start [...]
Canine Body Language – A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff
Canine Body Language – A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff. If you want to better understand what your dog is expressing, this book will give you a handy reference guide to reading dog body language. [...]
Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D
Excel-erated Learning by Pamela J. Reid, Ph.D. If you are interested in knowing more about learning theory and what positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, negative punishment and all the other learning theory terminology mean [...]