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 really as quick and effective as we’re often led to believe or even as they seem sometimes? Or are we [...]
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. While this book is not about dogs, it does provide some fascinating information about how stress affects all of us. [...]
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 happen so quickly we miss them. You will learn to catch more of these signals in daily life if you [...]
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 to understand the signals your dog is sending – many you probably don't even notice right now. Learn to read [...]
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. Some of the photos are a bit difficult to see what she is describing, but for the most part, it's [...]
