Don't Shoot the Dog
Karen Pryor
A must-have book for any dog, or animal trainer...plus parents, teachers, just about anyone! Teaches how to use postive reinforcement techniques to get the behavior you want.
The Culture Clash
Jean Donaldson
Change how you think about dogs! A must-read for anyone that wants to understand dogs and why they do what they do.
Dogs Are From Neptune
Jean Donaldson
Follow-up book to Culture Clash.
Smart Trainers, Brilliant Dogs
Janet R. Lewis
Excellent book that should be in every trainer's library. Takes the mystery out of how dogs learn. Explains behavioral theory in easy-to-understand language, with real examples. Learn how to use rewards in training and still get reliable ring performance.
Beyond Obedience : Training With Awareness for You and Your Dog
April Frost, Rondi Lightmark
Excellent book on training through development of the human-canine bond.
