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Top Ten Books for Pet Dog Owners
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There are many decisions to be made when choosing a dog, not the least being the choice of educational materials. Bookshops and pet stores offer an overwhelming choice of books and videos. Consequently, members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers have voted for what they each consider to be the most useful books and videos for dog owners or trainers. These top ten books for pet dog owners are listed in rank order.
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THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH - WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO AROUND DOGS
by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB745
When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.
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Price: $14.95
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POWER OF POSITIVE DOG TRAINING, 2ND EDITION
by Pat Miller
Item: DTB723
NEW 2ND EDITION! Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving!
AABP 2008 Multi-Media Awards for Excellence - Winner of Best Dog Behavior Book for Owners of 2008 -(Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog owners)
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Price: $18.95
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AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY
by Ian Dunbar
Item: DTB721
Now you have your puppy, the clock is ticking and you need to meet three more developmental deadlines before your puppy is five months old.
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Price: $12.95
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BEFORE YOU GET YOUR PUPPY
by Ian Dunbar
Item: DTB720
Lists common, predictable puppy problems, provides a timetable for their development, and suggests a variety of dog-friendly preventative measures and solutions.
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Price: $7.95
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DON'T SHOOT THE DOG
by Karen Pryor
Item: DTB116
Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training". One of our best selling books!
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Price: $17.00 $13.60
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HOW TO TEACH A NEW DOG OLD TRICKS
by Ian Dunbar
Item: DTB190
These off-leash, lure-reward techniques work on puppies and adult dogs alike. Witty, humane, reliable and FUN! Revised.
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Price: $17.95
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ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS - CALMING SIGNALS, 2ND EDITION
by Turid Rugaas
Item: DTB527
By a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals.” These are signals dogs give eachother - and humans - that denote stress. These are the dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.
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Price: $12.95
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