Top 5 dog training books.

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List by: Titiksha
Quote by: Jerome K. Jerome


Top 2It's me or the dog : how to have the perfect pet
by VIctoria Stilwell

636.70887 STI

'It's Me or the Dog' offers a superb, practical manual for pet owners - whether faced with training a new puppy or with correcting the bad habits of an existing pet.


Top 2The loved dog : the playful, nonaggressive way to teach your dog good behavior
by Tamar Geller with Andrea Cagan

636.70887 GEL

Every dog owner must make a choice: Do you want a fearful and submissive pet, or do you want a happy, joyful, and well-mannered member of the family? Tamar Geller's mission in life is to teach her cruelty-free method of "life coaching" for dogs and their people. Her revolutionary play-training uses mutual understanding and respect - and puts an end to outdated methods that rely on physical exhaustion, choke chains, prong collars, dominance rollovers, or stressful aggression of any kind.


Top 3New dog : choosing wisely and ensuring a happy ever after
by Bruce Fogle with Patricia Holden White

636.7 FOG

"Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a cross-breed, in 'New Dog', vet Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know. It answers any questions you may have, such as which breed is suitable for your lifestyle, the dog's relationship with family, plus health, nutrition, training and playing."--Global Books in Print.


Top 4Why does my dog act that way? : a complete guide to your dog's personality
by Stanley Coren

636.7 COR

We've shared our lives with dogs for thousands of years, but they still act in ways that baffle us. Do you ever look at Ginger's body language and wonder what she's about to do? Do you wish you could predict how King will act when brought into a new situation or meeting a new person? Do you compare your sweet, mild-mannered dog with your neighbor's aggressive, unruly canine and wonder where your neighbor went wrong? In short, do you ever wonder why dogs act that way? This new book by the undisputed expert on dog behavior, intelligence, and training, Stanley Coren, answers all these questions and more.


Top 5Bark busters : the guide to dog behaviour and training
by Sylvia Wilson

636.70887 WIL

"The Bark Busters Guide is a step-by-step manual to managing all aspects of dog ownership. With simple, effective, time-efficient and cruelty-free techniques, this book covers all facets of dog ownership, from selecting the right puppy for you, training it in basic obedience, dealing with common behavioural problems and feeding and exercising, to coping with disabilities and an aged dog. It includes special sections on dealing with aggression and biting, fears and phobias, dogs and children, going to the vet and coping with the loss of a much-loved pet."--Provided by publisher.

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