Books and Online Resources for Dog Owners

All of the following books are available online at www.amazon.com

Good Dog Training Books:

  • “The Power of Positive Dog Training” by Pat Miller (comprehensive book)
  • “Family Friendly Dog Training” by Patricia McConnell (shorter booklet)
  • “Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs” by Karen Pryor

Good Puppy Books:

  • “The Puppy Primer” by Patricia McConnell
  • “Before and After Getting Your Puppy” by Ian Dunbar

Other Books to read if you have an interest in behavior and training:

  • “The Other End of the Leash” by Patricia McConnell
  • “For the Love of a Dog” by Patricia McConnell
  • “The Culture Clash” by Jean Donaldson

Online Resources for puppy or dog owners:

www.jamesandkenneth.com – go to the “new puppy” link near the top of the page to download a brochure on information to know before you get your puppy

www/jamesandkenneth.com/behavior_problems.html for info on: housetraining, destructive chewing, excessive barking, digging, home alone, puppy biting, dogs and children, pulling on leash, come-sit-down-stay