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Must-have books for dog parents
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items I've been a dog parent for over 30 years and a dog trainer for over 10 years. In that time, I've learned a lot about dogs! So here's a carefully curated list of "must have" books I feel all dog parents should have. From dog training, to treat baking,...
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Training Tips
Dog Recipe Books
Dog Games/Enrichment
Training Tips
Great training guide for positive reward-based dog training!
Dog-Friendly Dog Training: Arden, Andrea
If you're looking for some help with your pup who has issues with impulse control or has frustration issues, or even if you're looking to make sure these bad behaviors never start, this book is a must have! It has easy to follow exercises and games t...
Dog Training: Impulse Control & Frustration
If you have a dog who is reactive to other dogs, give this a read! Amazing information on helping your dog with step by step training and how to read your dog's body language. If you're a novice to training, I do recommend reading the whole book befo...
Help for Your Dog-Reactive Dog by Nicole Wilde
If you have a rescue dog with behavioral issues or are looking to adopt or foster one, this is a great read! It really helps you understand the dog better and breaks down how to help with the issues you are seeing.
Do Over Dogs: Give Your Dog a Second Chance
Honestly, anything by Dr Ian Dunbar is a fantastic read! His training is positive, easy to understand, and helps form a great bond between you and your dog. I can never speak more highly of any dog trainer!
Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book - Amazon.com
This is a good read if you're looking to add a dog to the family. It has positive training, games, and behavior management strategies that the whole family can participate in which is super important when building that family bond with your new pup!
Toolbox for Building a Great Family Dog
Another great positive training book that's a great read when adding a new pup to the family! Easy to understand training steps whether you're getting a new puppy or adopting an older dog!
Family Friendly Dog Training - Amazon.com
If you're new to training or there a certain behaviors you're having a hard time fixing, this is a great read! Sometimes you just don't know that something you're doing (or not doing!) is actually making things worse!
12 Terrible Dog Training Mistakes Owners Make
Dog Recipe Books
Great dog treat recipes!
Shaggy Dog Eats!: 30 Easy Dog Treat Recipes
I can not even begin to tell you how amazing these recipes are! If you ever want to spoil your fur-babies on occasion, I highly recommend this recipe book!!
The Dog's Table: 120+ Easy Real-Food Recipes
Dog Games/Enrichment
Great games to play with your dog! Especially people who have high energy or working dog breeds!
Fun & Games for a Smarter Dog: 50 Brain Games
These are 100 flash cards each with a different trick and how to train them. Super fun to do with your dog and easy to understand!
Dog Tricks Card Packs – Fun Training Cards for Dogs - Gift Republic