Recommended Reading from Karen Miller,
ACDRA Volunteer and CPDT-KA Professional Trainer

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Behavior Issues

FIGHT! - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF DOG-DOG AGGRESSION

A practical guide to the treatment of dog-dog aggression, this down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs. $12.95

DON'T SHOOT THE DOG

Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training". One of our best selling books! $17.00

WHEN PIGS FLY - TRAINING SUCCESS WITH IMPOSSIBLE DOGSSome breeds of dogs and mixes have a reputation as "impossible" to train. Hounds, terriers, and other breeds are often called pig-headed and even untrainable. Learn these "Pigs Fly" methods and take advantage of the natural strengths of these independent and intelligent dogs. Help your dog become a wonderful companion or a formidable canine athlete. Clicker and reward-based training that is fun to use. $17.95

MINE! - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESOURCE GUARDING IN DOGS

A practical how-to guide on resource guarding/aggression - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. From the popular author of Culture Clash, Dogs Are From Neptune, and Oh Behave! $12.95

FEISTY FIDO - HELP FOR THE LEASH REACTIVE DOG, 2ND EDITION

Practical information about positive ways to teach dogs how to politely walk past other dogs without causing a scene. Written for both novices and professionals, it includes tips on prevention and handling emergency situations. Humane, upbeat. $9.95

CAUTIOUS CANINE - HOW TO HELP DOGS CONQUER THEIR FEARS, 2ND EDITION

Learn how to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and classical counter-conditioning. Discover exactly what triggers your dog, then apply this step by step method used by thousands of dogs and their owners to overcome problem behavior that is motivated by fear. $6.95

DON'T LEAVE ME - STEP-BY-STEP HELP FOR YOUR DOG'S SEPARATION ANXIETY

Yet another beautifully written book by Nicole Wilde. Nicole combines her expertise in behavior modification with easy to follow guidelines, useful resources, and alternative remedies. This book will be extremely helpful to any owner of a dog with separation issues. – Ian Dunbar, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Although this book is aimed at owners, professional dog trainers and behavior specialists will find a wealth of information and specific tricks and tips to share with their clients as well. This interactive workbook will guide you step by step to teach your dog to feel comfortable when left alone. $19.95

I'LL BE HOME SOON! - HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT SEPARATION ANXIETY

If you worry about leaving your dog home alone, both because you love your dog and your house, this is for you. Figure out if your dog suffers from genuine separation anxiety or just bad manners--then learn how to help. Better yet, prevent problems in the first place! $7.95

From popular author and trainer Nicole Wilde! A comprehensive guide to the treatment of canine anxiety, fears, and phobias. Chock full of photographs and illustrations and written in a down-to-earth, humorous style. $24.95

Learn how to turn stress into confidence and distraction into focus using methods that are 110% positive. Leslie McDevitt's versatile Control Unleashed program is designed to help "dogs with issues" learn how to relax, focus, and work off-leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations. $24.95

2005 Expanded Edition! The book that has shaped modern thinking about canine behavior and the relationship between dogs and humans has been revised. Dogs are not humans. Dogs are clever and complex creatures that humans need to take the time to understand in order to live together successfully. You must read this book... because your dog sure can't! This book is also available in Spanish. $17.95