Available at the
Westwood Animal Hospital Book Store
A very excellent book that contains everything you need to know for raising the perfect puppy. Puppy Primer focuses on positive training methods. Highly recommended by Westwood Animal Hospital head trainer, Dennis Bastian. pbk
A revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs.
The author's work with her own dogs and those of her clients, combined behaviorists has led her to the realization that dogs probably learn exclusively through conditioning of various types. Understand the role of conditioning on a dog's intelligence & morality; predatory & social behavior; socialization, conflict resolution, fear & aggression; behavior problems & solutions. © 1996, pbk, 221 pages
Observing dog behavior is a fascinating pastime! This book explains canine behavior from its origin in the wild to its expression in the domesticated animal. Leaves you with a deeper respect for your furry friends and insights into how to train effectively. Also available by the same author: Cat's Mind, CT188.
Published by HOW, © 1990 , pbk, 196 pages
One of our best selling teaching and training books. Not exclusively a dog training book - author is famous as an early dolphin trainer. Outlines 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips - or shooting the dog; the 10 laws of shaping behavior through affection training; how to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever; how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent; PLUS housetraining the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much, much more! New revised edition has new chapter, "Clicker Training, A New Technique." This covers the use of clickers in dog training, why it works, and how it has caught on. There is little or no practical application here, so we recommend Karen's Clicker Training Start-up Kit or Clicker Training for Dogs. This is the theory! Author: Karen Pryor. Published by Bantam, © 1999, pbk, 188 pages
by Weston
Would you like to be able to train your dog quickly and easily? Own a dog that is eager to learn? Be able to change bad habits without punishment? Know how to socialize your puppy so that he grows up with a sound temperament? Here are twenty step-by-step lessons with clear color photographs for basic training as well as conformation and obedience competition! Includes all the exercises required for showing and advanced obedience trials, like directed jumping, retrieving, scent discrimination. Suitable for puppies as young as 8 weeks as well as adult dogs. ***Other similar titles: DTB322 Dog Problems, The Gentle Modern Cure, DTB577 Your Ideal Dog (both by the same author). © 1991, pbk
Learn what to expect in different puppies or dogs through a complete character analysis of 13 behavioral traits for 56 popular breeds. This book describes how to choose a dog by its behavior, focusing on key traits such as barking, biting, trainability, and demand for affection. Written by Benjamin L. Hart, DVM. Softcover, 182 pages.
Set of nine behavior pamphlets for kitten and puppy owners. With fun graphics and easy-to-understand explanations, these great resources will help you prevent or correct problem behaviors and help your pet be a well-mannered member of the family. 50 cents each.
- Taking the Hassle out of House Training Your Puppy
50 cents each
