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Blue Dog's Favorite Books: Educate Yourself About Dogs

Whether you've just adopted a new puppy or lived with dogs all your life, research about dog behavior, body language, and the benefits of positive training can help you to better understand, communicate, and live successfully with your canine friend. Read one, two of more of the following: (click on the image/title of the book to buy from dogwise.com)

	Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg To help you find the right dog for you and your family. Provides vital information on selecting dogs/puppies with family friendly temperments.		Before & After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar Concise, common-sense guide to choosing and living with a puppy. Brilliant book!
	The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Dr. Patricia McConnell Find out the real differences between canine/human behavior and how you can better understand both.		Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationship With Dogs by Suzanne Clothier Examines the emotional and spiritual perspectives of dogs.
	On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas Learn about the silent communication signals your dog is giving to you and other dogs.		Parenting Your Dog by Trish King Living with dogs successfully in every phase of their life.
	Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor Terrible name, but a wonderful book about how animals learn by one of the pioneers of clicker training marine mammals.		The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey Great common sense information on training, problem solving, and managing your puppy for life.
	The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller Learn How to teach your dog the basic commands and build your relationship in a fun and easy manner.		Child-Proofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommons Got kids? Gonna have kids? Then you need this book. Invaluable advice on teaching your dog and child to live together in peace.
	Positive Puppy Training Works by Joel Walton Great little book for first time pet parents.		Getting In TTouch with Your Dog by Linda Tellington-Jones Learn the basics of this revolutionary technique for companion animal health and behavior.
Training Deaf and Blind Dogs
	Living with a Deaf Dog by Susan Cope-Becker Indispensable resource for owners of deaf dogs.		Living with Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin Indispensable resource for owners of blind dogs. Well used in my household.