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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 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 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 by Dr. Patricia McConnell 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 by Suzanne Clothier Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationship With Dogs
by Suzanne Clothier

Examines the emotional and spiritual perspectives of dogs.
Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas 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 Parenting Your Dog
by Trish King

Living with dogs successfully in every phase of their life.
Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor 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 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 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 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 Positive Puppy Training Works
by Joel Walton

Great little book for first time pet parents.
Getting In TTouch with Your Dog 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 Living with a Deaf Dog
by Susan Cope-Becker

Indispensable resource for owners of deaf dogs.
Living with Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin Living with Blind Dogs
by Caroline Levin

Indispensable resource for owners of blind dogs. Well used in my household.
Upcoming Classes
Family Manners
Wednesdays 7:30PM
starts: Jun 4, 2008
(7 weeks)
@ Meadowmont Clubhouse
Chapel Hill, NC

 

Puppy Manners
Wednesdays 6:30PM
starts: Jun 4, 2008
(7 weeks)
@ Meadowmont Clubhouse
Chapel Hill, NC

 

Family Manners
Saturdays 9:00AM
starts: Jun 7, 2008
(7 weeks)
@ Meadowmont Clubhouse
Chapel Hill, NC

 

Super Manners
Saturdays 10:00AM
starts: Jun 7, 2008
(7 weeks)
@ Meadowmont Clubhouse
Chapel Hill, NC

 

Canine Good Citizen
Saturdays 11:00AM
starts: Jun 7, 2008
(7 weeks)
@ Meadowmont Clubhouse
Chapel Hill, NC

 

Family Manners
Thursdays 7:00PM
starts: TBA
(7 weeks)
@ Bed & Bone Kennel
Mebane, NC

 

Please contact me to enroll or be placed on waiting list for these classes.

Contact

jenn@bluedogk9.com
(919) 357-5396