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The Truth About Pet Foods by Dr. Randy Wysong details the crisis in the modern approach to animal feeding.

Wysong

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Don't Shoot the Dog Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training".

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Reaching the Animal Mind Karen Pryor is recognized by modern dog trainers as the guru of the clicker/marker training movement which is now widely accepted to be the best way to train dogs, not to mention other animals. In this wonderful new book, Karen recounts her lifetime of experiences working with animals ranging from dolphins to dogs, what she has learned about training, and what animals have taught her.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

Amazon.com

The Power of Positive Dog Training
Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving!

Dogwise

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Positive Perspectives
A complete dog training, puppy raising, problem solving, and basic health guide. Written as a series of columns in “Whole Dog Journal.”

Dogwise

Amazon.com

Positive Perspectives 2
This collection is more advanced than volume one, with particular emphasis on understanding the latest in canine behavioral research so that you can become a more effective trainer and/or owner.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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The Other End of the Leash
When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.

Dogwise

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The Culture Clash
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!

Dogwise

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The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition
A compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training! Learn body language, reward-based training, clicker & target training, how to humanely solve behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, digging, chewing, and mouthing.

Dogwise

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How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves If you want a well-behaved dog, you're going to have to modify your own behavior in order to modify his. Dr. Yin's positive approach to correcting and training your dog's behaviors will help you see the world from your dog's perspective and provide the necessary training tools to effect astounding behavioral changes.

Dogwise

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On Talking Terms With Dogs - Calming Signals, 2nd Edition
By a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals.” These are signals dogs give eachother - and humans - that denote stress. These are the dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.

Dogwise

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Outwitting Dogs
From world-renowned dog trainer Terry Ryan, with Kirsten Mortensen. Use your brain rather than brawn to motivate your dog's behavior with positive training techniques and solve behavior problems.

Dogwise

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Canine Body Language Never before has canine body language been so thoroughly documented with photographs and text. Hundreds of images in this almost 400 page book illustrate the incredible variety of postures, behaviors and situations that the typical dog either manifests or encounters in his day-to-day life.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Click To Calm
More than 40 exercises in an easy-to-follow training recipe format, including how to desensitize your dog to approaching stranger dogs; have your dog perform canine calming signals, instead of aggressive displays, on cue; use your own body language when under stress as a cue for your dog to remain calm; and many more creative and effective uses of managing behavior through clicker training.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

Amazon.com

Control Unleashed
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.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears 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.

Dogwise

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I'll Be Home Soon
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!

Dogwise

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Click For Joy!
Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best Training & Behavior Book of 2003! Clear and accurate answers for over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference. Packed with information experienced trainers and newcomers alike can put to use immediately.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

Amazon.com

Living With Kids and Dogs
At last! A kids-and-dogs book written by someone who "gets it!" Simple, realistic advice for busy parents to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all.

Dogwise

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Sounds Good Audio CD - Babies
A sound CD to help desensitize your dog to noises that may bother him. This CD has sounds babies make. *Search author's name to find other Sounds Good CDs. Dogwise
Cat Clicker Training
In this easy-to-read beginner's guide, learn how to train your cat to come when called, stay off the table, walk outside on a leash, play without biting or scratching, get along with dogs, even do cute tricks and games. Kit includes i-click, instruction booklet, and treat.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

Amazon.com

Coaching People To Train Their Dogs
The book you've been waiting for, from well-known trainer and international workshop-presenter Terry Ryan! This 400 page trainer's manual includes just about anything today's modern professional dog trainer needs to know.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Teaching People, Teaching Dogs
About the dog-training instructor's first job: teaching people. Will help all levels of instructors develop and maintain training enthusiasm!

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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The Thinking Dog - Crossover to Clicker Training
It is a joy to work with a dog who actively engages in the learning process—not blindly following orders—but actively problem-solving with you. Cooperation between human and dog will help you build a relationship that will surprise you in its depth and versatility and Thinking Dog is your roadmap!

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Learning Games
A new book by noted British trainer Kay Laurence, covering a wide range of over 50 Games and variations selected from the rich background of Kay's teaching practice. You can build a specific curriculum for your dog or simply enjoy the teaching learning process.

Dogwise

Clickertraining.com

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Play With Your Dog
In her newest book, Pat Miller explores the role and benefits of play between you and your dog - and between dogs. Play behaviors have important learning and health benefits that help dogs become well-adjusted members of both their canine and human families. Pat includes dozens of game ideas collected from trainers all over the country you can try out with your dog(s).

Dogwise

Amazon.com

Play Together, Stay Together - Happy and Healthy Play Between People and Dogs
Play is powerful stuff and it has a profound influence on your relationship with your dog. Learn how to read your dog’s play-cues and how to teach him some charming tricks to wow your friends. Play gives your dog mental and physical exercise and builds the bond between the two of you.

Dogwise

Amazon.com

Getting In TTouch With Your Dog
Using a combination of specific TTouches, a dog's performance and health is improved, common behavior issues are solved, and physical problems are positively influenced.

Dogwise

Amazon.com

51RZDuvW-L._SL500_AA240_ Top Tips from Top Trainers features 1,001 exclusive tips from members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the most highly regarded group of its kind in the world. Unlike other dog training books that focus on basic advice, this innovative guide offers the average dog owner a plethora of interesting and helpful factoids previously known only by the professional dog trainers who developed them.
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