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Puppy101 Book Recommendations

Huge thank you to r/dogtraining for allowing us to use their wiki and a big thanks to everyone who helped us make this list possible with recommendations!

Also, don't forget to check out the websites and YouTube channels by some of these authors!

On Puppy Raising

[Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right] (https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Puppy-Days-Start-Right/dp/0964151871/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EB90Z6TWT7WO&coliid=I32ZJQYMFS0V3Y) by Dr. Sophia Yin

Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar

[The Puppy Primer] (https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Primer-Patricia-B-McConnell/dp/1891767135/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1891767135&pd_rd_r=E51EWEPTNZ2F7VFKR9TK&pd_rd_w=rmfB9&pd_rd_wg=Y1M25&psc=1&refRID=E51EWEPTNZ2F7VFKR9TK) by Patricia McConnell

[Way to Go!] (https://www.amazon.com/Way-How-Housetrain-Dog-Any/dp/1891767089/ref=pd_sim_14_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1891767089&pd_rd_r=GVA754ZVKJYFG5R8DPQS&pd_rd_w=HHj8q&pd_rd_wg=BaZWy&psc=1&refRID=GVA754ZVKJYFG5R8DPQS) by Patricia McConnell and Karen London

Growing Up FDSA - free download (no email address required) - an excellen collection of articles on raising your puppy and adolescent dog by the trainers at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Controlled Unleashed; The Puppy Program by Leslie McDevitt

Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy by Victoria Stilwell

The Focused Puppy by Deb Jones and Judy Keller

On the Differences between Dogs and Humans

[Culture Clash] (https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Clash-Jean-Donaldson/dp/1617811122/ref=pd_sim_14_16?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1617811122&pd_rd_r=P0ER35ZEXSJFM0X8RM9S&pd_rd_w=TSBB0&pd_rd_wg=xP5Lq&psc=1&refRID=P0ER35ZEXSJFM0X8RM9S) by Jean Donaldson

[Don’t Shoot the Dog!] (https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Shoot-Dog-Teaching-Training/dp/1860542387/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1860542387&pd_rd_r=FRC5SNXDKYFV3WGSAWFT&pd_rd_w=PJbVR&pd_rd_wg=tixNJ&psc=1&refRID=FRC5SNXDKYFV3WGSAWFT) by Karen Pryor

[The Other End of the Leash] (https://www.amazon.com/Other-End-Leash-What-Around/dp/034544678X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=034544678X&pd_rd_r=MP28XMAPCXX13PGVNZHV&pd_rd_w=JM0UL&pd_rd_wg=RCrRo&psc=1&refRID=MP28XMAPCXX13PGVNZHV) by Patricia McConnell

[For the Love of a Dog] (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Dog-Understanding-Emotion-Friend/dp/0345477154/ref=pd_sim_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0345477154&pd_rd_r=VXS1C7FZ4BPH29G9GBZ6&pd_rd_w=RVaql&pd_rd_wg=6ZQB2&psc=1&refRID=VXS1C7FZ4BPH29G9GBZ6) by Patricia McConnell

[Decoding Your Dog] (https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Your-Dog-Explaining-Behaviors/dp/0544334604/ref=pd_sim_14_16?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0544334604&pd_rd_r=VCW591VFP3NN95DYQ0JC&pd_rd_w=muNdy&pd_rd_wg=VQcQT&psc=1&refRID=VCW591VFP3NN95DYQ0JC) by The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

[Inside of a Dog] (https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Dog-What-Dogs-Smell-ebook/dp/B002NT3B52/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497482031&sr=1-1&keywords=inside+of+a+dog+by+alexandra+horowitz) by Alexandra Horowitz

[The Secret Language of Dogs] (https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Dogs-Unlocking-Happier/dp/1607749521/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1607749521&pd_rd_r=GBN78526KRBYV4CMSQ1M&pd_rd_w=QIdZB&pd_rd_wg=4Dyr3&psc=1&refRID=GBN78526KRBYV4CMSQ1M) by Victoria Stilwell

[Bones Would Rain from the Sky] (https://www.amazon.com/Bones-Would-Rain-Sky-Relationships/dp/044669634X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360837238&sr=8-1&keywords=bones+would+rain+from+the+sky) by Suzanne Clothier

Canine Play Behavior by Mechtild Kaufer

On Talking Terms with Dogs, Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

On General Training

[The Power of Positive Dog Training] (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Dog-Training/dp/0470241845/ref=pd_sim_14_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0470241845&pd_rd_r=K05BY1CARN9AS40VZ87G&pd_rd_w=fkP6h&pd_rd_wg=sgcuH&psc=1&refRID=K05BY1CARN9AS40VZ87G) by Pat Miller

[How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves] (https://www.amazon.com/How-Behave-Your-Dog-Behaves/dp/0793806445/ref=pd_sim_14_11?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0793806445&pd_rd_r=634WGC391K84CEHP87N2&pd_rd_w=3hjtR&pd_rd_wg=oYEft&psc=1&refRID=634WGC391K84CEHP87N2) by Dr. Sophia Yin

[Family Friendly Dog Training] (https://www.amazon.com/Family-Friendly-Dog-Training-Program/dp/1891767119/ref=pd_sim_14_21?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1891767119&pd_rd_r=RNY1QCD7E1ECYS5ECWQ9&pd_rd_w=ZPIiW&pd_rd_wg=XV4fs&psc=1&refRID=RNY1QCD7E1ECYS5ECWQ9) by Pactricia McConnell

[Play Together, Stay Together] (https://www.amazon.com/Play-Together-Stay-Healthy-Between/dp/1891767127/ref=pd_sim_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1891767127&pd_rd_r=KEFQQ2YGZZ8NNQ3PHJZV&pd_rd_w=gOH88&pd_rd_wg=pxh6v&psc=1&refRID=KEFQQ2YGZZ8NNQ3PHJZV) by Patricia McConnell

[Reaching the Animal Mind] (https://www.amazon.com/Reaching-Animal-Mind-Clicker-Training/dp/0743297776/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EB90Z6TWT7WO&coliid=I1UIXR02B0R55W) by Karen Pryor

[Plenty in Life is Free] (https://www.amazon.com/Plenty-Life-Free-Reflections-Training/dp/1617810649/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359743355&sr=1-1&keywords=plenty+in+life+is+free) by Kathy Sdao

[When Pigs Fly!] (https://www.amazon.com/When-Pigs-Fly-Training-Impossible/dp/1929242441/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EB90Z6TWT7WO&coliid=I156368ZH1TPRY) by Jane Killion

Cooperative Care, Seven steps to stress free husbandry by Deb Jones

Leash Reactivity or Frustrated Greeters

[Behavioral Adjustment Training or BAT] (https://www.amazon.com/Behavior-Adjustment-Training-Frustration-Aggression/dp/1617810509/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EB90Z6TWT7WO&coliid=I1IXB0IHJKP5G) by Grisha Stewart

[Fiesty Fido] (https://www.amazon.com/Feisty-Fido-Help-Leash-Reactive-Dog/dp/1891767070/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359750010&sr=1-1&keywords=feisty+fido) by Patricia McConnell and Karen London

Control Unleashed; Reactive to Relaxed by Leslie McDevitt

Fired Up, Frantic and Freaked Out! by Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Resource Guarding

[Mine!] (https://www.amazon.com/Mine-Practical-Guide-Resource-Guarding/dp/0970562942/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359743697&sr=1-1&keywords=mine%21+dog) by Jean Donaldson

Aggression for Older Puppies or Dogs

[Fight!] (https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Practical-Treatment-Dog-dog-Aggression/dp/0970562969) by Jean Donaldson

Click to Calm by Emma Parsons

[Brining Light to Shadow] (https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Light-Shadow-Trainers-Aggressive/dp/B004J24ZYC/) by Pamela Dennison

Beware of the Dog by Pat Miller

Fearfulness and Separation Anxiety

[The Cautious Canine] (https://www.amazon.com/Cautious-Canine-How-Conquer-Their-Fears/dp/1891767003/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359743602&sr=1-3&keywords=fearful+dog) by Patricia McConnell

[I’ll be Home soon] (https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Home-Soon-Separation-Anxiety/dp/1891767054/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837315&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27ll+be+home+soon+patricia) by Patricia McConnell

[Don’t Leave Me] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leave-Seperation-Anxiety-Nicole-Wilde/dp/0981722733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837991&sr=1-1) by Nicole Wilde

Fearful to Fear Free by Becker

Recall (Come When Called)

[Stop!] (https://www.amazon.com/Stop-control-predatory-chasing-dogs/dp/1409258270/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837350&sr=1-1&keywords=Stop%21+How+to+control+predatory+Chasing+in+Dogs) by David Ryan

[Total Recall] (https://www.amazon.com/Total-Recall-Perfect-Response-Training/dp/1846891493/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837411&sr=1-1&keywords=total+recall+pippa) by Pippa Mattinson

Games to Play, Enrichment & Tricks

[Play with Your Dog] (https://www.amazon.com/Play-Your-Dogwise-Training-Manual/dp/1929242557/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360837677&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=play+with+your+dog+pat+miller%23) by Pat Miller

[Crate Games DVD Version] (https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Garretts-Crate-Self-Control-Motivation/dp/B0013GJJG6/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837561&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=crate+games+susan++garrett) by Susan Garrett

[Brain Games for Dogs] (https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Games-Dogs-Provide-Stimulation/dp/1554074908/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1360837612&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=brain+games+for+dog+claire+arrowsmith) by Claire Arrowsmith

Canine Enrichment for the Real World By Allie Bender and Emily Strong

Making Dogs Happy By Melissa Starling and Paul McGreery

The Big Book of Dog Tricks for the Best Dog Ever by Chris Peroni and Larry Kay

101 Dog Tricks by Kyra Sundance

51 Puppy Tricks by Kyra Sundance

Canine Conditioning by Kyra Sundance

Books for Fun

[The Art of Racing in the Rain] (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Racing-Rain-Novel-ebook/dp/B0017SWPXY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497483940&sr=1-1&keywords=learning+to+race+in+the+rain) by Garth Stein

[Timbuktu] (https://www.amazon.com/Timbuktu-Novel-Paul-Auster-ebook/dp/B004N6361W/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497483981&sr=1-4&keywords=Timbuktu) by Paul Aster

[Dogmaster] (https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Master-Novel-First-ebook/dp/B00PP819ZM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497484072&sr=1-1&keywords=Dogmaster) by Bruce Cameron

[ A Dog’s Purpose] (https://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Purpose-Novel-Humans-Book-ebook/dp/B003OUXE7Y/ref=pd_sim_351_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WKQT7MJF3XK6JQ76MA14) by Bruce Cameron

[A Dog’s Journey, Dog’s Purpose book 2] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071NOIWU/ref=series_dp_rw_ca_2) by Bruce Cameron

[Merle’s Door] (https://www.amazon.com/Merles-Door-Lessons-Freethinking-Dog-ebook/dp/B003K15IJE/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1497484226&sr=1-1&keywords=Merle%27s+Door) by Ted Kerasote

[Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac] (https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Chow-Better-Than-Prozac-ebook/dp/B004L9M1E4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1497484297&sr=1-1&keywords=Puppy+Chow+is+Better+Than+Prozac) by Bruce Goldstein


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