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KIDS AND DOGS - A PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE TO HELPING FAMILIES

Colleen Pelar: Full of pictures and actual advice. Local to MD.

For Behavior geeks, here are some names to check out if you want more:

For True Geeks:


 

 


William Campbell’s Behavior Problems in Dogs

It’s the original. Written 30 years ago for vets and pet owners alike.

Still applies.

 
 

Drs. Scott and Fuller: Genetic and Social Behavior of the Dog

Written 40 years ago and full of actual research. Good.

 
 

Jean Donaldson’s Oh Behave: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker

Short and packed with science, like a mini dachsund.

 

For non Geeks:

Ted Kerasote: Merle’s Door

How to get the latest in dog science in the form of a great story.

 

In between:

Suzanne Clothier

Bones will Rain Down from the Sky

 
 

Karen Pryor: Don't Shoot the Dog

She has a new book about clicker training but I still recommend this one.

A short overview of the principles of operant conditioning that will even help you train a spouse.