Book Reviews
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers: Six Books That Belong in Every Dog Lovers Library

In her book, Inside of A Dog, author and researcher Alexandra Horowitz writes, “We are known by our dogs— probably far better than we know them.” Horowitz is right, and sadly dogs don’t come with a user’s manual. In my 19 years of teaching dog training classes, I have tried to teach my students about more than training; if you want to be a good companion to your dog, you need to know about your dog’s language, natural history, anatomy, emotions, and everything else that makes your dog a dog.

I believe one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves and to our dogs is a better understanding of who they are. In this blog post I’ve reviewed the books that I believe everyone who lives with a dog should read. It’s a perfect time to pick one up for yourself or for another dog lover in your family or circle of friends.

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas  – This book and its author

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Dogs – A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior & Evolution

by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger

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Don’t Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training

by Karen Pryor

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Living with Kids and Dogs…Without Losing Your Mind: A Parent’s Guide to Controlling the Chaos

by Colleen Pelar, CPDT

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On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals

by Turid Rugaas

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The Culture Clash

by Jean Donaldson

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The Other End of the Leash

by Patricia McConnell, PhD

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The Power of Positive Dog Training

by Pat Miller

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