Recommended Reading

This book explains how reward-based training works, and how to use it to solve all your behavior modification problems. It’s not a dog-training book; the examples from teachers and students, coaches and athletes, children and parents, bosses and employees, as well as dolphins, horses and yes dogs, too, will help you apply positive reinforcement to any need! (Available at the SJ Library)

Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags, and misreading doggie body language makes life challenging for dogs and their humans. This small but mighty book is your perfect illustrated guide to seeing and understanding the subtle visual cues used by your beloved pup to express how they’re feeling in different situations. The more we notice and listen to what our best friends are telling us, the better chance we have of helping them feel safe and happy.

A collection of “must have” articles from the instructors of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.  Focused on raising a sports-oriented dog, but many of these resources are great for every puppy.

When you want to dig deeper into dog body language – A thorough guide, well-illustrated with photos, to show you how to read body language in dogs.

Fascinating insight into how to better use your body language to better communicate with your dog. (Available at the SJ Library)

“You want a dog who is confident and happy, able to immediately distinguish between friend and threat, capable of intense focus on her work, and able to relax and play with you when you need some puppy love. But these attributes are not born in our puppies; they are created through proper socialization.”

Just like the title says, a great book to help you prepare and set up a 6-week training program.

Fantastic resource for preparing to have the best puppy you’ve ever had! (Available at the SJ Library)

Did you just adopt a dog who’s no longer a puppy?  Here is some great advice on helping that dog succeed.