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By Jean Donaldson
In this insightful training book, Donaldson reveals how to understand
and appreciate dogs as dogs. She explains why dogs do what they
do, then explores how to train them effectively to to what you want
them to do. This book is receiving lots of praise from new owners
and experienced dog trainers alike.
James and Kenneth Publishers
ISBN 1888047054 $17.95 paperback
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By Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Picking up where Elizabeth Marshall Thomas left off in The
Hidden Life of Dogs, Jeffrey Masson guides you through the depths
of canine emotions -- love, loyalty, loneliness -- and the centuries
old love affair between dogs and humans.
Crown Publishers
ISBN 0-609-60057-5, $24.00 hardcover
274 pages
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by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
In this warm, compassionate, entertaining, informative book, Dr.
Dodman tells real-life stories from his practice that illustrate
his unique approach to correcting and curing unwanted behaviors.
By making key changes in a dog's diet, exercise regime, environment,
and training, Dr. Dodman has been able to work seeming wonders with
even the most difficult problems. Treating everything from minor
training lapses to blanket-sucking dachshunds, rage syndrome in
springer spaniels, anxiety in afghans, and obsessive-compulsive
disorders in golden retrievers and labradors, Dr. Dodman tackles
the most common as well as the most baffling of dog disorders.
Bantam
ISBN 0-553-10194-3, $22.95 US Hardcover
260 pages
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By Stanley Coren
How well do dogs understand language? Why can't Rover read? Can
you teach on old dog new tricks? How smart is your dog? Psychologist
Stanley Coren answers these questions and more in this enlightening
resource for dog owners, potential dog owners, and anyone who loves
a good dog story. In the best-selling tradition of The Hidden
Life Of Dogs and featured in national media from USA Today
and Newsweek to "Charlie Rose" and "Dateline NBC," The
Intelligence Of Dogs is an absorbing read that combines heroic
stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information
and sections on how to: Choose a family dog. Read your dog's body
language. Test your dog's smarts. Understand the sophisticated language
of the bark. Tailor a training program for best results. And so
much more. Our two dogs loved taking the IQ tests. (We won't tell
you who tested smarter.)
Bantam Books
ISBN 0553374524 $13.95 Hardcover
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By Carol Benjamin
From the basics of puppy training and good house manners on through
all the levels of structured obedience exercises, Mother Knows
Best/The Natural Way to Train Your Dog helps dogs learn as they
were intended to. Here's how to enjoy your dog, have your dog enjoy
you-and enhance the human/animal bond at the same time. It's training
you can really rely on. The dogs at Two Dog Press were raised on
this book.
Howell Book House
ISBN 0-87605-666-4, $22.95
256 pages
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By William E. Campbell
Dog trainer William Campbell shares his words of wisdom and shows
how dogs usurp authority through affection. He provides insights
on how you can better understand dog behavior to gain better control
of your dog. You'll learn how dogs think and act and how to positively
change behavior patterns.)
Alpine Publications
ISBN 0-93186-664-2, $16.95
248 pages
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