The following is a list of some books that would be worth reading if you want more detail in this field of dogdom...

Agility Training

Agility Training for You and Your Dog: From Backyard Fun to High-Performance Training Using easy step-by-step footing diagrams, course illustrations, and helpful full-color photographs, the Canovas' unique methodology develops and strengthens the connection between canine and human, guaranteeing smooth communication for confident, safe, and speedy performances every time.
- Diane Goodspeed, Bruce Curtis

STRENGTHENING THE PERFORMANCE DOG DVD Demonstrates and explains a variety of strengthening exercises that should be part of your crosstraining program outside of agility.
– Debbie Gross Saunders

Herding/ Tracking

An Introduction to all Breed Herding DVD Shows 19 different herding breeds in action. Shows how to handle problems common to upright, loose-eyed breeds, instinct tests, first introductions to stock, "what's next," and more.
– DownRiver Productions

TRY TRACKING! - THE PUPPY TRACKING PRIMER A positive approach to teaching your dog to track, suitable for ANY dog... from very young puppies to seniors!
- Carolyn Krause  

Puppy Training

SIRIUS PUPPY TRAINING BOOK AND DVD SET Contains "Sirius Puppy Training" DVD (DTB163) by Ian Dunbar and "How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks"
– Dr. Ian Dunbar

NEW PUPPY! NOW WHAT? DVD DWAA Best DVD Award Winner, 2006! Everything you need to know about living with your new puppy! You will learn how to solve the most difficult housetraining issues; master the secrets to crate training; benefit from early puppy socialization; address mouthing and nipping; engage your puppy in games to burn off energy; teach sit, come and down commands; and teach your puppy not to jump up on people.
– Victoria Schade

THE PUPPY WHISPERER - A COMPASSIONATE, NONVIOLENT GUIDE TO EARLY TRAINING AND CARE Following the success of his book The Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens turns his attention to puppies. In The Puppy Whisperer, Owens and his protege Terence Cranendonk offer a compassionate step-by-step guide to all things puppy.
– Paul Owens

TEACHING DOG OBEDIENCE LEVEL I, PUPPIES & BEGINNERS DVD (DVD) A trainer's guide based on seminars the authors have been conducting for over 20 years. Learn how to manage the mechanics: registration, equipment, and orientation for new classes. Demonstration of each Level 1 exercise. Motivational methods used.
– Jack & Wendy Volhard

Dog Training

 PAW-SITIVE DOG TRAINING - A FUN AND SIMPLE GUIDE

 HOW SMART IS YOUR DOG? - 30 FUN SCIENCE ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR PET *Won the Dog Writer's Association of America's Award, Best Children's Book of 2003! Get to know your best friend better by entering the world of canine senses. With this fun mix of activities, play, and science, kids can find out more about how dogs see, hear, smell, taste, and touch differently from humans, and how a dog's life and aging process differ from ours.

Classics Of Training Sequel: Training Solutions Dvd Set This lecture is packed with answers to questions, includes solutions to specific training problems, and shows the practical application of behavior shaping techniques with live demonstrations and video examples.
– Ted Turner

CLASSICS OF TRAINING: PET OBEDIENCE CLASS INSTRUCTION & TEACHING PET PEOPLE SEMINAR DVD SET A Classics of Training DVD Collection featuring Leslie Nelson. Disc 1 is Pet Obedience Class Instruction; Disc 2 is Teaching Pet People.
– Leslie Nelson

EVERYTHING DOG TRAINING AND TRICKS BOOK - 2ND EDITION NEW 2ND EDITION - Certified pet dog trainer Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz explains how to solve virtually every behavioral issue from aggression to digging. This book features training instructions to: Housebreak a puppy or adult dog Control barking Use a clicker for training Walk a dog on-leash Teach basic command
- Gerilyn Bielakiewicz  

101 DOG TRICKS - STEP-BY-STEP ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE, CHALLENGE, AND BOND WITH YOUR DOG"101 Dog Tricks" is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps.
- Kyra Sundance

FOUNDATION TRAINING FOR EVERY DOG DVD From popular author/trainer Brenda Aloff! Whether you're working with a young puppy or an older dog, this is the perfect tool for the professional trainer or the motivated owner.
– Brenda Aloff

GREAT DOG...SHAME ABOUT THE HANDLER! DVD Greg Derrett's covers all handling aspects needed to get the best out of you and your agility dog.
– Greg Derrett

PERFECT PAWS IN 5 DAYS FEATURING JEAN DONALDSON'S MODERN TRAINING METHODS DVD There are many DVDs on the market that can teach you how to train your dog key basic behaviors - but there is only one featuring Jean Donaldson! And what makes this DVD particularly valuable is that Jean teaches you how to train, so you learn skills that you can apply to other behaviors as well.
– Jean Donaldson

REALLY RELIABLE RECALL BOOKLET Easy to follow steps to train your dog to come when it really counts, in an emergency. Extra chapters for difficult to train breeds and training class instructors. From well-known trainer Leslie Nelson!
– Leslie Nelson

REALLY RELIABLE RECALL - TRAIN YOUR DOG TO COME WHEN CALLED... NO MATTER WHAT! DVD 

REINFORCEMENT: KNOWING & USING ITS POWER WITH DOGS DVD The DVD discusses the incredible ability random schedules of reinforcement have on modifying behavior and how to apply these principles in the most effective way possible when teaching new skills.
– Chris Bach

 

Kids and Dogs

GOOD DOG! - KIDS TEACH KIDS ABOUT DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING What is it that kids need to know about dogs? How to be safe around dogs, how to recognize what a dog is doing, and how to learn the right way to train a dog are three good places to start. And, of course, it's really cool if the authors understand kids and speak their language, which in the case of Good Dog! they do because the authors are kids themselves. A fun and educational book on dogs, written by kids for kids! 

GAMES & RHYMES FOR DOG TRAINING TIMES - A CHILD'S DOG TRAINING BOOK Designed to help parents implement simple dog training games with their children. The goal is for the child to develop a strong friendship with the dog, and to have a dog that listens to and respects the child.
– Allan Bauman

GAMES & RHYMES FOR DOG TRAINING TIMES WITH CHILDREN TRAINING DOGS - SEMINAR DVD Workshop using children to apply simple rhymes and games that can lead to very high level control including distant and off-lead exercises.
– Allan Bauman

DOG TRAINING FOR CHILDREN DVD Under the direction of Dr. Ian Dunbar, kids learn how teach their own dogs! Includes housetraining, early lead training, sit and down, "come", how to play the right way, more. Also a section on agility for juniors!

– Dr. Ian Dunbar

RAISING PUPPIES AND KIDS TOGETHER - A GUIDE FOR PARENTS The relationship between puppies and kids can be magical, but it can become troublesome and even downright dangerous if proper behavior is not taught from the start. Here, top trainers show you the best training methods for a polite and well-mannered dog and also show you important rules to teach your child.
– Pia Silvani

Clicker Training

i-CLICK CLICKER
i-CLICKER (5 PACK)
BLANK CLICKERS 10-PACK
BLANK CLICKERS 50-PACK
BLANK CLICKERS 100-PACK  
RETRACT-O-CLICK
CLIK-R FINGER CLICKER

QUICK CLICKS - 40 FAST AND FUN BEHAVIORS TO TRAIN WITH A CLICKER Learn clicker training without confusing jargon, using step-by-step instructions for training a variety of fun and useful behaviors.
- Mandy Book & Cheryl Smith  

CLICKING WITH YOUR DOG - STEP-BY-STEP IN PICTURES  The answer for all pet owners who want a dog to be a real partner and friend. Step-by-step illustrations explain the clicking process more clearly than ever before. Here's the pet-friendly way to teach your dog good manners and great tricks - without punishment or force.

REACHING THE ANIMAL MIND - CLICKER TRAINING AND WHAT IT TEACHES US ABOUT ALL ANIMALS Karen Pryor is recognized by modern dog trainers as the guru of the clicker/marker training movement which is now widely accepted to be the best way to train dogs, not to mention other animals. In this wonderful new book, Karen recounts her lifetime of experiences working with animals ranging from dolphins to dogs, what she has learned about training, and what animals have taught her. A great new addition to the literature on animal training by the author of the best selling book Don't Shoot the Dog.
- Karen Pryor  

CLICKER TRAINING FOR OBEDIENCE Step-by-step guide to applying clicker training to the demands of obedience performance, from novice through utility. Footwork diagrams and training plans for developing precision and reliability in dog and handler!
- Morgan Spector  

Behaviour Management

Abc's Of Behavior Shaping; Proactive Behavior Management Seminar Dvd Set Large animal trainer, Ted Turner, entertainingly shares his extensive knowledge of behavioral science and learning theory with lots of real life examples from his more than 20 years of exotic animal training including at Sea World. These principles of learning are universal and apply to any training pursuit, including agility, competition obedience, pet dog manners and behavior modification, tracking and field work, freestyle, etc. This is a classic that every animal trainer will want to have in their library for reference and inspiration.
- Ted Turner  

HELP FOR YOUR FEARFUL DOG: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO HELPING YOUR DOG CONQUER HIS FEARS From popular author and trainer Nicole Wilde! A comprehensive guide to the treatment of canine anxiety, fears, and phobias. Chock full of photographs and illustrations and written in a down-to-earth, humorous style.
- Nicole Wilde  

VISITING THE DOG PARK - HAVING FUN, STAYING SAFE Dog parks can be a wonderful way to give your dog exercise as well as social and mental stimulation. They are also a great place to meet dog-friendly people and pets. Dog park design, rules of etiquette, and conflict resolution all play an important role in making your visit a positive and safe experience. Find out how to make the most of these opportunities.
- Cheryl Smith  

THE DOG WHISPERER - VOL. 2 SOLVING COMMON BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS DVD On this 2-disc set, Paul Owens returns to offer step-by-step solutions for puppy and dog behavior problems. This follow up DVD to the hit "The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training" teaches viewers about problem solving for both outdoor and indoor behavior problems.
- Paul Owens

ADVANCED CANINE BEHAVIOR SEMINAR DVD This six DVD set is 10 hours devoted to the understanding of who dogs are and why they do what they do. The seminar emphasizes positive training techniques that combine ethology and learning theory to improve our relationships with our dogs. 

Body Language of Dogs

 BODY LANGUAGE OF CANINE PLAY - HOW TO TELL IF YOUR DOG IS REALLY HAVING FUN DVD Terry follows the path of domestication; how dogs view our world; canine body language including stress identification and reduction; matters of space and resources; the social development of dogs with an emphasis on puppies; agnostic behavior. Lot's of video evaluation.

DOG PLAY - UNDERSTANDING PLAY BETWEEN DOGS AND BETWEEN DOGS AND PEOPLE DVD  Taped at a half-day seminar in 2009, Dog Play bridges the natural history of play with every day interactions involving our best friends. It includes what scientists understand about play itself, up-to-date research on the development of play in dogs, how to tell your dog you want to play (most of us aren't very good at it!) and how to evaluate and influence play between dogs them selves.
- Patricia McConnell

CALMING SIGNALS: WHAT YOUR DOG TELLS YOU DVD Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals” which are signals dogs give other dogs and humans that denote stress. These are dogs' attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. The DVD shows footage of many calming signals, how dogs use them, and how you can use them to calm your dog.
– Turid Rugaas

CANINE BODY LANGUAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE Never before has canine body language been so thoroughly documented with photographs and text. Hundreds of images in this almost 400 page book illustrate the incredible variety of postures, behaviors and situations that the typical dog either manifests or encounters in his day-to-day life.
– Brenda Aloff

DOG TALK - UNDERSTANDING CANINE BODY LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SEMINAR DVD SET Donna teaches us how to read canine body language and understand inter-dog communication. This is a must seminar for everyone who lives or works with dogs.
– Donna Duford

SILENT LANGUAGE (OF HUMANS) SEMINAR DVD SET Human body language is also called non-verbal communication or the unspoken human language. Also explains how other species, especially canines, perceive our body language and may misunderstand it at times.
– Roger Abrantes

THE LANGUAGE OF DOGS - UNDERSTANDING CANINE BODY LANGUAGE AND OTHER COMMUNICATION SIGNALS DVD SET Features a presentation and extensive footage of a variety of breeds showing hundreds of examples of canine behavior and body language. Perfect for dog owners or anyone who handles dogs or encounters them regularly while on the job.*For detailed information on canine behavior assessment see Sarah Kalnajs' companion DVD Am I Safe?
– Sarah Kalnajs

WHAT IS MY DOG SAYING? - POWERPOINT CD This Powerpoint CD has over 100 slides featuring great stills and video clips of dogs “speaking dog”. Help your staff and student better understand their dogs!
- Carol Byrnes

 

Aggressive Dogs

 CANINE FEAR, AGGRESSION AND PLAY DVD Jean's expertise, wisdom and enthusiasm will keep you glued to the screen throughout this 9 hour seminar on the various aspects of aggression. This a menu driven DVD set of five videos and one CD-ROM that includes the presentation slides in PDF format, seminar notes, and contact information for select resources.

CAMP REWARD FOR AGGRESSIVE DOGS DVD Watch "Bringing Light to Shadow: A Dog Trainer's Diary" author Pam Dennison in action! Clear, well-shot seminar footage shows Pam lecturing and working with owners of dogs with aggression problems.
– Pamela Dennison

CONTROL UNLEASHED DVD - A FOUNDATION SEMINAR 4-DVD SET ( AABP 2008 Multi-Media Awards for Excellence - Winner of Best Dog Behavior DVD of 2008)  

CONTROL UNLEASHED - CREATING A FOCUSED AND CONFIDENT DOG (book-- from the author above)   Learn how to turn stress into confidence and distraction into focus using methods that are 110% positive. Leslie McDevitt's versatile Control Unleashed program is designed to help "dogs with issues" learn how to relax, focus, and work off-leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations.

DOG AGGRESSION - FIGHTING DVD A thoughtful analysis of why dogs fight, commonsense preventative measures and a variety of practical remedial training techniques.
- Ian Dunbar

DOG-DOG AGGRESSION SEMINAR DVD  Through demonstrations and lecture, videos and slides, Patricia shows the causes behind dog-dog aggression and demonstrates humane and effective techniques to treat it.
– Patricia B. McConnell

 CLICK TO CALM - HEALING THE AGGRESSIVE DOG More than 40 exercises in an easy-to-follow training recipe format, including how to desensitize your dog to approaching stranger dogs; have your dog perform canine calming signals, instead of aggressive displays, on cue; use your own body language when under stress as a cue for your dog to remain calm; and many more creative and effective uses of managing behavior through clicker training.
- Emma Parsons

FEISTY FIDO: HELP FOR THE LEASH AGGRESSIVE DOG Practical information about positive ways to teach dogs how to politely walk past other dogs without causing a scene. Written for both novices and professionals, it includes tips on prevention and handling emergency situations. Humane, upbeat.
– Patricia B. McConnell

FIGHT! - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF DOG-DOG AGGRESSION A practical guide to the treatment of dog-dog aggression, this down-to-earth manual will teach you how to use behavior modification to retrain a dog that bullies other dogs or becomes fearful when approached by other dogs.
- Jean Donalson  

FIGHTING DOMINANCE IN A DOG WHISPERING WORLD DVD Watch Jean Donaldson and Ian Dunbar take on the controversial and often misunderstood concept of dominance behavior in dogs. Do dogs really try to be "the boss"? Learn what science knows, and doesn't know, about canine behavior.
– Ian Dunbar & Jean Donaldson

Health of Dogs

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE FOR DOGS A practical guide to identifying and treating your dog's ailments. Includes homeopathic remedies and treatments, diagnosing common symptoms, and a handy, at-a-glance first aid section. Illustrated in full color.

CANINE CINERADIOGRAPHY DVD: A STUDY OF BONE AND JOINT MOTION AS SEEN THROUGH MOVING X-RAYS Slow motion study of canine bone and joint movement, as seen through moving x-rays, offers a close look at skeletal action inside the dog. Dogs were individually filmed and fluoroscoped while moving on a speed-controlled treadmill in a laboratory. This video supplements Dogsteps DVD with additional material; it was filmed during the same time period, but has recently been re-mastered.
– Rachel Page Elliott

CANINE PERFORMANCE MEDICINE DVD This DVD offers a full day workshop covering the role of pain in canine performance, basics of canine acupuncture, basics of canine chiropractic, pre-performance stretching routines, and what to do when chiropractic, acupuncture and exercise aren't enough.
– Dr. Pat Perkins

RAW MEATY BONES Feeding a natural, un-processed diet is needed now more than ever. A complete and authoratative reference on the benefits of a raw food diet for your dog. Written by Australian veterinarian Tom Lonsdale, leader in raw feeding, this exhaustively researched book provides a suggested diet, feeding tips, and do's and don'ts.

COMPLETE HERBAL HANDBOOK FOR THE DOG & CAT The classic work by Madame Levy on the uses of herbal recipes and remedies.
– Juliette de Bairacli Levy

DOGSTEPS: A NEW LOOK This classic on the evaluation of movement and gait will help you to a better understanding of dog gait through cineradiography - "moving x-rays." Up-to-date scientific information in an easy-to-understand format!
– Rachel Page Elliott

Bach Flower Remedies for Animals Background information on Dr. Bach and his remedies, using the remedies in the home and on the farm, frequently asked questions. Includes a list of resources.
– Stefan Ball & Judy Howard

FOUR PAWS, FIVE DIRECTIONS, A GUIDE TO CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CATS AND DOGS A "head to toe" guide to Chinese medicine for anyone with a companion animal. Practical procedures, understandable language, charts, photos. Encyclopedic and complete.
– Dr. Cheryl Schwartz

WHELPING HEALTHY PUPPIES DVD Learn the techniques experienced breeders use to care for the mom during pregnancy and deliver healthy puppies. DVD is like being present at an actual whelping.
– Sylvia Smart

WHELPING PUPPIES AND THEIR FIRST 8 WEEKS DVD Preparing and assisting a bitch to whelp a litter of puppies. Deals with weak and sick puppies and provides a week-by-week review of do's and don'ts.
– Leerburg Productions

Dog Sports

CANINE FREESTYLE DVD Canine Freestyle is a dog sport in which training, teamwork, music and movement combine to create an artistic, choreographed performance highlighting the canine partner in a manner that celebrates the unique qualities of each individual dog. It is built upon the foundation of a positive working relationship between dog and handler team.
– Carolyn Scott

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Train your dog to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. The exercises are good for general training. Includes detailed information on utilizing your dog's drive instincts.
- Jack & Wendy Volhard

TEACHING YOUR DOG TO SKATEBOARD DVD Learn how to teach your dog to skateboard in easy to follow steps. Be the first to visit the park with your dog skateboarding beside you.
- Bill Ryan  

Learning About Dogs

DOMINANCE THEORY - ARE WE THROWING THE BABY OUT WITH THE BATHWATER? DVD More on dominance and dominant hierarchies. Canine social rules - who decides and where do humans fit in? VIDEO CLIP
- Pamela Reid 

EXCEL-ERATED LEARNING - EXPLAINING HOW DOGS LEARN AND HOW BEST TO TEACH THEM Motivation, stages of learning, operant conditioning, factors that affect learning, negative punishment -- in plain English -- at last! Select the methods that work best for your dog!
- Pamela Reid

FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE & ENJOY A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD 2ND EDITION Create order out of canine chaos in your multi-dog home. Maximize the joy of living with more than one dog by understanding canine behavior using positive reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite. Manage multiple dogs at meals, on walks, and in the dog park.
– Patricia McConnell

FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG: UNDERSTANDING EMOTION IN YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND (PBK) Trish McConnell's latest book takes a look at canine emotions and body language. Like all her books, this one is written in a way that the average dog owner can follow but brings the latest scientific information that trainers and dog enthusiasts can use.
– Patricia B. McConnell
FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG SEMINAR DVD  For the Love of a Dog: The Biology of Emotion in Two Species DVD brings Patricia McConnell into your living room, with a full-day seminar on emotions in dogs and people. In this seminar, Patricia examines what emotions really are and how they affect behavior.

SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY NERDBOOK, 3RD EDITION The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook has become the profession's gold standard for finding the information you need for everyday clinical practice when and where you need it.

This pocket-sized reference gives you immediate access to accurate, practical information on 21 subjects, with handy tab dividers and headers, as well as sleek tables and charts.
- Sophia Yin  

TALES FROM THE DOG LISTENER - 28 SECRETS TO BEING YOUR DOG'S BEST FRIEND World-renowned dog trainer Jan Fennell shares 28 uplifting real-life stories of dogs and people learning to live together with mutual love and respect.
– Jan Fennell

Dogs and Disabilities

TEAMWORK: A DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training!
– Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley

TEAMWORK II: DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES) Provides examples of how certain service exercises were taught by people with various disabilities. Intended to give general ideas, stimulate your own creative processes and illustrate some of the difficulties you may encounter.
- Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley

 

Other

 THE DOG TRAINER'S RESOURCE - APDT CHRONICLE OF THE DOG COLLECTION This collection of articles from APDT's “Chronicle of the Dog” will prove a valuable resource for trainers and would-be trainers. Learn what you need to know from experts like Bob Bailey, Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Nicole Wilde, Sue Sternberg, and Karen Overall.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOG TRAINER, 2ND EDITION  Step-by-step advice from a professional, for any aspiring dog trainer! Nicole Wilde is widely recognized for her expertise in what it takes to run a successful dog training business. New edition has expanded resources and product information and updated marketing advice.
– Nicole Wilde

SOLVING THE MYSTERY: TAKING A HISTORY DVD In this interactive seminar, you will learn how to set the stage for optimum information gathering; how to use neuro-linguistic programming techniques to put clients at ease; what non-verbal clues to watch for; what responses should send up red flags; what to ask, how to respond, and how/ not/ to respond; and how to interpret the information you receive.
– Nicole Wilde

THE THIRD WAY ARTICLES 1 - 17, 2ND EDITION Set of 17 articles, "The Next Generation in Reinforcement Training," outlines the new "Third Way" training method. Teach and enhance appropriate behavior by using reinforcers, no corrections, no domination of your dog.
– Chris Bach