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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING BOOK LIST
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Cat Behavior Books
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Think Like a Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett
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Starting from Scratch by Pam Johnson-Bennett
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Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) by Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin
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Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett
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The Fastidious Feline: How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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Books for All Dog Owners
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The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
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The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
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Dog Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden
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The Other End of the Leash by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
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Train Your Dog Like a Pro by Jean Donaldson (includes DVD)
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How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks by Dr. Ian Dunbar
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How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Sophia Yin, DVM, MS
Books on Raising Puppies
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OUR FAVORITE: Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog by Kenneth M. Martin, DVM and Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
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Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right by Sophia Yin, DVM, DACVB
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The Puppy Primer by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. and Brenda Scidmore
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Before & After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar - This book is available as a FREE pdf on www.dogstardaily.com
Adopting Adolescent & Adult Dogs
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Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. and Karen B. London, Ph.D.
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Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg
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Do Over Dogs – Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life by Pat Miller
Puppies/Dogs & Babies/Kids
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Living with Kids and Dogs…Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar, CPDT
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Raising Puppies and Kids Together: A Guide for Parents by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt (No longer in print, but available as an e-book)
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Happy Kids, Happy Dogs by Barbara Shumannfang
Other Dog Books
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Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul Owens
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Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog by Pat Miller
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Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog by Pat Miller
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Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide by Barbara Aloff
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On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
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Play with Your Dog by Pat Miller
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Play Together, Stay Together: Happy and Healthy Play Between People and Dogs by Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun by Robin K. Bennett & Susan Briggs
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Chill Out Fido by Nan Arthur
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Click to Calm: Helping the Aggressive Dog by Emma Parsons
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Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multiple Dog Household by Patricia McConnell & Karen B. London
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Feisty Fido – Help for the Leash Reactive Dog by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
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Fight! A Practical Guide to Dog-Dog Aggression by Jean Donaldson
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Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears by Nicole Wilde
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Don’t Leave Me: Step-by-Step Help for Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety by Nicole Wilde