In this week’s blog post, I’ve updated our list of dog training recommended resources. I first wrote this list back in 2020. Three years later and there are so many more fascinating and informative books, websites and podcasts out there. These resources on this list are written and created by dog professionals whose work is based on the most up to date science on canine behaviour. I’ve broken it down into topics of what I’d recommend reading depending on your training struggle and what you might want to learn more about. If you’ve got any suggestions for dog training resources you love, drop me an email and let me know! I’ve also included links to our fave resources so you can purchase, listen or have a browse. Don’t worry- we don’t make any money when you click the links!
Understanding your dog
Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace
By Kathy Sdao
The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs
By Jean Donaldson
Don’t Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
By Karen Pryor (Laura’s favourite dog training book!)
The Other End of the Leash
By Patricia McConnell (Dan’s favourite dog training book!)
Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding your best friend
By Lili Chin
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs see, smell and know
By Alexandra Horowitz
Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Unique Bond
By Alexandra Horowitz
Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy
By Zazie Todd
In Defence of Dogs
Book by John Bradshaw
Dog Training Recommended Resources- Puppy Training
Disorderly Dogs!
Podcast by Rachel Laurie Harris
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
Book by Zak George
How to Raise a Puppy: A Dog-centric Approach
Book by Stephanie Rousseau
Separation anxiety
Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Book by Malena DeMartini-Price
Be Right Back!: How To Overcome Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety And Regain Your Freedom
Book by Julie Naismith
Be Right Back! The Separation Anxiety Podcast by Julie Naismith
Reactivity
The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears
By Patricia McConnell
Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed
By Leslie McDevitt
The Bitey End of the Dog
Podcast by Michael Shikashio
Inspiring Resilience in Fearful and Reactive Dogs
Book by Sally Gutteridge
Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques For Fear, Frustration, and Aggression
Book by Grisha Stewart
Fight!: A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-dog Aggression
Book by Jean Donaldson
Kids and Dogs
Living with Kids and Dogs without Losing your mind: A Parent’s Guide to Controlling the Chaos
By Colleen Pelar
Preparing your dog for life with a baby Ebook
By Doherty Dog Services
Dog Sports
Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Success
By Hannah Branigan
Drinking from the Toilet
Podcast by Hannah Branigan
Joy of Heeling: Building Confidence, Enthusiasm and Precision through Games
By Julie Flanery
Cog-Dog Radio
Podcast by Sarah Stremming
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