How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household

Including an entirely new section on leash-walking multiple dogs, this booklet has received rave reviews from people living with more than one dog. Written with McConnell and London's extensive knowledge of both theory and practicality, (not to mention their sense of humor), it provides clear and workable ideas to make living with a pack of dogs fun and fulfilling.

This is a great resource if you're looking for some tips to create a little order out of the canine chaos in your home, or wondering how in the world you'll manage the entire pack for a walk around the neighborhood. Perhaps you're concerned that there is tension between two of the dogs in your pack or whether your dog's play might escalate into aggression. This expanded and updated booklet has the answers to those questions and many more. Written to help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household, it emphasizes the use of ethology and positive reinforcement to teach your dogs to be polite and patient instead of demanding and pushy. Filled with practical ideas about keeping life fun in houses that have two dogs or many more than that, Feeling Outnumbered is a great resource for all multiple dog owners, whether novice or professional.

"This booklet is a life saver for anyone living with more than one dog!"

• Amy Lubeck, Past President of Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin

Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

Winner of a 2007 Audie as one of the best books of 2007!

For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation-a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of emotions in people and dogs. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Like the Other End of the Leash, this book is a combination of science, stories and practical advice that can improve the relationship between dogs and people all over the world.

"Brilliant!... a perfect balance of science and soul."

• Dr. Marty Becker, resident vet on Good Morning America

"The kind of book you can't put down, and that you want to read out loud to your friends."

• Trish King, author of Parenting Your Dog

"[this book] will make you think -- but it will also touch your heart."

• Associate Press

Translated into ten languages!

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"...this book is a milestone in the field and a great read."

• Atlantic Journal-Constitution

"What you don't know about your dog could fill a book. It's called The Other End of the Leash"

• Colorado Daily

"Translated into ten languages!"

A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog

This user-friendly, engaging book describes a six-week program that gets dogs and their owners off on the right paw. It emphasizes positive, friendly training methods and includes clear descriptions of the basic exercises like sit, down, come, heel, stay and no jumping up. Each chapter takes readers through a week of exercises that progress toward attention and obedience in a variety of contexts. Also included are trouble-shooting tips for what to do when dogs haven't read the training books and don't respond as expected. This is a great resource that can make training fun for those at both ends of the leash, and ensure reliable responses while still being our dogs' best friends.

Family Friendly Dog Training is a valuable resource for everyone who teaches classes or anyone who wants a happy, better-behaved dog. We include it in our training classes, and it gets rave reviews from clients who appreciate that they can review new concepts and exercises at their leisure. We've kept the cost down so that it is affordable, either at retail or wholesale prices, and made it short enough to be reader-friendly, but thorough enough to be truly useful.

"Delightful! Another valuable book from Patricia McConnell."

• Ian Dunbar, Founder, Association of Pet Dog Trainer

"Practical knowledge, presented in a friendly, down to earth style. I heartily recommend it."

• Trish King, author of Parenting Your Dog

The Biology of Emotion in Two Species

Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered how much of her emotional life is like your own? This day long seminar, video-taped at the Marin County Human Society, explores the biology of emotion in people and dogs, combining slides, video and hands-on work with demonstration dogs. You'll learn what emotions really are, and how much of primal emotions like happiness, fear and anger are shared by you and your dog. This presentation looks at both the differences and similarities of emotions in dogs and people, and includes solutions to problems motivated by fear and anger. The day ends with an in-depth examination of why we love dogs as much as we do, and celebrates the bond between us and our four-footed friends.

"Inspiring! Funny, intelligent and darn-near perfect! Excellent balance of science and practical information."

• Seminar attendees

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Help your clients start out on the right paw by giving them a book they'll really read! This small, informative book is packed with information that new puppy owners need to know, from house and crate training to beginning obedience. Dog lovers tell us they appreciate the book's friendly style and accessible information. This is a great opportunity to lead the way by focusing on behavioral wellness and problem prevention, and to keep your clients coming back to you for help and advice whenever they need it.

For only $69.95 you can add immeasurably to your program AND receive 10 of McConnell's invaluable booklets on solving or preventing behavior problems! (Retail value up to $209.00)

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"Family Friendly" presents a six-week program that can be used as a positive-based curriculum AND a professionally presented upgrade from weekly handouts for your clients. The perfect way to insure that your classes stand out from all the others or to increase the chance of a successful adoption!

For $69.95 you can add immeasurably to your program AND receive 10 of McConnell's invaluable booklets on solving behavior problems! (Retail value over $219.00!)

Why we do what we do around dogs

Ever wondered why your dog doesn't always do what you want? Sometimes the answer lies in the mirror! This nationally accalaimed book looks at humans as just another interesting species, muses about how dogs might interpret our behavior, and suggests how to interact with them in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.


"A blend of wisdom and passion exudes throughout this book..."
- Pia Silvani, Nationally recognized speaker and professional dog trainer

"The only problem with this book is that once you pick it up, you'll find it impossible to put down."
- Wayne Hunthausen, DVM


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"Whether you have a dog with a behavioral problem or you just like dog stories, this book is a milestone in the field and a great read."

• Atlanta Journal Constitution

"What you don't know about your dog could fill a book. It's called The Other End of the Leash."

• Colorado Daily

"Translated into ten languages!"

How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age

This clear, concise booklet can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits. Perfect for new dog owners, and the perfect addition to puppy packets or puppy socialization classes, this small, reader-friendly booklet will help any dog and dog lover get off on the right paw.

"Invaluable! I wish I had this when I was first training my dog!"

• Harriet Irwin

Help For the Leash Aggressive Dog

This booklet is designed for anyone, novice or professional, who works with dogs who are aggressive to other dogs on leash. Chock full of practical solutions to a common problem, the ideas within will help you change an out-of-control barker, lunger and growler into a polite neighborhood citizen. Including plans for handling emergencies such as off-leash dogs who show up out of nowhere, this program can make leash walks fun again, for you and your dog.

"Thanks to the advice in this booklet, my (formerly) reactive dog walked calmly and politely past five barking dogs today. I was delighted! "

• Carrie Moskowitz and Chauncey

How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems

Designed to both prevent and treat litter box problems, this booklet will help you to help cat lovers. By designing a litter box system the way cats would, we can get them to go potty where we want them to go. Following the simple, step-by-step instructions in this booklet can both prevent and treat even serious cases of inappropriate elimination.

"Clear, concise and oh-so-helpful, this booklet goes home with everyone of our clients whose cats have litter box problems."

• John Dally, DVM, Spring Green Animal Hospital

How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety

This booklet explains the difference between dogs who truly have separation anxiety and those that merely misbehave and then describes a behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems. A treasure chest of ideas for keeping your dog happy in your absence, this booklet can help prevent and treat both minor and severe behavioral problems related to dogs being "home alone." Clear and understandable, this easy to read booklet is written for anyone who wants to leave the house knowing that their dog is happy and their house is safe.

"This little booklet saved both my life and the life of my Weimaraner, Misty. Misty's separation anxiety was so serious that she went through a glass window, badly lacerating herself in the process."

• Sharon Stern and Misty the Weimaraner

How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

So much aggression in dogs results from fear, but fear-based problems can become worse if treated incorrectly. This booklet provides a step-by-step explanation of desensitizing and counter classical conditioning. It can help you solve minor behavioral problems and prevent serious ones, whether your dog fears include the vacuum cleaner, people with hats, or the stranger at the door. The oh-so-important details related to identifying exactly what triggers your dog, creating a step-by-step treatment plan, monitoring your progress, and why you need to treat the fear and not just your dog's reaction to the fear are covered. This book is on the top ten of the Dogwise dog book catalog and has helped thousands of dogs and their owners around the country.

"This booklet saved my dog's life and secured his place in my heart and home forever. "

• Karen Vogt

and Have Your Dog Love You For It

Learn why, in spite of what you might have heard, being a good leader is NOT the same as "getting dominance" over your dog!

Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance. If you want to be a natural leader to your pack and teach your dog that being polite is fun, this book tells you how to do it in a peaceful, kind way. The ideas and exercises in this booklet are based on the way dogs communicate with each other, so they are highly effective and easy for your dog to understand. An essential part of any canine library!

"We recommend this invaluable little booklet to pet owners and working dog owners alike."

• Michelle Givens, Lighthouse Kennels

Help your new bundle of joy get off on the right paw with a book that you can afford and have time to read. With all the basics from potty training to socialization, this little book can prevent many serious behavioral problems and make your first year together even more fun than you ever imagined. Whenever any of our trainers or behaviorists gets a new puppy, this book comes right back off the shelf for use as a daily reference. It's that full of essential information. We use this book in our puppy socialization classes, and it is a very popular part of veterinarian puppy packets.

The Little Sled Dog Who Braved the Arctic

This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the tale of Anna, the smallest member of a sled dog team. In this incredible true story, Anna is picked to join a thrilling, 2,500-mile expedition across the top of the world.

"Destined to be a classic, with stunning illustrations and a heartwarming story, Big Enough Anna will make the darkest day lighter. If you don't have a child to buy this for, buy it anyway."
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

One Woman's Epic Journey by Dog Team

Alone Across the Artic tells the gripping adventure story of Pam Flowers's solo trip across the North American arctic coast with her eight sled dogs. Her astounding 2,500-mile journey exposed her to countless dramatic perils, from intense blizzards and melting pack ice to a frightening encounter with a polar bear. Journey with Pam Flowers, as she becomes the first woman to traverse the top of North America alone.

Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

You asked, and here it is! Trisha's new book on audio. Read by dog-loving Ellen Archer, this unabridged version of For the Love of a Dog is perfect for those long car rides we take with our dogs! Learn how your own emotions compare to those of your dog, and how an understanding of emotions can enrich your relationship.

Feeling a bit outnumbered by your pack of dogs? Maybe there's a bit too much excitement at the door when visitors come to call? Or perhaps there's some tension between two of your dogs and you want to be sure it doesn't escalate. Feeling Outnumbered is designed to help with all that and more, by emphasizing fun, positive exercises that teach your dogs to be patient and polite, rather than pushy and demanding.

Included is how to teach dogs to be polite at the door, how to stop dogs from competing for your attention, the value of a "Group Stay," and much, much more. The exercises, clearly illustrated by Patricia McConnell in her own home, will be most useful if you and your dogs have a few basic signals under your belt, but whatever your stage of training expertise, this video will help anyone who loves their dogs, and wouldn't mind living with a little less canine commotion!

This half-day seminar presentation uses slides, videos and demonstrations of dogs on stage to help you "read" dogs so that you can predict and influence their behavior. Presented to animal control officers in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2004, the program emphasizes subtle canine visual signals that are good predictors of a dog's internal state and future behavior. Included are demonstrations of the influence of our own visual signals on the behavior of dogs, including a great example of how little things (like sun glasses) can elicit aggression in a defensive dog. This is an excellent selection If you're truly interested in being able to speak canine.

This six video or DVD set is devoted to the understanding of who dogs are and why they do what they do. Taped in 2001 in Novato, CA at a two-day seminar on behavior and training, the package includes ten hours of discussion, slides, videos and demonstrations of how genetics, in-utero experiences, early development and the present environment influence a dog's behavior. The seminar emphasizes positive training techniques that combine ethology and learning theory to improve our relationships with our dogs.

How to get your dog to come every time you call

Would you like your dog to come EVERY time you call? If so, this specially produced video is for you. Join Patricia McConnell on her farm for a forty-five minute discussion and demonstration of how to teach your dog to come when called, what to do when he doesn't come during training sessions, and how to proof a solid recall through difficult distractions. This clear and concise program includes demonstration dogs of all descriptions and is filmed in the beautiful green hills of southern Wisconsin. This is not a seminar video, but an instructional video produced by Dog's Best Friend, Ltd. and Tawzer Dog Videos.

This three hour, two-part video of a half-day seminar will greatly enhance your understanding of the behavior of house cats, beginning with a thorough explanation of the natural history of their wild-type progenitor, the African wild cat. The seminar includes slides and lecture, a fascinating video comparison of shelter cats in an adoption room, and a hands-on demonstrations with a turkey-loving feline. Please be aware that this is not an edited, produced video, but a tape of an actual seminar.

3-Part Series

Taped in color at a one-day seminar in Lisle, Il in September of 2003. This 3-part video set shows why Dr. Patricia McConnell is one of the nation's leading experts on canine aggression. Through demonstrations and lecture, videos and slides, she shows the causes behind dog-dog aggression and demonstrates humane and effective techniques to treat it. The first half of the seminar addresses dogs who are aggressive to unfamiliar dogs (especially if leashed) and the second part examines aggression within the home. This entertaining and informative seminar gets rave reviews from participants, because it's chock full of practical, effective solutions to a common problem. Please be aware that this is not an edited, produced video, but a tape of an actual seminar.

3-Part Series

This 3-part color video of a one-day seminar by Dr. Patricia McConnell focuses on the behavior of the animals at BOTH ends of the leash. The seminar, which is full of demonstrations and practical ideas, combines an understanding of canine ethology and learning theory to help members of both species understand one another. Using a balanced mix of slides, videos and lots of hands-on demonstrations, McConnell provides fun, positive and effective ways to teach dogs to do what we ask, and to teach humans to make sense to dogs! This video series brings the ideas in her latest book, "The Other End of the Leash," to life, and is full of the same humor, knowledge and love for both species. Please be aware that this is not an edited, produced video, but a tape of an actual seminar.

Training Pouch

A high quality, washable training pouch. It opens and closes with a single touch. Assorted colors.