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Dog Training Books

Does your dog come every time she’s called? Is she chewing up your couch at home while you’re reading this at work? Even if your dog is close to perfect, these dog training books and booklets can take your relationship to a new level. You’ll find lots of information, based on a thorough understanding of dog behavior and canine psychology that will help you with basic dog training as well as solving serious dog problems.

These books and booklets are used by thousands of professionals all over the world because of their clear and user-friendly approaches.

  • Family Friendly Dog Training

    Family Friendly Dog Training

    A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog
    This user-friendly, engaging book describes a six-week dog training program that gets dogs and their owners off on the right paw. (Read more here...)

    Family Friendly - Soft Cover Book

    $14.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • Puppy Primer

    Puppy Primer

    Getting Your New Puppy off on the Right Paw!

    Help your new bundle of joy get off on the right paw with a puppy training book that you can afford and have time to read. Includes all the basics from house breaking to socialization.

    (Read more here...)

    Puppy Primer-Soft Cover Book

    $11.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • Starting From Scratch

    Starting From Scratch

    It's never too late to have the purr-fect cat!

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    Starting From Scratch - paperback

    $15.00
  • The Feisty Fido

    The Feisty Fido

    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.
    (Read more here...)

    Feisty Fido - Soft Cover Booklet

    $9.95 $3.98

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • I'll Be Home Soon

    I'll Be Home Soon

    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 dog behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems.
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    I'll Be Home Soon-Soft Cover Booklet

    $7.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • Way to Go: How to House Train a Dog of Any Age

    Way to Go: How to House Train a Dog of Any Age


    H
    elp 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.
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    Way to Go! - Soft Cover Booklet

    $5.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • The Cautious Canine

    The Cautious Canine

    How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

    Step by Step explanations of how to prevent and treat behavioral problems related to fear.
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    The Cautious Canine - Soft Cover Booklet

    $6.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • The Other End of the Leash

    The Other End of the Leash

    Why we do What we do Around Dogs

    Now considered a classic in the field, this book will revolutionize the way you interact with your dog.
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    Other End of the Leash - Paperback Book

    $14.95
  • Feeling Outnumbered?

    Feeling Outnumbered?

    The Expanded and Updated Edition of Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household


    Including an entirely new section on leash-walking multiple dogs, this dog training booklet has received rave reviews from people living with more than one dog. (Read more here...)

    Feeling Outnumbered? Soft Cover Booklet

    $9.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

    For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

    Learn What Your Dog's Face is Telling You!

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

    This book will revolutionize your relationship with your dog!
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    For the Love - Hardcover Book

    $24.95

    For the Love - Paperback Book

    $15.95

    For the Love - Audio CD

    $34.99
  • How to be the Leader of the Pack and Have Your  Dog Love You for It

    How to be the Leader of the Pack and Have Your Dog Love You for It


    How to Love Your Dogs without Spoiling them and Provide Boundaries without Intimidation

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

    $3.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • Play Together, Stay Together

    Play Together, Stay Together

    Happy and Healthy Play Between People and Dogs

    The NUMBER ONE best selling book at APDT this year!
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    Play Together - Soft Cover Book

    $10.95

    * 50% off when purchasing 10 or more

  • Through a Dog's Ear

    Through a Dog's Ear

    Learn to "Hear" the World Through Your Dog's Ears

    Use sound to improve his life! Includes a CD of music to calm your dog.
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    Dogs Ear- Hard Cover Book with CD (60 min)

    $18.95

    Dogs Ear-CD Only (60 min)

    $14.95
  • Through a Dog's Ear - Driving Edition CD

    Through a Dog's Ear - Driving Edition CD

    Music to Calm Your Dog in the Car

    Relaxing music designed especially for use in the car.
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    Through a Dog's Ear - Driving Edition CD

    $14.95
  • GREAT GO TOGETHER!

    GREAT GO TOGETHER!

    Way to Go!

    and Puppy Primer


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    Great Go Together: Puppy Primer and Way to Go!

    $17.90
  • Off Leash Dog Play

    Off Leash Dog Play

    A Complete Guide to Fun and Safety

    This book will help you keep your dog safe when playing with other dogs off leash.
    (Read more here...)

    Off-Leash Dog Play - soft cover book

    $19.95
  • Speaking for Spot

    Speaking for Spot

    Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live

    a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life

    By Dr. Nancy Kay

    Ask the right questions to get the right answers!
    100's of tips for the savvy dog lover!
    (Read more here...)

    Speaking for Spot - soft cover book

    $19.95
  • Tales of Two Species

    Tales of Two Species

    Essays on Loving and Living with Dogs

    Curl up on the couch with your dog and savor this collection of essays about dogs and the people who love them.

    (Read more here...)

    Tales of Two Species - Soft Cover Book

    $12.95
  • Dog is My Co-Pilot

    Dog is My Co-Pilot

    Do You Love Your Dog so Much it Hurts?

    If so, read Trisha's essay, "Love Means Never Having to Say Anything at All" in this delightful collection of essays. (Read more here...)

    Dog is My Co-Pilot - softcover book

    $14.00
  • Dog Training Treat Pouch

    Dog Training Treat Pouch

    Dog Training Treat Pouch
    Voted #1 Training Pouch by Whole Dog Journal!!!

    Training Treat Pouch

    $20.00