Books, Tapes, & CDs
Signature K-9 Behavior &
Training
In our
library, we have approximately 400 books, tapes, and CD's. All
have been valuable, if
only for one idea. Each of these references offers valuable
perspective... in some cases if only to help us decide what not to do.
The list below contains selected references from our Library. Note
that the age of the publication does not indicate the value of the
book. Some of the older references are classics that more recent
authors quote as foundation for their work. You may find these
references in bookstores, on the web or at your local library.
Abrantes, Roger.
Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior. Wakan Tanka
Publishers. 1997. Ethology. Like the illustrations on body postures…
non-verbal language used by Canine in social settings.
Bauman, Allan.
Paw-sitive Dog Training: Goldenbrook Kennel, 1995. I
have met Allen, seen him work, attended seminars at his kennel and
wanted to know more about his approach. Also have the tapes that
accompany this book. Have used several sequences from this book in my
training.
Beaver, Bonnie V.
DVM. Dipl ACVB. Canine Behavior: A Guide for VeterinariansW. B. Saunders
Co. 1999. A reference on problem cases. Very well documented.
Boone, Allen J.
Kinship With All Life. Harper San Francisco. 1954. The
relationship between Allen Boone and his companion, Strongheart give us
all reason to pay attention to the power of relationship which is
beyond the obvious.
Brown, Ali.
Scaredy Dog! Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog.
Tanacacia Press 2004. I purchased and red this book because many of
my clients have dogs with similar problems. Good
descriptions and a Sequential approach.
Burch, Mary R.,
Bailey Jon S. How Dogs Learn. Howell Book House 1999. I
love this book and recommend it to anyone interested in becoming a
"dog Trainer". This book does a great job of reviewing most training
approaches/methods and identifying their strengths and areas of
vulnerability. A great resource for clarification and provides
an overview of the magnitude of the field of training and behavior
work.
Campbell, William
E. Behavior Problems In Dogs. Behavior RX Systems, 1999. I
like it as a practical case book for reference on problems I
encounter.
Case, Linda P.
The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition & Health. Iowa State
University Press, 1999. Comprehensive reference guide to theory and
case study.
Chance, Paul.
Learning and Behavior, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. 1999.An
excellent basic text which overviews Pavlovian Conditioning, Operant
Conditioning, Stimulus Control/Discrimination/Generalization. Good
explanations of classical and operant conditioning. Good examples. My basic psychological reference text.
Clothier,
Suzanne. If A Dogs Prayers Were Answered: Bones Would Rain from
the Sky. Warner Books. 2002. Liked this one because it also comes
from living and interacting with dogs. Contributed to my general protocol.
Coppinger, Ray
and Lorna. Dogs: A startling New Understanding of Canine
Origin, Behavior, & Evolution. Scribner, 2001. Authors were courageous in putting forth a new view of the way
dogs became associated with man. Opens the mind to new thinking about
relationships with dogs, dogs in groups.
Dennison, Pamela
S. Bringing Light To Shadow: A Dog Trainer's Diary.
Dogwise Publishing. 2005. Bought the book because it gave a blow by
blow breakdown of Shadow's case. Liked the discussion between Pamela
and Ted Turner. Liked the fact that emotions were dealt with when
things did not go as hoped. Liked the looking back/looking forward
discussions. Especially valuable because many books quickly outline a
case, then proceed to diagnosis. This one showed every nook and
cranny. A valuable perspective.
Dennison, Pamela.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training. Alpha,
Penguin Group. 2003. I bought and reviewed this book because I have
clients who buy this book.
Donaldson, Jean.
Mine! A practical guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs.
Kinship Communications. 2002. Liked the book because it provided a
step by step (literally) guide to working through resource guarding
problems.
Donaldson, Jean.
The Culture Clash. James & Kenneth. 1996. Important
because of the "new" perspective on relationship between humans and
dogs. If Dunbar said "…the best dog book I have ever read!" it is a
must for those who work in the field.
Fennel, Jan.
The Dog Listener. Harper Resource. 2000. I liked everything
about this book. It's basis comes from living with dogs. It covers
many common problems. Contributed to my general protocol.
Fogle, Bruce. DVM.
The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior. Howell Book
House. 1990. Liked the sections on aggression.
Fox, Michael W.
Behavior of Wolves, Dogs, and Related Canids. Krieger
Publishing, 1971. Good overview of relationships between Canids, good
pictures and examples. Well documented
Hart, Benjamin
L., Lynette A. and Bain, Melissa J. Canine and Feline Behavior
Theory: Second Edition. Blackwell Publishing, 2006. A review of
research on Behavior Medicine, perhaps the most rapidly emerging
discipline in animal health care. Covers diagnosis and treatment
including both behavior modification and psychotropic medications.
Hausman, Gerald
and Loretta. The Mythology of Dogs: Canine Legend and Lore
through the ages. St. Martin's Griffin Press. 1997. I have always
been puzzled by the close relationship that exists between human and
dog. Explores pre written history regarding
attitudes about this relationship.
Hetts, Suzzan
Ph.D. Pet Behavior Protocols: What to Say, What to Do, When to
Refer. AAHA Press. 1999. Step by step Protocols. Good
reference and can be cross checked with other such references.
Kowalski, Gary.
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever
Lost a Pet. Stillpoint Publishing. 1997 Helpful in giving perspective for clients who ask
questions and seek counsel.
Lindsay, Steven
R. Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Vol. I,
II, & III. Blackwell Publishing, 2000, 2001, and 2005. Comprehensive
references for all facets of behavior… well documented, includes
protocols.
Lit, Lisa.
Cognitive Canine II: Exploding the Myths. 1st Books. 2002.
Explores awareness, perception, reasoning and judgment in dogs. Uses
research from both human and animals. Develops a
dialog about the thinking process of dogs.
McConnell,
Patricia B. Ph.D. The Other End of The Leash: Why We Do What We Do
Around Dogs. Ballantine Books, 2002. Offers a new perspective on
comparison of human and dog behavior (humans are primates, dogs are
canids). Notes how looking at behavior from a dog’s perspective helps
know the difference between disobedience and miscommunication.
McConnell,
Patricia PhD. For The Love of A dog: Understanding Emotion in
You and Your Best Friend. Ballantine Books, 2006. As more and
more scientists accept the premise that dogs have rich emotional
lives, Zoologist McConnell provides perhaps the first up to date look
at Canine emotions such as fear, anger, surprise, sadness, love and how
they parallel with those of humans.
Milani, Myrna M.,
DVM. The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs. Quill Books.
1986. Good discussion of body language and its interpretation.
Millan, Cesar.
Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide To Understanding &
Correcting Common Dog Problems. Harmony Books. 2006. Cesar is popular and I have many clients ask questions
about him and his training techniques. I believe it is good to
understand the approaches of others so I can explain where and why I
might differ in my approach. Liked Cesar's story line and his
overview of how humans cause problems in dogs by treating them like
humans. Methods aside, his approach has some interesting and I believe
useful conceptual premises.
Miller, Pat
The Power of Positive Dog Training. Howell Book House. 2001.
Presents an emphasis on having fun while training. Gives positive
games and exercises for use in training.
Morris, Desmond.
Dogwatching. Three Rivers Press. 1986. Interesting discussion of
common questions about dogs… barking, howling, submission, burying,
purpose, genetics, physiology.
Pryor, Karen.
Don't Shoot The Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training.
Bantam Books. 1985. Like to read the Classics.
Reid, Pamela J.
Ph.D. Excel_Erated Learning! Prepublication Copy. February
1996.I like this book and I try to attend Dr. Reid's seminars whenever
possible because she is comprehensive. Explores and discusses the
pros and cons of all quadrants of Operant Conditioning.
Rugaas, Turid.
My Dog Pulls: What Do I Do? Dogwise. 2005. Read
this one because I have seen Turid work, I have reviewed hours
of her tape and because I check out anything new that looks at
leash walking… It is one of biggest problems of my clients.
Scott, John Paul
and Fuller, John L. Genetics and Social Behavior of the Dog.
The University of Chicago Press. 1965. Considered the Classic Study. Useful to check original research.
Skinner, B.F.
The Behavior of Organisms: An experimental Analysis. 1938,
reprinted, 1991, Copley Publishing Group. Like to go back to validate that
original ideas and conclusions have not been misinterpreted in later
translations.
Thorndike, Edward
L., Animal Intelligence: Experimental Studies. 1911,
Transaction Publishers, reprint 2000. Again, original research and
previously familiar with Thorndike from
prior psychology courses.
Volhard, Jack and
Wendy. Dog Training for Dummies. Wiley Publishing. 2001.
Important because it is a book that my clients read. helps me answer their questions with a perspective of their
reference basis.
Willis, Malcolm.
Genetics of the Dog. Howell Book House. 1989. Useful and a necessary reference for me as a breeder.
A perspective for making better breeding choices.
Wright, John C.
Ph.D. and Judy Wright Lashnits. The Dog Who Would Be King.
Rodale Press.
1999. Discusses differences between behavior work and "training".
Presents information on business realities and legal issues of
behavioral consultation.
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