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Kristin Walden

Professional I

What is the best book on dog training?

September 13, 2011 10:12 AM PDT · Flag · 7 answers

Hulda Alvarez

Specialist II

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Corre...

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” —Cesar MillanThere are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible gui... read more...

Really great tips from the Dog Whisperer himself. Understand what your dog is thinking and why they are exhibiting certain behaviors.

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Lance Reynolds

Specialist III

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and...

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life

The New York Times bestseller!Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a ... read more...

Another great Cesar Milan book. I never thought I would like this sort of thing but the guy is AMAZING at training dogs and somehow communicates to dogs as if he was part dog or something....
This is a good book that goes into detail about what he always talks about on his show: being a pack leader and showing the dogs that you are running the show.

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Shelly Nelson

Professional III

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and B...

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately... read more...

this is a must have for anyone serious about training a dog!!!
it not only details how to teach them tricks, but it engages them and helps you develop a relationship with them.
the author is great with her dog and shows you via hundreds of detailed pictures how to do all the tricks/exercises.
your dog will be smarter than all the other dogs in the neighborhood if you get through this book!

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Tiffany Enders

Enthusiast I

The Power of Positive Dog Training

A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to ... read more...

Based around the clicker training method. A good read. Easy to follow and helpful.

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Janie Simpson

Practitioner III

Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog: A 3-Step Positive Dog-Trainin...

Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog: A 3-Step Positive Dog-Training Program

A comprehensive dog training program that offers the added benefit of one-on-one online advice from the author Do you consider your dog part of the family? Most dog guardians do. But just like children, dogs need structure. Structure to show him t... read more...

This book is an excellent read, but almost better to read BEFORE you get a dog. It really analyzes how to find a good doggie match for you based on your personality and then how to approach training based on the type of dog and their personality as well.

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Matt Long

Specialist I

Dog training kind of depends on the type of dog. I think you can go with almost any book if you have a mixed breed but there are certain breeds that have certain temperments and need a particular type of training. I've generally only had mutts with a pit bull or boxer here and there but I've always been a fan of using a spray bottle in my training. It's a very effective tool. I've known many who hit their animals as a part of their training but I'm not a fan. When my animal barks or whines for no reason I squirt him in the face. It's bothersome and annoying to them so they learn to stop. Something to think about.

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Lisa Campbell

Specialist III

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Corre...

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

I love his show!

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Voting Summary

1.	Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Und...	33% agree
2.	Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transfor...	25% agree
3.	101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Enga...	20% agree
4.	The Power of Positive Dog Training	12% agree
5.	Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog: A 3-Step ...	8% agree