Books!
Listed below are several books on the general subject of adopting and training a dog. They were not selected for any particular reason other than to give you an idea of what resources are available to you to help make your relationship with your adopted family member as good as it can be. We aren't recommending any of them as being "better" or more useful than other books on the same subjects; they were picked completely at random from the results of a computer search and are currently available at the online book dealer, amazon.com. That's the source of the pricing information you see with each book - we felt that it might be helpful to you in making your determination whether or not to buy the book.
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Books About Dog Adoptions
and Adopting Dogs
Selecting and adopting the best dog for you.
The Adoption Option :
Choosing and Raising the
Shelter Dog for You
by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina
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Paperback, 180 pages
Published by Howell Book House
Publication date: March 1996
Dimensions (in inches): 0.49 x 9.24 x 6.12
ISBN: 0876054254
Paperback, 224 pages
Published by Macmillan General Reference
Publication date: August 1997
Dimensions (in inches): 0.60 x 9.22 x 6.12
ISBN: 0876057377
Note: You may be able to find this out-of-print book still on the shelf at a local bookstore, so if it appeals to you go there and ask. It couldn't hurt.
Dog Adoption :
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect 'Preowned' Dog
from Breeders, Dog Tracks, Purebred Rescue Organizations & Shelters
by Joan Hustace
THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. The publisher is out of stock. If you would
like to purchase this title, we recommend that you occasionally check this page to see if
it's been reprinted.
Paperback, 96 pages
Published by Ics Books
Publication date: April 1997
Dimensions (in inches): 0.34 x 9.01 x 6.04
ISBN: 1570340587
Books About Behavioral Problems
(and How to Solve Them)
We frequently receive questions from owners - both new and of long duration - about their dog's behavior. None of us are experts in this field, but we can help you find an answer. Listed below are just a few randomly selected books on the subject that are currently available at amazon.com. There are literally hundreds more on the subject.
101 Training Tips for Your Dog
by Kate DeLano Condax
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Paperback, 219 pages
Published by DTP
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.72 x 8.01 x 5.24
ISBN: 0440505682
Bark Busters :
Solve Your Dog's Behavioral Problems
by Sylvia Wilson
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Paperback
Published by Crossing Pr
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.39 x 7.80 x 5.91
ISBN: 0895948818
The Dog Who Loved Too Much :
Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs
by Nicholas H. Dodman
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Paperback, 258 pages
Published by Bantam Books
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.73 x 8.08 x 5.25
ISBN: 0553375261
Synopsis:
An estimated 25 percent of the 55 million pet dogs in the United States today exhibit
serious behavioral problems. In this book, a professional veterinarian and animal
behaviorist tackles the most common and baffling of these disorders and explains through
engaging, often humorous case studies his therapies to help both troubled dogs and
befuddled owners. --This text refers to the hardcover
edition of this title.
The Dog's Mind :
Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
by Bruce Fogle, Anne B. Wilson (Illustrator)
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Paperback
Published by Howell Book House
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.72 x 9.16 x 6.04
ISBN: 0876055137
Help! My Puppy Is Driving Me Crazy :
A Guide to Solving Common Puppy Problems
by Diana Delmar
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Paperback, 192 pages
Published by Storey Books
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x 9.02 x 6.04
ISBN: 0882669923
Synopsis:
In a breezy Q&A format, this text emphasizes the merits of positive reinforcement for
controlling and improving behavior, offering practical, concrete solutions to those
frustrating puppy blunders and annoyances. Helpful dog care tips are sprinkled throughout
the book, as well as recommendations for selecting beds, cages, and gates and choosing a
trainer. 35 drawings.
Tails from the Bark Side
by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
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Paperback, 288 pages
Published by Warner Books
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.93 x 7.83 x 5.28
ISBN: 0446521507
Synopsis:
Brian Kilcommons, America's premier dog trainer for the past 25 years--and co-author with
Sarah Wilson of Good Owners, Great Dogs--presents a heartwarming, humorous, and touching
collection of true tales of remarkable dogs that's sure to appeal to dog lovers
everywhere.
Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence :
A Positive Training Program
by Carol Lea Benjamin (Photographer), Stephen Lennard
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Hardcover, 210 pages
Published by Howell Book House
Publication date:
Dimensions (in inches): 0.82 x 9.53 x 6.44
ISBN: 0876057423