These are some of my favorites and are books I feel present information on dog training and behaviour in a manner that is easily digested by the pet owner. Even if you do not have a problem dog, some of these book are just very interesting and can help you learn how to problem-solve and work your way through trouble areas.

Susan Clothier                                                         Bones Would Rain from the Sky

Karen Pryor                                                             Don't Shoot the Dog
                                                                              Clicker Training for Dogs

Pat Miller                                                                The Power of Positive Dog Training

Jean Donaldson                                                       The Culture Clash
                                                                              Other End of the Leash
                                                                              Dogs are from Neptune

Patricia B. McConnell                                              The Cautious Canine
                                                                              Leader of the Pack

Turid Rugaas                                                           On Talking Terms with Dogs

The books in this section have some useful material. I suggest, as with all material, that you consider how the information offered fits in with your specific life style and the temperament/character of your individual dog's.

Carol Benjamin                                                        Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence
                                                                              Mother Knows Best

Job Michael Evans                                                   The Evans Guide for Housetraining Your Dog

Ian Dunbar                                                               Before Your Get Your Puppy
                                                                              After You Get Your Puppy

Michael W. Fox                                                       How to be Your Pet's Best Friend

Stanley Coren                                                          The Intelligence of Dogs

The following books are more along the academic/scientific side of training:

Pamela J. Reid                                                         Excel-erated Learning

Raymond and Lorna Coppinger                                   Dogs

Benjamin and Lynette Hart                                         Caine and Feline Behavioural Therapy

Clarence Pfaffenberger                                               The New Knowledge of Dog Behaviour

Health Care:

Richard and Susan Pitcairn                                       Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown                                  The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog