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On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals
Author: Turid Rugaas
Binding: Paperback
Price: $7.25
In this book, Turid identifies what she calls calming signals: "signals used by dogs to prevent things from happening, from avoiding threats from people and dogs to calming down nervousness and fear." Turid goes on to explain how dogs use calming signals, and how we, as dog owners, can use them as well with our own dogs.

Puppy Whisperer: A Compassionate, Non Violent Guide to Early Training and Care
Author: Paul Owens
Binding: Paperback
Price: $6.60
"I've known Paul personally for many years and have faithfully followed his training advice with wonderful results. I can't recommend him highly enough." -Jeff Probst, host of Survivor

Following the success of his book The Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens turns his attention to puppies. In The Puppy Whisperer, Owens and his protoge Terence Cranendonk offer a compassionate step-by-step guide to all things puppy, including how to:

Evaluate temperament
Choose the right pup personality for your family
Monitor diet, play, and exercise
Train and problem solve
Provide early socialization and positive training
Potty train, step-by-step
Ensure safety and health care, including the latest on vaccinations

Puppies can be a lot of work, but they can also be a furry bundle of joy. If youíre thinking of bringing a puppy into your home, T

The Cautious Canine
Author: Patricia B. McConnell
Binding: Paperback
Price: $5.25
So much aggression in dogs results from fear, but fear-based problems can become worse if treated incorrectly. This booklet provides a step-by step explanation of desensitizing and counter classical conditioning. It can help you solve minor behavioral problems and prevent serious ones, whether your dog fears include the vacuum cleaner, people with hats, or the stranger at the door. The oh-so-important details related to identifying exactly what triggers your dog, creating a step-by-step treatment plan, monitoring your progress, and why you need to treat the fear and not just your dog's reaction to the fear are covered. This book is on the top ten of the Dogwise book catalog and has helped thousands of dogs and their owners around the country.

My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD)
Author: Brian Kilcommons
Binding: Hardcover
Price: $13.95
Raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child--owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think. With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, including tips on how to deal with every kind of personality, puppies can be trained quickly and painlessly. With humor, time-tested advice, and an arsenal of tricks, MY SMART PUPPY teaches new dog owners everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog.

Why Goldens Do That: A Collection Of Curious Golden Retriever Behaviors
Author: Tom Davis
Binding: Hardcover
Price: $9.62
The book is cute but not very informative. It did not give me any new answers about Goldens quirks like why they make sneezing sounds every morning. I have 2 goldens and they both do the same thing. It is not a worthwhile book.