I really enjoyed The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson.

 

I really enjoyed The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson.

I forgot about that one. Someone recommended it to me. I'll have to read it. I added it :wink:

 

Cool! It's a very good "Damn it, people...stop anthropomorphizing your dogs!" book with a lot of really great PR training advice.

 

Cool! It's a very good "Damn it, people...stop anthropomorphizing your dogs!" book with a lot of really great PR training advice.

I put it on my amazon wish list. I only have dog books on it, lol.

 

Has anybody read "Natural Dog Training: Working from the Dog's Point of View" by Kevin Behan ?

I'm reading Culture Clash right now and have a list of several other books I'd like to check out including the Kevin Behan book I've asked about. For the most part I like Culture Clash but it has some quirks that have made me want to put it down at times and there doesn't seem to be a specific target audience and the focus seems to swing around erraticly at times. The book would be more useful if it had an index and a glossary. I think the book would make a great primer for people considering getting their first dog so they have more realistic expectations of their potential pet. It would also make a great companion to a more structured clicker training book which I'll also be looking to find next.

 

Has anybody read "Natural Dog Training: Working from the Dog's Point of View" by Kevin Behan ?

I'm reading Culture Clash right now and have a list of several other books I'd like to check out including the Kevin Behan book I've asked about. For the most part I like Culture Clash but it has some quirks that have made me want to put it down at times and there doesn't seem to be a specific target audience and the focus seems to swing around erraticly at times. The book would be more useful if it had an index and a glossary. I think the book would make a great primer for people considering getting their first dog so they have more realistic expectations of their potential pet. It would also make a great companion to a more structured clicker training book which I'll also be looking to find next.

Rob - I agree with you about the quirks of The Culture Clash. There were points in the book where I thought the author was being very condescending, but I kept reading anyway. I think it's a great introduction to pet behavior and clicker training. I wish I had read it before I had gotten my puppy instead of when I'd already had her for 4 months.

 

Not a book but a special addition Magazine, by Dog Fancy

Bully Training Secrets

It is a great one to have on hand, as I read and re-read the different tips inside. Best $12 I ever spent on her!

 

I have Culture Clash as well. I haven't read it yet. I started to and then got really busy.

 

There are a few working dog books I would like to recommend when you have a section for that.

 

There are a few working dog books I would like to recommend when you have a section for that.

Receommend them and I'll create a section. I was looking for working books but I couldnt find any reviews for the ones I found. I didnt want to post crappy books.

 

The Dog Who Spoke With Gods (Fiction)
Diane Jessup; ISBN: 0312266626

Bully Breeds (Magazine)
A Dog Fancy Magazine

 

1. Schutzhund Theory and Training Methods by Susan Barwig and Stuart Hilliard

2. Advanced Schutzhund by Ivan Balabanov and Karen Duet

3. Tracking Dog by Glen Johnson

If I come across any others I will be sure to let you know.

 

I came across this site while researching clicker training. It has a list of books on clicker/positive training. The best of the best might be the titles more appropriate for this thread.

http://www.clickersolutions.com/reading.htm#best

 

I'm reading How Dogs Think right now, and I love it! Much better than The Culture Clash.

 

ive been trying to get hold of carls gladiator dogs but im not paying $300 for it it on amazon it was there just before xmas for $60 so i dont know whats going on there.
does anyone know where i can get a copy for a reasonable price?

 

how much is the Cesar Millan training book.

 

I work for a book distributor, and came across this book...Pit Bulls for Dummies. I put it into amazon.com and was able to look at the contents. I didn't see it already listed in the thread. It looks like it could be very useful for a new owner, or someone looking into getting a pit bull. It covers just about every subject or question you could possibly ask. Just thought I'd share.

 

I read Pit Bulls for Dummies before we brought Bella home. It's a decent reference book for general advice on caring for (exercise needs, common ailments, etc.) and providing for a pit bull if this is your first time owning a dog, but I think a lot of the information in that book can be Googled, though. I prefer books about dog behavior/psychology. Some great books I've read recently that were much more helpful for me in understanding Bella's behavior are How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren, The Other End of The Leash by Patricia McConnell, and How to Speak Dog by Stanley Coren.

 

I read Pit Bulls for Dummies before we brought Bella home. It's a decent reference book for general advice on caring for (exercise needs, common ailments, etc.) and providing for a pit bull if this is your first time owning a dog, but I think a lot of the information in that book can be Googled, though. I prefer books about dog behavior/psychology. Some great books I've read recently that were much more helpful for me in understanding Bella's behavior are How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren, The Other End of The Leash by Patricia McConnell, and How to Speak Dog by Stanley Coren.

Another good one, and is our bestseller under the subject 'dog behavior', is "The Secret Lives of Dogs"

 

I'm reading, "Cesar's Way" By Cesar Millan right now. It's really good so far.

 

Ran across this book today & thought it looked interesting : "Meditations For Dog Lovers". Here is a synopsis about it : A delightful book for dog lovers, Meditations for Dog Lovers taps into the energy and emotions that forge a special relationship between owner and dog. The bond between the author and his two dogs always conveys a significant truth that will strengthen the bond between the reader and eternal Master.

 

The Working American Bulldog
by Dave Putnam ISBN: 0967271002

This one is really good. Lots of good pics too. Barnes and Noble $56, Amazon.com $25.

 

I loved "Mother Knows Best" by Carol Lea Benjamin
can't find my copy right now, so I don't know the ISBN #
great all around book

 

I would highly recomend the book "the last dog training book you will ever need" Worked for us

 

I'm reading, "Cesar's Way" By Cesar Millan right now. It's really good so far.

That book is excellent. I can't tell you what a help Cesar's TV show and book have been to me and Bam-Bam. I've yet to run into a problem that he hasn't covered and his advice always seems to work.