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Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
A Comprehensive Technical Manual for Professionals
by James O'Heare


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Culture Clash
Author: Jean Donaldson
Summary: New Expanded Edition! The book that has shaped modern thinking about canine behavior and the relationship between dogs and humans has been revised. Dogs are NOT humans. Dogs ARE clever and complex creatures that humans need to take the time to understand in order live together successfully. You must read this book because your dog cannot!

Positive Perspective: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog
Author: Pat Miller
Summary: How can bad behavior be easily transformed into good behavior? Why does management work better than force? What is the one toy every dog owner should have? PLUS the latest info on training with treats, vaccination schedules, housetraining and problem prevention.

Purely Positive Training: Companion to Competition
Author: Sheila Booth
Summary: Train your dog the positive way! Special instructions for companion dogs, competition obedience, agility and Schutzhund. Clearly explains both theory and technique.

Dont't Shoot the Dog
Author: Karen Pryor
Summary: Use behavioral training on people, dogs and other animals to make changes! End undesirable behavior; learn "affection training".

Power of Positive Dog Training
Author: Pat Miller
Summary: Walk away from punishment-based training methods and learn how you can reward your dog to obtain and reinforce the behaviors you could only dream about achieving!

Dog-Friendly Dog Training
Author: Andrea Arden
Summary: Humane, user-friendly and dog-friendly training methods! Tools to help you teach; housetraining; basic manners; behavior problems, and an excellent resource section.

Bones Would Rain From the Sky
Author: Suzanne Clothier
Summary: Shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dogs we love.

The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell
Summary: When humans communicate with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior, Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.