MWCR Recommended References and Reading Informational Books
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General Adoption
A MUST for anyone considering adoption of a shelter or rescued dog!
Second-Hand Dog
by Carol Lea Benjamin
How to turn yours into a First Rate Pet
Adopt the Perfect Dog
by Gwen Bailey
A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog
Saved: A Guide to Success With Your Shelter Dog
by M. L. Papurt, Myrna L. Papurt
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Dog Training and Behavior
The Other End of the Leash
Why we do what we do around dogs
Patricia B. McConnell
Ever wondered why your dog doesn't always do what you want? Sometimes the answer lies in the mirror! This nationally accalaimed book looks at humans as just another interesting species, muses about how dogs might interpret our behavior, and suggests how to interact with them in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.
Beginning Family Dog Training
2nd Edition
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
This user-friendly and engaging book employs gentle and effective trining methods rather than punishment-oriented techniques that so often lead to aggression. Covering commands from sit and heel to coming when called, this book explains how dogs communicate, think, and learn. Many serious behavioral problems can be avoided with the scientifically-based and humane training methods described in this book.
Way to Go!
How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age
Karen B. London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
This clear, concise booklet can help your puppy or adult dog learn a lifetime of good habits. Perfect for new dog owners, and the perfect addition to puppy packets or puppy socialization classes, this small, reader-friendly booklet will help any dog and dog lover get off on the right paw.
How to Be the Leader of the Pack and Have Your Dog Love You For It
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance. If you want to be a natural leader to your pack and teach your dog that being polite is fun, this book tells you how to do it in a peaceful, kind way. The ideas and exercises in this booklet are based on the way dogs communicate with each other, so they are highly effective and easy for your dog to understand. An essential part of any canine library!
I'll Be Home Soon!
How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
This booklet explains the difference between dogs who truly have separation anxiety and those that merely misbehave and then describes a behavior modification program for the prevention and treatment of both problems. A treasure chest of ideas for keeping your dog happy in your absence, this booklet can help prevent and treat both minor and severe behavioral problems related to dogs being "home alone." Clear and understandable, this easy to read booklet is written for anyone who wants to leave the house knowing that their dog is happy and their house is safe.
Feeling Outnumbered?
How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. and Karen London, Ph.D.
Looking for some tips to create a little order out of the canine chaos in your home? Concerned that there might be some tension between two of the dogs in your pack? Not sure if all that growling during play means trouble or not? This booklet has the answers to those questions and many more. Written to help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household, it emphasizes the use of Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be polite and patient instead of demanding and pushy. Filled with practical ideas about keeping life fun in houses that have two dogs or many more than that, Feeling Outnumbered is a great resource for all multiple dog owners, whether novice or professional.
Feisty Fido
Help For the Leash Aggressive Dog
Patricia B. McConnell and Karen B. London
This booklet is designed for anyone, novice or professional, who works with dogs who are aggressive to other dogs on leash. Chock full of practical solutions to a common problem, the ideas within will help you change an out-of-control barker, lunger and growler into a polite neighborhood citizen. Including plans for handling emergencies such as off-leash dogs who show up out of nowhere, this program can make leash walks fun again, for you and your dog.
The Cautious Canine
How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
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 dog book catalog and has helped thousands of dogs and their owners around the country.
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Behavioral Booklets
Ian Dunbar & Gwen Bohnenkamp
Center for Applied Animal Behavior
2140 Shattuck Ave. #2406
Berkeley, CA 94704
Before & After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy & Well-Behaved Dog
Ian Dunbar
Dog Behavior : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Ian Dunbar
The Dog Listener: Learn How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation
Jan Fennell
Dog Talk: Training Your Dog Through A Canine Point Of View
John Ross and Barbara McKinney
Books by Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Section Head and Program Director
Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts University
 Dogs Behaving Badly: An A-Z Guide to Understanding and Curing Behavorial Problems in Dogs
The Dog Who Loved Too Much: Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs
The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats
If Only They Could Speak: Stories about Pets and Their People
Good Owners, Great Dogs
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
Bones Would Rain from the Sky : Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs
by Suzanne Clothier
The Power of Positive Dog Training
by Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson
Dogs are from Neptune
Jean Donaldson
Culture Clash
Jean Donaldson
Whole Dog Journal - A Monthly Guide to Natural Dog Care & Training
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Collies
Collie Concept
Mrs. George H. “Bobbee” Roos
Limited reprinting of this classic by Alpine Publications, Inc. Available in soft cover only, for $19.95.
(Nice discounts for Breed Rescues when ordering in larger quantities).
To order, call 800-777-7257 (Hardcover book out of print since 1988 – check Ebay)
Pet Library’s Collie Guide
Anne Young
Collies – A Complete Owners Manual
Harold and Mary Sundstrom
Guide to Owning a Collie
Rebecca Lewis
The Collie – An Owner’s Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet
Allene McKewen
The Magnificent Collie
Patricia Starkweather
The Complete Collie
The Collie Club of America
Collies
Diane McCarty
The Cassette
A quarterly Collie magazine – Anne Lively, Editor
For a FREE issue, contact the Editor: ilcoles@maine.rr.com
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Canine Health
UC Davis Book of Dogs
School of Veterinary Medicine Staff
The Complete Medical Reference Guide for Dogs and Puppies
The Nature of Animal Healing
Martin Goldstein DVM
The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for your Dog and Cat
The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms
Michael Garvey
Your Pet Can't Speak, but its Symptoms Can
The Pill Book
Kate A. W. Roby, Lenny Southam
Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Richard H. Pitcairn, Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
James M. Giffin, Liisa D. Carlson
Merck Veterinary Manual
Susan E. Aiello, et al
Skin Diseases of Dogs and Cats
Dr. Steven A. Melman
The Well Connected Dog
Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis
A Guide to Canine Acupressure
Whole Dog Journal - A Monthly Guide to Natural Dog Care & Training
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Just for Fun!
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
Canfield, Hansen, Becker and Kline
Out of Harm's Way
by Terri Crisp
Since 1983, Crisp has devoted herself to saving animals during natural and man-made disasters. Crisp's highly personalized accounts of daring rescues, incredible volunteer efforts, and the bonds of tenderness that form between humans and animals are quite touching--though at times she can go on about the wonder of it all. Terri Crisp is the founder of Noah's Wish.
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