Dog Training Books

[Aggie_Ama]

Jens, our 9 week old schnauzer, is becoming quite a challenge. I didn't have many problems with Heidi, my 10 year old schnauzer, so I didn't think about how hard puppies are. Jens is a chewer, a biter, he steals everything, is a bit stubborn, is not crate or housebreaking well, he terrorizes the cat and the other dog. He will definitely need a little more work than Heidi did. Are there any books or websites to help me? I may take him to classes but they are not a good fit on times (immediately after work and I have a 40 minute commute to get him).

[TsPoet]

I found her exact examples rather annoying, and kept thinking to myself "but mine..."
but, this book is generally loved by others in my dog training club and I suspect I got more out of it than I thought I did
http://www.amazon.com/When-Pigs-Fly-.../dp/1929242441
there are many other books, I have a stack of them at home. But, that is the #1 book recommended by my fellow trainers.

[PamNY]

Training specifics:

Patricia McConnell
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB917

Sophia Yin
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB807


For background and understanding dogs:

Turid Rugaas
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB527

Jean Donaldson
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB464

Patricia McConnell
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB745


Yahoo group that was very good when I participated a few years ago. Covers all positive training, not just clicker:

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClickerSolutions/

[OakLeaf]

I haven't read this one, but I've heard very good things about John Bradshaw.

[Becky]

I love Patricia McConnell's work! You can't go wrong there.

I would also add this book by Ian Dunbar for a training book.

I really like this book by Suzanne Clothier for relationship and personality insights. It really changed the way that I interact with my dog when it comes to things that he dislikes or fears.