Book Recommendations For Puppy Owners
Puppyhood can be tough; it can also be a fulfilling experience. Understanding dog behavior, socialization, how to approach training a puppy, and having realistic expectations of your puppy will empower you to take on puppyhood with confidence, not anxiety.
Below are excellent book recommendations for avid readers and dog enthusiasts.
Books about raising and training your puppy
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog (Karen Pryor Clicker Book)
The Art of Raising a Puppy
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right
Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book
The Focused Puppy
Books about obedience training with positive reinforcement
Awesome Obedience: A Positive Training Plan for Competition Success
The Eye Of The Trainer
Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us About All Animals
Coaching People to Train Their Dogs
Books about Canine structure
K-9 Structure & Terminology
Canine Terminology (Dogwise Classics)
Books about Golden Retrievers
The Complete Golden Retriever Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Golden Retriever Owners (Canine Handbooks)
Your Golden Retriever Puppy Month by Month: Everything You Need to Know at Each Stage to Ensure Your Cute and Playful Puppy (Your Puppy Month by Month)
Books About Canine Behavior
Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend
The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior
Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog
Dog Language: An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior
Tail Talk: Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs
Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition
Conclusion
If you like reading books there are a plethora of resources out there on learning about how to raise, train, and socialize your puppy as well as learning about their instinctual behavior and how they communicate with us via their body language. If you’re looking for more visual learning resources, we have a collection of our favorite dog training youtube channels →.
