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Checked out your bookstore lately? There are a lot of new books popping up.
The resources we've reviewed have all come from our local library, and we've
rated them for other bookworms like us!
If you've read or seen a dog-related book or video recently, why don't you
write a review about it?
Email us about
the book along with the author or publisher, title, and your first name.
Dog Training for
Kids
 By Carol Lea Benjamin
This book emphasizes the importance of "treatless training," and at the same
time tells how you can correct your dog's problem as well as how to teach
them heeling, sitting, and more. Although it's for kids, its easy-to-read
style makes it a perfect choice for adults as well. We really like this book!
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The Complete
Idiot's Guide
to Fun & Tricks With Your Dog
 By Sarah Hodgson
This is one fun book! Aside from giving you basic obedience info, it also
teaches you how to train your dog to do tricks like carrying a newspaper or
leash, turning off a light, singing, dancing, playing hide-and-seek & more.
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Please Take Good Care
of Your Best Friend!
Vol. I - Pet Care
By Doris Day - DDAL.org
This book covers diets, lifestyles, emergencies, travel information and a
whole lot more! Please Take Good Care of Your Best Friend isn't all
about dogs, either; it talks about cats and birds too. Its compact size and
easy-to-read format make it a good choice for quick, informational reading.
Check it out!
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Please Take Good Care
of Your Best Friend!
Vol. II - Medical Issues & Personal
Care
By Doris Day - DDAL.org
This book, the follow-up to Please Take Good Care of Your Best Friend Vol.
I by the same author, tackles medical issues, personal care, and
illnesses. It's a great book to have on hand for emergencies: some of the
subjects covered are internal diseases, eyes, ears, teeth, fleas, ticks,
skin, hair, and treatments.
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Heart of a Hero:
True Stories of Animal Rescue
Compiled by the Doris Day Animal League -
DDAL.org
With true stories of rescue from buzzards to chickens to squirrels, this book
also features Rye's story about her previous dog, Nicky, plus random photos
and an introduction by former actress Doris Day. A good book with sweet and
inspiring stories!
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Training Dogs the
Woodhouse Way:
Come When Called, The Advance, Stand,
Sit, Down
© 1993 A-Vision Entertainment
Hosted by Barbara Woodhouse, dog trainer extraordinaire, this unique video
teaches your dog how to come when called, and how to stand, sit, lay down and
wait. Mrs. Woodhouse's direct approach to handling dog problems makes this a
must-have for every dog owner! This particular video in the series helped Rye
train Gus to wait. Check for it at your local library; it's hard to find in
most stores or at online shops.
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Woof! Woof!
Uncle Matty's Guide to Dog Training
© 1996 WGBH Educational Foundation
Hosted by Matthew Margolis ("Uncle Matty"), this is a great video! "Uncle
Matty" finds your dog's problem and then looks at it from the dog's
perspective. The result? A happy dog who does what he's supposed to! Woof!
Woof! Uncle Matty's Guide to Dog Training will definitely help in the
areas of obedience and problem training.
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Books
Dog Training for Kids
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fun & Tricks with
Your Dog
Please Take Good Care of Your Best Friend - Vol. I
Best Friend Vol. II
Heart of a Hero
Videos
Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way
Woof! Woof!
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