recommended reading

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basic manners + puppies

bones would rain from the sky, deepening our relationships with our dogs
by suzanne clothier

perfect puppy in 7 days
by sophia yin

the other end of the leash
by patricia mcconnell

the puppy primer
by brenda scidmore and patricia mcconnell

way to go
by karen b. london, ph.d. and patricia b. mcconnell, ph.d.

grief

going home: finding peace when pets die
by jon katz

kids + dogs

tails are not for pulling
by elizabeth verdick and marieka heinlan

resource guarding

mine!
by jean donaldson

reactivity + fear

behavior adjustment training. bat for fear, frustration and aggression in dogs
by grisha stewart

chill out fido! how to calm your dog
by nan arthur

control unleashed – creating a focused and confident dog
by leslie mcdevitt

feisty fido
by patricia b. mcconnell and karen london

help for your fearful dog
by nicole wilde

scaredy dog! understanding and rehabilitating your reactive dog
by ali brown

the cautious canine
by patricia b. mcconnell

seniors

your dog’s golden years: a manual for senior dog care including natural remedies and complementary options
by jennifer kachnic

separation anxiety

i’ll be home soon! how to prevent and treat separation anxiety
by patricia b. mcconnell