recommended reading
Dive deeper into all things dog with our curated reading list! These expert-recommended books and articles cover a wide range of topics, from canine behaviour and enrichment to positive reinforcement techniques. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or better understand your dog, this page is your go-to resource for reliable and insightful information. 🐾
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Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour
This is a must read.
“This book will change the life of every dog owner and lead to happier human-canine relationships.”
Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog’s Daily Life
The first part of every training plan focuses on enrichment and this book dives deep into the topic of meeting your dog’s needs.
“It focuses comprehensively on meeting your dog’s needs and is written in a holistic, science-based, practical, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.”
The Happiest Dog on the Block: Canine Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Pet Young and Healthy
If I could, I’d give a copy to every pet parent. Taylor is to enrichment what Mariah Carey is to Christmas. She’s not only a lovely human being but she puts so much time, research and testing into the information she shares here and on social media. A trusted source for knowledge and super cute and fun activities for dogs.
I refer to this book so often I’m going to need a new copy soon! Your dog’s health and nutrition play a major role in their behaviour. Learn how to feed your dog and support their overall health and happiness.
Karen Pryor is a founder and leading proponent of "clicker training.” This book dives into training using positive reinforcement and is a must read for anyone working with animals.
This little booked is packed with information on understanding, preventing and treating separation anxiety.
Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog
Wag! The Science of Making Your Dog Happy
Zazie Todd, PhD, is the founder of the “Companion Animal Psychology” blog, where she writes about everything dogs. She also writes a blog for Psychology Today called “Fellow Creatures”.
