Resources
⭐ = Very Highly Recommended. Suggested for ALL dog owners.
Canine Communication
Online Resources
⭐ iSpeakDog, a website about interpreting dog language
Overview of canine body language with photos (pdf) from ASPCAPro
Annotated canine body language illustrations (pdf) from ASPCA
Info about tail wags (wagging tail does NOT always mean friendly!)
Calming Signals by Turid Ragaas
Stress signs in dogs (article with photographs) by Lisa Mullinax
Signs of Anxiety by Doggone Safe
Canine Body Language article by the ASPCA
Dog park posters by IAABC
Body language of fear (cartoons) by Dr. Sophia Yin
Understand Why Your Dog Growls (whole dog journal article) by Pat Miller
Books
Dog Body Language: A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff
⭐ On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Ragaas
Canine Play Behavior, by Mechtild Kaufer (this one is a little more technical)
General How To and Training Theory
Books
⭐ The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia B. McConnell ⭐
⭐ Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor ⭐
⭐ Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement by Larry Kay
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What it Teaches us About All Animals by Karen Pryor
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Dr Sophia Yin
Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog by Pat Miller
Do over Dogs: Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life by Pat Miller
When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion
Bones Would Rain From The Sky by Suzanne Clothier
Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd
Puppy Training
Books
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy off Right by Dr Sophia Yin - keep in mind this will not “create” a perfect puppy as the title suggests, building blocks and ideas provided in this book only. Keep in mind that your puppy will not be your dog (puppies change and their personality shapes with time)
Separation Anxiety
Books
I'll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety by Patricia McConnell
