Niki8 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great dancinbcs :) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have a few doggie books about various things but my all time favourite was a gift when I lost my old boy at age 16. It is called " Old Dogs Are The Best Dogs" by Gene Weingarten. You don't have to have owned an old dog to appreciate this beautiful book but if you have it is even more special :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki8 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sounds like a really good book stans mum :) Even without reading through I can tell this book is very special and definitely want to read it...such a great gift! Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 You are welcome Niki. You may want to start with "The other end of the leash" by P.McC - it's fab too and a great into to the other one. I was going to suggest this too - I know I'm a bit late to the party on dog things and Patricia McConnell, but this book opened my eyes to so many things. I'm a much better dog owner because of it, and the books and things I've read and researched since :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleAus Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Anything by Konrad Lorenz gets my vote =) This thread is going to deplete some savings.. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemymutts Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Not really informative but a good read > Great Working Dog Stories - Angela Goode & Mike Hayes. Compilation of stories from across Australia. & Outback Mongrel - David Darcy. Excellent photographs of outback Australia & his dogs, makes me really want to do a similar trip one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Not really informative but a good read > Great Working Dog Stories - Angela Goode & Mike Hayes. Compilation of stories from across Australia. & Outback Mongrel - David Darcy. Excellent photographs of outback Australia & his dogs, makes me really want to do a similar trip one day! I have Mongrel Country by David Darcy. His photos are fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canine fun sports Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) Every new owner of one of my puppies is given "Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. I could not recommend it more highly for anyone wanting to train a dog (and that should mean anyone who owns a dog!) Edited August 20, 2012 by canine fun sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki8 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 This thread is going to deplete some savings.. :laugh: :laugh: That's for sure ElleAus... Thank you so much everyone! So many great books, I have put some in my wishlist already and I guess will add a few more tonight :) It is going to be a big box of books...yay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrinka Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Training People: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Human and The truth about dogs , by Stephen Budiansky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochiemama Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I love Bones Will Rain From the Sky - another Patricia Mcdonnel one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 For anyone who breeds, shows, judges, works their dogs or competes in any form of performance events, a must have is "Structure In Action" by Pat Hastings. This one! It is such an interesting read and I always go back to it to try and further my knowledge and strengthen my 'eye' :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I love Bones Will Rain From the Sky - another Patricia Mcdonnel one by Susanne Clothier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You are welcome Niki. You may want to start with "The other end of the leash" by P.McC - it's fab too and a great into to the other one. I was going to suggest this too - I know I'm a bit late to the party on dog things and Patricia McConnell, but this book opened my eyes to so many things. I'm a much better dog owner because of it, and the books and things I've read and researched since :) Yep me too - great books Also David and Ruth Weston's book 'Dog training - the gentle modern method'. My bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi, I am currently reading The Truth About Dogs by Stephen Budiansky and it is a very entertaining and interesting read. Recently finished: - How Dogs Learn by Burch and Bailey which is about operant conditioning and easy to put down IMHO.... - If Dogs could Talk by Vilmos Csanyi which was also entertaining. Slowly getting through my library and it helps if the books are entertaining as well as interesting otherwise I get a bit bored.... Enjoy your reading :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki8 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks all for your suggestions :) I think from now on I will not have time to read anything else than books about dogs...not complaining at all :) EXCITED!!! looking forward to having a bit more insight into the dog world :D Btw in love with this forum...starting to be quite addicted :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrinka Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 what a fantastic topic:) I feel like buying bookreader just for the dogbooks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) I have the two Dunbar books, "Before you get your puppy" and "After you get your puppy" as PDFs and give them to anyone who asks me for advice on their new puppy. My other favs have already been mentioned. Edited August 22, 2012 by Luke W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshman Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Every new owner of one of my puppies is given "Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. I could not recommend it more highly for anyone wanting to train a dog (and that should mean anyone who owns a dog!) Glad someone has mentioned this - well done, Le! Fantastic book, full of common sense information, invaluable with a new puppy in the house at the moment Another I've always enjoyed, though not a training book, is "Pack of Two - the intricate bond between people and dogs" by Caroline Knapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Try www.dogwise.com for books - don't go too crazy ;) Enabler. Just ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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