BHCC Resources

Clicker Training for Dogs   by Karen Pryor.
A basic introduction to clicker training -- positive reinforcement training,

The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
This book tells you how to build a solid relationship with your dog through Positive Reinforcement training
and to help you understand why positive training works.

Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog by Pat Miller
This book covers everything from the basics through the most common behavior problems using positive
training.

How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren
A look at how dogs really think and feel, offers great advice for how their owners can comprehend them better.

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell Ph.D
This book defines the differences between people and dogs, their ways, habits and nature, and helps to
bridge the gap between the two. Many people try to overlay their emotions and viewpoints on their dogs, but
once you understand how dogs see the world from their perspective, you will be amazed at how quickly and
easily your relationship will improve!

For the Love of a Dog   by Patricia McConnell Ph.D
If you've ever wondered about the emotions of dogs, this is the book for you.

Leader of the Pack by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
This booklet (15 pgs) gives you the basic pointers you need to have a well-behaved dog.

Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog by Patricia B McConnell, Ph.D and
                                                                                                                                                                       Aimee M Moore
This book lays out a six-week training plan and walks you through everything.

Feeling Outnumbered? The Multi-dog Household   by Patricia McConnell Ph.D
Thinking about adding another dog to the household? This quick, easy read will help you understand the
steps necessary to keep your house “under control” and keep that pushy puppy behaving nicely!

My Dog Pulls, What Do I Do?   by Turid Rugaas.
A kind and effective method for encouraging dogs to walk without pulling.

Culture Clash   by Jean Donaldson
An excellent detailed book if you want to understand what motivates your dog, written in an occasionally
sarcastic style. A book to read to understand dog behavior and the human/dog relationship and training.

Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Excellent for practical applications for the use of positive reinforcement to modify the behavior of dogs and
everyone else in you life. The book that started the trend toward clicker training. This book teaches you how
to use positive reinforcement methods in your daily interaction with family, friends and acquaintances to have
better and more productive relationships.

Before You Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy   by Dr. Ian Dunbar, DVM, Animal Behaviorist.
Both of these books are a great resource for you and your new puppy. Topics include preparing for a puppy,
housetraining, handling, biting, socialization, chewing, resource guarding & much more!

Below are books for information about how to help your fearful/reactive/aggressive dog.

Help for Your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde

Click to Calm   by Emma Parsons

Control Unleashed   by Leslie McDevitt