What follows is our "Top 10" List of Books to Round out your Pet Library:
1. "The Art of Raising a Puppy"
by the Monks of New Skete.
2. "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners"
by the Monks of New Skete.
Both of these books have a wealth of information regarding training techniques and dog behavior. They are easy to read and very enjoyable.
3. "Dogs Behaving Badly: An A-Z Guide to Understanding and Curing Behavior Problems in Dogs"
by Nicholas Dodman.
Nicholas Dodman is a wonderful writer with a vast knowledge of dog behavior.
4. "The Perfect Puppy: How to Choose Your Dog By It's Behavior"
by Benjamin Hart & Lynette Hart.
This book is very unique and a must have for prospective dog owners researching the more common breeds. It provides unbiased information on many different dog breeds with regard to behavior and trainability.
5. "Grrr! The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Dogs"
by Mordecai Siegal & Matthew Margolis
These two authors are *experts* in dog behavior and provide a very thorough guide to dealing with aggressive canines.
6. "The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats"
by Nicholas Dodman
The author is an animal psychologist. In this easy-to-read, comprehensive guide to cats, he discusses how diet, exercise, and the environment effect cat behavior. He also discusses how to deal with common problems such as cats who refuse to use the litter box.
7. "The American Animal Hospital Association Encyclopedia of Dog Health & Care"
8. "The American Animal Hospital Association Encyclopedia of Cat Health & Care"
These two books make wonderful reference guides for pet owners as they are chock full of information regarding the health and well-being of our four-legged companions.
9. "Agility Training: The Fun Sport for All Dogs"
by Jane Simmons-Moake
This book is a "must have" for anyone interested in the sport of dog agility. It contains information on everything from how to train your dog and begin competing, to how to build your own equipment and hold your own trials!
10. "Volunteering With Your Pet: How to Get Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy with Any Kind of Pet"
by Mary Burch & Aaron Honori Katcher
If you are interested in pet-assisted therapy, then this book will provide you with ample information on determining whether your pet is suitable for therapy and how the two of you can begin working as a therapy team.
