Monday, 31 August 2015

I'm not Ready, so before I begin my journey, I need to READ!

Before we make our commitment, we need to decide if we are ready to adopt.  Here are the books I've read so far.  If you've taken the time to read what I have read, you will know what a daunting task owning a puppy or dog will be. 



Before & After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
Free PDF downloads

How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves by Sophia Yin
Dr. Sophia Yin 
Puppy Socialization Checklist 

Clicking with your Dog: Step by Step in Pictures by Peggy Tillman

The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete (1st Ed.)

Train Your Dog the Lazy Way by Andrea Arden

The Focused Puppy by Deborah Jones

The Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey

The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller 
Peaceable Paws 

Dog Owner's Manual by Dr. Bruce Fogle

Puppy School by Maggie Holt & Stella Sweeting

From Nose to Tail - A Grooming Handbook
http://nosetotailbook.havanesefanciers.com/?q=thebook 

The Perfect Dog by Dr. Roger Mugford (inventor of the Halti collar)

Divine Canine by the Monks of New Skete


Decoding Your Dog by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists



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Reddit has been a great resource as well.  May new owners post their desperate appeals for help for their new dog or puppy.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dogtraining
https://www.reddit.com/r/Puppy101


YouTube videos

kikopup's videos are awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup

Zak George
https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21 



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