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A collection of how-to and clicker training philosophy books for dogs and other animals. Truly dog (and other animal-) friendly only.
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Don't Shoot the Dog! : The New Art of Teaching and Training
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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
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The Culture Clash
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Reaching the Animal Mind
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4.38 avg rating — 1,337 ratings
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Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog
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4.01 avg rating — 2,116 ratings
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Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs
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4.26 avg rating — 1,944 ratings
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When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs
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4.33 avg rating — 678 ratings
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The Power of Positive Dog Training
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4.29 avg rating — 2,018 ratings
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Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog
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4.15 avg rating — 679 ratings
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For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
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4.36 avg rating — 3,075 ratings
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Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog
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4.39 avg rating — 763 ratings
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Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs
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3.97 avg rating — 583 ratings
score: 480,
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Clicker Training for Cats
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3.93 avg rating — 227 ratings
score: 478,
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How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves
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Sophia Yin (Goodreads Author)
4.28 avg rating — 964 ratings
score: 464,
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The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears
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4.26 avg rating — 1,482 ratings
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Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Reactive Dog
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4.24 avg rating — 946 ratings
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The Perfect Companion - Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog!
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Karen Davison (Goodreads Author)
3.88 avg rating — 66 ratings
score: 400,
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4 people voted
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It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet
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4.03 avg rating — 910 ratings
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Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement
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Ken Ramirez (Editor)
4.57 avg rating — 60 ratings
score: 384,
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How to Be the Leader of the Pack... And Have Your Dog Love You for It!
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4.17 avg rating — 1,022 ratings
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Complete Guide to House Training Puppies and Dogs
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Karen Davison (Goodreads Author)
4.26 avg rating — 23 ratings
score: 287,
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3 people voted
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The Thinking Dog: Crossover to Clicker Training
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4.24 avg rating — 84 ratings
score: 286,
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training
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3.87 avg rating — 290 ratings
score: 282,
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A Dog & A Dolphin 2.0: An Introduction To Clicker Training
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4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings
score: 278,
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Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide: Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog
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4.46 avg rating — 802 ratings
score: 276,
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How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks: The Sirius Puppy Training Manual
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4.16 avg rating — 264 ratings
score: 273,
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It's Not the Dogs, It's the People! A Dog Trainer's Guide to Training Humans
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Nicole Wilde (Goodreads Author)
4.26 avg rating — 141 ratings
score: 262,
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The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures
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4.37 avg rating — 35 ratings
score: 200,
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Lads Before the Wind: Diary of a Dolphin Trainer
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4.40 avg rating — 191 ratings
score: 199,
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Bonding with Your Dog: A Trainer's Secrets for Building a Better Relationship
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Victoria Schade (Goodreads Author)
4.10 avg rating — 180 ratings
score: 190,
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Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program
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4.48 avg rating — 153 ratings
score: 185,
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Getting to Yes: Clicker Training for Improved Horsemanship
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4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings
score: 185,
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Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Dog Owners Who Are Expecting a Baby
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3.78 avg rating — 259 ratings
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Clicking with Your Dog: Step-by-Step in Pictures (Karen Pryor Clicker Books)
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score: 181,
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What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers
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Amy Sutherland (Goodreads Author)
3.75 avg rating — 1,240 ratings
score: 179,
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Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog
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4.34 avg rating — 71 ratings
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Puppy's First Steps: The Whole-Dog Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, Well-behaved Puppy
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Nicholas Dodman (Editor)
4.06 avg rating — 170 ratings
score: 161,
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Changing Problem Behavior
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James O'Heare (Goodreads Author)
4.58 avg rating — 19 ratings
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The Dog Aggression System Every Dog Owner Needs
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4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings
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Bark and Lunge: Saving My Dog from Training Mistakes
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Kari Neumeyer (Goodreads Author)
4.41 avg rating — 76 ratings
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Thai Bangkaew Puppy: How to Whip Your Daddy In Shape!
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Connection Training: The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training
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4.68 avg rating — 50 ratings
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Force-Free Gundog Training: The Fundamentals for Success
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4.68 avg rating — 34 ratings
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Clicker Training for Your Horse
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4.20 avg rating — 55 ratings
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Denkwerk of waarom paarden van leertheorie houden
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4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Dog Training: The Gentle Modern Method
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Trainer - Volume 1
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Karen Davison (Goodreads Author)
4.40 avg rating — 40 ratings
score: 98,
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Companion Huskies, Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog (Positive Dog Training #3)
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Karen Davison (Goodreads Author)
4.09 avg rating — 23 ratings
score: 98,
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Grondwerk met paarden: van spelen tot gymnastiseren
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3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques For Fear, Frustration, and Aggression: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs
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4.31 avg rating — 297 ratings
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Playing with wild horses
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Carol S. Jennings (Goodreads Author)
3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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Click for Joy!: Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and their Dogs (Karen Pryor Clicker Books)
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Melissa C. Alexander (Goodreads Author)
3.86 avg rating — 91 ratings
score: 96,
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Riding with the clicker
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Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog
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3.70 avg rating — 124 ratings
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Shaping Success
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4.34 avg rating — 120 ratings
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Click! Dog Training System
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3.81 avg rating — 21 ratings
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Awesome Obedience
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4.67 avg rating — 33 ratings
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Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
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4.23 avg rating — 5,905 ratings
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Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched: Life and Lessons at the World's Premier School for Exotic Animal Trainers
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Amy Sutherland (Goodreads Author)
3.98 avg rating — 822 ratings
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices
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4.48 avg rating — 159 ratings
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101 Ways to Do More with Your Dog: Make Your Dog a Superdog with Sports, Games, Exercises, Tricks, Mental Challenges, Crafts, and Bonding
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Scaredy Dog!: Understanding & Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog
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Fight!: A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression
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Really Reliable Recall Booklet
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Chase!: Managing Your Dog's Predatory Instincts
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Mission Control
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101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
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