good training book

[malinda]

Can someone give me the name of a good training book? I am thinking I would like to do some training with Megan at home and looking to see if anyone has any suggestions on what a good book might be. We have been doing clicker training with her so I would like to stick to that, if possible but not necessary. Thanks

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Mom of Megan-flashy, female, fawn boxer. Natural ears and docked tail. Born 5/23/00.

 

[Jan]

You might try "Don't shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor. I haven't read it myself but she has a good reputation.

Go to www.dogwise.com They have the absolute best selection of dog books and have lots on clicker training.

Good luck,

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Jan
Markus, dark brindle
neutered male, 6 yrs old

 

[Krikkit]

Morgan Spectors "Clicker Training for Competitive Obedience" is very good. I think it is at Dogwise as well. "So Your Dog's Not Lassie" is great and you can use the clicker with the exercises in that book too

 

[malinda]

I went to Barnes and Nobles and checked out a couple of books plus I bought some off from the site dogwise. I think for the next 6 to 8 weeks I will try training Megan at home and than make a decision on whether to do another obedience class before we start agility.

We work with her on the daily basis and she picks up really fast, so I am hopeful that I can do some training myself without paying for classes. Keeping my fingers crossed. If all else fails and maybe even if it doesn't I'll bring her back to obedience classes. I can't take her to the next level until after the holidays anyways so until than I'm going by the books.

Thanks for the help.

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Mom of Megan-flashy, female, fawn boxer. Natural ears and docked tail. Born 5/23/00.