**25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make by Janine Adams, 2000
Covers a wide range of tips and advice for a new owner or a long time dog person. Covers the why’s and how’s of socializing, positive training techniques, toys, adding another dog to your family, going to the vet, and beyond. **This author recently moved back to the St. Louis area. Highly recommended!
Click for Joy! by Melissa Alexander, 2003
Finally the text that answers both beginner and advanced questions! Very well presented, and thoughtfully constructed. If you are interested in clicker training this is your book! Highly recommended!
Dog Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden, 2000
A quick and easy read for owners looking for basic information on dog training with cute illustrations throughout. Uses lure and reward training.
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson, 1996
An award winning and highly praised book for all dog owners. A very interesting and thought provoking read on the contexts and culture between dogs and people. Highly recommended by long time trainers and dog enthusiasts.
Dogs are from Neptune by Jean Donaldson, 1998
The second book by Donaldson. Provides questions and answers on a wide range of dog behavior problems.
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Before You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar, 2001
After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar, 2001
From the pioneer of the positive training movement. Two great books covering critical times. The first addresses dog selection, puppy development, and the basics of training to get you both started off on the right foot. The second gets into the nitty-gritty of puppy training and care to make sure you and your dog have a happy life together.
An Owner's Guide to A Happy Healthy Pet: Dog Behavior by Ian Dunbar, 1999
Dr. Ian Dunbar provides insight into why your dog does what it does and why some dogs misbehave. A great easy read and very engaging.
How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It by
Patricia McConnell, 1996
A twelve page booklet that goes the mile for clearing up the misunderstood role of leadership and dog ownership. Explains how to set up and maintain reasonable and humane boundaries to have a solid relationship with your dog.
**The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
Patricia McConnell, 2002
A great and compelling book by a well-respected behaviorist! Full of advice, understanding, and great empathy for dogs and their people. **Highly recommended!
The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears, 1998
I’ll be Home Soon! How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety, 2000
Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household, 2001
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller, 2001
Based on Pat’s six-week training program, you’ll learn how to use positive techniques to have a partnership with your dog. Covers tricks and common behavior problems as well. A great new book for every dog owner’s reading list.
Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor, 1999
A quick booklet that explains the basics of clicker training.
Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor, 1984
An in-depth look into the use of operant conditioning to teach both people and animals new behaviors. The revised edition has added a chapter on clicker training. Karen Pryor is credited with the growth of clicker training.
**On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas, 1997
A must for every dog owner. A booklet on behaviors dogs display to each other and how people can mirror them for results. Also available in video form. **Highly recommended!
A clear and helpful book for all dog owners. Covers how to prevent problems and how to help fix many that already exist.
**Clicking With Your Dog: Step-By-Step In Pictures by Peggy Tillman, 2000
One of the best clicker training books on the market! Very easy to read and understand with step by step instructions. Covers the nuts and bolts of clicker training, basic obedience, tricks, and problem solving. Helpful illustrations for clarity. **Highly recommended!
Welsh
Corgi Books
Popular Dogs: Welsh Corgis
by Dog Fancy Magazine, editors
Welsh Corgis: Pembroke and Cardigan by Richard Beauchamp
The Guide for Owning a Pembroke Welsh Corgi by Sheila Webster Boneham, Ph.D.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family, Friend, and Farmhand by Susan M. Ewing
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi by Deborah S. Harper
The New Complete Pembroke Welsh Corgi by Deborah S. Harper