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Recommended Reading for Dog Owners

"Don't Shoot the Dog", Karen Pryor
This book's author is credited with "inventing" clicker training for dogs. This book is a fun read and not just about dog training. Learn the power of operant conditioning in shaping your dog's, cat's, spouse's, children's, and boss' behavior!

"The Other End of the Leash", Patricia McConnell
This wonderful book is about how your behavior affects your dog. The thing at the other end of the leash is you!

"Culture Clash", Jean Donaldson
This book will bust those "myths" such as "my dog feels guilty" and "my dog should do it because I want him to". Learn to take responsibility for your dog's behavior instead of blaming your dog.

"How Dogs Learn", Mary Burch and Jon Bailey
This book will teach you about classical and operant conditioning and how to use these principles to modify your dog's behavior. While this book is a little heavy on the learning theory scale, its easy to read and understand.

"Excel-erated Learning", Pam Reid
This is the textbook at the SF SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers. This book is highly technical but covers deeply the topics of learning theory.
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