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Choosing and Training the Perfect Puppy

Dog Breed Encyclopedias
636.7 BON
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Designer Dogs by Margaret H. BonhamBlank space2005

636.7 COI
Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D. Caroline CoileBlank space2005

636.7 RIC
Small Dog Breeds by Dan RiceBlank space2002

636.7 UEK
Legacy of the Puppy: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide by Hiroyuki UekiBlank space2004

636.7 YAM
Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide by Tetsu YamazakiBlank space2005

DVD 636.70887 DOG
Dogs for DummiesBlank space2005

DVD 636.76 BRE
Breed All About It: Toy Dogs: Puppies ForeverBlank space2002
Provides insight into the history, temperament, dominant traits and lifespan of 40 dog breeds.

Choosing Your Dog
636.7 BON
The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior by Margaret H. BonhamBlank space2004

636.7 DIB
Your Dream Dog: A Guide to Choosing the Right Breed for You by Bashkim DibraBlank space2003

636.7 MOR
The Simple Guide to Choosing a Dog by Diane MorganBlank space2003
Short entries on many breeds list personality, trainability, coat type and compatibility with children.

636.76 SAL
The Everything Small Dogs Book: Choose the Perfect Dog to Fit Your Living Space by Kathy SalzbergBlank space2006

• Puppyhood
636.7 CAN
Tao of Puppies: How to Raise a Good Dog Without Really Trying by Krista CantrellBlank space2004

636.7 DUN
Before & After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-behaved Dog by Ian DunbarBlank space2004

636.7 HOT
The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know by Tracie HotchnerBlank space2005

636.7 PAL
K.I.S.S. Guide to Raising a Puppy by Liz PalikaBlank space2002

636.7 PIN
Superpuppy: How to Choose, Raise, and Train the Best Possible Dog for You by Jill PinkwaterBlank space2002

636.70887 PET
Please Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?: Parents’ Guide to Dog Ownership by Cheryl PetersonBlank space2005

636.70887 RUT
How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With by Clarice RutherfordBlank space2005

• Training and Behavior Problems
636.7 HOL
Puppy School: Everything You Need to Know to Raise the Perfect Pup by Maggie HoltBlank space2004

636.7 ROS
Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You by John RossBlank space2003

636.70887 BAI
Dog Gone Good: A Problem Solver for Owners and Trainers of Dogs Behaving Badly by Gwen BaileyBlank space2005

636.70887 BIE
The Only Dog Training Book You’ll Ever Need: From Avoiding Accidents to Banishing Barking, the Basics for Raising a Well-behaved Dog by Gerilyn J. BielakiewiczBlank space2004

636.70887 DAV
Dog Training in No Time: How to Understand and Train Your Dog in Just Minutes a Day by Caroline DavisBlank space2004

636.70887 FIE
ABCs of Positive Training by Miriam Fields-BabineauBlank space2005

636.70887 KAL
How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days by Shirlee KalstoneBlank space2004

636.70887 KAT
Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs by Jon KatzBlank space2005

636.70887 MIC
15 Minutes to a Great Puppy by Kevin MichalowskiBlank space2005

636.70887 SCH
House-training Your Dog by Charlotte SchwartzBlank space2005

636.70887 SHO
Petiquette: Solving Behavior Problems in Multipet Households by Amy ShojaiBlank space2005

636.70887 TEN
21 Days to Train Your Dog by Colin TennantBlank space2004

636.70887 TEN
Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs: Learn to Gain the Obedience and Trust of Your Dog by Understanding the Way Dogs Think and Behave by Colin TennantBlank space2003

636.70887 VOL
Dog Training for Dummies by Joachim VolhardBlank space2005

DVD 636.70887 PEO
People Training for DogsBlank space2005

DVD 636.70887 TRA
Training You to Train Your PupBlank space2005

DVD 636.70887 WOF
Woof! A Guide to Dog TrainingBlank space2006

Prepared by Martha M. Krause, May 2006
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