I am interested in studying dog behaviorism and I would appreciate a good book on that subject focused on the causes and effects of physiology and psychology on dog’s behaviour.
I have gone through a big list of available books but I honestly do not know which one to pick. A good advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you for your help
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Evelyn, by email (from Greece)
Come on everyone which are your favourites. I'm going to say "anything by Ian Dunbar". But imagine this is Desert Island Disks, if you can only have one book - which one would it be?
Beverley Cuddy, Editor
David Appleby's "Aint Misbehavin".
ReplyDeleteVery informative and very easy to follow his suggestions.
As I read it I lost count of how many times I said "oh yes, of course!!", because his explanations are really good!
I could not put it down.
I actually asked this same question of Ian Dunbar when I was considering a course in dog behaviourism myself a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteHis reply included some books that I myself haven't even gotten around to reading, if I'm honest. But my two favourites were "Think Dog" by John Fisher (excellent volume, but a bit outdated now) and "Don't Shoot The Dog" by Karen Pryor (which will actually help you with human relationships as well, and goes quite deeply into how animals learn as well as why, and is full of interesting anecdotes).
I personally would also recommend Victoria Stillwell's "It's Me or the Dog" volume; it's a bit 'commercial' (it was released to compliment her excellent TV series, which you can find on YouTube and 4oD), but is a really good basic introduction to all the principals of positive training and solving common dog problems.
Hope that helps, and best of luck!
I don't think there is one definative book! But my top suggestions would be Inside of a dog http://insideofadog.com/ by Alexandra Horowitz or 100 siliest things people say aboutg dogs http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSillyIntro.html by another Alexandra! Alexandra Semyonova
ReplyDeleteBoth of them have excepts from the books on thier websites.
If it could only be one book it would be Jean Donaldson's "The Culture Clash". An absolute must for all owners imo!
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I'd recommend Jean Donaldson's "Culture Clash" any day (or anything else written by her :))! "The Other End Of The Leash" by Patricia McConnell is also very good and easy to read. I'm currently reading "Dogs" by Ray and Lorna Coppinger. Is much more in-depth, with a lot of history in it as well, but a very good read all the same.
ReplyDeleteAll these books focus on a dog's behaviour in relation to the human world, it doesn't contain a lot of training advice, but I didn't think that that was what the lady was after? For lots of different, shorter blogs, tips and advice online I'd recommend http://www.dogstardaily.com/ - featuring Ian Dunbar too! :)
Hope this helps :)
I highly recommend Jean Donaldson's books too!
ReplyDeleteAny of Patricia McConnells books are briliiant, very well written and researched.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite and often referred to, is 'How dogs Learn' by Burch and Bailey. It is pure behaviour and the science behind it.
ReplyDeleteThe Perfect Puppy - Gwen Bailey. Sensible, kind and very easy to follow.
ReplyDelete100 Ways to train the Perfect Dog by Sarah Fisher and Marie Millar is a great book. It is not a full on psychology book, but a great way to understand a number of behaviour issues broken down in an easy to read format. Both ladies are experts in their field both as behaviourists and in Tellington TTouch. My favourite dog book!
ReplyDeleteYou have shared a great information about Basic Puppy Training and Dog Behaviour Training. Which are very informative for us.Thanks
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