Book: ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION
Author: Temple Grandin PhD
Subject: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
Comments:
Temple Grandin draws upon a long, distinguished career as an animal scientist and her own experiences with autism to deliver an extraordinary message about how animals act, think, and feel.
Book: BETTER TOGETHER
Author: Edited by Ken Ramirez
Subject: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers
"Good training should be an exciting and fun journey for you and your dog. You will run into roadblocks, have to make detours, and discover both challenges and joys through the process." Ken Ramirez
Book: CONTROL UNLEASHED
Author: Leslie McDevitt, MLA, CDBC, CPDT
Subject: Creating a focused and confident dog.
"Although many CU students have dogs that are reactive, easily aroused, or easily distracted, you don't have to have a dog with 'issues' to benefit from this book." Leslie McDevitt
Book: CONTROL UNLEASHED, THE PUPPY PROGRAM
Subject: Meant as
"Most of the behavior problems people typically consult with me about "after the fact" can be prevented or minimized by starting a puppy with good foundation skills training from the beginning." Leslie McDevitt
Book: FEISTY FIDO
Author: Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., Karen B. London, Ph.D.
Subject: Help For the Leash-Reactive Dog
"If you have a dog who fits this description, take heart. There's a lot of good news for owners whose dogs misbehave when walking by other dogs." Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. and Karen B. London, Ph.D.
Book: I'LL BE HOME SOON!
Author: Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
Subject: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety
"If you worry about leaving your dog home alone, both because you love your dog and your house, this little book is for you." Patricia B. McConnell
Book: KINSHIP WITH ALL LIFE
Author: J. Allen Boone
Subject: Simple, challenging, real-life experiences showing how animals communicate.
"This has so enriched and broadened my life, has opened up such fascinating new regions to explore and enjoy, that I feel obligated to share at least some of my joy with others." J Allen Boone
Book: THE CAUTIOUS CANINE
Subject: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears
"The method described here, classical counter conditioning, is a universally effective treatment for fear-based behavioral problems." Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D.
Book: PLAY TRAINING YOUR DOG
Author: Patricia Gail Burnham
Subject: How to Create the Dog That You Want
"I will tell you an important truth right at the beginning: You will receive back from the dog only what you put into him. Dogs that are loved love in return." Patricia Gail Burnham
Book: THE DOG WHO LOVED TOO MUCH
Author: Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Subject: Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs
Dr. Dodman tells real-life stories from his practice that illustrate his unique approach to correcting and curing unwanted behaviors, by making key changes in a dog's diet, exercise regime, environment, and training.
Book: THINKING IN PICTURES
Author: Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Subject: AND OTHER REPORTS FROM MY LIFE WITH AUTISM. Chapters: A COWS EYE VIEW, Connecting with Animals & ARTISTS ANS ACCOUNTANTS: An Understanding of Animal Thought
Dr. Grandin has autism, her experiences have helped her to understand animal behavior. "As a person with autism, it is easy for me to understand how animals think because my thinking processes are like an animal's." Temple Grandin Ph.D.
