Best dog training books on Reddit

38 reviews from r/Dogtraining, r/reactivedogs, r/akita and 5 more subreddits

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#1

Don't Shoot the Dog

4.8
(4)
"Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor is always one I recommend."
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"Pick up Karen Pryor's 'Don't Shoot the Dog', it was one of the books that got a lot of people into positive reinforcement."
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"My fav books - Don't Shoot the Dog."
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"Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor - more technical look at the science of animal behaviour."
#2

Patricia McConnell

4.7
(3)
"Offers practical advice and training tips for new puppy owners."
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"I found it infinitely helpful."
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"As well as Patricia McConnell and Karen Pryor."
#3

The Other End of the Leash

5.0
(2)
"The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell."
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"The Other End of the Leash (more technical but excellent and insightful)."
#4

The Cautious Canine

5.0
(2)
"Another vote for The Cautious Canine and Feisty Fido books by Patricia McConnell."
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"Patricia McConnell has two books that I have used with my pup: The Cautious Canine."
#5

Sophia Yin

5.0
(2)
"This book provides excellent training techniques for puppies."
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"I think that (and her site) offer a really good introduction into how dogs learn and how to train them."
#6

Ian Dunbar

4.5
(2)
"A great resource for understanding puppy behavior."
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"Dr. Ian Dunbar's books (kind of more academic) are also something to look at."
#7

Monks of New Skete

4.0
(2)
"They have several books and videos. My two male akitas were very respectful and well behaved."
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"They are an important and classic contributors to dog training and relationships!"
#8

Pat Miller

5.0
(1)
"The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller has a great how to."
#9

Michele Welton

5.0
(1)
"I personally like Teach Your Dog 100 English Words by Michele Welton."
#10

The Art of Training Your Dog

5.0
(1)
"[The Art of Training Your Dog](https://www.amazon.com/Art-Training-Your-Dog-Collar/dp/1682685020/ref=asc_df_1682685020/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459549314552&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11573056247029201826&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001840&hvtargid=pla-920869908423&psc=1)"
#11

Awesome Obedience

5.0
(1)
"Hannah Brannigan's "Awesome Obedience" is amazing!"
#12

Zak George

5.0
(1)
"I purchased two books by Zak George and also watched his YouTube videos."
#13

Easy Peasy Puppy Squeasy

5.0
(1)
"Easy Peasy Puppy Squeasy by Steve Mann - great foundation for teaching a puppy the basics."
#14

Bones Would Rain From the Sky

5.0
(1)
"One of my favorite dog training books is Suzanne Clothier’s “Bones Would Rain From the Sky”."
#15

The Culture Clash

5.0
(1)
"The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson."
#16

Dog Training Revolution

5.0
(1)
"Zak George's Dog Training Revolution."
#17

How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves

5.0
(1)
"I really like Sophia Yin's How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves."
#18

Brandon McMillan

5.0
(1)
"Brandon McMillan's book is really good."
#19

Fired up, Frantic, and Freaked Out

5.0
(1)
"I'm constantly recommending *Fired up, Frantic, and Freaked Out* by Laura VanArendonk Baugh."
#20

Train the Dog in Front of You

5.0
(1)
"I’ve heard a lot of good things about Train the Dog in Front of You by Denise Fenzi."
#21

The Dog Owner's Manual

5.0
(1)
"The Dog Owner's Manual by David Brunner is great."
#22

BAT 2.0

5.0
(1)
"BAT 2.0 by Grisha Stewart; it's easily the most invaluable book I've read on helping a reactive dog."
#23

Calming Signals

5.0
(1)
"Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas is also highly recommended for learning to interpret body language."
#24

Power of Positive Dog Training

5.0
(1)
"My fav dogtraining book: Power of Positive Dog Training."
#25

Karen Pryor

5.0
(1)
"It's a great balance between the science behind behavioral psychology and the basics of dog training."
#26

Shaping Success

4.0
(1)
"Her book "Shaping Success" might be a fun read."
#27

Dr. Ian Dunbar

4.0
(1)
"I recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar. I watched training videos primarily, but I know he has written books too."
#28

Dr. Sophia Yin

4.0
(1)
"I would check out Dr.Sophia Yin's stuff."

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