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**triciakoontz** · 07-02-2008, 05:19 PM

We are the same way and we are getting our 2nd Doberman puppy - the excitement is no less the 2nd time around! My husband commented last night that he felt just like a kid and I agreed that I felt the same. Three of of my favorite training books are below (and I've read a ton of them, most of which I would NOT recommend). These 3 books will provide a great background of information that can be a framework for evaluating more concrete training advice. You can find a ton of books on how to teach sit, potty train, etc. but these 3 authors will help you understand why something works and why it doesn't! All available pretty cheap new or used at Amazon.

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell (absolutely wonderful book for understanding the best ways to communicate with your dog - full of real life examples)

Don't Shoot The Dog, by Karen Pryor (understanding the basics of operant conditioning and how to make it work for you in your training)

The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs, by Jean Donaldson (SUPER!)

07-02-2008, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
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