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6 Best Puppy Training Books 2020

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Whether it’s your first time having a puppy in the house or you already have experience with them and would like a few new techniques for raising one, a decent puppy book is on your “must-have” list.

The best puppy training book isn’t actually just one single book. It’s a mixture of books and ideas that offer you different perspectives on how to raise your puppy in a way that works for both you.

With that being said, we welcome you to check out the top picks on our list below.

They are all great books, so it’s in your best interest to pick up  several of them and see what ideas you like and don’t like from each one.

Choosing a Book

Here are a few things that will help you choose the right book for you (and your puppy’s) needs.

  • Who Will Work with Puppy. Will an adult be helping to train and teach puppy the rights and the wrongs of the household, will it be a group effort in the family or will there be young children helping you and puppy?

Get a book that is appropriate for the age level of those who will work with puppy most. Number six, for example, would be great for families with young children since it also includes a 60 minute DVD that kids can watch (the text of the book is too advanced for most children). A great way for everyone to learn at the same pace!

  • Puppy Breed. Since certain breeds can sometimes have certain behavior tendencies, it might be a good idea to pick up a breed-specific puppy training book, too.

This isn’t as useful for mixed breeds, but for purebred puppies, it may give you a step up in your training approach!

Top 6 Puppy Training Books Complete Chart

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Top 3 Best Puppy Training Books Reviews

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The Monks of New Skete have written several very successful dog training books, this being one of them, The Art of Raising A Puppy is one of the best puppy training books out there.

This is the revised version of the book, with current info and plenty of photos to help you understand their tips and suggestions. It takes you through the birth of a litter of German Shepherd puppies (the monks breed German Shepherds in their monastery) and they concentrate on the first three months of the puppies.

They discuss the puppies’ social and physical development, what clues to look for so you will understand the type of personality the puppy is developing, and how you (the owner) should behave with puppy.

Not quite the book you were looking for or you’ve already read it? Have a look at the next option!

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For a fun, interactive approach to raising your puppy, you will love The Puppy Primer by Patricia B. McConnell.

Her methods focus on positive reinforcement and it is loaded with exercises and games that you can play with your puppy in a way that is fun and effective.

In addition to helping you understand how to teach puppy the basic commands, it also teach you how to house and crate train them, how to stop unwanted behavior, how to help puppy conquer any fears and how to teach your puppy to be obedience and emotional control.

The whole family can enjoy this fun, modern book. It’s definitely worth a read!

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If you’re interested in a book that will help you understand why your puppy behaves the way it does as well as teach you how to raise a well-mannered puppy, then you’ll like this one.

This is great to read prior to getting your puppy, since it offers you tips on how to select the right puppy for you, puppy temperament testing and what to do once puppy arrives in your home.

From there, you’ll learn positive dog training techniques, how to modify puppy behaviors and how to prevent and correct behaviors.

The great thing about this book is it also explain a bit about canine body language, which will help you to understand what your puppy is really saying since they can’t tell you with words.

An excellent book to have on the shelf that will help you live happily ever after with your puppy!

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