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In the August 11-13 issue of USA Weekend, "Hot Dogs" tells the tale of what
happens when a dog (or cat) breed suddenly becomes chic.
We asked a few people in the dog world what books they turn to for advice and have included the links directly to Amazon.
com, where you can follow the instructions for ordering.
Matthew Margolis is the founder and director of the National Institute of Dog
Training in Los Angeles, an author and the host of the PBS series Woof! (You
can find out more about him at his website www.matthewmargolis.com.) He
recommends the following books to dog owners:
UC Davis Book of Dogs: The Complete Medical Reference Guide for Dogs and
Puppies
by School of Veterinary Medicine Staff, Mordecai Seigel
The Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World by Bonnie Wilcox and Chris Walkowicz
In addition to his own books, Bash Dibra, a New York-based trainer, is a fan
of the American Kennel Club's Complete Dog Book. He advises those interested
in particular breeds to seek out that breed's club, which often have
publications and websites to keep their members informed. Dibra himself has a
website, www.pawsacrossamerica.com, and his books include:
Dogspeak: How to Learn It, Speak It, Use It to Have a Happy, Healthy, Well-
Behaved Dog
Dog Training by Bash: The Tried and True Techniques of the Dog Trainer to the
Stars
Teach Your Dog to Behave: Simple Solutions to over 300 Common Dog Behavior
Problems from A to Z
The American Kennel Club recommends the following books:
Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor,
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson,
The American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training,
The Complete Dog Book (19th Edition Revised),
The Complete Dog Book for Kids,
Cat lovers, check out:
The Cat Fanciers' Association Cat Encyclopedia
-- Also, be on the lookout for Catspeak, a book coming soon from Bash Dibra.
Photos: Havanese dog, Mary Bloom American Kennel Club
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