The Breeder's Guide to Raising Superstar Dog, by Jerry Hope.
If you want to know how we raise puppies at Montage, read this book. When your puppy goes home with you, continue the Superstar Dog Program we began.
An Anesthetic Primer for the Belgian Owner, by Libbye Miller DVM.
This online article by veterinarian and Tervuren breeder Dr. Libbye should be required reading for Belgian owners. Be educated about Belgians and drug sensitivities before you go to your vet.
After You Get Your Puppy, by Dr. Ian Dunbar.
A puppy book that explains the puppy's perspective.
Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development, by Pat Hastings & Erin Ann Rouse.
A good overview of developmental stages plus some great articles on raising puppies.
Purely Positive Training, by Sheila Booth
A detailed book on positive motivational methods suited to anyone interested in training a Belgian puppy for dog sports.
Building Blocks for Performance, by Bobbie Anderson
An excellent book on preparing a puppy for dog sports, with methods on how to use play to build motivation and drive.
Sitstay's Getting Started Clicking Package
A great beginner's package; includes The How of Bow Wow and Getting Started Clicker Training, plus clickers and treats.
Please Don't Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor
A really fun read. The bible of reinforcement training (basic to clicker techniques), with insights into both animal and human behavior.
I'll Be Home Soon! How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety, by Patricia McConnell
A very helpful, easy to read, and inexpensive booklet full of great ideas for keeping your puppy happy while you are gone.
The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell
The relationship between humans and dogs and techniques for communicating better with our dogs, what to do and what to avoid.
Control Unleashed, by Leslie McDevitt
A "must read" book for people with Belgians that get over-stimulated in class/at trials or have distraction or focus issues.
Also great foundation techniques for puppies to prepare for being off-leash in stimulating performance environments like agility trials.
Click to Calm, by Emma Parsons
For anyone with high drive Belgians who lunge and bark in class/at trials this is a book for you. While written to help people with aggressive dogs, the same techniques work fabulously for
teenage Belgians who act aggressively from over-excitement (rather than from actual aggression). Wonderful techniques, easy to follow.
Schutzhund Obedience: Training in Drive, by Sheila Booth with Gottfried Dildei
Teach your dog to enjoy working, a very useful book for any type of performance activity, with a great description of types of drives.
Click to Win, by Karen Pryor
How to begin preparing your puppy for the show ring using clicker techniques.
Hudson Valley Tracking Club Manual on CD by HVTC
This CD is a good intro to tracking for beginners. Order only from HVTC
The Audible Nose by Judi Adler
Use this book to begin tracking with your puppy in your own backyard. Order only from Sweetbay
The Culture Clash, by Jean Donaldson
An interesting read and great help in understanding dog behavior.
WHERE TO FIND DOG BOOKS:
Clean Run has some great books and videos
Dogwise has a large selection of dog books
SitStay has dog books and clicker training packages
Clicker Training Website has clicker books, videos, and clickers
