Purchasing a dog obedience book is a very popular way to gain insight into a dog’s behavior and personality. The following are three of the most popular dog obedience books and what they have to offer.

The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete

The monks of New Skete have been involved in raising and breeding dogs for more than 20 years at their New York monastery. They released their first dog obedience book in 1978 to world acclaim. They have been offering readers an in-depth explanation of dog behavior, training and the ancient bond between man and dog ever since. In the book   The Art of Raising a Puppy - details here – they concentrate on the first few months of a dog’s life and how to gently assert dominance over your new found companion. 

The book is filled with kind and warming words of wisdom as well as touching photos of both the monks and their own litter of monastery puppies. This book will educate its readers on how certain training failures can lead to behavioral problems down the road. It also shows techniques of how you can discipline a naughty puppy and still help to develop a positive loving relationship.

The Secrets of Dog Training by Daniel Stevens

This comprehensive e-book is a great option for those who appreciate the convenience and ease of an online course and video. Daniel Stevens is an experienced dog trainer and touches on many of the key elements in successful dog training techniques. The e-book also outlines how to avoid misbehavior such as barking, jumping, inappropriate sniffing, house training, and whining, begging and even aggression. Full details of this book can be found here

101 Dog Tricks by Kyra Sundance and Chalsy

This book is the largest dog trick book available. Filled with step-by-step instructions, difficulty levels and tips for over 100 different dog tricks, this book is a lot of fun for you and your dog. Though this book is not marketed as a dog obedience book, it is sure to develop your dog’s ability to communicate and comprehend more difficult commands. You can find full details of this book here.