Is one of your New Year resolutions to learn more about training and dog behavior? There are a lot of books about training and behavior, and it can be difficult to figure out which ones are worth your time. Luckily, we’ve put together this list of books with help from our friends at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library! Whether you’re integrating a new puppy or dog into your home, working on a solid recall, or dealing with a complex concern like reactivity – there’s a book for any training or behavioral issue you can think of! As a bonus, most of these books are available to check out at your local Clevnet library, which works out nicely if one of your other resolutions is to spend less money.

• Click for Joy! by Melissa C. Alexander

• Canine Body Language by Brenda Aloff

• Canine Enrichment for the Real World by Allie Bender and Emily Strong

• For the Love of Dog by Pilley Biahchi

• Meet Your Dog by Kim Brophy

• Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs by Malena DeMartini-Price

• The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson

• Dog Training 101 by Jean Donaldson

• Train Your Dog Like A Pro by Jean Donaldson

• Doggie Language by Lili Chin

• Beyond the Back Yard: Train Your Dog to Listen Anytime, Anywhere! By Denise Fenzi

• The Clicker Workbook by Deborah Jones, PhD

• Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry by Deborah Jones, PhD

• Puppy Nurture by Shay Kelly

• Beginning Family Dog Training by Patricia B. McConnell

• Family Friendly Dog Training by Patricia B. McConnell

• For the Love of a Dog by Patricia B. McConnell

• Lassie Come! How to Get Your Dog to Come Every Time You Call by Patricia B. McConnell

• The Puppy Primer by Patricia B. McConnell

• Reading Between the Lines by Patricia B. McConnell

• The Other End of the Leash by Patricia B. McConnell

• Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog by Leslie McDevitt

• Control Unleashed: The Puppy Program by Leslie McDevitt

• Control Unleashed Reactive To Relaxed by Leslie McDevitt

• How Many Dogs?! by Debby McMullen

• The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

• Introducing Babies to Dogs By Sally Montrucchio

• Don’t Eat That by Simone Mueller

• Predation Substitute Training by Simone Mueller

• Be Right Back!: How To Overcome Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety And Regain Your Freedom by Julie Naismith

• Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog by Emma Parsons

• Living with Kids and Dogs by Colleen Pelar

• Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs by by Annie Phenix

• The Midnight Dog Walkers by Annie Phenix

• Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor

• Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor

• My Dog Pulls, What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas

• On Talking Terms with Dogs by Turid Rugaas

• Plenty in Life is Free by Kathy Sdao

• It’s Me or the Dog by Victoria Stilwell

• The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy by Victoria Sitwell

• Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd

• Raising the Worst Dog Ever by Dale Ward

• How to Greet a Dog and What to Avoid by Dr. Sophia Yin DVM

Happy reading!