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A warm, scientifically grounded window into the sensory and cognitive world of your best friend. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Dog's Mind.
- curious
- enlightening
- grounded
- compassionate
- 01
The other end of the leash
Patricia B. McConnell · 2002
A paradigm-shifting exploration of the human-canine bond that asks us to look at our own behavior before we judge our dogs.
- 02
The intelligence of dogs
Stanley Coren · 1994
An engaging, affectionate exploration that transforms how you look at the dog resting at your feet.
- 03
Cesar's way
Cesar Millan
A reassuring, pragmatic guide that teaches you as much about your own energy as it does about your dog's behavior.
- 04
Don't shoot the dog!
Karen Pryor
A pragmatic, eye-opening guide that transforms the frustration of dealing with difficult behaviors into a compassionate game of positive reinforcement.
- 05
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Eric Barker
A paradigm-shifting exploration of the psychological realities behind what actually drives achievement.
- 06
The principles of learning and behavior
Michael Domjan · 1982
A rigorous, foundational journey into the mechanics of how creatures acquire knowledge and adapt their actions.
- 07
The Koehler method of guard dog training
William R. Koehler · 1967
A disciplined, authoritative manual dedicated to the rigorous training and care of working dogs.
- 08
The art of raising a puppy
Monks of New Skete.
A compassionate, step-by-step companion for navigating the joyful and demanding early months of a puppy's life.
- 09
Animals in translation
Temple Grandin · 2005
A paradigm-shifting look at the world through a uniquely tuned sensory lens, revealing the hidden emotional and cognitive lives of animals.
- 10
How to raise the perfect dog
Cesar Millan
A reassuring, practical guide that feels like having a seasoned behaviorist coaching you through the chaotic joy of puppyhood.
- 11
Psychology for dummies
Adam Cash
A friendly, jargon-free tour through the fascinating labyrinth of the human mind.
- 12
The boy who was raised as a dog
Bruce Duncan Perry and Maia Szalavitz · 2006
A compassionate, eye-opening exploration of how extreme trauma shapes the developing brain and the innovative therapies that offer a path to healing.
