'Working Dog' owners & trainers  - Must Haves

A Listmania! list by J A M (England)
 
The Culture Clash
1.  The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
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  "Excellent summary of behavioural theories, well-explained"
£13.64   Used & New from: £3.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Dogs - A New Understanding of Cannine Origin, Behaviour & Evolution: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution
2.  Dogs - A New Understanding of Cannine Origin, Behaviour & Evolution: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution by Raymond Coppinger
The list author says:
  "Break with your 'dogs are domesticated wolves' belief - new insights into evolution and behaviour patterns of dogs. Has particular relevance for those keeping livestock guarding dogs"
Used & New from: £7.14
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Truth About Dogs: The Ancestry, Social Conventions, Mental Habits and Moral Fibre of Canis familiaris
3.  The Truth About Dogs: The Ancestry, Social Conventions, Mental Habits and Moral Fibre of Canis familiaris by Stephen Budiansky
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  "Interesting read - challenges many assumptions, you will not agree with everything for sure. Good discussion on evolution of dog breeds"
Used & New from: £7.85
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
4.  Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Temple Grandin
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  "A life-changing read for anyone interested in animal behaviour - a rare insight into the world from the animal's perspective via an autistic person"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher
5.  Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher by Miki Collins
The list author says:
  "THE manual for working dogsled dogs, and an amazing read about 2 sisters living self-sufficiently in Alaska, working and relying on their dogs"
Used & New from: £5.51
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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A Guide to Backpacking with Your Dog
6.  A Guide to Backpacking with Your Dog by Charlene G LaBelle
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  "Working dogs need a job - take them camping or just to the shops to help carry your groceries home. My German Shepherd loved it!"
£8.06   Used & New from: £5.22

Training Spaniels
7.  Training Spaniels by Joe Irving
The list author says:
  "Forget tricks, gimmicks & gadgets - basic, good sense, humane & effective. This is THE programme for training working gundogs"
£13.26   Used & New from: £9.31
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 29/03/2008
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