Three Beginning Books on Clicker Training Dogs

For a very good guide to all sorts of dog training processes and dog behavior challenges, I use and recommend Clickertraining ...that link goes to the description of this terrific ebook you download immediately, wherever you are! -- Rosana

The folks from Dogwise go to the annual APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) conferences, and after the one this year, they reported that there is an ongoing demand for good books on dog clicker training, at the beginning level.

Here are three top picks of theirs. I’m sure any of these would take you well beyond what I cover in  my free ebook on dog clicker training.

Clicking on any of the book covers below will take you to the pages at Dogwise, where you can learn more about each book.

Click N Connect by Teah Anders. This has got to be one of the most beautiful dog training book covers I have ever seen! I would be tempted to judge this book by its cover but luckily we don’t have to.

Here is a short review of the book, from a top clicker trainer, Kay Laurence: “This is more than a book about dog training. It encompasses an holistic approach to living with canine friends based on a heartfelt respect, understanding and experience. Teah brings together practical advice based on the scientific principles and great examples in an easily readable style that energizes you into interactive time with your dog. By following the step-by-step processes in the book, you will develop a new perspective of your dog and cannot but benefit from the time invested in your relationship.”

Karen Pryor is the main person who got clicker training for dogs started, so you can imagine that it’s quite an excellent book. It is. I have an earlier edition myself and have referred to it many times.

No surprise that Dogwise says Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor is their best selling beginning clicker book.

Click and Easy, by Miriam Fields-Babineau, is another easy to follow introduction. Here is what Dogwise says of it: “Noted dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau explains clicker training techniques step by step so that all dog owners can use the approach. Whether you want to train your dog to obey basic commands, perform tricks, compete in performance sports, or do service work, clicker training gets results and enhances your relationship with your dog.

Focusing on actual techniques rather than theory and science, this book explains how to: Use the three-step pattern: lure, click, reward; Use an appropriate tone of voice and the right verbal cues; Incorporate visual cues, with suggestions for signals for specific actions; Distraction-proof your dog, teaching him to focus on you (and the clicker) even when there’s lots of commotion.”

So click through and find out more about dog clicker training!

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