Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson - Good Owners, Great Dogs

Pros: Positive reinforcement = great results

Cons: Too many people don’t know about this book!

The Bottom Line: An excellent resource for dog owners or for anyone contemplating adding one to the family.

Review: So many dogs are given away, taken to the shelter, or put down due to their owner’s negligence. Too many people buy that “cute little puppy” without giving a thought to just how much work a dog can be, especially if they develop a behavioral problem....

Pros: Comprehensive coverage of most aspects of dog ownership

Cons: Doesn’t include a magic wand

The Bottom Line: is wagging furiously, hoping I will hand over my lunch.

Review: Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read. —Groucho Marx Last summer I got a puppy. She was a beautiful, friendly, energetic little pup, and soon I was wrapped around her little finger. ...

Pros: This book is funny, quick reading, and has a lot of photos and anecdotes!

Cons: No cons. Awesome person, awesome work, and awesome book!

The Bottom Line: I HIGHLY recommend this book for first time dog owners and wish it came strapped around the neck of every puppy! Brian is a dog's best friend.

Review: When I first bought Chibo, my now 12 year old shih tzu, to my home, I did not have the first clue about dogs. Her first groomer told me to buy this book, because, she said, it had everything I needed to know. No truer words have ever been spoken! I ...

Pros: Covers almost all topics very well, a great resource for dog owners.

Cons: You should really buy this BEFORE you get the dog!

Review: I'm a practicing veterinarian and former animal shelter director, so I've got a pretty strong occupational interest in helping folks train their dogs correctly, and nobody has a better, more memorable book than Brian Kilcommons. There is good ...

Pros: Great housetraining methods. Good look into the canine mind

Cons: Requires much effort, leash training concepts difficult to grasp

Review: When my wife and I bought our first dog, we took the decision seriously. We wanted to be responsible owners.

My best friend's family raised Rottweilers in Long Island, and had several high-ranking dogs and champions. They also had some...