Recommended Reading

The following are a list of highly recommended readings from our staff and volunteers. The tens of millions of dogs and cats that are euthanized every year in the United States is testimony to the fact that many people have had pets, but precious few actually know how to successfully work through the inevitable problems, big or small, that will inevitably occur with any animal that is part of your family. So, read for fun, or read to educate yourself on a specific issue . . . in any case, enjoy!

DOGS

The Loved Dog
Tamar Gellar with Andrea Cagan
 
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD & Susan Hubble Pitcairn 
Published by Rodale Press, Inc. 1995; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

The Other End of the Leash
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D 
Published by The Ballantine Publishing Group 2002, Why we do what we do around dogs.

The LatchKey Dog
Jodi Anderson
Published in 2000 by HarperCollins; this is our favorite book! It examines the people/dog relationship given our modern work/lifestyles. It offers terrific advise and insights.

The Nature of Animal Healing
Mr. Martin Goldstein, D.V.M
Published by Random House; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

The Power of Positive Dog Training 
Pat Miller
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 2001; a guide to positive dog training

The Culture Clash 
Jean Donaldson 
Published by James & Kenneth Publishers 1996; Understanding the relationship humans and dogs

CATS

Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD & Susan Hubble Pitcairn 
Published by Rodale Press, Inc. 1995; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

The Nature of Animal Healing
Mr. Martin Goldstein, D.V.M
Published by Random House; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

The Encyclopedia of the Cat
Bruce Dogle, DVM 
Published by DK Publishing, Inc., 1997; A great breed book with descriptions, breed tendencies and lots of helpful information including behaviors and interactions. (Includes lots of pictures!)

Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems
Pam Johnson 
Published by The Crossing Press, 1994; Great book on your cat's behaviors, and the reasons they behave in these ways.

GENERAL

One at a time
Diane Leigh & Marilee Geyer 
Published by No Voice Unheader 2003; A week in an animal shelter

Minding Animals
Marc Bekoff 
Published by Oxford University Press, Inc. 2002; understanding awareness, emotion and heart.

Animals in Translation
Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson 
Published by Simon & Schuster 2005; unique look at animal behavior

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