Product Type: Book
Ain't Misbehavin': a good behaviour guide for family dogs
David Appleby

Using kind methods of training combined with a good understanding of what makes our dogs tick, David takes the reader on a journey into the dog's psyche, advising on how to gently train a puppy from its earliest days, how to achieve 'good behaviour' and how to handle a wide range of behaviour problems.
Price: £16.95Diary of a 'Dotty Dog' Doctor
John Fisher

Educational, yet, hilariously funny, this last book of John's proves that the great man's work is truly immortal, reviewing as it does some of the most dramatic, incredible & downright outrageous cases seen by him.
Price: £12.19Dogwise - The natural way to train your dog
John Fisher
Price: £12.49Good Dog? Bad Dog?
Rosie Barclay

Can we aspire to the dizzy heights of perfection? Or are we expecting too much from our beloved companions? Do we really want the ‘perfect’ dog and just what is ‘perfect’ behaviour anyway? This book concentrates on changing the traditional views of how we perceive and treat our dogs using what we have learned from scientific research so far.
Price: £11.00Good Dog Behaviour
Gwen Bailey

Most people live with a dog whose behaviour is less than perfect and are torrent of a wide variety of behaviour that does not conform to their idea of good conduct. However, it is possible for everyone to have a well behaved dog. All that is required is that the owner develops a better understanding of their dog and changes the way they behave towards him. This book will help you to do this.
Price: £12.49Kind, Fair, Effective, The Intake Class
CC Guard

Lesson plans, tips and outlines for successful dog training classes. For instructors, assistants or those interested in setting up classes.
Price: £13.20Kind, Fair, Effective, The Puppy Class
Pam Mackinnon

Spiral bound resource for copying and ideas. For instructors, assistants or those interested in setting up classes
Price: £13.20Kind, Fair, Effective, The Clicker Class
Sarah Whitehead

For instructors and assistants wishing to integrate clicker training into classes
Price: £13.20Kind, Fair, Effective, The Agility Class
Sally Sanford
Price: £13.20Sit Down Come Heel Stay and Stand
Claire Arrowsmith

The Sit Down Come Heel Stay and Stand Book, (USA National Best Books 2008 Award Winner), is a hard-back featuring clear step-by-step instructions for helping the average dog owner succeed in teaching all the basic obedience commands--sit, down, come, heel, stay, and stand. Vibrant color photographs on a double -page spreads highlight every step of each command. The highly durable laminated page and hardcover hidden spiral make the book ideal for using while working with the dog. A gatefold progress chart is included with star and ribbon stickers to note your dog's achievements as he successfully completes each training level.
The Sit Down Come Heel Stay and Stand Book is a great way for the entire family to get involved and have fun with training your pet.
Price: £11.99So Your Children Want A Dog
Katie Patmore

Sensible guidelines on how dogs and children can live happily together; includes choosing the right pup, teaching children to be responsible owners and much more.
Price: £7.49"Stop!" How to control predatory chasing in dogs
David Ryan

Throwing a ball for a game of chase is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for many owners and their dogs. For other owners canine chase behaviour turns into a nightmare when their dog chases cyclists, cars or sheep. When their dogs choose what to chase it can compromise owners financially, cause the target severe injury or even death, and threaten the life of the dog. A good trainer or behaviour counsellor needs to be able to address inappropriate predatory chase behaviour swiftly and effectively. This book looks at the reasons for the problem, the more effective solutions and how to alter the behaviour.
Temporarily Out of StockThe Canine Commandments
Kendal Shepherd

Written particularly for children, this book explains how to get along with dogs without getting bitten by them. A must read for every child and adult.
Price: £8.20The Domestic Dog - Its evolution, behaviour and interactions with people
Edited by James Serpell

The book seeks to expose the real dog beneath the popular stereotypes. It is a comprehensive account of the domestic dog's natural history and behaviour based on scientific and scholarly evidence. Anyone with a serious interest in Canis Familiaris, its evolution, behaviour and its place in our society, will find The Domestic Dog an indispensable and fascinating resource.
Price: £21.50The Ideal Puppy - how to choose and educate the right puppy for you
Gwen Bailey

Helps new owners find the right puppy for them and educate it successfully using gentle, positive methods that are fast effective and fun.
Price: £11.49The Perfect Puppy
Gwen Bailey

How to raise a problem-free dog. For puppy (or would-be puppy) owners who want to know how to bring their puppy up to be a happy well-behaved and friendly adult dog. Full colour photographs illustrate subjects such as socialisation, house-training, preventing biting & aggression, training & more.
Price: £13.49The Rescue Dog. A practical guide to choosing and adopting an adult dog
Gwen Bailey

To help owners choose and rehabilitate rescued dogs. Contains essential techniques for solving behaviour problems, retaining and educating an adopted dog.
Price: £16.49Think Dog - An owner’s guide to canine psychology
John Fisher

Explains that most of what we term as problem behaviour is usually just normal canine behaviour exhibited at the wrong time in the wrong place. Also looks at what things can influence a dog’s behaviour, such as diet, training etc.
Temporarily Out of StockWhat is my dog thinking?
Gwen Bailey

With hundreds of photographs of dogs in action, this accessible and intriguing book will help you to interpret dog’s behaviour and signals so that you can recognize and respond to what they are saying.
Price: £11.49Why does my dog...?
John Fisher

Many everyday annoying behaviours are explained in this practical and comprehensive book.
Price: £11.49
Product Type: Booklet
Can he do the ironing?
Val Strong

Written by Val Strong, an APBC member & training manager for the charity Support Dogs, this booklet offers practical advice on how to train your own pet dog to help around the home, using positive reinforcement methods for fun and mental stimulation. Edited by Sarah Whitehead.
Price: £5.15Can't Pull, Won't Pull
Alison Rowbotham

The simple way to train every dog to walk on a slack leash and other vital help for the new dog owner.
Price: £5.50Go Click!
Elizabeth Kershaw

Edited by David Appleby. This booklet is for those who just cannot wait to pick up a clicker and get going, but are not sure where to start. It discusses the theory needed to progress through the initial stages of training.
Price: £4.25Good Dog
Erica Peachey

Aimed at owners of older puppies and dogs, rescue dogs etc. Covers more topics in greater detail, and includes teaching to be left alone, response to commands, walking on a loose lead, handling and many other topics.
Price: £4.25Good Puppy
Erica Peachey

A booklet aimed at new owners of very young puppies, from obtaining the puppy up to five or six months of age. Covers the basics of house training, mouthing, understanding your puppy, socialising, teaching and much more.
Price: £4.25Games to play with your dog
Price: £2.50Hands Off! Simple, gentle ways to teach your dog at home
Sarah Whitehead
Price: £3.25Hear, Hear!
Barry Eaton

A guide to training a deaf puppy
Price: £7.00Help, my dog pulls on the lead!
Erica Peachey

This is an area which creates many difficulties for owners. This booklet looks at why these difficulties arise & what can be done to overcome them. Recognising that all dogs are different it offers a variety of suggestions.
Price: £4.25How to have a happy puppy
David Appleby

Explains why the first 12 to 14 weeks of a puppy’s life are most important in its temperamental development, clearly showing what steps breeders, potential owners and new owners should take to maximise a puppy’s chance of developing a sound temperament.
Price: £3.75Ideas For Novelty Classes & Other Courses
Erica Peachey

This booklet has been developed over several years to incorporate a variety of suggestions which will help instructors when planning classes & helping owners to have fun while learning about their pet.
Price: £8.00How to control the wild side of your dog
Gwen Bailey

This booklet deals concisely with a problem faced by many owners - that of not being boss in their own home. Practical easy-to-follow advice is given for anyone whose dog will not do a thing it is told, who steals things, takes over the bed or sofa, and for anyone who is finding life with their pet difficult.
Temporarily Out of StockRunning Puppy Classes
Erica Peachey

A comprehensive book covering important aspects to consider when running or starting to run any kind of puppy education classes. Puppy parties held at veterinary surgeries are also covered in this booklet.
Price: £4.75Running Rehabilitation Groups
Kym Lawrence

‘Running Rehabilitation Groups’ is a comprehensive guide for those interested in starting a specialist service that plays an essential role in the successful modification of many problem dog behaviours, especially those that are anti-social in nature. It will be of special interest to trainers wishing to offer support services pet behaviour counsellors can refer their clients to. A4 36 pages.
Price: £6.50The Behavioural Effects of Canine Castration
Hazel Palmer

Edited by David Appleby. Gives owners a basic understanding of castration, the behavioural problems it may help to prevent or cure and those it is unlikely to effect.H
Temporarily Out of StockThe Dog's Brain - A Simple Guide
Val Strong

Any student of canine behaviour will find this booklet invaluable. Clear text and easy-to-follow diagrams guide you through the structure and function of the different areas of the dog's brain - proving that they don't only think about food and sex! Neurochemistry, emotional hijacking and an overview of commonly used veterinary pharmaceuticals make this an essential guide.
Price: £6.90The Good Behaviour Guide 2nd Edition
David Appleby

Provides pet owners with the advice they need to help them develop and maintain their dog’s temperament and social behaviour, enabling them to avoid the behavioural problems that so easily occur, eg. boisterousness, separation anxiety, aggression, fearful behaviour, etc.
Price: £3.75The Puppy Survival Guide
Sarah Whitehead

Designed to tell you simply and quickly how to survive those first few weeks.
Price: £4.00The Well Mannered Dog
Carrie Evans

Simple, easy to follow ideas that all the family can do to get a well behaved dog. It covers such topics as teaching a dog how to be left, preventing inappropriate toileting, walking without pulling on the lead and coming when called.
Price: £5.00Trick and Treat
Sarah Whitehead

Simple, effective ways to teach your dog exciting tricks at home.
Price: £3.50Who said it would be easy.. or straightforward, or cheap?
Alison Rowbotham

An honest guide to choosing and living with a second-hand dog.
Price: £3.50
Product Type: Audio-Visual
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - The essential video guide to solving your dog’s behaviour problems
David Appleby
Temporarily Out of StockClaire Arrowsmith's Puppy Training DVD - New Owner's Guide
Claire Arrowsmith

Duration - 50 mins Puppy training can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Through Claire’s expert knowledge, as an accredited animal behaviourist, you will gain an understanding of your puppy and how to quickly master the basics. With this DVD, Claire will take you step-by-step, through all the training stages to ensure your puppy grows up to become a much loved and well behaved addition to your family. Claire is a professional animal behaviourist and dog trainer. With her simple step-by-step guidance, your puppy will quickly master the basic skills such as : Toilet Training , Sit, Down , Come, Stay, Settle, Retrieve Lead training and much more.
Price: £9.99Paws for Thought - The essential video guide to raising a happy puppy
David Appleby

Featuring 45 mins of practical step-by-step advice on how to socialise your puppy, preparing it for the outside world, instilling confidence & meeting other doggy friends.
Price: £17.45The Motivation Movie
Produced by Sarah Whitehead and Joanna Hill

Available on DVD only.
Price: £32.90Training for life
Gwen Bailey

Includes one audio tape, one video tape, six A6 mini booklets and one A4 booklet. This pack contains everything you need to know to teach a young puppy to be well trained, friendly and have good manners in just 6 weeks.
Price: £38.00The Blue Dog - Parent guide and CD

An interactive educational tool to reduce the incidence of dog bites, aimed at children between 3 and 6 years of age and their parents. This programme has been developed by collaboration between veterinarians, behaviourists, paediatricians, child psychologists, artists and teachers.
Wholesale prices are available for orders of 4 or more CDs. Please email info [at] apbc [dot] org [dot] uk for details.Price: £7.99
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