Books We Do NOT Recommend

There are many books on dog training and canine behavior that are extremely outdated and contain information that is potentially dangerous and/or inhumane. Many of these books also promote some very erroneous and deceptive ideas about dogs and dog behavior. At Green Acres we feel that we have an ethical responsibility to guide you away from these books. While the following list is not all encompassing, it does list several books that we find seriously flawed.

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems – by Cesar Milan
How to be Your Dog's Best Friend, by the Monks of New Skete
The Art of Raising a Puppy, both original and revised editions, by the Monks of New Skete
Mother Knows Best, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Second-Hand Dog, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Dog Problems, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Dog Training for Kids, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Dog Training in Ten Minutes, by Carol Lea Benjamin
Family Dog, by Richard Wolters
Good Owners, Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons
Child-Proofing Your Dog, by Brian Kilcommons
Koehler Method of Dog Training, by Koehler
Good Dog, Bad Dog, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
I Just Got a Puppy: What Do I Do?, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
Solutions for Your Dog and You, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
The Liberated Dog, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
When Good Dogs Do Bad Things, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
Woof!, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal
Woof! Woof!, by Matthew "Uncle Matty" Margolis and Mordecai Siegal

 

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