Reading List

One EVERY Prospective or Current Vizsla Owner should read!

 

• “Chill Out Fido--How to Calm your Dog” by Nan Arthur

       Excellent insight as regards those moments of “Vizsla Wildness”! Positive, force-free 

       dog training with awesome practical suggestions & exercises.  ~$15.00 print. 

 

 

ADOPTING A RESCUE:

 

• "Rescue Dog Decompression Time"  (Roanoke Veterinary)  

        Ultra-quick & free:

 

• “Love has no Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into your Home” (Patricia McConnell). Available online or on Kindle; inexpensive.

 

 

GENERAL DOG OWNERSHIP:: GENTLE FORCE FREE TRAINING:

 

• ”A Perfect Puppy in Seven Days—How to Start Your Puppy Off Right” (Sophia Yin, DVM, MS) Electronic or print book, ~ $13.00.

 

• “How to be the Leader of the Pack--and Have Your Dog Love You for It!” (Patricia McConnell). Available online, in stores, or on Kindle; inexpensive. Link is to Amazon.

 

• "Nothing in Life is Free" Dog Training Guide (HSUS) 

       **Online, FREE, fast read**

 

 

• RESOURCE GUARDING (food, toys, etc.):

      (Free blog; ultra-fast read).

 

To AVOID at all costs:

 

Cesar Millan, Monks of New Skete, Brian Kilcommons, or any proponents of outdated and unscientific “dominance” or “Alpha Wolf” methods.

 

 

With thanks to the always wise Kay Ingle and pawsome trainer Jodi Cassell for their suggestions!