Recommended books
- May 26, 2025
- 1 min read
I have a few books I like to recommend to people:
Puppy book:
Puppy's First Steps Edited by Dr. Nicholas Dodman https://www.amazon.ca/Puppys-First-Steps-Well-Behaved-Companion/dp/0547053614
Dog body language:
Calming Signals: On Talking Terms with Dogs by Turid Rugaas
Barking: The Sound of a Language by Turid Rugaas
The Complete Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Juliette Cunliffe
What a fantastic reading list! Turid Rugaas's work on calming signals genuinely changed how I see my dog's everyday behaviour — things I used to dismiss as quirks suddenly made so much sense once I understood the language she was communicating in. Puppy's First Steps is also such a solid foundation for new dog owners; I wish I'd had it when I first brought my pup home. It's funny how learning about dog training parallels a lot of adult learning in general — whether you're working through behaviour science or juggling deadlines, having the right resources makes all the difference. Students dealing with heavy coursework often turn to Assignment Services for Students for the same reason: expert guidance simplifies what…