How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners (Revised & Updated Edition)

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a profound devotion to all breeds in this detailed guide to every imaginable aspect of dog ownership. They cover it all: naming the puppy, training with eye contact and jingling keys, establishing the best sleeping arrangements, even dealing with pet loneliness. Owners are advised to think of themselves as the dog's alpha figure, to train with praise instead of punishment, and to beware of becoming the dog's maid or doorman. Throughout, the authors reflect on the deep spiritual connection possible between humans and dogs. Generations of dogs have been trained with the bestselling 1978 edition of this book. With this update, the Monks are bound to gain many new fans--happy humans and obedient canines alike. With modesty and generosity, the Monks offer an extensive list of other helpful books about dogs, as well as a useful appendix of American Kennel Club titles and terms. --Judy Fireman

• The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)
• Let Dogs Be Dogs: Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living with Your Dog
• Divine Canine: The Monks' Way to a Happy, Obedient Dog
• Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love
• Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement
• Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete
• Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems
• How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
• Think Like Your Dog and Enjoy the Rewards
• 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog