Best Dog Training Books (Review) in 2021

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Best Self-Help

51 Puppy Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Puppy

Best Learning

How to Raise the Perfect Dog

Best Guidance

By Jarett Gilpin

Published 6:54 am

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1 The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)
2 Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
3 51 Puppy Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Puppy
4 How to Raise the Perfect Dog
5 Smarter Than You Think
6 Cesar’s Way
7 Good Owners, Great Dogs Paperback
8 Dog Training For Dummies Paperback
9 Be the Pack Leader

What to expect when you’re expecting to welcome a pet? There is nothing better than to educate and equip yourself with all the tools before you let a pet into your life. You can benefit from expert advice, instructions, and stories enclosed in each guide. Below, we have chosen a list of best books in 2021 from well-known people in the industry to help you and your pet enjoy a healthy, happy life.

Best Dog Training Book

The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)

– Best Overall

The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) Hardcover

This self-help guide has been written by the Monks of New Skete that are professional in dog breeding, raising, and training for 30 years.
It is targeted for individuals who are looking for better ways to raise a pet or willing to bring a puppy home.
This guide has multiple colored photographs, information on what to do and what to avoid, as well as stories of other pets rescued, raised, and trained.

This is a detailed guide about the dos and don’ts of doggy parenting.
However, it may be too detailed for some people’s liking.

Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution

– Best Self-Help

Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with Love Paperback

From dog trainer Zak George, this guide comprises different ways in which your dog can be best raised.
Starting from the basics, such as which dog suits you best, this guide entails household training and basic activities, handling aggression, barking and behavioral issues, health care tips and so much more.
A one-stop-shop for all your dog needs and the tips for a happy, healthy pup.

It is a complete solution for all dog-related issues.
Videos for the same material are also available to users.

51 Puppy Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Puppy

– Best Learning

51 Puppy Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Puppy (Dog Tricks and Training) Paperback

This product recognizes the importance of fun tricks dogs can be taught.
The fun-loving nature of a dog needs to be nurtured in a healthy way and this guide paints a picture of how this can be done.
Positive reinforcement methods have proven to be the fastest way in which puppies respond to learning and development.
Step-by-step instructions tell simple ways in which dogs and puppies can be taught simple tricks.

This guide has multiple tricks and hacks to teach your dog fun activities.
However, it might prove to be too technical.

How to Raise the Perfect Dog

– Best Guidance

This trusted expert in dog behavior will provide you with the only training manual you’ll ever need to transform your puppy. A book all dog owners—and their pups—can benefit from.

How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond Paperback.

An all-inclusive guide which highlights all stages of life
Available in multiple formats
Full of countless tips to transform your silly puppy into a focused pup that minds you and is eager to follow your commands

Better suited read for first-time dog owners

Smarter Than You Think

Thanks to the innovative teachings shared in this resource guide, you can humanely and holistically teach your puppy in no time flat. Forgo expensive puppy classes and invest in this guide.

Smarter Than You Think: A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching and Understanding Your Dog in Just a Few Hours Paperback

Learn step-by-step methods to teach housebreaking, paper training, basic commands, and so much more
Available in kindle, hardcover, and paperback
With this book, you can even teach an old dog new tricks, too!

Cesar’s Way

You’ve watched Cesar help countless dogs on TV, and now he wants to imprint his wisdom on you with this engaging and thoughtful read. A great read from start to finish for all dog owners.

Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems Paperback.

Choked-full of expert advice and proven tips to freshen your perspective on dog ownership and training
Teaches dog owners the value of cementing themselves as the “pack leader” to their dogs
Great way to gain better insight into the canine mind so you can stop behavioral issues before they start

Some feels like this reads more like an autobiography versus a training manual/book

Good Owners, Great Dogs Paperback

– 2

Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, the best way to train your dog is to better understand the way they think. This guide allows you to step inside their mind to train them best.

Good Owners, Great Dogs Paperback.

Great common sense guide that’s easy to follow and encourages you to consider the way your dog thinks when you start training
Dialogue is digestible and easy to understand
Available in both paperback and hardcover

Some feel as if the content/advice is a tad dated

Dog Training For Dummies Paperback

With this resourceful guide, you can easily learn to build a relationship with your canine companion built on mutual respect, friendship, and trust.

Dog Training For Dummies Paperback.

Filled with expert training tips and techniques for master training your dog at all levels
A great step-by-step option that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed
Available in both paperback and hardcover

Better suited option for novice/first time dog owners

Be the Pack Leader

Take the relationship that you share with your dog to the next level with this expert guide that’ll have you speaking canine. Every dog can be a truly great dog with this expert advice.

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar’s Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life.

And endless resource of sound advice from the most trusted expert in dog training in America
Helps dog owners to better understand troublesome canine issues, such as: aggression, hyperactivity, and so much more
Available in multiple formats, including audiobook options