The following books are all available at www.amazon.com or at www.dogwise.com. These are by no means the only good dog training or behavior books available – they are only a selection of the ones I feel the most comfortable recommending! When choosing dog training books, it is generally a good idea to avoid authors that emphasize punishment or correction-based techniques over positive reinforcement or reward.
The Culture Clash Jean Donaldson
The Other End of the Leash Patricia McConnell
Clicker Training for Dogs Karen Pryor
Clicker Training for Obedience Morgan Spector
Beyond Obedience April Frost
Purely Positive Training: From Companion to Competition Sheila Booth
Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence Carol Lea Benjamin
The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You Eliza Rubenstein and Shari Kalina