Doctors Library
"Your only as smart as your library"
Here are a few short list of several behavior-related books that
we can recommend for your library and reading. We hope that you find this
list helpful, and for your convenience we have provided links for specific books
to on-line retailers. Certainly books may also be found by searching local
booksellers.
Behavior, Obedience and Training
The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete
Some monks make wine, some make
cheese, and some copy ancient texts. The Monks of New Skete breed and raise
dogs. You might say that it is their mandate from heaven, and after years
of effort, they have developed a system that works here on earth. This
book covers puppy life and interaction from before the puppy is born through
feeding, training, grooming and general care. In addition, it suggests
some solutions for common puppy problems. This book will help you
understand the world from the perspective of your dog.
How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners by the Monks of New Skete
The monks present a patient
step-by-step obedience course for both dog and dog owner. This type of
training utilizes communication between dog and owner. It teaches the
owner to utilize natural dog behaviors for the purpose of effective training,
which can improve one's understanding of their dog and their dog's actions and
behaviors..... (that darn dog!).
Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot

One book, available in both English and Spanish, which acts as a training guide for your intelligent parrot.
Some exercises are used to help alleviate bad behaviors.
The Pleasure of Their Company: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Training
Preventing and Solving the Most Common Parrot Behavioral Problems - Video