Dogwise

08/20/2025

We often get asked “What are the books that I need to read to become a more skilled trainer, or earn a certification from a professional organization?”

Enthusiasts, which we define as people who not only love their dogs but participate in activites with them ranging from tracking to agility to showing their dogs and more, also want to know the books they should read.

So we've created a special category on our website, with books that will help you do just that! Visit Dogwise.com to see the complete list 📚

🐾 On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugass

🐾 Canine Enrichment for the Real World by Allie Bender and Emily Strong

🐾 Manage it by JulianaDeWillems

🐾 Separation Anxiety in Dogs by Malena DeMartini-Price

🐾 Plenty in Life is Free by Kathy Sdao

🐾 The Stress Factor in Dogs by Kristina Spaulding

🐾 Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0 by Grisha Stewart

🐾 Beware of the Dog by Pat Miller

🐾 When Pigs Fly by Jane Killion

07/19/2025

Have you read "Who Keeps the Dog?"

Check out this article, featuring a nod to author Karis Nafte, and stay tuned next month for a LIVE Author Interview to discuss the difficult topic of Pet Custody during divorce.

New pet custody laws in family separations consider pets’ welfare and bonds, reflecting their growing emotional importance post-COVID.

07/17/2025

Today is World Emoji Day! 🌎🐾🥰

Drop an emoji filled “sentence” in the comments and we will try and guess what you said!

07/16/2025

Join us for a LIVE Q&A on Facebook and YouTube with Agnieszka Janarek to discuss her eBook the "Animal Trainer's Comprehensive Handbook."

Get your copy of the eBook at Dogwise.com and RSVP today!

07/15/2025

From the eBook "Animal Trainer's Comprehensive Handbook" by Agnieszka Janarek:

In the past, the term "command" was commonly
used, but now we refer to it as a "cue" or "cue
word." The language we use significantly
impacts how we perceive our work with animals.
The words we choose and how we communicate
have immense significance! In the world of dog training,
there has been a significant shift
from using "commands" to using "cues".
A command is seen as something that must
be executed without question, leaving no room
for disobedience. On the other hand, a "cue"
is a hint, a prompt, a dialogue. If we provide
a "cue" and our dog doesn't respond, it is less
likely that we will label it as disobedience.

Get your copy of the eBook today at Dogwise.com
(and use code FBLIVE20 to save 20% at checkout!)

07/14/2025

Before teaching our dogs complex behaviors and advanced concepts, we must show them how to learn.

This eBook focuses on one of the most important skills our dogs need during training: FOCUS.

However, let’s take a moment to think about it.

• What is FOCUS?
• What does it look like?
• Is it tangible?
• How do you know you have it?

After reading this eBook, you will be able to answer all of the above questions. We will operationalize attention and define its component parts. I will show you how to prepare an errorless training session, define your dog’s focus, measure it, and add more elements to your training.In my experience, most caregivers experience issues during training because they have not taught their dogs the attention contingency – our “focus bubble.” We can’t teach anything if our animals don’t have the necessary skill of how to learn.If your dog looks around during training, sniffs, doesn’t respond to your recall, looks at you instead of circling the cone, or is interested in everything around them but you – this eBook is for you.

YOU NEED THIS EBOOK IF:

• Your dog quickly gives up working with you, easily gets distracted, and appears to be “unmotivated to work.”
• You want to learn and understand why this is happening and what you can do about it.
• You want to use only positive methods, even if it takes you out of your comfort zone.
• You want to be the best trainer your dog can have!

Get your copy today at Dogwise.com

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from Dogwise!

Enjoy 40% off books from Dogwise Publishing when you use coupon code 4JULY2025 at checkout! Offer expires 7/7/2025

07/03/2025

Training the Retrieve by Pamela Leland KPA-CTP, CPDT-KSA is now available on Dogwise.com!

05/29/2025

The Dogwise warehouse hosted an AKC Detective Dog test for the Wenatchee Kennel Club this week. Who knew that boxes of books, wooden pallets and our large open basement would be such a great place to test!

WKC instructor, Carla Slabaugh, set up the test. You might recognize Carla and her Vizsla from the cover of the Dogwise title “From Bird-Brained to Brilliant” about how to succeed in training sporting dogs to be great companions. It was fun to see these super-smart dogs in action.

Linda with Poodle GiGi
Betsy with Rhodesian Ridgeback Zenyatta
Suzanne with Vizsla Astrid
Pam with Australian Shepherd Austin
Tara with All American Iskie
Linda with German Shepherd Angel
Rich with Springer Spaniel Cedar
Cassandra with All American Dixie

05/28/2025

Books for as low as $1 at Dogwise.com!
Get your paws on these great deals today!

$1 = Dog Show Judging
$1 = When Your Dog Has Cancer
$1 = Showing Kunga
$5 = It's a Dog Not a Toaster
$5 = Training the Disaster Search Dog
$5 = Dominance in Dogs: Fact or Fiction?
Under $10 = Dog InSight
Under $10 = Serious Fun
Under $10 = Minding Your Dog Business

04/15/2025

NEW BOOK: Dogs of the World: A Gallery of Pups from Purebreds to Mutts by LIli Chin () is now available at Dogwise.com

Meet more than 600 types of dogs in this captivating canine gallery, from the English Springer Spaniel and Moroccan Aïdi to the Thai Ridgeback and the New Guinea Singing Dog. Packed with fascinating tidbits and hundreds of illustrations, Dogs of the World also shines a welcome spotlight on the world's 85 percent of dogs who are no breed at all, including mutts and village dogs.

You'll learn about different dog types and their working roles, such as herding, livestock guarding, scent detection, dog sports, and companionship, and understand what terms like purebred and landrace mean. Trace the history of our modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline, and pick up insights on breed health risks, personality traits, and how breed ancestry DNA tests work.

Featuring adorable artwork and research vetted by dog history experts, behavior professionals, and veterinarians, "Dogs of the World" is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.

Lili Chin is a professional artist and the author of the award-winning Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend and Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. Her "Dogs of the World" posters were a viral internet sensation when first released and have spawned puzzles, calendars, and blankets. Lili is the artist of choice for illustrations of dogs, cats, and other animals for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors UK, and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, among others. She offers illustration services, custom pet art, and more in her online gift shop. She and her husband live in Los Angeles with two rescue cats, Mambo and Shimmy.

04/02/2025

NEW BOOK: Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog by Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood is now available at Dogwise.com

What does it take to raise a great dog? This was the question that husband-and-wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods hoped to answer when they enrolled one hundred and one puppies in the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. With the help of a retired service dog named Congo, Brian, Vanessa, and their team set out to understand the secrets of the puppy mind: What factors might predict whether a puppy will grow up to change someone’s life?

Never has cuteness been so cutting edge. Applying the same games that psychologists use when exploring the development of young children, Hare and Woods uncover what happens in a puppy’s mind during their final stage of rapid brain development. Follow the adventures of Arthur, who makes friends with toy dinosaurs; Wisdom, the puppy genius; and Ying, who fails at cognitive games that even pigeons usually pass with flying colors. Along the way, learn about when puppies finally start to retain memories for longer than just a few seconds, or when they finally develop some self-control.

Raising dozens of puppies on a college campus means you get pretty good at answering big questions, such as: When do puppies sleep through the night? How do you stop them from eating p**p? How can we help our puppies grow up to be the best dogs they can possibly be? Whether you are a new puppy parent or a perennial puppy lover, Puppy Kindergarten will answer every question you’ve ever had about puppies—and some you never thought to ask.

Get your copy today at Dogwise.com!