Pet / Animal Recommended Reading

Dog Listener by Jan Fennell

So Your Dog's Not Lassie by Betty Fisher and Suzanne Delzio

The Canine Good Citizen by Jack and Wendy Volhard

Expert Obedience Training for Dogs by Winifred Strickland

Paws to Consider: Choosing The Right Dog For You And Your Family by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

Everyone should read this book and do their research before picking a family pet. Although, every puppy is cute, they may not be the perfect fit for your family and your lifestyle. I love almost all breeds and I can appreciate all of them for their unique qualities. But would a Border Collie fit into every lifestyle? No, they are an active, super intelligent breed that is not suited (there are always exceptions) for a family that enjoys a calm non active lifestyle. On the other hand, an English Bulldog, would fit into the lifestyle of a family that is not very active (there are always exceptions). I believe the reason our shelters are over run with dogs is that people do not do their research about the dog's they choose.

Perfect example - "101 Dalmatians" Everyone wanted a cute Dalmatian puppy when the movie came out. Not understanding that Dalmatians were bred to run underneath a carriage all day long and protect the horses from marauding dogs. So therefore, they need vigorous exercise daily and can have aggressive tendencies. (Again there are always exceptions)