If you’re anything like me, you enjoy shopping for other people but have a more difficult time telling people what they should get you. This episode will give you plenty of ideas for your Holiday Wish List (and your dog’s!), no matter where you are in your Pet Parent journey.
For the Pet Parents with a Fearful, Shy or Reactive Dog:
Book: Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dog’s Behavior by Juliana DeWillems (See Episode 109 for the links to the different tools discussed.)
Book: Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd (Episode 105)
Gift Certificate to Fenzi Dog Sports Academy - to take Deb Jones’ Cooperative Care online training class
Book: Loving Edie - How a Dog Afraid of Everything Taught Me to be Brave (Episode 53)
Book: The Way of Life Method - How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion by Souha Ezzedeen (Episode 88)
For the 1st Time Pet Parents:
Book: Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog: How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend by Kathy Callahan (Episode 94)
Book: Wag! The Science of Making Your Dog Happy by Zazie Todd (Episode 86)
Book: How Many Dogs?!: Using Positive Reinforcement Training to Manage a Multiple Dog Household by Debby McMullen(Episode 106)
Book: How to Train Your Dog with Love & Science by Annie Grossman (Episode 104)
Book: Forever Dog Life by Dr. Karen Becker & Rodney Habib (The Alternative Dog Moms Episode 105)
For the Dog Obsessed Pet Parent Who Wants to Learn Everything About Dogs:
Books: Anything by Dr. Marc Beckoff (Episode 103)
Book: Dog Smart - Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence by Jennifer Holland (Episode 102)
For the Woo-Woo (or Woo-Woo Curious) Pet Parents:
For the Mystery & Fiction-Loving Pet Parents:
For the Rescue & Shelter Advocate and Volunteer Pet Parents:
Cara Achterberg’s books: Another Good Dog or 100 Dogs & Counting (Episode 75)
Book: Danny & Ron’s Forever Home (Episode 58)
For the Dog-Loving Children:
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog by Margrit Strohmaier (suggested ages 3-8 years) (Episode 25)
Lil’ Leo books by Parnita Senjit (suggested ages 4-8 years) (Episode 79)
Michelle Dumont’s Phoebe Cakes books (suggested ages 1 - 6 years) (Episode 64)
Everybody Loves Grace books by Katy McQuaid (suggested ages 6-11 years) (Episode 28)
Lily Unleashed by Jo Anna Kloster (suggested ages 10+ years) (Episode 72)
For Your Dog:
Snufflemats - there are all different styles but I like this one for easy cleaning
Gift Certificate to your local independent pet store
We like West Paw and Jolly Pet toys and Playology ropes
Subscription to Real Dog Box (Use my link and get a free gift!) (Episode 69)
CBD Dog Health (Episode 46)
Jope joint support for senior pets (The Alternative Dog Moms Episode 113)
Myos muscle building and joint support (The Alternative Dog Moms Episode 85)
If You or Someone Care Are Grieving the Loss of a Dog:
Book: STAY - My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog by Lisa Rimmert (Episode 63)
Book: Soulmate Dog by Michelle Slater