Poodle Books, Ebooks & Videos
Countless books have been published on
virtually every aspect of poodle ownership. You could spend days combing
through all the past and present titles available. Since you
probably have other things to do than spend all your free time in the
library, here are our top picks covering a variety of topics for the poodle
newbie to the consummate professional:
Training Guides:

Insiders Guide To A Happy, Healthy & Well Behaved Poodle
by Sharda Baker
Solid information on dealing with your poodle's obedience and behavior
issues.

Sit-Stay-Fetch,
by Daniel Stevens.
This one is great! Excellent coverage and simple
to put into effect. (ebook)

Dog
Training Online, by Dove Cresswell.
Dove is a Hollywood animal trainer who pulls out all
the stops to get effective results fast with this unique online guide.

Secrets
of a Professional Dog Trainer, by Adam Katz.
We love this resource.
How to get your dog to listen to you anywhere you go, even if he's
distracted by a ball, a piece of food or another dog! (ebook)

Doggy Be
Good, by Jason Montag.
Another wonderful training resource with a slightly different approach but
equally dramatic results. (ebook)

Happy Housetraining
Essential information for the prospective or new puppy owner. How to
train your dog to urinate and defecate where and when you want it to. (ebook)

Your
Dog & Your Baby
An international bestseller. Includes jealousy, special pre-baby
training, hygiene, safety, car training and much more. (ebook)

Dynamic Dog Training
A complete guide to teaching and training companion dogs using the
"Harmony" method. (ebook)

Overcoming Dog Behavior Problems
Dealing with separation anxiety, aggression, house training, and general
problem-solving. (ebook)
Poodle-Specific Books:
The Complete Poodle by Del
Dahl.
A comprehensive and excellent resource.
This book is now out of print and is becoming difficult to find. Previously available in
both hardback and paperback, we suggest you snap up whichever version is
currently available.
Click here for availability of copies.

Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The
International Reference
by Shirlee Kalstone and
Larry Kalstone.
This is the latest version of the essential reference guide used by more
owners, breeders and groomers than any other.
Simple, clear instructions and wonderfully illustrative photographs make
this book a must-have for anyone serious about clipping and grooming their
own poodle. The author takes the mystery out of the art and makes it
possible for anyone to produce a professional result.

Poodle Owners Medical Manual
by Robert Brown.
This is the best book we've found on caring for your poodle's health.
Clear, concise and comprehensive, it teaches both new poodle owners and
veterans alike to how to identify, treat and avoid medical conditions
ranging from the most common to some of the most rare. No poodle
owner or breeder should be without it.

Poodles: Everything About Purchase,
Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training
by Joe Stahlkuppe .
This simple little paperback is a complete pet owners manual and a
wonderful introduction to poodles for the new owner. We recommend
that breeders provide a copy with each puppy they sell. Pays for
itself in happy, informed clients.

How to Train Your Poodle
by Liz Palika.
Just for Fun...

Fifty Acres and a Poodle: A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself
on a Farm by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
You may laugh 'til you cry as you join two city-slickers and their poodle
as they escape the big city for the "good life" on a rural Pennsylvania
farm.
Videos
Here are a selection of some of our
favorite videos. From grooming to training to just plain fun,
there's something here for everyone.
Doggie Cuts
(VHS).
Although not specifically for poodles, this is an easy-to-follow and
entertaining instructional video for dog owners who want to learn how to
safely cut and groom their own dog's hair at home in order to save
valuable time and money. The Master Dog Groomer featured in the
video provides simple, personalized, expert instruction demonstrating all
basic cuts that can be applied to virtually any purebred or mixed breed
dog. It also includes a comprehensive health care program to help
you maintain your dog's good health. Topics discussed and demonstrated
include: proper bathing procedures, trimming the nails, brushing your
dog's teeth, checking their skin and ears, proper nutrition, and much
more!

Woof! Woof!! - Uncle Matty's Guide to Dog Training
(VHS)
You've gotta love a guy who can talk baby-talk to a dog, keep a straight
face and get geat results. Host Matthew Margolies addresses a
serious subject like dog training with humor and firm kindness. His
good-natured ways and proven techniques are truly enjoyable to watch and
highly effective to apply. We loved him on PBS. You'll love
him on this tape.
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