Helpful reading materials for
dog training, dog raising, breeding, German Shepherd bloodlines, genetics and general canine health
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Don't Shoot the Dog*
by Karen Pryor
Control Unleashed
by Leslie McDevitt, MLA, CDBC, CPDT
Training Levels by Sue Ailsby - An online book and Yahoo Training Group
The Complete Book of Dog Obedience - The Guide for Trainers* by Blanche Sauders the Foremost Trainer of Trainers
An excellent balance to positive reinforcement.Brilliant instruction on how to keep a dog working happily through clever training ideas, non-heavy handed compulsion and praise. This book covers scent work as well.
Advanced, Humane K-9 Training for all dogs - Electric Collar Training by Lou Castle - These articles are found on the web. They are a must read before anyone starts an e-collar training program. His methods are far more humane than many of the heavy handed non-electric compulsion methods used today.
Der Schutzhund (The Protection Dog)* by Helmut Raiser - This book is an absolute for anyone who is truly interested in understanding the art of Schutzhund Protection. Read it...You'll be glad you did!
Schutzhund Theory and Training Methods
by Susan Barwig and Stewart Hillard
Advanced Schutzhund
by Ivan Balabanov & Karen Duet
Schutzhund Obedience - Training in Drive
with Gottfried Dildei by Shiela Booth Jumping from A to Z by M. Christine Zink DVM., PHD and Julie Daniels The Rosetta Bone - The Key to Communication between Humans and Canines
by Cheryl S. Smith The German Shepherd Dog
by Ernes H Hart The German Shepherd Dog - A Genetic History
by Malcolm B Willis PH.D.
Canine Reproduction - The Breeders Guide
by Phyllis A. Holst, MS, DVM
A very interesting article for anyone who wants to understand why breeding two dogs with Normal hips does not guarantee puppies with Normal hips. For a greater understanding of hip dysplasia inheritance click on the link above.