The AABP is pleased to recognize the following authors, web sites and DVD producers as this years best materials that promote animal friendly methods of living with and training companion animals.
Best Dog Training Book of 2008
Books focusing on dog training issues
Runner up: Power of Positive Dog Training 2nd Edition by Pat Miller
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog professionals
Runner up: Changing People Changing Dogs: Positive Solutions for Difficult Dogs (Revised edition) by Dee Ganley
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog owners
Runner up: Oh Behave! Dogs From Pavlov to Premack to Pinker by Jean Donaldson
Books on dogs that do not fit neatly into other categories
Runnder up: No other book was nominated
Includes software and interactive web sites
Runner up: www.caninetalk.com
Books on dog sports
Runner up: No Nominations
DVDs related to dog behavior
Runner up: Advanced Clicker Training 2nd Edition DVD by Kathy Sdao
Article in peer reviewed journal
Runner up: Udell, M.A.R. & Wynne, C.D.L. (2008). A review of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) human-like behaviors: Or why behavior analysts should stop worrying and love their dogs. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 89, 247-261.