The AABP membership votes each year on that years best books, web sites and DVDs in companion animal behavior in different categories in order to recognize the work of fellow professionals. The work must be original, published in the year it is to be recognized for and must be in accordance with the AABP methodological stanceon animal friendly methods.
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 2007
Books focusing on dog training issues
Runner up: The Dog Aggression Workbook by James O’Heare
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog professionals
Runner up: No other book was nominated
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog owners
Runner up: Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt
Books on dogs that do not fit neatly into other categories
Runnder up: How to Raise a Jewish Dog by Ellis Weiner & Barbara Davilman
Includes software and interavtive web sites
Runner up: Canine Talk Maureen Schooley http://www.canineta
Books on dog sports
Runner up: Unleashing the Velcro Dog: Training Your Agility Dog to Love Working at a Distance by Jane Simmons-Moake
DVDs related to dog behavior
Runner up: Tie: The Shape of Bow Wow – Shaping Behaviors and Adding Cues DVD by Virginia Broitman; & Constructional Aggression Treatment: Shaping your way out of Aggression DVD by Jesus Rosales-Ruiz and Kellie Snider