Popular Books about Dogs to Give as Gifts this Holiday Season

Dog lovers enjoy good dog books throughout the holiday season. To help with your gift-giving, here are some popular top sellers to choose from, even package them with some dog clothes for fun.

 1) “Dog,” by Matthew Van Fleet (Author), Brian Stanton (Photographer) – This 20-page hardcover book is excellent for the younger dog loving crowd. Full-color photos will put smiles on small faces many times over. Children will even enjoy the book’s feel with textured areas on the pages like on dog couches and mats, moving parts on others.

 2) “Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds,” by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D., is another popular hardback book. It is updated with info about canine breeds as discussed by the American Kennel Club, complete with illustrations. Readers can learn about the evolution of different breeds, ranging with details about physical and behavioral characteristics to profiles of over 125 breeds per general categories including the Hound Group, Sporting Group, Toy Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Herding Group and Non-Sporting Group. Find info on breed development, dog selecting for traits, vulnerability issues and health related problems, exercise needs, life expectancy, which dogs are good with children and more.

3) “101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog,” by Kyra Sundance and Chalcy is an info-packed 200-page soft cover illustrated book. Readers discover step by step training lessons rated from beginners through difficulty levels, along with any prerequisites that may be needed. Learn and teach your dog basic skills, then build on these with more difficult tricks.

 4) “Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems,” by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier rates high among the popular Cesar books out there today for dog lovers. This National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer teaches loads of good stuff like:

 • Find out what your dog really needs that you are probably not giving him or her

• Discover info about your dog’s needing a job and his natural pack instincts and how important they are in your relationship with him as well

• How to be on your dog’s level for communications and other issues

• How to address problem owners in stead of problem dogs

• How to discipline, punish and even choose the right dog to bring into your home and more.

 There are many other popular dog books out there. See what you can find in your budget range today for your gift-giving needs.