Inspired by World Book Day in April, the JVC team is recommending a few of our favorite Pet Owner Books!
For the Love of a Dog
Author: Dr. Patricia McConnell
As pet owners, we know wholeheartedly that our dogs have feelings! Some cues are more obvious, but just like with humans, many emotions are well masked.
From subtle facial expressions to more obscure body language, there’s a whole lot going on in the hearts and minds of our beloved best friends. The author, Dr. McConnell, shares a lifetime of compelling insights into the inner experience of dogs, acquired by her work as an animal behaviorist and zoologist, in this non-fictional work.
This is one of Dr. Jennifer’s favorite books because it’s filled with so many practical morsels. From anecdotes to insights backed by science, “For the Love of a Dog” will help you better decipher & respond to your dog’s emotions.
If you think the bond you have with your dog is amazing now, just wait until you are more fluent in “dog” and dive deeper into your pet’s inner world!
Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog
Author: Josh Grogan
This fictional novel is a team favorite because the story resembles SO MANY of the scenarios that we have found ourselves in as pet owners. It’s also something we regularly witness our new puppy or kitten patients and their families going through.
Welcoming a new pet into our lives is a big step. What happens when this new addition to our family doesn’t assimilate the way we’d hoped?
In this book, a young, 97lb yellow lab named Marley was expelled from obedience school. He has a lot of energy that results in some pretty wild antics. As a reader, you’ll be captivated by journey this family takes – one of joy, frustration, commitment, heartache—and also unconditional love. Your heart will be expanded by reading this book!
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves
Author: Sophia Yin, DVM, MS
In this non-fiction bestseller, Dr. Sophia lays a foundation of basic dog knowledge that includes the origin of dogs, their social behavior, and their body language. By understanding our pets’ unwanted behavior, we can devise strategies to engage them in positive, alternative behaviors.
The key concepts outlined in this book have helped countless pet parents train their animals by using positive reinforcement and by enriching the human-animal bond.
The Five-Minute Guides covered in the last two sections of this book are full of super pragmatic tips!
An Important Note:
The late author of this book was one of the leading veterinary behaviorists in the country. Tragically, Dr. Sophia succumbed to the stressful demands of her profession and took her own life in 2014.
This book was recommended by one of our vet techs, Leigha.
“It’s an important reminder that the veterinary profession has an extremely high suicide rate. Dr. Sophia inspires me to be better for my pets and my patients, but also for myself. As veterinary professionals, we need to consistently invest in our own wellness, to sustain the work we do.”
–Leigha
Dr. Sophia’s work in low-stress handling helped pave the way for the fear-free movement in veterinary medicine. Her legacy is alive and well at the Janesville Veterinary Clinic, where we practice the principles she pioneered with every patient we see.
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