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Recommended Books on Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Training and Health.

 
 
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Complete and Reliable Handbook (Rare Breed)

by Jim Barton,

Get Breed information about Swissies from a very established, knowledgeable Breeder. Lots of beautiful photos, explanations of health concerns, management and temperament. 
 
 
The Bernese and Other Mountain Dogs
by Gerd Ludwig, Christine Steimer (Photographer), Elizabeth D. Crawford (Translator)
Synopsis: Traces the history of the breed, discusses care requirements, and includes information on training and common health concerns.
 
 
An Introduction to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

by Shannon Hennigan

Written after having been owned by one of the most famous Swissies, Spencer, pictured on the cover.  Dedicated owners and participants in the sport and breed, currently possessed by more than 4 Swissy.
 
 
HAPPY DOG! CANINE BEHAVIOR AND BASIC TRAINING

by Ruth I. Hannam

 "By carefully studying this book and applying the methods described, one learns to understand dogs and dog behavior and will end with a dog that not only does the job but also likes to do it." Marijke Baas, Holland.
 
 
The Art of Raising a Puppy

by New Skete Monks

Learn to understand a dog's instincts, needs and behavior.  The monks concentrate on the first three months of a puppy's life.
 
 
How to be your Dog's Best Friend: A Classic Training Manual  for Dog Owners

by The Monks of New Skete

The 1978 Classic guide, Understanding a dog is the key to successfully training him, the monks say.
 
 
Mother Knows Best   By Carol Lea Benjamin
 Carol Lea Benjamin, a professional dog trainer, is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on dogs and other subjects for both adults and children. Highly acclaimed for her work, in 1985 she received both the Dog Writers’ Association of America Award as Writer of the Year and the Fido Award as Dogdom’s Writer Of The Year.
 


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