Obedience: Simple Solutions (Bowtie Press)

A Simple Solution book for every dog owner who wants to have a well-behaved companion, Obedience by Kim Campbell Thornton is essentially a sweet and quick brush-up course on doggy manners. Exhibiting social graces in public places and good behavior around the home, your dog will be a welcome, much-loved companion thanks to Obedience. Topics covered include sitting pretty, jumping up, staying off furniture, come when called, and accepting attention from strangers. This little book is all about bonding with your dog and communicating. It concludes with “The Eleven Commandments of Good Dog Ownership,” which outline what owners need to do to ensure their good canine citizens will remain so.