Bonnie Bergin's Guide to Bringing Out the Best in Your Dog: The Bonnie Bergin Method
Bonnie Bergin, leader of the Assistance Dog Institute and the originator  of Canine Companions for Independence, has written an excellent book about  getting the most out of the relationship between dog and owner. More than just  an instructional text for raising a canine,Bonnie Bergin's Guide to Bringing  out the Best in Your Dogis an insightful, intuitive guide to understanding  your dog. Bergin uses true stories about dogs and their owners to present facts  and give opinions. She focuses on three main areas: your personal relationship  with your dog, teaching and training your dog, and keeping your dog healthy. The  book's many photographs illustrate each topic of discussion, including an  especially entertaining series about dogs' moods and personalities. The book  also addresses the most common misconceptions about dogs, such as "You  can't teach an old dog new tricks," "Leaving a dog home all day is  mean," and "It's natural for dogs to sniff everything, including  people's crotches." In reference to old dogs, Bergin writes that, although  puppies, like children, are most receptive to learning, adult dogs have longer  attention spans and can focus better on learning. Incorporating poetry and  humor,Bonnie Bergin's Guide to Bringing out the Best in Your Dogis a  beautifully written celebration of man's (and woman's) best friend.