Top 10 Best Dog Training Books in the UK 2021 (Graeme Hall, Pippa Mattinson and More)

Looking to learn some fun tricks with your dog? This book is just what you need to get started as it has instructions for no less than 101 of them. It'll help you teach your dog to navigate obstacle courses, jump through hoops and even dance. The tricks are assigned a difficulty level, so you know which ones to tackle first.

The book is also well laid out, with simple instructions and illustrations that make everything easy to learn. Do note that the author suggests physical manipulation to encourage dogs to do some tricks, which some owners may not ethically agree with. 

This book will be a helpful guide for anyone looking to get a puppy. There's lots of information about not just training but on both finding breeders and adoption, too. It also covers everything new owners will need to know when getting their first puppy such as how to prepare your home. 

It's an interesting read, and, owing to the authors, one that has a unique spiritual undertone to it. While it has been revised, keep in mind that as the book was first published in 1990, some of the tips could be considered outdated.

Develop an understanding with your dog by discovering how they interpret your behaviour. This unique book talks you through typical issues and teaches you how to correct them by thinking like a dog – apparently, even the slightest change in voice or body language can help your pet recognise what you want.

The advice is trustworthy because it's written by an applied animal behaviourist and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Some readers felt that there was a slight lack of practical step-by-step instructions in the book, so it might be best for owners with some training experience who can interpret the prose and apply it using their own techniques.

In contrast to the previous title, if it's your first time owning a dog, you should definitely purchase this book! It's so easy to follow as it's set out like a 5-week training program with step-by-step illustrations. It covers a wide range of topics like potty training, hand-feeding and basic commands.

A few people who've purchased this book feel the information is on the more basic side, so you might want to opt for a different read if you have experience. Nonetheless, if you are a newer owner, it is a good book and focuses on the much-preferred modern techniques using positive reinforcement.

Are you looking to train a gun dog like a spaniel or retriever? If you are, you should consider buying this book as it covers a wide range of topics. All the modern methods used by Laurens are force-free and considered better for a dog's wellbeing. 

The book has over 400 pages, so you know it'll go into enough detail and depth to help you train your pet. There are also tips for dog-training beginners which will help you avoid common mistakes, and the instructions are illustrated to help you understand them.

Do you have an adult pooch with a few bad habits or a rescue dog whose past has affected them? You need this book, as it lists many behavioural problems dogs may face and teaches you the tools to correct them. In fact, it's one of the few reads out there that prioritises adult dog issues over puppy problems.

This book is excellent for people with little or no training experience, as the author informs you why dogs act in certain ways and break the methods down into steps that are easy to follow. TV star Zak George also has free training lessons and demonstrations on his hit YouTube channel, which will further help you out.

Dog breeds have different characteristics, so if you have a Cocker Spaniel, you should consider this book to better tailor your training. There's also additional care information that will help you look after your puppy, including tips for dental health and vaccinations.

There's a chapter dedicated to training your spaniel to be a gun dog, as well as guidance for owners who are ready to go onto advanced training and even competitions and field trials. To top it off, it has helpful information to prevent adverse behaviour, such as attention-seeking.

This book contains a multitude of helpful tips for improving all the most common pup behavioural problems such as separation anxiety and aggression. If you're adopting a rescue dog, you're going to want this book to help settle them into their new home. 

The author also shares their engaging dog training success stories, which have a humorous twist. It's a great general focus book, as, unlike most other options it's aimed at both adult dogs and puppies. Plus, it's available in a wide range of formats, so you can choose the one you prefer. 

Learning to respond when called is vital for your dog's safety. This book goes into a lot of depth on the subject and even has separate advice for puppies and adult dogs for better teaching. Plus, this book is an international bestseller written by a dog training expert, so you know the tips work.

At the end of the book, there's a problem-solving section, which will help you understand the training mistakes you've made so you can achieve successful results in the future. This is a must-have title with a good structure that's easy to follow.

Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy is the UK's number one training book – and it has a top place on our list, too. Written by another professional dog trainer with over 30 years of experience, you know you're getting good advice. 

All the information is straightforward, easy to understand and well-written, covering lots of topics from eye contact and toilet training to dog park etiquette. Plus, although it's a great puppy book, some of the tips are actually relevant for training older rescue dogs or untrained adults.