Basic Manners for the Family Dog

A complete dog project manual built with the American Kennel Club for young handlers and their leaders. It covers dog science, care, nutrition, health, choosing a breed, Canine Good Citizen training, tricks, agility, obedience, rally, and careers with dogs.

American Kennel Club and Florida 4-H

A friendly, illustrated obedience course for city dogs from a trainer who ran an animal shelter. It teaches sit, down, stay, come, and loose-leash walking with reward-based methods, plus tips for everyday problems.

Nancy Clarke

A short, photo-rich owner's manual from the American Kennel Club on the five commands every dog needs: come, heel, sit, stay, and down. Clear steps and a positive approach make it ideal for first-time owners.

American Kennel Club

The class handbook from a five-week basic manners course, organized week by week. It covers loose-leash walking, recall, sit, down, leave it, wait, and stay, with short articles on barking, jumping, exercise, and giving your dog a job.

Beckman's Dog Training

A full training and competition guide for young dog handlers and their leaders. It explains agility obstacles and rules, obedience and rally exercises step by step, and showmanship, with scoring details for every class.

SDSU Extension