Hi Mary, We've searched everywhere for a title such as you described: Bookshare Amazon, Google and ... "nothing"! The two closest ones that might fit the description are listed below, and both are on Bookshare. There is also a great training book by the Monks of New Skete that I've always heard is very good but it isn't on Bookshare. Below are the closest two we could come up with, and judging by your description, it sounds like the first one would be the best match. Sorry we couldn't find the exact book, but we gave it our best shot (and didn't shoot the dog, of course <smile.). Take care! Cindy 4 and Rick Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. --Author unknown How Dogs Think : Understanding the Canine Mind by Stanley Coren With information not widely known to lay people, this lively guide also provides practical advice and wisdom that allows owners to discover the best ways to teach dogs new things, why punishment doesn't work, how a dog can actually learn to love or to fear, and how to turn that new puppy into a "perfect," emotionally sound, inquisitive, happy, and obedient dog. Combining solid science with numerous funny, informative anecdotes and firsthand observations -- all characterized by Dr. Coren's own searching intelligence and his (and sometimes his dogs') irrepressible sense of humor -- How Dogs Think shatters many common myths and misconceptions about our four-legged friends and reveals a wealth of surprises about their mental abilities and intellectual potential. Dont shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal--and human--behavior. A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of changing behavior in pets, kids--even yourself--without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips...or shooting the dog: The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training" method, which owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response--so there is no question what action you are rewarding 8 methods of ending undesirable habits--from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training" Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives!" and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too. _____ From: Mary Sefzik [mailto:MarySefzik@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:51 PM To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookshare-discuss] searching for a book Hi, My family is planning to get a new puppy and I am searching for a book on puppy training that I know is in the collection. I have tried doing a simple search and an advanced search but I cannot remember the complete title. It is called something like "don't eat the remote" or 'I'll take the remote" or something like that. The synopsis said it would give you an idea of how a puppy might conceive his new world and sounded like it would be a cute helpful read-- if I could just remember the complete title or author! Any ideas? Thanks. Mary