Top 14 Dog Training Books For Kids Updated 04 /2024

Children will always remember their first puppy or family dog. In the beginning, having a pet is a big step on the way to becoming a person. Many books can help kids prepare for having a dog at the same time as having fun. For very young children, this list has books that can be read aloud to them, as well as books that help older children learn about puppy training. This list has a book for every family.

Puppy Training for Kids

By Coleen Pelar, Amber Johnson

This short, 96-page book is a good way to start kids off when they get a puppy for the first time. This book will help kids learn how to be good pet owners. The book also talks about things like house training, grooming, and socialization. There is also a good section on how to act around a puppy. This is a very important thing to learn, because many of the problems people have with puppies and kids are because kids don't know how to act around them. This can make puppies act in a way that isn't predictable. For kids who are 3 years old and up, this is an easy-to-read book.

101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition: Fun and Easy Activities, Games, and Crafts

By Kyra Sundance

No wonder kids want to teach their puppy some tricks. Having a puppy is fun. There are a lot of things that both kids and their dog can learn during training time. Patience, kindness, and responsibility are all important parts of training a puppy. A picture of each trick or activity in this book makes it easy to find out how to do it. When you use this method, it's easy for kids to follow along and be excited about the results!

The tricks in this book can be used for both kids and adults. If you teach the dog to ring the doorbell, it might come in handy. The book is organized in a way that makes sense. It starts with simple games and moves on to more difficult ones.

How to Care for Your Dog: A Color & Learn Guide for Kids

By Janet Skiles

Having a puppy or new dog in the house can make parents feel a little lost. Colouring books are a great way to learn and have fun. For a very low price, even very young kids can learn about how they can help care for the family dog. You can help your kids remember what they learned from the book by talking to them about different topics and even putting their coloring projects on the fridge when they're done.

National Geographic Kids Everything Dogs: All the Canine Facts, Photos, and Fun You Can Get Your Paws On!

By Becky Baines

With this book, National Geographic does it again. This book is all about dogs. There are a lot of color photos in this book. It starts with the simple question, "What Is A Dog?" and then talks about some of the most common large and small breeds. Dog history is talked about. If you tell many kids that your dog is related to the wolf, they will be very excited. It's not just dogs that kids learn how to talk about over the years. They also learn how to talk about other types of science.

101 Amazing Facts About Dogs: Learn More About Man’s Best Friend

By Jenny Kellett

This book is great because you can read it to your kids a little at a time. If you read two facts a day, you'll learn for 50 days. There is a lot of information about dogs that your kids will learn from you. They will enjoy telling their friends about all the things they know. Dogs can live for a very long time, like "The oldest dog ever on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey who lived to be 29!"

Dogs don't like rain because it's too loud for their ears. This will help kids better understand their dog and be a better pet parent.

Everything Dog: What Kids Really Want to Know About Dogs

By Marty Crisp

If you want to answer the most important questions kids have about dogs, this book is the right choice. Everything from a dog's sense of smell to where they came from is explained in this easy-to-follow format. Circles are used to highlight and explain concepts so that the most important points are easier to remember. In this book, kids will read it again and again.

Even though it says it's best for kids 8-11, it's not hard for younger kids with their parents to understand.

How To Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language

By Aline Alexander Newman, Gary Weitzman

Any kid who wants to learn more about dogs will be interested in this book because it has a picture of a smart dog with glasses on the front. It is very important for kids and dogs to communicate with each other to keep everyone happy and healthy.

 

You can train your dog better if you know more about them. This helps them not to lash out when they are afraid. It also helps if you know how to speak dog so that you can figure out how your dog is feeling or if they hurt. How many gestures and actions does this book cover?

About Dogs (We Both Read Series)

by Bruce Johnson, Sindy McKay

Here is another book that is very good for the kids in your house. This book is best for kids between the ages of three and six. It helps them learn to read while they learn about how great dogs are. In this book, it also shows how dogs help people. They can be guide dogs, rescue dogs, and other things.

Start reading with your child by reading this book. Who can say no to a dog?

My Dog! A Kid’s Guide to Keeping a Happy and Healthy Pet

By Michael J. Rosen, Robert James, Will Shively, Michael Rosen

Over 272 pages of information about owning and caring for a dog make this book a good deal. It covers everything from how to get a dog to how to train it. Even the most common 75 breeds of dogs are explained in a way that is easy for kids to understand. This means that the book will be spiral bound so that it can be read and used at any time.

You can't help but love how the cover of the book has a place for kids to put a picture of their dog. This makes the book truly their guide! This book has everything you need to know about dogs, from how they came to be to how to care for them.

The Poky Little Puppy

By Janette Sebring Lowrey, Gustaf Tenggren

Adults might have had a copy of The Poky Little Puppy when they were younger. This classic Little Golden Book is a great book to read to your kids at bedtime. It tells the story of the Poky Little Puppy and all of his misadventures. Even the youngest kids will enjoy the Poky Little Puppy as a bedtime story.

Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose

By W. Bruce Cameron

This book is a picture book, and it tells the story of a puppy and the little boy he lives with. For younger kids, this book is 208 pages long, which might take a while.

Life lessons and fun can be found in this book. Kids and adults will enjoy Bailey's mishaps and the fun he has with his son on the farm.

The Journey to Responsible Dog Ownership

The lessons a child learns from their first dog or puppy can help them in many ways. You can use patience, compassion, love, and consistency when you have a dog. These are all things that help in other parts of life. Having a dog makes many kids feel more grown up and like they have a say in how things are done at home. Hopefully, the books on this list will help the kids in your life get the most out of their new dog friend!

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