Most books can be purchased on-line from Dogwise, 1-(800) 776-2665, or from Amazon. Another good place to look for new and used books is Ebay.
Understanding your dog
At the End of the Leash by Karen B London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. Excellent observations on the differences of interactions between dogs and people—and how to bridge the differences.
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson—an excellent book to understand the differing agendas of dogs and people and how to mesh everyone’s wants and needs. (Reviewed p. 11, September/October, 1998, Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
DogSpeak How To Understand Your Dog edited by Matthew Hoffman, Consultant: Paul McGreevy, B.V.Sc., PhD., veterinarian and lecturer in animal behavior at the University of Sydney, Australia, Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA, 1999. An excellent book to better understand your dog’s signals. This book was made up from the PBS series, “Pets: Part of the Family” and can be easily understood by both children and adults. (Reviewed p. 7, September/October, 2000 Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
The Mind of the Dog by Bruce Fogel—Special insights into the way dogs process information.
On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid RugaasS. An amazing book on how to read your dog’s signals and how to help your dog stay calm in stressful situations. (Reviewed p. 5, September/October, 1999, Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
Training
So Your Dog’s Not Lassie by Betty Fisher and Suzanne Delzio. A must for anyone trying to train a Basenji. Gives excellent insight into understanding what’s inside the heads of independent breeds (like Basenjis) and the different methods needed to work with them. (Reviewed p. 11, September/October, 1998, Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
Clicker training: Don’t Shoot the Dog and A Dog & a Dolphin 2.0 by Karen Prior. These explain the basis of clicker-training, a training style which usually works well with Basenjis.
Adopted dogs
The Secondhand Basenji Handbook by M.W. and P.J. Cotter, 1996, $15. Available at Windigo's Web World
Health advice
Dog Owners’ Home Veterinary Handbook, All New 3rd Edition, Howell Book House, Inc., 2000. Excellent veterinary reference for pet owners. Technical enough to be useful. (Reviewed P. 13, March-April Basenji Companions newsletter)
Multiple dogs
Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen B London, Ph.D. and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. Good book for those who have multiple-dog households. (Reviewed May-June Basenji Companions’ Newsletter)
Dogs and children
Childproofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. “Must” reading, even if you don’t have children.
Fiction
August Magic by Veronica Ann Starbuck. Fictional story about a rescued Basenji. (Reviewed p.4-5, January/February, 1999 Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
Candle A Christmas story of love and faith written by Basenji Companions’ member Sally Ann Smith.
Flynn by Shannon Fox. The story of a dog from his birth in a puppy mill through the trials and tribulations of his life. Though Flynn’s breed is not named, Basenji people will recognize the breed immediately. (Reviewed p.13, March-April, 2001, Basenji Companions newsletter)
Heart Of Savannah by Veronica Ann Starbuck. Prequel to August Magic . (Reviewed p.7, November/December, 2000, Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
Special needs basenjis
Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind and Low Vision Dogs by Caroline D. Levin R.N., ISBN 0-9672253-0-2, Illustrated, Oversized paperback (8.5"x11.5"), 181pp., $29.95. Available on-line, (Reviewed p.8, January/February, 2000, Basenji Companions’ newsletter.)
Basenji bibliography
For a comprehensive list of anything that mentions Basenjis in the literature, clubs, movies, etc., see “Basenji Related Books” in the “Very Useful and Interesting Sites” section of the “Table of Contents” of member Sally Wallis’ helpful web site.