This has been on my to-read list for years and, unlike some books on this list, it absolutely lives up to the hype.

Sdao is an accomplished behavior consultant, but this is a book for trainers–not owners. It’s about training philosophy, about how to broach training issues with clients, and about giving your dog space to be a dog.

There is a religious element, but it’s not overwhelming and Sdao is clear about where and how it influences her.