The IIACAB membership votes each year on that years best books, web sites and DVDs in companion animal behavior in different categories in order to recognize the work of fellow professionals. The work must be original, published in the year it is to be recognized for and must be in accordance with the IIACAB methodological stanceon animal friendly methods.
The IIACAB is pleased to recognize the following authors, web sites and DVD producers as this years best materials that promote animal friendly methods of living with and training companion animals.
Best Dog Training Book of 2006
Books focusing on dog training issues
Runner up: Help for Your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog professionals
Runner up: Changing People Changing Dogs by Dee Ganley
Books on behavior problems and/or behavior modification written for dog owners
Runner up: Changing People Changing Dogs by Dee Ganley
Books on dogs that do not fit neatly into other categories
Runnder up: Happy Kids and Happy Dogs by Barbara Shumannfang
Includes software and interavtive web sites
Winner: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultantshttp://www.IAABC.org
Runner up: Karen Pryor's Clicker Training http://www.clickertraining.com
Books on dog sports
Runner up: Click your Way to Rally Obedience by Pam Dennison
DVDs related to dog behavior
Runner up: New Puppy - Now What, by Victoria Schade
IIACAB 2006 Animal Multi-Media Awards
Best Books and DVDs of 2006
Winner: For the Love of a Dog by Patricia McConnell
Best Professional Dog Behavior Book of 2006
Winner: For the Love of a Dog by Patricia McConnell
Best Dog Behavior Book for Owners of 2006
Winner: Help for your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde
Best Dog Book (miscellaneous) of 2006
Winner: Help for your Fearful Dog by Nicole Wilde
Best Dog Alternative Media of 2006
Best Dog Sport Book of 2006
Winner: Click and Play Agility by Angelica Stienker
Best Dog Behavior DVD of 2006
Winner: Language of Dogs by Sarah Kalnajs