Emily Priestley
The bestselling books
If you've been told your dog just needs a job, these books were written for you.
No. 1 Bestseller · Second Edition
Urban Sheepdog
Border Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, and other working breeds are built for complex cognitive work and intense sensory awareness. When those traits collide with modern domestic life, behaviour problems develop. Urban Sheepdog explores the history of herding dogs and their journey from the wild borderlands to our modern city streets — part user manual, part love story. Thousands of readers around the world have used it to see their dogs in a new light.
"Packed with useful information and beautifully written." — Jean Donaldson, author of The Culture Clash
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No. 1 Bestseller
Reactivity in Herding Breed Dogs
Herding breed dogs are growing in popularity in pet homes, and the number one complaint is that they are reactive on walks. Lunging, growling, barking, and other seemingly over-the-top behaviours can make it challenging to walk our dogs. This book will help you understand what reactivity is, why your dog is the way they are, how to help them, and common mistakes to avoid.
"An exceptional resource for anyone working with reactive herding breeds." — Maria McNeil @toosmartdogs
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From the bestselling author of Urban Sheepdog
Understanding Your Sound-Sensitive Dog
Some dogs don't just notice noise — they panic. Not only at fireworks or thunderstorms, but at phone notifications, microwave beeps, or an owner's sneeze. This book looks beneath the surface to what's really happening inside these dogs — the way fear, genetics, pain, and experience shape how they move through the world. Through clear science and real case stories, Emily shows how sound-sensitive dogs can learn to live in a world that won't slow down for them.
"I devoured this book in a single day." — Kristina
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