Here's a quick round-up of regarded titles about how to commune with your family's pooch; enjoy his/her wonders, and improve doggie manners if you must.
Be the Leader of the Pack : Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog and Your Life by Cesar Millan
Cesar's Way : the Natural Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Dog Problems by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
The Dog Who Loved Too Much : Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Dogs and Devotion : A Celebration on the Bond Between Dogs and People by the Monks of New Skete
Dogs for Dummies by Gina Spadafori
The Genius of Dogs : How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods
The Good Behavior Book for Dogs : The Most Annoying Dog Behavior Solved by Coleen Paige
Why Does My Dog Act This Way? A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality by Stanley Coren
What's a Dog For? : the Surprising History, Science, Philosophy and Politics of Man's Best Friend by John Homans