Books

PWD Specific:

• "The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog", 2nd edition, by Kathryn Braund
  
  Author Kathryn Braund discusses puppy and adult PWD care, health issues, breeding, grooming, training for Obedience, Agility and Water Trials and gives fascinating insights into the "Portie" in other countries.
• "The Portuguese Water Dog: A Guide for the New Owner", by Verne K. Foster
  (available through www.Pawtraits.com)
  
  This short book includes information on crate training and housebreaking, socializing and typical PWD behavioral traits. Training solutions are given for biting, chewing, barking in the crate, and more.

Training:

• "Before & After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy & Well-Behaved Dog", by Ian Dunbar
  
  Dr. Dunbar's emphasis is on kind, positive approaches. The book also includes a step-by-step guide to every stage of puppyhood, a pre-puppy shopping list, and a complete list of the best dog training books and videos.
• "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With", by Clarice Rutherford and David H. Neil, 4th Edition
  
  This short book is a collaboration between Mrs. Rutherford, an American breeder, obedience trainer, and animal behaviorist and Dr. Nell, a British veterinarian. It is a good introduction to how puppies develop and how to train them in a positive fashion.

Dogs and Children:

• "Living with Kids and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind", by Colleen Pelar 2007, 2nd Edition
  
  The author goes through each stage in a child's life and discusses how dogs and kids interact at each life stage. She offers tips regarding behavior problems and suggests solutions for both people and dogs.

Videos

• "Show Grooming the Portuguese Water Dog" (Sonnen Video)
  
  Professional handler Bill McFadden demonstrates show grooming of the PWD. This instructional video covers the basics of bathing, breed-specific grooming and handling and provides a look into the professional techniques required for show grooming Portuguese Water Dogs.