Reddit reviews Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method

Adding to this, if you want a really readable and informative book then you might try this one. I really liked. I would add, if you decide to train your dog then make sure that the people who interact know the commands to give it and what the rules are, else everything goes to shit when company comes over.

My dad has used this book on all of the dogs we've ever owned (2 labs, 2 vizslas) and we continually receive compliments on how well trained they are.

Most people assume we have an invisible fence, but really my dad just trained our dogs to stay within the boundaries of our yard and curb and they know not to leave. He even runs marathons and trains by running all over our neighborhood and the adjoining forest, and the dogs won't cross any streets unless he tells them it's okay (they run off leash).