Books by Bruce Krider
Dog Parents Press - Book Descriptions
The Dog on the Porch
This was my first book on delving into dog psychology and an effort to acquaint people with how a dog thinks and acts. I was convinced and still am that there is a tremendous void. But it was my intent to shrink that void. The book is a gentle, practical guide to understanding how dogs perceive the world around them. This book helps owners interpret behavior, reduce confusion, and build calmer, more trusting relationships with their dogs. It layed the foundation for more writing on what was to come in a much more detailed way. It was a foundational book that earned its place for that purpose.
Through a Dog’s Eyes
This venture into canine psychology was from the standpoint of how what we do as humans give rise to problems in dogs. We typically don’t think that dogs should operate on the psychology of their species but insist that they abide by ours. It is a deep, accessible look at canine perception and emotional processing. This book teaches dog parents how dogs interpret human behavior, environments, and stress — and how small changes can dramatically improve communication.
The Canine Behavior Playbook
The impetus for this book was the recognition that, for once, a clear, actionable manual for shaping behavior through humane, predictable routines. I thought, “what if I gathered the world’s experts in one room and asked them to advise on different behaviors?”” This book gives owners step‑by‑step strategies for building good habits, reducing problem behaviors, and supporting a dog’s emotional stability based on what the world’s experts advise.
Inside the Canine Mind
I wanted to really take the reader into the world of the dog’s mind. Into his world. I provide here, a science‑based exploration of how dogs think, learn, and make decisions. This book blends psychology, neuroscience, and real‑world experience to help owners understand the mental processes behind everyday behavior.
While They Wait — The Shelter Handling Guide
What gave rise to this book was the sad understanding that those working in shelters get no real professional training for what they do or how they should do it. There is no attempt to trult They get knowledge passed along from others who only have the educacion and training from others who got the same before them. To my knowledge shelters are, by and large not managed by those who are prepared with a professional level of preparation. This inadequate level of preparation takes its toll on the animals under their care.ogs during their most vulnerable moments.
While They Wait — A Science‑Based Guide to Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Shelter Do
City and county animal services departments are generally not led by people with professional training in this area. And from my interaction with literally all of them within about 150 miles since 2008, there has been little if any change in very many years. Many if not most operate a warehouse for animals and their operating mode is custodial and in absence of any real understanding or comprehensive, evidence‑driven practices or policies regarding animal work. This book hopes to be a resource for shelters seeking to improve behavioral assessment and care. This book explains how current practices lead to shutdown behavior, trigger stacking, regression, and recovery — giving staff the tools to help dogs stabilize and thrive. And when the pressures of shelter life stack up, they result in a deadly outcome.
The Dog Binary
This is an introduction to The Dog Binary framework which when followed clears up why most training fails and what to do differently. It is a warm up to two other books here the Inside the Canine Mind and The Canine Behavior Playbook. In the former we teach the human timing, reinforcement, thresholds, and emotional regulation. In the latter, we teach the dog by cues, shaping, capturing, luring, and generalization.
AI for Dog Owners
A hands‑on digital workbook that helps dog parents use artificial intelligence to solve real behavior problems. It gives owners ready‑to‑use prompts, structured guidance, and practical tools for understanding their dog’s behavior more clearly. This book makes AI simple, useful, and immediately helpful for everyday dog‑owner challenges.
(Coming soon.)
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Jake Bradley Press — Book Descriptions
Roadmap to Life: Upgrade the Operating System of Your Brain
There are more self help books out there and more popping up daily. But despite that, there was a missing element and it deal with how we program our operating sytems, our brains to lead us through life in a much more effective way than ever before. We tend to discount the incredible computer in our heads not giving them credit. This missing element: programming them. Consider how well your PC or Mac would work wiht no software. All that is to say that Roadmap to Life is a practical guide to personal transformation built on a simple idea: your brain runs an operating system, and you can upgrade it. This book teaches readers how to rewrite habits, rewire thinking patterns, and build a more intentional, resilient life. Clear, direct, and actionable, it’s a manual for anyone ready to change how they think — and change their future.
The 135+ Prompt Companion: The Roadmap to Life
This companion workbook expands the Roadmap to Life system with more than 135 targeted prompts designed to help readers apply the operating‑system model to real situations. It turns insight into action, guiding readers through reflection, decision‑making, emotional resets, and personal growth. A powerful tool for anyone committed to upgrading their mental software.
The Server Next Door: What the AI Revolution Is Taking from You — and What You Can Do About It
The Server Next Door is a clear, accessible look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, identity, and everyday life. It explains what’s changing, what’s at risk, and how individuals can adapt without losing their sense of purpose. Practical, grounded, and forward‑looking, it offers a roadmap for staying relevant — and staying human — in the age of AI.
Powering the Future Without Destroying It: A Community Action Manual for the Data Center Age
This community manual helps local leaders, residents, and policymakers understand the impact of modern data centers — and how to manage them responsibly. It provides practical tools, clear explanations, and actionable steps for protecting communities while supporting technological growth. A balanced, accessible guide for anyone navigating the data‑center boom.
The Ideal Data Center — A Community Standard for Responsible Development
This addendum to Powering the Future Without Destroying It outlines a model for building data centers that serve both technology and community interests. It defines standards for environmental responsibility, infrastructure planning, and long‑term community health. A concise, authoritative reference for leaders shaping the future of responsible development.
The Last War: A Christian Supernatural Warfare Thriller
The Last War is a fast‑paced Christian supernatural thriller that explores the unseen battle between good and evil. Blending spiritual themes with gripping action, it follows ordinary people drawn into extraordinary conflict. A story of faith, courage, and the hidden war that shapes the world.
The Guardian Network: They Were Never Just Dogs…
This supernatural thriller reveals a hidden world where dogs serve as guardians, protectors, and spiritual sentinels. When danger rises, the Guardian Network awakens — and the truth about their purpose is finally revealed. A powerful blend of suspense, faith, and the deep bond between humans and the animals who watch over them.
What To Do About: AI Taking My Job in 2026 — The Survival Plan
This survival guide gives readers a clear, practical plan for navigating AI‑driven job disruption. It includes 24‑hour, 7‑day, and 30‑day action plans, industry‑specific guidance, scripts, templates, and AI prompts for staying employable in a rapidly changing world. Direct, actionable, and reassuring, it’s a handbook for anyone facing the new economy.
The Best No Nonsense Expert Solutions to Solve the Most Prevalent Problematic Dog Behavior - Expert Fixes Backed by Emotion, Instinct, and Real World Dog Psychology
This book was written to provide straight-forward solutions to the most common problems I am asked for help for but supplemented by world expert authorities on these very problems. The book goes into detail about the working canine mind in each of the various behaviors and you will understand your dog better than you ever have. Another dimension of the books is that we explain how various issues (stressors/stimuli) stack to result in negative bevhavior but also how to unstack them and in fact, not only returen the dog to a calm state of mind but to take them to a state of bliss. Its unlike any dog psychology or training book you have ever read.
