Carol Lea Benjamin Reading Order

13 books (1976–2010)

Carol Lea Benjamin's non-fiction series spans 13 books published between 1976 and 2010, covering topics in dog training, pet behavior, and creative skills for children. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dog Training For Kids. These standalone guides offer practical advice on dog training techniques, puppy selection, behavioral issues, and related subjects for both novice and experienced dog owners and young learners.

Start with Dog Training For Kids, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Dog Training For Kids 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cartooning for Kids 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dog Tricks 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Writing for Kids 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dog Problems 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Chosen Puppy 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dog Training in 10 Minutes 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mother Knows Best 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Dog Smart 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Second-Hand Dog 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	See Spot Sit 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Do Border Collies Dream of Sheep? 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1996–2006)

The Rachel Alexander and Dash series comprises nine mystery novels published between 1996 and 2006, following a complete story arc. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with This Dog for Hire and continuing through The Hard Way. The books feature a private investigator and her canine partner as they navigate cases throughout New York City.

Start with This Dog for Hire, the first of 9 books in the Rachel Alexander and Dash series.

#	Title
1	This Dog for Hire 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dog Who Knew Too Much 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Hell of a Dog 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lady Vanishes 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Wrong Dog 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Long Good Boy 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Fall Guy 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Without a Word 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Hard Way 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1982–1983)

Carol Lea Benjamin's pair of standalone mystery novels were published in the early 1980s and should be read in publication order beginning with The Wicked Stepdog. Both books were released within a single year, from 1982 to 1983, and the series is now complete. Each novel functions independently, allowing readers to enjoy them in any order, though starting with the first publication provides the intended reading experience.

Start with The Wicked Stepdog and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Wicked Stepdog 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nobody's Baby Now 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible