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Here are the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Top 10 Books for Puppy Owners:

1. How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks

by Ian Dunbar
 
2. Culture Clash

by Jean Donaldson
 
3. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With

by Clarice Rutherford, David H. Neil
 
4. The Art of Raising a Puppy

by the Monks of New Skete
 
5. Dr. Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book

Dr. Ian Dunbar.  Out of print.
 
6. Getting Started : Clicker Training for Dogs (A Dog & A Dolphin 2.0)

by Karen Pryor


7. Don't Shoot the Dog

by Karen Pryor


8. The Perfect Puppy

by Gwen Bailey


9. Behavior Booklets (set of nine)

by Dr. Ian Dunbar. Out of print.


10. Good Owners, Great Dogs

by Brian Kilcommons

101 Training Tips for Your Dog 
by Kate Delano-Condax Decker
Using an A-Z format, this guide discusses pack behavior, the importance of establishing who is "top dog," and how to use praise and correction over punishment to stop misbehavior. 

American Kennel Club Dog Care & Training
by Howell Book House
Advice on selecting a dog, what "papers" really mean, how to care for a puppy, and what every dog  needs throughout its life. 

The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs 
by Myrna M. Milani, D.V.M.
By mistaking territoriality for spite, dominant behavior for love, and making other false interpretations, owners often respond inappropriately to their dog's behavior. This book combines fact,  practical experience, sensitivity and tolerance to help owners build better relationships with their dogs.

The Complete Dog Book
by Peter Larkin, Mike Stockman, John Daniels 
A comprehensive, practical care and training manual and a definitive encyclopedia of world breeds. A good alternative to the AKC breed book. 

Dog Behavior : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Dr. Ian Dunbar
How dogs think, how dogs learn, and why they act the way they do. Dog owners who understand these issues can better train their dogs and develop a closer relationship with their pets. This is his latest book (1998).

Dog Behavior : Why Dogs Do What They Do
by Dr. Ian Dunbar
The first version of his book (see above for the recent one) published in 1979.  Dr. Dunbar himself says that the first books are always the best, but that the second version is self-published and he was able to add back things the original editors had taken out. Both are worth having!

Dogs for Dummies
by Gina Spadafori 
A complete, humorous  reference to the dogs, from choosing a puppy to caring for an older dog, from selecting a kennel to traveling with a dog, from
obedience school to shows at Madison Square Gardens. Cartoon illustrations throughout.

Dogs on the Couch 
by Larry Lachman, Frank Mickadeit
Behavior therapy for training and caring for your Dog. A humane, no-choke, rewards-oriented training method that deals with the underlying reasons why dogs do the things they do and how to motivate them to change and improve. 

Flyball Racing: The Dog Sport for Everyone
by Lonnie Olson
Flyball, a ball catching race for dogs, has tremendous appeal due to the fast-paced action and possibilities for comedic performances by the canine athletes.  Includes construction plans for all jumps as well as the Flyball box, the F.A.T. (Flyball Aptitude Test), and training methods based on positive reinforcement.

The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Dog Care
by Marion S. Lane
Complete and comprehensive handbook on choosing and finding the right dog, finding a vet, dog handling and training and understanding a dog's diet and exercise needs.