Order of Carol Lea Benjamin Books

Carol Lea Benjamin crafts compelling mystery novels alongside her acclaimed non-fiction works, with her beloved Rachel Alexander and Dash series capturing readers' hearts. Her expertise with canines extends far beyond the written page—she's earned recognition as a distinguished dog trainer and holds a prestigious place in the International Association of Canine Professionals Hall of Fame. From her home base in New York City's vibrant Greenwich Village, where she resides with her husband and their canine companions, Carol continues to blend her passion for storytelling with her deep understanding of our four-legged friends.

Carol's literary journey began in 1979 when she introduced readers to Dog Training for Kids, marking her entry into the publishing world. Three years later, in 1982, she ventured into fiction with The Wicked Stepdog, launching what would become a diverse and engaging body of work. Below is a chronological listing of Carol Lea Benjamin's published books:

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Dog Training For KidsDog Training For Kids
1976
2
Cartooning for KidsCartooning for Kids
1982
3
Dog TricksDog Tricks
1982
4
Writing for KidsWriting for Kids
1985
5
Dog ProblemsDog Problems
1989
6
The Chosen PuppyThe Chosen Puppy
1990
7
Surviving Your Dog's AdolescenceSurviving Your Dog's Adolescence
1993
8
Dog Training in 10 MinutesDog Training in 10 Minutes
1997
9
Mother Knows BestMother Knows Best
2002
10
Dog SmartDog Smart
2007
11
Second-Hand DogSecond-Hand Dog
2008
12
See Spot SitSee Spot Sit
2008
13
Do Border Collies Dream of Sheep?Do Border Collies Dream of Sheep?
2010

Publication Order of Rachel Alexander and Dash Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
This Dog for HireThis Dog for Hire
1996
2
The Dog Who Knew Too MuchThe Dog Who Knew Too Much
1997
3
A Hell of a DogA Hell of a Dog
1998
4
Lady VanishesLady Vanishes
1999
5
The Wrong DogThe Wrong Dog
2000
6
The Long Good BoyThe Long Good Boy
2001
7
Fall GuyFall Guy
2004
8
Without a WordWithout a Word
2005
9
The Hard WayThe Hard Way
2006

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Wicked StepdogThe Wicked Stepdog
1982
2
Nobody's Baby NowNobody's Baby Now
1983