Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kilcommons shares in this book, be "fun, fair, and firm." A dog-training guide that gives you immediate results even with an adult dog, this manual trains you, as it gives owners everything they need and everything dogs need to become... Good Owners, Great Dogs Includes specific tips on how to: * housebreak both puppies and adult dogs * teach your dog to come to you regardless of what he's doing * end annoying habits like jumping, food stealing, and barking * prevent aggression and, in many cases, stop it after it has become a problem * use games to teach your dog to obey ...and much more.
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Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson have written several books on pets and live in Bedford, NY.
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Format:Paperback
Buy it, Read it, Live it. It doesn't matter whether you've owned dogs in the past, are adopting a puppy for the time, or have had your current dog for years...both you and your dog will benefit by your reading this book. The authors cover everything from the most basic questions and safety issues to things that you should look for in your own behavior that may be confusing your dog(s). I've owned & lived with five dogs in my life and personally taken three through obedience training, but only after reading this book do I feel confident that I finally understand WHY dogs behave and react the way they do. In fact, after reading the first few chapters, I started to notice other dog owners (walking in parks, on the street, in their own homes, etc) who struggle to "control" their dogs without success and who continue to repeat the exact actions Brian & Sarah warn against.
We've just adopted a new 18-month-old dog who had no prior obedience training. She had been surrendered to Animal Control three times in her life. After one week of applying the approach and philosophy described in this book, we are already seeing our dog calm down, eat regularly, and obey basic commands. Miraculous!
If you're happy yelling at your pet in frustration, having it jump up on you, and steel from your dining table, then don't buy this book. Your pet doesn't respect you and you're either apathetic or have a high pain threshold. Whatever, it's your choice and your fault (Fido can't make you buy the book!). If you want a happier and more "mature" relationship with your pet, you MUST read this book.
In a more perfect world, every breeder and SPCA adoption process would include a copy of this book. The fact is, 95% of pet owners simply DO NOT KNOW how to raise/train a dog. We merely need to take about as much time to read this book as we would to learn how to play a video game or use a coffee maker. If everyone did so, there would be far fewer abandoned and surrendered dogs due to the failure of their owners.
Save your dog (and your sanity), buy this book and enjoy living with your faithful four-legged friend (it's never too late).
By Virginie
Format:Paperback
Very easy to use and it works.
Got this book when I got my 1st dog and it helped me undertand him a bit better and helped me deal with some issues I had.
Got this book when I got my 1st dog and it helped me undertand him a bit better and helped me deal with some issues I had.
By Dan
Format:Paperback
Very good dog training tips. I've used what the book teaches with my male Bouvier de Flandres and my Mini Schnauzer and I ended up with very good and pleasant dogs. This book doesnt teach you how to magically control your dogs, you do need to spend the time and put in the effort, but the tips do pay off.
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For all new pet owners...
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Good Owners Great Dogs
Very good overview of what it takes to influence the dog you own to be the best he/she can be.
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I'll be matter-of-fact, cause this book isn't!
This book is fairly basic. He uses a lot of methods Ian Dunbar has created in his own books (much more concisely written), but... Read more
This book is fairly basic. He uses a lot of methods Ian Dunbar has created in his own books (much more concisely written), but... Read more
Published on Nov 9 2008 by redmud
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The advice in this book is fabulous. It works like a charm. Follow the advice in this book, and you will end up with the dog of your dreams. Read more
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Published on April 9 2004 by nose in a book
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One of the Very Best
Read whatever else you like, but this is the book that taught me the most. Our dogs are well behaved and this book helped achieve that.
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Published on Jan 24 2004 by DobeLady
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