- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (May 6 1988)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0876057350
- ISBN-13: 978-0876057353
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #301,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for Second-Hand Dog
"At long last, the book all animal shelters have been waiting for is here: Carol Lea Benjamin's Second-Hand Dog." --Sue Sternberg ASPCA Report
"...goes right to the heart of what it's all about..." --Barbara Dyer, Director Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
"Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets 'adopted' from a shelter." --Publishers Weekly
"...a solid training program...a great book." --Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy
"Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." --Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club
"...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second-hand pets knows first-hand. If you're thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!" --John F. Kullberg President ASPCA
"At long last, the book all animal shelters have been waiting for is here: Carol Lea Benjamin's Second-Hand Dog." --Sue Sternberg ASPCA Report
"...goes right to the heart of what it's all about..." --Barbara Dyer, Director Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
"Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets 'adopted' from a shelter." --Publishers Weekly
"...a solid training program...a great book." --Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy
"Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." --Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club
"...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second-hand pets knows first-hand. If you're thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!" --John F. Kullberg President ASPCA
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Praise for Second-Hand Dog
"At long last, the book all animal shelters have been waiting for is here: Carol Lea Benjamin's Second-Hand Dog." —Sue Sternberg ASPCA Report
"...goes right to the heart of what it's all about..." —Barbara Dyer, Director Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
"Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets 'adopted' from a shelter." —Publishers Weekly
"...a solid training program...a great book." —Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy
"Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." —Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club
"...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second-hand pets knows first-hand. If you're thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!" —John F. Kullberg President ASPCA
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EACH FALL when summer residents leave the country to go back home, each June when college students disappear rapidly after final exams, or simply when that darling Old English Sheepdog puppy bought on impulse in a pet shop shows his true colors (his adult size, his normal need for exercise, education, grooming and attention), dogs by the thousands are abandoned to fend for themselves like so many hairy hobos. Read the first page
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EACH FALL when summer residents leave the country to go back home, each June when college students disappear rapidly after final exams, or simply when that darling Old English Sheepdog puppy bought on impulse in a pet shop shows his true colors (his adult size, his normal need for exercise, education, grooming and attention), dogs by the thousands are abandoned to fend for themselves like so many hairy hobos. Read the first page
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This review is from: Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Paperback)
We have 1 rescue dog already and have been thinking about getting another. This book has been extremely helpful - with everything from basic training techniques to tips on how to bond with your new-to-you canine companion. Definately a good read for anyone who has a rescue dog, or has been thinking about rescuing one.
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GOOD ADVICE FOR PERSONS ADOPTING OLDER DOGS,
By A Customer
This review is from: Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Paperback)
As an adoption counselor, I recommend this book to every shelter client who adopts an older dog. the book clearly explains behaviors common in adult dogs who have had the misfortune to have more than one home. Moreover, it reinforces the fact that one can teach any "old" dog all sorts of new skills.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful for shelter dog adopters,
By KJB "kjbatl" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Paperback)
I found this book to be useful when I adopted a shelter dog a few years ago, and ordered another copy for my parents, who recently adopted and adult dog from a shelter. Although not the most in-depth training book available, it helped all of us understand the psyche of the dogs better, and eased some of the confusion and frustrations (for the owner and the dog) that can be associated with the experience. Our dogs are now happy, well-trained family members, and this book certainly contributed to that.
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