More than fifteen years ago, Tamar Geller began hercareer as a dog trainer by observing a scientific studyof wolves in the wild. She realized that thesocialization and parenting techniques they used toraise their cubs were rooted in bonding,communication, and play-not in aggression,dominance, or punishment. If people used thesetechniques when training their dogs, she realized,there would be no need for prong collars, chokechains, or any kind of physical or verbal aggression.She realized we can make it "fun" for our dogs tolisten to us and behave as we want them to.Tamar went on to train the dogs of many celebrities,including Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Nicollette Sheridan, Owen Wilson, theOsbournes, and others. Her nonaggressive methodsare so revolutionary that the Humane Society of theUnited States approached her to be a consultant, andshe now teaches animal behavior at PepperdineUniversity.In The Loved Dog, Tamar shows anyone how tochildproof a dog, teach him vocabulary, use treats theright way, play "tug of war" to build trust, make it funfor him to come when called, teach him not to jump onpeople, and much more-using only playful bondingand positive reinforcement.
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"A must-listen for prospective and current dog owners. Renée Raudman's clear tone never wanes in her excitement for the topic." --AudioFile
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Tamar Geller, a former Israeli intelligence officer, owns and operates The Loved Dog, southern California's first cage-free boarding and day care center. Currently, she works in partnership with the Humane Society, teaches animal behavior at Pepperdine University, works with rescue organizations, conducts free classes for shelter and rescue dogs in Los Angeles, and sponsors "Passionate Pups" with Covenant House to bring together homeless youths and homeless dogs. She lives in Los Angeles. Andrea Cagan is a freelance writer who has worked with many bestselling authors, including Diana Ross, Lynda Obst, and Grace Slick. She has collaborated on seven New York Times bestselling books, four of which reached number one. Renee Raudman is a multi-award-winning audiobook narrator. A multiple Audie Award nominee, she has earned a number of AudioFile Earphones Awards, including for The Last Secret by Mary McGarry Morris and Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien, as well as a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award for Joe Schreiber's Chasing the Dead. She has also performed on film, TV, radio, and stage, including the recurring roles of Jordon on ABC's One Life To Live, Phyllis on NBC's Passions, and guest-starring roles on prime-time TV. She has been heard in cartoons (The Simpsons, Billy & Mandy), videogames, and on the E! channel. Her narration of Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper was selected by Library Journal as one of the best audiobooks of 2009, and her reading of Marthe Jocelyn's Would You was selected by the ALA as one of the best young adult audiobooks of 2009.
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I borrowed this book from a friend, but plan now to buy my own copy. I initially just wanted a quick and dry 'how-to' for training our new dog. This book was not that, so initially I didn't appreciate it. The beginning is a biography of the author (very interesting, but not really "on topic"!), however this builds into her love for dogs and let's you know more about the person giving the instructions. As a generally skeptical learner, I found the background info provided actually made her more credible. Our adopted 14 mo. old dog - our first dog - was petrified at the sound of a clicker (so much for clicker training!) and didn't fit with descriptions we were reading about dogs and their reactions in a "For Dummies" book. Our dog wasn't abused per se, but she doesn't know how to play: she was kept as a "purse dog" by the previous owner, which made for some challenges in wanting our dog to develop and have a fun doggie life. This book gave us great ideas and general concepts we've found very helpful in teaching our dog to play, be comfortable and less afraid. Her techniques cover the range of needs for dogs - from puppies to older dogs, covering timid and aggressive dogs, and including abused dogs.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I tried the techniques in this book on three different dogs who had received little to no training. Within a very short time, they were all happily performing Sit, Down and Come. I've never trained a dog before, so I was amazed at how effective the techniques were. And the dogs were so happy during the training!
I also loved that this wasn't a straight training manual, but included some background stories about Tamar and how her methods developed. Instead of just referring to the book from time to time for specific training techniques, I read it cover to cover and couldn't put it down.
I saw from her website that she has DVDs, too. I'm going to try those next.
I also loved that this wasn't a straight training manual, but included some background stories about Tamar and how her methods developed. Instead of just referring to the book from time to time for specific training techniques, I read it cover to cover and couldn't put it down.
I saw from her website that she has DVDs, too. I'm going to try those next.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By VRM
Format:Hardcover
I was extremely disappointed with the book. It starts off as a biography of Tamar Geller, and spends too much time describing her experiences in Israel rather than giving concrete training help. And when she does get around to training, it is just very basic stuff which can be found in most modern positive training books today.
I was also quite surprised when she advocated spraying a dog with water to stop barking. What is positive and nonaggressive about using a spray bottle?
For an absolute beginner with no clue about how to train a dog, then it might be fine as a second or third book. But there are many others out there that give a much better overview with more details and descriptions. Even Dog Training for Dummies does a better job!
I do NOT recommend this training book, unless someone is a fan of Tamar Geller and wishes to learn more about her. Serious dog trainers, even beginners who have already read a few books or taken a training class will already know everything that she provides.
I was also quite surprised when she advocated spraying a dog with water to stop barking. What is positive and nonaggressive about using a spray bottle?
For an absolute beginner with no clue about how to train a dog, then it might be fine as a second or third book. But there are many others out there that give a much better overview with more details and descriptions. Even Dog Training for Dummies does a better job!
I do NOT recommend this training book, unless someone is a fan of Tamar Geller and wishes to learn more about her. Serious dog trainers, even beginners who have already read a few books or taken a training class will already know everything that she provides.
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