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PARENTING YOUR DOG - DEVELOP DOG-REARING SKILLS FOR A WELL-TRAINED COMPANION
by Trish King (See other books by author)
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Publisher: TFH Publications
Edition: 2010 Paperback, 253 pages
ISBN: 9780793806416
Item: DTB795
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Summary: This revised and expanded edition of the highly respected and successful original features updated text, full-color photos, and a quick-reference format that makes the step-by-step training instructions easier to master.
Price: $19.95
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Revised and Expanded! Parenting Your Dog is one of the only books on the market that applies specific human parenting techniques to multiple aspects of canine ownership to ensure a happy and well-behaved family dog.
This revised and expanded edition of the highly respected and successful original features updated text, full-color photos, and a quick-reference format that makes the step-by-step training instructions easier to master. Written by an internationally renowned animal educator, this comprehensive guide analyzes each stage of a dogs physical, mental, and emotional development through puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, and senior years and presents numerous similarities between child parenting and dog parenting, with an emphasis on understanding the canine psyche. The use of positive, reward-based care and training shows how to identify and adapt to the stages of your dogs life with the right techniques to address problem behaviors and help your dog adjust to and become part of the family dynamic. Sidebars in each chapter provide case study examples and proactive checklists to monitor training achievements.
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| Interesting, but not the pick of the litter, July 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: CS |
| I thought this book was a very interesting parallel between children and dogs (an analogy that I use all the time). I have one major gripe and that is the reference to packs and pack leaders and such- while ignoring the fact that dogs don't necessarily live in such social organizations. I suppose that during the writing of this book the word 'leader' had not yet been throughly poisoned by a notorious TV trainer who certainly does not use positive methods. The last reviewer is totally spot on- there are just too many really really good training books for me to recommend this one to most people. I do like the fact that most of the training is natural play-training, which does give me an option for people who are averse to clickers and too many treats. |
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| Too much competition, May 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jacquelyn England |
| I thought this book was good, but if anyone asked me to recommend the best general training book out there, this one would be low on my list. I liked that analogy between kids and dogs, and there's a lot of good stuff in here. But there are enough small tidbits here and there that didn't I think were appropriate advice, and, considering how many amazing general dog training books there are out there, I think this one just didn't stand up to the others. |
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| , January 10, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Barbara Burgess |
| This book was fun to read. It highlights the similarities and differences between child raising and dog raising, an important distinction in maintaining an emotionally balanced dog. Trish King helps us understand that good dog parenting is as important as good dog training. She writes in an easy to read style full of humorous analogies any parent can appreciate. I recommend this book to any dog owner raising children. |
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