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The Dog Whisperer: The Essential Guide to Understanding and Raising a Happy Dog (Paperback)

by John Richardson (Author), Leslye Sharon Cole (Author)

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Paperback: 198 pages
Publisher: New Holland Publishers (1 May 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1864366982
ISBN-13: 978-1864366983
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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A comprehensive and essential guide to training your canine companion. Based on the premise that the modern dog still shares many of the behavioural characteristics of its ancestor, the wolf, this book will show you the ten keys to effective training and how to put those keys into practice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want a happy, well adjusted dog, get this book, 16 Feb 2004

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We used the methods from this book to train our dog and followed them religiously. The result is a lovely, well-behaved dog who knows his place in the pack and is therefore happy, unworried and content. He is constantly being praised for being friendly, cheerful and well-behaved (and this for a staffie!) The result of the methods in this book is not a cowering wreck, as the other reviewer seemed to fear, but a dog whose life is ordered as it would be in the wild and who couldn't be happier. Neither could his owners. Every person who is thinking of getting a dog should read the ten keys to effective training in this book, if they read nothing else.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Well-meaning, but appalling, irresponsible advice given in several points, 22 Sep 2006

By	Ferguson Elizabeth Anne "Elizabeth Ferguson" (Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book along with about 15 others on dog-person relationships about 18 months ago, charmed by the title. It was a mistake.

This well-meaning book is so basic that it could only be useful to people who are absolutely new to the canine world, but look out: unfortunately, much of the advice aimed at 'beginners' is dangerously simplistic.

An example ? In the chapter entitled "choosing the best friend for you", the authors mention as sources for puppies "breeders", "pet shops", "newspapers" and "animal welfare shelters". (No mention is made of breed rescue associations or of the fact that Internet now allow you to make a thorough search for information on breeds and a first screening of available breeders and what might be the right breed for your lifestye). The real problem, though is the superficial information: under "Pet shops", which are notorious abusers of puppies and tend to buy puppies from abusive 'puppy farms', the authors wrote: "Your local pet shop is another fine source for acquiring your puppy. Pet shops normally are located in convenient areas such as your local shopping center. You will find the puppies are well cared for and you will have a large choice of various breeds in one easy to reach location."

I was staggered by the irresponsibility of this statement. Forget finding the right puppy of the litter for you, forget 'puppy testing': this is an INVITATIOn to buy a dog based on its looks, a throw-away dog from your local shopping center. I couldn't believe that 'easy to reach location' can even be mentioned as a criterion !!!!! Puppies in the shop window almost NEVER receive adequate socialisation, and present a vast range of problems, including toilet training difficulties.

Sure, the authors are Australian (they mention kangaroo meat as a possible part of your dog's diet) and I'm sure that the distances between cities, etc. make 'convenience' appetising. It may well be, too, that Australian law does not allow puppy farms and that all pet stores are run according to incredible quality standards. Nonetheless, I found this advice shocking, and it is an example of how well-meaning but utterly stupid some of the advice this book gives is. No true "experts" would ever offer this advice !!!!

The only positive point is that the writers attempt to promote a wishy-washy form of positive reinforcement training, but in a way so simplified as to not give readers a true background and reliable knowledge. What a disappointment.
Charming illustrations---- but that's not enough.

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3.0 out of 5 stars interesting , but not entirely convincing, 12 Nov 2001

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I enjoyed reading this book but I did not like some ideas, based mainly on dominance theory. Such as you should first show the dog her meal, then put it somewhere she can't reach it, have your own meal and only then let your dog eat; or your dog should never be on your lap; or your dog should not sleep in your bedroom (and G-d forbids in your bed!!!). I can't believe all this helps to build a loving relationship between a dog and her owner. Perhaps the author is right but I am not convinced.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
This book is full of insight and sound advice. I am not a new comer to dog ownership and I still learned a lot from this book. Read more

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