- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment; Second Printing edition (2 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007162863
- ISBN-13: 978-0007162864
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 823,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘British dog owner Jan Fennell has devised a revolutionary method of training. It’s gentle, simple and remarkably effective.’
Mail on Sunday
‘Jan Fennell may not have danced with wolves, but she’s stood nose to nose with them – and if she was given half a chance, I’m sure she could make lions lie down with lambs.’
Daily Record
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‘British dog owner Jan Fennell has devised a revolutionary method of training. It’s gentle, simple and remarkably effective.’
‘Mail on Sunday’
‘Jan Fennell may not have danced with wolves, but she’s stood nose to nose with them – and if she was given half a chance, I’m sure she could make lions lie down with lambs.’
‘Daily Record’
'She can solve problems with difficult dogs almost immediately.'
‘My Weekly’
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dog owners get a rough time nowadays, with the odd few who don't pick up after or refuse to train their dogs, ruining all of our reputations. We get dirty looks from people if we own the 'wrong' breed of dog, as people assume because one rottie bit someone...they all will!
It's refreshing that Jan Fennell has written a book on the good things. Yes, they may not be many 'secrets' in there, but the positive stories inside are lovely to read and bring a positive light to being associated with the sometimes shady 'dog world'.
Not a book to study, and not one that will hurt the brain, but simply a book that will inspire you to be a better owners (or encourage you to give yourself a pat on the back if your already great!)
It's refreshing that Jan Fennell has written a book on the good things. Yes, they may not be many 'secrets' in there, but the positive stories inside are lovely to read and bring a positive light to being associated with the sometimes shady 'dog world'.
Not a book to study, and not one that will hurt the brain, but simply a book that will inspire you to be a better owners (or encourage you to give yourself a pat on the back if your already great!)
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A Dogs Best Friend is just that pure inspiration, it explains what kept her going in the face of criticism from most of the rest of the dog world.
Where it doesn't explain the process of Amichien Bonding, it has no need to as Jan's first 2 books explain that completely.
Whilst reading this book I found myself on a complete high, that made me want to help dogs even more than I have already found myself doing after reading her other books.
If it seems that everyone around you is an "expert" and they have you a little unsure of yourself, this is something to re-assure you that you are deffinately on the right track with Amichien Bonding, both for you and your dog.
For those that have have read the other books, this is a great follow on and will make you want to get all your friends to read the first books. It also shows that some dog owners go above and beyond the call of duty that we thought we were getting into when we bought or rescued a dog, and that maybe we should be doing something more.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book expecting to learn something new, but was a little dissapointed. I loved reading this, full of stories to give strength to those who are flagging. If you have a problem dog, and are considering the worst, please read this book,it puts problems into context and gives the courage to bite the bullet and continue. It may not have any secrets, but it raises the spirits of problem dog owners, and gives them the energy to keep trying, all will come good in the end. It doesn't contain any training tips people with problem dogs don't already know it's more of a feel good book to enthuse you to the next level, a break from the continual barrage of techniques, helping you to see the most important thing isn't a fancy technique, but the enthusiasm to continue, not to give up and to always hope that one day it will all click into place (as it usually does).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Enjoyable book
I enjoyed reading the book but although I dont pretend to be a dog obedience expert I really cant get on with all the ladies ideas, I agree of course about the pack mentality but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Covill
at last some help
we wre struggling with oure rescue dog -but this as recomend by on line help - jan fennell dog listner we gave it a go - and it worked - just take the time go somewhere quiet... Read more
Published 13 months ago by corsica
If only all dog owners used this method
I have used Jan Fennell's amiechien bonding with my three dogs for about a month now and the progress we have made is brilliant. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Demeter10
Great as ever. Still waiting for the results! :-)
This book contains many interesting "case studies" and is useful background material. Make sure you read/watch Jan's other titles first: The Dog Listener and The Practical Dog... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by R. Walker
Beware of Jans advice
We (my wife and I) have 3 rescue dogs and our introduction to dog ownership was a bit of a baptism of fire! We reached out for some advice and found Jan Fennells books. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by J. M. Rushworth
Secrets- what secrets?
Another book from this prolific author. For those that want an entertaining read this is the book for you. Full of anecdotal tales from Jan's life. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2004
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