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You may have read books or seen TV shows that tell you that your dog will seek to dominate you, your family members and other pets unless you become the alpha and put him in his place. The theory is that since dogs evolved from wolves and wolves (supposedly) form packs with strict pecking orders and battle each other to become the pack leader, your dog will do the same within your household. In this new US edition, author Barry Eaton separates out the facts from the fiction regarding dominance in pet dogs, presenting the reader with the results of recent research into the behavior of wolves and the impacts of selective breeding on the behavior of dogs. The results may surprise you and will surely inform you.?
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This book had me argueing with myself on several occassions. Really makes you think about all the past training methods that have been instilled into us by various training celebreties and how sucked in we've been to believe what turns out to be utter nonsense. Now trying to convince others. The book covers all angles with a for and against approach. Excellent read
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I have to admit, for the past 5 years I was a huge Cesar Millan fan and totally agreed with his concept of dominant dogs, but after beginning my training to become a dog trainer, I knew that my understanding of 'dominance' needed to change. So I thought I'd do some research. I came across this book Dominance in Dogs: Fact or Fiction? and thought it might be a good place to start!
The author begins by outlining that the idea of dogs being dominant is flawed and goes on to explain why, the crux of the argument essentially being, dogs aren't wolves and even if they were, the idea of the violent struggles for power in wolf packs that is so widely believed by so many, just isn't true. The author isn't really making this argument himself, he is drawing on the research of others, which is thoroughly referenced in this book for further reading. In some ways this almost makes the book seem too short and the arguments lightly qualified, however the extensive bibliography really adds its weight to the author's facts - I certainly have a lot more reading to do.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it wasn't overly repetitive, it was interesting, well written and incredibly convincing. It actually made me feel quite sad that the dominance theory is so prevalent but so wrong, with so many dog owners following advice that just confuses our poor dogs even more.
If you are a trainer looking for arguments to disprove the dominance theory, someone sat on the fence about it all, or a firm believer that dogs are dominant I urge you to pick up this book and have a read. At very least it will give you some great food for thought, and hopefully it will give you a new understanding of the wonderful animals we share our lives with.
The author begins by outlining that the idea of dogs being dominant is flawed and goes on to explain why, the crux of the argument essentially being, dogs aren't wolves and even if they were, the idea of the violent struggles for power in wolf packs that is so widely believed by so many, just isn't true. The author isn't really making this argument himself, he is drawing on the research of others, which is thoroughly referenced in this book for further reading. In some ways this almost makes the book seem too short and the arguments lightly qualified, however the extensive bibliography really adds its weight to the author's facts - I certainly have a lot more reading to do.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it wasn't overly repetitive, it was interesting, well written and incredibly convincing. It actually made me feel quite sad that the dominance theory is so prevalent but so wrong, with so many dog owners following advice that just confuses our poor dogs even more.
If you are a trainer looking for arguments to disprove the dominance theory, someone sat on the fence about it all, or a firm believer that dogs are dominant I urge you to pick up this book and have a read. At very least it will give you some great food for thought, and hopefully it will give you a new understanding of the wonderful animals we share our lives with.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it if you have an interest in dogs and aren't sure where you stand on the dominance debate. It's also worth stating that this book does what it says on the tin, if you're looking for ways to train your dog this book is not a good choice. The focus of this book is purely dominance theory and it's use in dog training. This book had a definite bias towards dominance in dogs being fiction which didn't really surprise me however it is completely accurate in the information it presents.
Unlike many books that have a bias it doesn't invent or draw upon extremist examples to fight it's cause it simply uses fact and very reliable references. On the topic of references this book has many which I personally enjoy as it gives the book some substance and worth rather than being a book of simply opinion with no evidence to support the claims (like so many other dog books!) Perhaps my favourite aspect of this book is the fact that it draws upon experts of both wolf ethology and dog behaviour to put it's case across. It was nice to see so many familiar names from both fields; Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Karen Pryor, David Mech etc. In essence this book does the research for you and presents the findings in a short, easy to read book.
Unlike many books that have a bias it doesn't invent or draw upon extremist examples to fight it's cause it simply uses fact and very reliable references. On the topic of references this book has many which I personally enjoy as it gives the book some substance and worth rather than being a book of simply opinion with no evidence to support the claims (like so many other dog books!) Perhaps my favourite aspect of this book is the fact that it draws upon experts of both wolf ethology and dog behaviour to put it's case across. It was nice to see so many familiar names from both fields; Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Karen Pryor, David Mech etc. In essence this book does the research for you and presents the findings in a short, easy to read book.
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good read
good read and very interesting. If interested in canine behaviour this is a good book to read as it makes some interesting points.
Published 7 days ago by Tim Jackson
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Top read
It dismisses a lot of myths surrounding dog training and is an excellent read for any dog owner, either novice or experienced.
Published 12 days ago by Carole Catchpole
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Great Book
If like me you are somewhat sceptical of the dominance in dogs theory, this book is for you. Well written in everyday language, clear, consise and to the point. Read more
Published 22 days ago by andii34
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What IS dominance anyway?!
Dominance is a state of mind that some trainers stuck in their ways are still churning out. The fact is, dogs really aren't trying to take over your home or boss you about. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MrsB1
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Very interesting!
A very interesting "essay" I would say, I very much appreciated the read - though it's so short I wouldn't really describe it as a book but more of an essay. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.P
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book review
a little pricey for how big it is. but I needed it for my college course. I'm not against all the views in it, I just don't like some of the suggestions it makes.
Published 2 months ago by JelousyAngel
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Great read, hooked from the start
This has been a great book to read and I have really enjoyed it. Some parts were hard going with quotes etc but on the whole fantastic and very interesting.
Published 3 months ago by Huey bear
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Dominance in Dogs
Brilliant book. Any dog owner should read this. Although dominance training is not as common any more, it is still used, and new dog owners may not know any better. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Catriona1986
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Dominance in dogs: Fact or Fiction
EVERY DOG OWNER, TRAINER AND BEHAVIOURIST WHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!!! This is written by Barry Eaton, a man who is an expert on dogs and their behaviour. A "Must"
Published 4 months ago by Valerie Rothlisberger-Jones
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Fantastic
I really couldn't put this book down, this is a straight forward easy to understand book which is truly life changing, a must read for anyone who wants to own or understand dogs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by amanda stalker
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