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2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of sensible advice - BUT.... mine is a dissenting voice!, 22 Oct 2008

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This review is from: Good Owners' Great Dogs (Hardcover)

I bought this after reading all the rave reviews from other readers. Yes, it has a lot of sensible advice, BUT I found the so-called "positive" methods were deeply rooted in yank and shove methods that have now been superceded by better training approaches. The acknowledged debt to Barbara Woodhouse rang some warning bells for me - the descriptions and photos of lead corrections, and the use of "training collars" rang even more. I started out training dogs in this way many years ago - then I discovered clicker training and positive reinforcement, and find them easier, quicker and happier ways to a well behaved companion. I find the books of Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar and Karen Pryor more informative, more sympathetic, and more useful than this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "MUST HAVE" FOR DOG OWNERS, 11 Aug 1999

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This review is from: Good Owners' Great Dogs (Hardcover)

I have learned an incredible amount from this book! With a very self-assured Shih Tzu puppy, you have to be able to think on your feet! I borrowed this book from the library and after only a few days, my little dust mop is behaving so much better and, I believe, feeling more secure about her place in our "pack". I am ordering the book today because, otherwise, the public library would be missing a dog/human training book!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Great Trainer!, 8 Jun 1999

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This review is from: Good Owners' Great Dogs (Hardcover)

I'm a Veterinary Technician, thus get many questions about puppy training and see a number of behavioral "problems waiting to happen". Brian's book and The Art of Raising a Puppy by The Monks of New Skete are the top two books I recommend owners to read. Both books are quick reads -- filled with easy-to-apply positive reinforcement training techniques and give the "whys" behind the behavior.

I've seen Brian in action -- he's a high-energy trainer and an entertaining speaker. Within two minutes, he had a 6-month old puppy he'd never seen before following him on leash, watching his every move, and obeying commands in a heartbeat, all done with positive reinforcement. This dog barely followed his owner and would not obey commands until told 3-4 times. I walked away from his seminar with a lot of practical information I could reapply at the vet clinic and at home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!!!!
I read this book in one night... after 2 months of doing all the wrong things with our puppy. In less than 3 days, she is following basic commands AND has settled down... Read more

Published on 1 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I'm quite a book nut and after having gotten my dog I must have 10 or 12 different kinds of books on his breed and training. tHis is by far the best book I have read. Read more

Published on 6 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best training book I've read
Brian Kilcommons has done an excellent job of giving solid training advice to new dog owners. This book is geared towards those who would like their dogs to become solid,... Read more

Published on 24 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is going to change our lives!
I'm reading Good Owners, Great Dogs cover to cover before I make any more mistakes. I wish I had read it while our terriers were still alive, but our 2 retired greyhound racers... Read more

Published on 18 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book . It has all the info. a dog owner needs.
This book is the ultimate book on dog training it has from selecting a puppy, training it, careing for an old dog, to dealing with having your dog pass away. Read more

Published on 23 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars love it been Very helpful on many occasions
I love this book, use it all the time and recomend it to everyone.

Published on 17 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like literary candy ...
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Published on 7 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book I buy for all my friends
I train my own dogs for AKC obedience and my friends frequently ask me for help with their pets. This is the book I give them first. Read more

Published on 10 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just what I was looking for.
Brian Kilcommon's book Good Owners Great Dogs has come to my rescue. The language is clear and straight forward. Read more

Published on 16 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Brian Kilcommons !!!
This book is "Slap your head simple!". Finally, I understand why my dog does what he does and how and why I confuse him. Read more

Published on 6 Nov 1998

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