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"It's really informative...discover everything you need to know...you'll learn how to co-exist with your pooch in all situations" --Terrier Lovers, February 2009
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"Winkie Spiers gives an uncomplicated guide for pet dog owners that provides a wealth of sensible information."
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received a signed copy of this book for Christmas, from a friend who knows I adore my dog and thought this would tickle my fancy. To be honest as I bagn to unwrap it I wondered if it was going to be a silly stocking filler type book, but boy was I wrong. It has really surprised me, and I've read it twice now! On a practical note the book is not too long, and is a very useful size (and is paperback) - I've lent mine to a doggy loving friend as a perfect read on his daily commute on the tube (he has already told me he wants to keep it, so I'm having to buy him his own copy!).
The author, Winkie Spiers, (cool name by the way) covers all the real life stuff about living with your dog. She also covers all the things we should think about (or indeed should have thought about before even choosing a dog). It's not just another dog problem book: ie one of those ones focussing solely on dog problems (though she does have some good soultions to lots of problems), nor is it a training book (though again she covers some good basic and useful stuff on this too).
She has identified and successfully covered an area of the market that hasn't been touched before: she looks at the whole picture of what's involved in living happily ever after with your dog. She is not wrapped up in focussing on just one area she looks at the whole lot: the choosing of the dog, where when and how they can do and should sleep, how they should socialise, how to introduce them to lots of different experiences so they don't get phased by stuff, what to feed them, how to play together and how to chill together... even how to go on holiday and know your adorable little mutt is going to be OK. Plus loads more on top of that. Basically it's a really good book and if asked I would highly recommend it to existing dog owners and anyone thinking about getting a dog. In short I think everyone with a dog or getting a dog would benefit from reading this book.
I especially like the fact that she isn't dictatorial and gives you options and scope in terms of how you can interpret and apply what she is saying. I have read too many dog books that are written in a manner that basically says if you don't do it in so-and-so way (aka 'my way') then you are doing it wrong - this seems to me to be a pretty lousy way to offer people any sort of useful guidance. Winkie doesn't so this, she seems to have enough real life knowledge to realise that every person, and every dog and every set of circumstances is different so you need a more rounded approach in order to get anywhere.
In short I am a big fan of this little book and both my dog and I give it a definite 10 woofs out of 10 with a bonus woof on top.
The author, Winkie Spiers, (cool name by the way) covers all the real life stuff about living with your dog. She also covers all the things we should think about (or indeed should have thought about before even choosing a dog). It's not just another dog problem book: ie one of those ones focussing solely on dog problems (though she does have some good soultions to lots of problems), nor is it a training book (though again she covers some good basic and useful stuff on this too).
She has identified and successfully covered an area of the market that hasn't been touched before: she looks at the whole picture of what's involved in living happily ever after with your dog. She is not wrapped up in focussing on just one area she looks at the whole lot: the choosing of the dog, where when and how they can do and should sleep, how they should socialise, how to introduce them to lots of different experiences so they don't get phased by stuff, what to feed them, how to play together and how to chill together... even how to go on holiday and know your adorable little mutt is going to be OK. Plus loads more on top of that. Basically it's a really good book and if asked I would highly recommend it to existing dog owners and anyone thinking about getting a dog. In short I think everyone with a dog or getting a dog would benefit from reading this book.
I especially like the fact that she isn't dictatorial and gives you options and scope in terms of how you can interpret and apply what she is saying. I have read too many dog books that are written in a manner that basically says if you don't do it in so-and-so way (aka 'my way') then you are doing it wrong - this seems to me to be a pretty lousy way to offer people any sort of useful guidance. Winkie doesn't so this, she seems to have enough real life knowledge to realise that every person, and every dog and every set of circumstances is different so you need a more rounded approach in order to get anywhere.
In short I am a big fan of this little book and both my dog and I give it a definite 10 woofs out of 10 with a bonus woof on top.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book recently and it's fantastic. There are a lot of training books out there but this one is a comprehensive and easy to read guide that deals with many areas of living with your dog, including training, diet, exercise etc. All her methods are positive and reward based.
It is both fun and informative, with bullet points and pictures. The emphasis is on doing things in such a way that you cement a really good relationship with your dog and encourages mutual respect and trust between dogs and their owners.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a dog or who is thinking about getting one.
It is both fun and informative, with bullet points and pictures. The emphasis is on doing things in such a way that you cement a really good relationship with your dog and encourages mutual respect and trust between dogs and their owners.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a dog or who is thinking about getting one.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are looking for a well rounded, no nonsense, practical guide to living happily with your dog, this has to be it. Very easy to read, written with plenty of great advice and a fine sense of humor, this is so refreshing & different from what's been available in the market to date.
I loved the fact that so may key areas are covered, not just the usual training stuff - the section on 'Communication' is a revelation & will make you look at your dog in a completely different way!
The photos are also great - obviously from real life situations and not the usual posed studio illustrations, which really reinforces the fact that the author is out there helping dogs & owners in the real world.
I'm impressed enough to have sent two more copies to friends & family!
I loved the fact that so may key areas are covered, not just the usual training stuff - the section on 'Communication' is a revelation & will make you look at your dog in a completely different way!
The photos are also great - obviously from real life situations and not the usual posed studio illustrations, which really reinforces the fact that the author is out there helping dogs & owners in the real world.
I'm impressed enough to have sent two more copies to friends & family!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lovely little book
I love this book. Holds lots of useful information and is written in a pleasant, friendly and easy to read format. Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. Hill
Winkie Spiers
This is a good book, which advocates a commonsense approach to dog training. If you have read a variety of other books (Bailey, Milan etc. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lit, knit, chit and crit
Exactly what it says on the cover
If you only ever buy one book about dogs this is the one to buy. In fact don't just stop at one; buy one for everyone you know that has a dog, or anyone you know who is thinking... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by O. Turns
LOVELY LITTLE BOOK
I was given this book as a Xmas present by a very kind friend. As a dog walker/sitter, I often get books about dogs as presents - lucky me - some are great/others terrible. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2009 by LM
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I ordered this book because of a mention of it by Matt Parris in The Spectator and I wanted to support the authour. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Michael D. Dawson
Fabulous Book - cannot reccomend highly enough - such a relief to have...
It makes such a change to have a reader friendly dog book, that offers useful practical info and advice on all aspects of having a dog. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2009 by Oliver Bailey
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