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If dog owners up and down the land were heaving huge sighs of relief when Jane Fennell's first book on tackling canine behaviour hit the shelves, they will be building shrines to her for years to come after reading her follow up, The Practical Dog Listener. While The Dog Listener proved to be a fascinating anecdotal study of the various behavioural patterns of man's best friend, many found it lacking in simple hands-on advice. This new volume thankfully corrects that and offers plenty of sound, sensible advice on training dogs in the simplest of tasks, such as walking to heel or sitting on command to more advance techniques such as curbing the over-zealous greeting of guests or introducing new animals to the house. Her style does not involve force, or raising the voice and is more about understanding what it is your dog is trying to tell you and acting accordingly, rather than forcing it to lose instinctive and in-built behavioural traits. The advice is clear, simple and easy to follow and does produce some incredible results--if you have the patience (and if you don't you really shouldn't own a dog in the first place). This is a perfect book for those who have owned a dog all their lives, or for people thinking about taking a dog into their home. In years to come it will still be regarded as an essential dog owner's manual and your pooch will be as glad that you invested in it as you will be. --Jon Weir
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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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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88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
what a FANTASTIC book. I just could not write anything about how good this book is without ending up writing 5000 words!!!
So, why the 2* rating? - Well, it is because you do not need to buy this 2nd book of Jan's now as this WHOLE book is now included in the back of her first one! "The Dog Listener". (Just look for the one with the little red blob/star on the front cover. Top left corner).
Annoyingly, Amazon chose not to mention this, and I ordered both last week. Doh. Anyway, because the book is soooo good, i'm going to keep the redundant 'practical dog listerner' and give it to a friend.
The 2 stars is for Amazon, but this book gets 5.
So, why the 2* rating? - Well, it is because you do not need to buy this 2nd book of Jan's now as this WHOLE book is now included in the back of her first one! "The Dog Listener". (Just look for the one with the little red blob/star on the front cover. Top left corner).
Annoyingly, Amazon chose not to mention this, and I ordered both last week. Doh. Anyway, because the book is soooo good, i'm going to keep the redundant 'practical dog listerner' and give it to a friend.
The 2 stars is for Amazon, but this book gets 5.
scott.
144 of 151 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This a superb follow up to Jan Fennell's "The Dog Listener", going further, this time, in the practical appliance of her training philosophy. The book is easy to follow, and enabled us to systematically retrain our dogs, who were in need of a few manners to say the least. The way this book works is amazing when you apply yourself and follow the advice given by Jan. There is no longer any need for confrontation or physical discipline, as the book teaches you about the dog and what he needs, ie guidance and leadership, and then how to achieve this!
Excellent guide for dog lovers everywhere, thanks Jan!!!
Excellent guide for dog lovers everywhere, thanks Jan!!!
62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is excellent. If you have always believed that in some way you could communicate to your dog this is the book to read. It tells you how to improve your dogs well being and how to remove the responsibility it feels it has to carry because we have forgotton how to work and understand our dogs. Jan's method is kind and gentle and can only improve your relationship with your dog. Wonderful recommend it to anyone. One point I would make that you should read her first book The Dog Listnener before reading the Practical Dog Listener, for a more in depth understanding of her methods.
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it worked.. simple
After getting a rescue terrier, we were on the verge of giving it back.. 12 people bitten!
We however turned to this book and where rewarded with a miracle, the dog now... Read more
We however turned to this book and where rewarded with a miracle, the dog now... Read more
Published 7 months ago by alex whittle
jan fennell the practical dog listener
This book should be given out to any prospective dog owner before they buy, not only a good read but the infomation works, just beleive in yourself and be the ALFA.
Published 13 months ago by kevlar 1st
Love this book
This is a great book, very imformative easy to read and understand. This really does work. Would recommend to anyone who owns or is thinking about owning a dog.
Published 15 months ago by Karen E. Thirlaway
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This book taught me so much which I would never have realised without its guidance and the supporting DVD is excellent, too. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Gerald Acres
Rescue Dog Bible
I have owned dogs for many years and been to several 'enthusiastic amateur' training sessions, choke chains, water aversion, treats etc.. Read more
Published 20 months ago by P. D. Sumner
Brilliant advice
The Practical Dog Listener goes further than the Dog Listener book and is ideal for you if you have more than one dog. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Demeter10
Excellent guidance on dog behaviour
Excellent guidance on dog behaviour and how to deal with problems written in a clear, straightforward and easily understood style. Practical and helpful
Published 23 months ago by MikeL
OK but...
It's an impressive and helpful book in many ways, but I am not at all sure how to work the "ignoring" bit after separation from the pup, since I have to take her out to the garden... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by H. Alexander
dog book
Never finished it as I found it boring and a bit strange....but so is my dog!
My house is never calm which the book seems to reinforce.
My house is never calm which the book seems to reinforce.
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by Valerie Gleek
Not for pups
Due to the 'deal' from Amazon, I was persuaded to buy this book along with The Dog Listener and the accompanying DVD, both of which I found fascinating. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Sarah D
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