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Hardcover: 274 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown & Co (25 May 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0316578398
ISBN-13: 978-0316578394
Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.5 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant for the Dominant Dog, 31 Jul 2003

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This book is fantastic for raising a dominant pup; I would however offer a word of caution to those with a sensitive puppy, as some of the methods used in disciplining could result in emotional distress resulting in behaviour problems such as submissive urination. The book is FULL of the most helpful information from crate training and house training to the insight into your dog’s life from the very beginning. With that out the way I will say as a behaviourist this is one of the best books on puppy training I have ever read. I also recommend reading the first book written by the monks 'How to be your dogs best friend'. I have recommended this book to so many of my clients that it has reduced expected behaviour problems from occurring, dramatically. These books not only teach you how to train your puppy but how to look through their eyes, understand and really build an unbreakable bond.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great all round dog development book. Full of good ideas., 26 April 2000

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Highly recommended for anyone thinking about getting a dog (puppy or not) I've had dogs for years and found this book revealing, informative, full of great ideas and insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for new buyers, trainers, & breeders!, 28 Jul 1999

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The breeder we bought our german shepherd puppy from recommended this book to us. I am amazed at the work the Monks of New Skete are doing for the german shepherd breed. My hope is that all breeders would use the New Skete method with their litters. If this were done, then maybe so-called "dangerous breeds" would lose their bad rap. Surely there would be less dogs in animal shelters and pet shops.

I can not stress enough the importance of early human socialization, and the Monks of New Skete seem to agree. If you are planning on breeding a litter, I urge you to pick up this book an heed the authors advice.

This book also stresses humane training methods, and the importance of positive reinforcement. Using this method has helped with my dominant GSD pup. Constant scolding will get you nowhere. A quick pop on the lead when bad and copious amounts of praise when good makes training a happy occasion for both dog and master.

I would recommend the three tape training set "Raising Your Dog With The Monks of New Skete" along with this book. The tapes show the New Skete method from the puppy birth, to training the adult dog, and brings the information together nicely.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Raising a Puppy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational reading for those raising a puppy
Just before our third German Shorthaired Pointer puppy was to arrive in our home, I decided to buy "The art of raising a puppy". Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best book on dog raising I've seen
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do a friend a favor and give this book before the decision!
I'm almost certain I'll never actually breed a dog and be responsible for the birth and all that, I am certain that I would want those who do to read this first. Read more

Published on 25 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Follow these giudelines and you and the dog will be happy!
Whenever I hear a friend or collegue say they're thinking about buying a dog I tell them to read this book FIRST. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Please read this book before you get a pup!
I had never heard of the Monks of New Skete, but I'm no longer a skeptic; they do a wonderful job of explaining all of the aspects of raising your puppy. Read more

Published on 19 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Get this book BEFORE you adopt a puppy!
A great overview of the serious committment and discipline required on the part of humans in order to raise a happy and healthy dog. Read more

Published on 30 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful . . . wonderfully respectful of dogs!
Thank you for writing this book. It was a joy to read and very helpful in starting out raising of my new puppy, Storm who is 11 weeks of age. Read more

Published on 14 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! A must for ANYone preparing to get a puppy.
Having had dogs as pets growing up, but looking to get a puppy of my own for the first time, I wanted to be prepared and "do it right. Read more

Published on 20 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for all dog owners
This book is a masterful presentation of a loving, humane method for raising dogs. It starts with the dam just before the puppies are born. Read more

Published on 28 Oct 1998

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