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Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog (Howell reference books) (Hardcover)

by Carol Lea Benjamin (Author) "EVER SINCE THE TIME when brontosaurus' humungus feet precluded any worries about crab grass and the neighborhood pterodactyl dissuaded the kids from staying out too..." (more)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1st Edition edition (19 Feb 1985)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0876056664
ISBN-13: 978-0876056660
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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With more than 150,000 copies sold, Mother Knows Best is one of the top training books of all time. Based on the natural way a mother dog trains her puppies, Benjamin′s training method is humane, effective and all natural. Now we′ve put a bright new cover on a timeless classic.

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Mother Knows Best the natural way to train your dog

The Dog is a Social Animal, and in nature the mother is a dog′s most successful teacher. This simple fact translates into a highly effective, dynamic approach to dog training based on the natural way dogs learn. Using this natural way of learning as a base, renowned author and trainer Carol Lea Benjamin presents a sensible, easy, humane training program designed to shape your dog into the best companion it can be, at home and in public. From the basics of puppy training and good house manners, on through all the levels of structured obedience exercises, Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog helps your dog learn as it was intended to. Here′s the secret of how to enjoy your dog, have your dog enjoy you and enhance the human–animal bond all at the same time! It′s training you can rely on. After all, Mother Knows Best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dog training at its' best, this book is excellent!, 12 Jul 1999

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I've had dogs all my life and I've read many books on dog training and this one is my favorite. I used Benjamins' method to train my last two dogs, and I can honestly say the results were wonderful. Written with humor and insight, this book is easy to read and very educational. Whether you are a fisrt time puppy owner or have an older dog, this book has something for you. Benjamin gives plenty of information that helps you understand your dogs' perspective and makes training fun for both you and your dog. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in raising their dog to be a loving, life-long companion.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Carol Lea Benjamin., 19 Nov 1997

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I'm amazed that nobody has commented on this wonderful book yet. Carol Lea Benjamin has crafted a delightful read that not only informs, but entertains at the same time. And her wisdom, which is mostly common sense -- something often severely lacking when it comes to pet ownership -- is apparent in every word she's chosen.
As Benjamin says well into the book, "We were all brought up to feel we could raise our children and dogs without the help of anyone. But often, to our surprise and dismay, we cannot ... Modern man does not automatically take on the role of alpha dog and do everything properly." Her philosophy of assuming the role of the dog's parent, rather than the dog's owner as most people do, rings especially true in this modern age of political correctness, but that's not why I applaud "Mother Knows Best." Raising a dog and raising a child are two very different things, and most pet owners either feel that they are the same thing or that raising a dog isn't worth the same effort it takes to raise a child. And how unfortunate is such a lack of insight! Carol Benjamin has taken the time and initiative to clearly put that into words and to observe the interaction between a puppy and his natural mother to translate it for us mere humans so that we can give our puppies the type of attention they naturally need, and deserve.
It's brilliant to suggest that the flat-out easiest way to train your animal is to do it in the same manner that it's natural mother would. And it's proven an especially successful method in creating an irrepressible bond between us and our pup. Marley Sage is only 5 months old now, but with Carol's naturally humane techniques and reassuring guidance, she's not only our best friend, but she's also the best, most well-behaved and considerate house guest we've ever had. I urge anyone even considering pet ownership to read and treasure this book. And if you know dog owners, get a copy for them also!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must-Own" for anyone who loves a dog!, 31 Dec 1998

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If you've ever wished you could speak with your dog in his own language, here's your chance. By emulating your dog's very first teacher...his mother...you can teach him gently and effectively in a way that he will understand at the deepest level. What makes this method particularly humane is the fact that your pup KNOWS what you are asking of him...no mixed signals, no misinterpretation, no fear or confusion. Doctor Dolittle, meet Carol Lea Benjamin! Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply THE Best!
I own a full library of dog books and of all the training methods I've studied, Carol's is definitly the best. Read more

Published on 29 Dec 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Sort of old fashioned training methods.
I was a bit disappointed with this book. It was recommended to me by a friend, but I don't think I would pass it along. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any dog-owner's end table!
I first read this book years ago, when raising my own pup. I've read lots of books on dog behavior and training, Carol Benjamin's is BY FAR the very best! Read more

Published on 15 Jul 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
As a professional dog trainer, I keep this book in stock. Frequently clients come to me with problems they themselves have caused - their dogs cannot be blamed. Read more

Published on 29 May 1998

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