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Summary: Learn How Your Dog Thinks
Review: This book changed the way I relate to all dogs, not just my own. This is a book by true dog lovers -- people who don't see dogs as human children but, rather, complex creatures descended from wolves, now reliant on humans, and with their own unique way of thinking and perceiving the world. I loved my dogs before I read this book, but after reading it the first time, I felt that I actually *understood* my dogs, and felt that I knew what it took to make them not just happy in a moment, but content for a lifetime. I've had three dogs now, each from a shelter or on his or her way to one, and this book helped me address different behavior issues with each. I wish everyone who is thinking of giving their dog up, particularly because of a behavior problem, would read this book. Our animal shelters would have a lot less dogs, and a lot more homes would have dogs, as a result.
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Summary: Great book written with honesty and insight
Review: I think that this is one of the best books I have ever read, period. Not just about dogs. The book is written very simply and clearly. It is also written with out fear or favour for political correctness but with just the dog's welfare and their needs in mind, so that you can have a well trained dog. Please do not listen to the people who are crying hoarse because of the discipline portion of it.
I am a Hindu and when I read this book , I could feel the earnestness and love with which this book was written. The monks seem to have a natural understanding of the dogs which has to come out of a natural and complete understanding of oneself.
The book is about how you can give what your dog needs to make it feel better and have a fruitful and happy life and not about what you or the media think they need to make you feel better.
I hope I have the opportunity to meet these monks.
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Summary: This book saved my dog!
Review: The first day I had my rescue dog he snapped at my 1-year-old daughter. I was contemplating sending him back, but someone suggested this book to help teach him "pack" behavior, i.e. that he is lower in the pack hierarchy than my daughter. It wasn't long before my daughter could safely do anything with him. I was also able to housebreak him, crate train him, and just make him a good dog based on the training techniques.Yes, the discipline techniques can seem a little extreme, but they are by no means inhumane. And they WORK because the dog understands. My dog usually "got it" after one time and stopped the behavior. I have not had to discipline him for anything in several years. Now he understands from just a look, a word or a gesture. This book helped us get to that point. Highly recommended!
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