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Summary: Rescuers Please Note This Book
Review: As a member of Friends of County Animal Shelters in San Diego, I have met many dogs whose tendency to shyness has been aggravated by the loss of home that brought them to the shelter. If you choose to offer a home to a shelter or breed rescue dog, consider whether this book might not offer just the help you need!
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Summary: Rescue help
Review: I recently rescued a shy, abused German Shepherd dog and wanted to read all I could before he came home. This book started me on the right track to make the transition smooth to his new home. The advise in this book also matches all the advice I have gotten from my training instructor that teaches me and my new dog in our Shy Dog Class. He has come a long way using the techniques and rewards found in this book. It is definately worth every penny towards having a happier, calmer, companion.
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Summary: Rescue help
Review: I recently rescued a shy, abused German Shepherd dog and wanted to read all I could before he came home. This book started me on the right track to make the transition smooth to his new home. The advise in this book also matches all the advice I have gotten from my training instructor that teaches me and my new dog in our Shy Dog Class. He has come a long way using the techniques and rewards found in this book. It is definately worth every penny towards having a happier, calmer, companion.
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Summary: A quick read.
Review: I was able to read this book in one evening and handed it to my husband to read... I think it's got a lot of helpful information if you've never dealt with a shy dog. The biggest problem for us and applying these methods to our shy dog is that he's over 100 lbs and not quite the same as working with the Papillon the author has. But much of it is just "common sense" and I DO recommend reading this book if you have a shy dog -- it's worth spending an evening if you can help your dog gain any confidence.
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Summary: A quick read.
Review: I was able to read this book in one evening and handed it to my husband to read... I think it's got a lot of helpful information if you've never dealt with a shy dog. The biggest problem for us and applying these methods to our shy dog is that he's over 100 lbs and not quite the same as working with the Papillon the author has. But much of it is just "common sense" and I DO recommend reading this book if you have a shy dog -- it's worth spending an evening if you can help your dog gain any confidence.
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Summary: Help for Your Shy Dog
Review: I wish that this had been available years ago when I owned a corgi with some of the problems covered in this book. Deborah Wood provides common sense solutions and practical techniques for dealing with shyness and its manifestations in dogs. I didn't pursue obedience beyond the basics, because I felt that my corgi would not enjoy it -- now I realize that continuing in a good training class would have been an excellent way to help her overcome her lack of confidence around strangers. I don't recall seeing another dog training book specifically geared toward these issues, and thought that the profiles of actual dogs and their owners who worked beyond the problems shyness can cause were especially helpful. I'd recommend this book to shelter workers, trainers, and anyone else who wants to add to their general knowledge of dogs. It will have a permanent place on my bookshelf!
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Summary: Another Winner by Deborah Wood!
Review: This book by Deborah Wood is another winner! Along with her books "The Tao of Bow Wow" and "Tao of Meow" this wonderful, readable, helpful book helps to establish her as an important new writer. If you want to develop a kind, loving, patient relationship with your animal, buy her books!I liked the personal stories the best, it is always delightful to read about pets that change from terrified to terrific! Wood's writing is clear and understandable. Her techniques are loving and compassionate. The drawings in this book are also fabulous. Everyone should buy this book -- not just people with shy dogs.
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Summary: This book will save lives
Review: Unfortunately, Ms Wood doesn't offer much in-depth help, and she is not current on association/behavior trends in training. I specifically object to her recommending a collar pop for a fear-biter. I'm recycling my book to take it out of circulation, along with the Monks' and other old-fashioned books.
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Summary: Shy pup.
Review: When I first got my German Shephard Pup, she was 14 weeks old. She was skinny, malnourished, very timid of people and particually other dogs. She would shake uncontrolably outside our home, and she would submisively wee for every person she met on the street. This book helped me understand what my dog was feeling, and of course most importantly it helped me deal with her behavior. Highly recommended!
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