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Summary: No biscuit
Review: Although the book is well-written and entertaining to read I really didn't find that it taught me anything new. It *was* helpful in reminding me some of the fundamentals about dog training, and really kicked me in the [head] to *constantly* positively reinforce, no matter how unimpressive a command the dog is following, but overall, I don't think any major revelations were achieved. Some interesting thoughts, and probably worth the money if you're a brand new dog owner with no prior experience with them, but I doubt someone with past dog experience would get as much out of it.
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Summary: No biscuit
Review: Although the book is well-written and entertaining to read I really didn't find that it taught me anything new. It *was* helpful in reminding me some of the fundamentals about dog training, and really kicked me in the [head] to *constantly* positively reinforce, no matter how unimpressive a command the dog is following, but overall, I don't think any major revelations were achieved. Some interesting thoughts, and probably worth the money if you're a brand new dog owner with no prior experience with them, but I doubt someone with past dog experience would get as much out of it.
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Summary: Easy to Read, Easy to Understand, Easy to Follow
Review: Carol Lea Benjamin's dog books are for the average person who wants a well behaved house pet. Nothing fancy, just straight and to the point. Her training methods are easy to apply and neither the dog or it's master are confused about the expected outcomes. I liked it enough, that I am buying another book by the same author. BT
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Summary: Fun book
Review: If you can only buy one book on dog training, buy this one. It's easy to read and fun to read. After you read this book perhaps you'll also want to read her other book "Monther Knows Best," which is also fun and informative.
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Summary: Author's method gets fast results
Review: My dog, Rascal, is, indeed, a rascal. First impressions can be deceiving, and Rascal deceived me. At the shelter, he calmly gazed at me with the biggest, brownest set of puppy eyes. He looked so sad, and I'm a sucker for the underdog, people or animals. No one wanted him. Week after week, the shelter brought him back again. No one was interested in this calm little white and brown terrier. So I brought him home to love him and live happily ever after. The first day I let him out alone into my fenced in back yard, he jumped the fence, and bounded down the street in a raging snow storm. I found him. I was also late for work. He also decided that carpeted basements were a good place to relieve himself. That is when I went out and got Ms. Benjamin's book. I don't want to train dogs. I want them to behave. I want to train the dog now and I want it to take. My Rascal no longer jumps fences. Ms. Benjamin taught me to give Rascal praise when he comes in the house when I call. He loves being praised for coming in so much that he doesn't think about going out and exploring any more. The author also taught me to hold his head in my hands for one minute and tell him what I think of his relieving himself on my carpet. Then I let him think about it for a half hour alone in my kitchen. He thinks twice now about misbehaving. We also learned some fun things. I cannot get him to howl as the author suggests (he rarely even barks). But he will sneeze on command, and I've only had the book for a couple of weeks. I am teaching him to scour the house for treats I have hidden so I can get busy doing other things. A busy dog is a happy dog. For anyone who wants to train a dog easily and fast, using a method that is practical and down to earth, I highly recommend this book.
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