Dog Logic : Companion Obedience, Rapport-Based Training (Howell Reference Books)

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Summary: PROBABLY THE FINEST BOOK OF ITS TYPE
Review: "Dog Logic" was a brilliant piece of work, penned by a master dog handler in hopes of bettering the lot of his canine buddies. Far too many people own dogs who shouldn't, either due to ignorance, laziness, or just plain nastiness. Mister McMains realizes this, and knows that the answer to the problem can be summed up in a single word: RAPPORT. If you objectify an animal, as (unfortunately) does the overwhelming majority of dog trainers, you may be able to get your dog to perform tricks and obey commands, but that deeper connection will not be present. If, like most owners, you simply think of your dog(s) as nothing more than a "pet for the kids," "something to bark at a doorknob rattler," or even "a creature that lives to eat, shed, and mess," then your dog is far more likely to be ignored and otherwise neglected than if he were instead viewed as a member of your family entitled to your respect. Contrary to what pseudo-intellectuals like Desmond Morris would have us believe, dogs ARE capable of higher thought processes, and DO express actual emotions. Neglect is psychological abuse, and will have negative effects on your animal's personality. As the U.S.A.F. K-9 school says, "Every handler will end up with the dog he deserves." The "Ten Commandments" after the Postscript is well worth the cost of this book in itself. Highly recommended.

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Summary: TOPS!!!
Review: ***** Outstanding! Dog Logic provides readers with an excellent guide on obedience training for practical purposes. McMains' rapport-based methods are based on mutual respect between owner and dog, and his love for our best friend is evident throughout the book. Author McMains explains how to appeal to your dog's drives and instincts in order to become the animal's pack leader. He encourages readers to train "at the dog's level of understanding," and reminds that "rapport is critical." Anyone can force a dog to be obedient, but McMains shows you how to have your dog respond out of a desire to please you. This is where McMains' insights help you to think like your dog and understand canine logic.

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Summary: An Outstanding Approach to Canine/Human interaction
Review: Dog Logic is the book I'd recommend if you were going to get only one dog training book. McMains teaches the reader to see the world from a dog's eye view and learn to communicate and build a relationship based on mutual respect. It is practical, down to earth, and enjoyable reading.

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Summary: A simple book, a simple review
Review: I bought this book when I got my first dog of my own. My family have always had dogs but had always been content to get as far as "sit" and then let them do what they wanted. I wanted something more from my dog and suspected what was confirmed by the book: that a trained dog is a happier dog. I've recommended the book to countless others and am about to order it as a gift for someone who recently got their first dog. I hope that it will provide him with as much insight as it gave me and I can assure you that you'll gain plenty of tools, both practical and thoughtful, from this book. More than just giving you a series of instructions, this book will help you to have a little more of an idea of what's going on inside the canine head. And McMain manages, in spite of the obvious love that he feels for dogs, to strip away some of the sentimentality that often clouds our relationships with our dogs. I offer him my thanks, and if he could, I'm sure that my dog would too.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I found that the author explains the procedures for understanding and being more in feeling with a dog's behaviour very good.His training tips are excellent both for beginners and experienced trainers alike.It is obvious to see from this book that Mr McMains is a professional at training as he shares his experience with the reader.I think that this book will be both informative for professional as well as non professional trainers.I have used many of Mr McMains suggestions while training my 2 dogs and have been pleased with the results.

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Summary: Dog Logic- How 2 Better Understand Your Dog
Review: I tip my cap to the author of this wonderful book. I found it to be very informative on how to understand dogs, and simple basic steps for training a canine. I had begun to train my Rottweiler pup and then read McMains book. After reading the book I found out just why my tactics were not very effective. The author points out several dos and don'ts on dog training. Its as though he has the ability to understand them and he passes that information on to the reader. Aside from the book being very informative, the style in which it was written is basic talk. Not too many technical words to confuse the reader and at times he is downright funny. Dog Logic. The best few bucks I have spent on my pooch this year. I am well on my way to a dog that is trained and a pleasure to live with.

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Summary: Now i understand how my pups sees things!
Review: Joel McMain leads you through by the hand to show you how your pup interperets your actions. Before one can put the request in such a way as the pup can understand what you want, it is first required that YOU understand how the pup is going to see what you do and WHY he will see it that way. Reading this book has opened my eyes in so many ways. I have found most 'manuals' to be dry reading but with "dog Logic", I found it facinating reading and could not put it down. I think this book may become required reading before purchasing one of my pups!

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Summary: Excellent book on basic obediance
Review: McManis does an excellent job writing a book that the first time novice or seasonsed trainer can pick up and immediately use. Very real-life applicable and user-friendly. The method used works well, and is very simple and straightforward. This is the best basic obediance book I have yet to encounter.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: My only complaint about this book is that I couldn't put it down! Without a doubt the best single book (I still recommend buying several different training books for scope) on dog training ever. This is written for all of us average folks who just want a very stable and well behaved pet that responds to our leadership role in the family. Joel is one of the few authors I've read who seems to really UNDERSTAND dogs and the dog/human relationship as it should be--not as politics or fads would have them be...a must read for the first timer, as well as those of us with years of dog experience. I would also recommend "Manstopper" for a genuine insight into how dogs learn by association. Even if you have no desire or interest in protection training, it will prove invaluable for problem solving (and prevention) in your basic obedience training at home....it teaches you how to think associatively like a dog does. Dog Logic is not a book for the wishy-washy or those of us who don't have time to invest in a regular training routine...it's for people who are serious about having a well mannered dog and want to train in such a way as to INCREASE the trust and love between you and your pet. Happy Training!

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Summary: Worth every cent you pay for it!!!
Review: This book is by far and away the best dog training manuel I have ever read. Unlike many trainers who simply give you their meathods and leave it at that, McMains takes the time to explain the whys behind his meathods. The author also emphsizes that bonding, not training, is most important: the former should not be sacrificed for the sake of the latter. I recommend this book to every dog owner I meet that is having trouble training their dogs, and many who are not. Once you have read this I am sure you will be able to say the same. It is worth every cent you pay for it!!!