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Summary: A must read for dog owners or potential dog owners!
Review: Dr. Meisterfeld is amazing with dogs. I thought after having dogs for 48 of my 49 years I could fix any problems. Not so! I had 2 large dogs, male and female, and the male almost killed the female twice. I bought this book trying to find an answer for the problems, and learned that my male didn't seem to have a "will to serve", verses his very strong "will to power". I than called Dr. Meisterfeld (phone no. in back of book) and made an appointment for him to evaluate my dogs. I live 500 miles south of Petaluma and am not rich, but knew I needed an experts consultation. It turned out we made many mistakes in training with both dogs, but the male really had no interest in serving humans. He is in a placement facility and will make a wonderful business guard dog or only dog with no children. The female's behavior is now so good, it's amazing. I feel we owe this peace in our family to Dr. Meisterfeld and his books Jelly Bean versus Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Psychological Dog Training Behavior Conditioning with Respect and Trust. The 1000 miles round trip, the money and the books are definitly worth it for anyone with dog problems. The books are excellent and Dr. Meisterfeld is kind and extremely knowledgeable.
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Summary: The Truth About Dog Aggression
Review: Finally a dog book that was written by a professional trainers experience, not by authors/trainers that have copycatted the misconception that dog owners need to mimic the wild wolf and be the Alpha Leader of the Pack (that was originated by a United States Veterinarian in 1972)
Like the Author of Jelly Bean Verses Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde (C.W Meisterfeld), I am sharing my personal experience.
After one of my dogs bit me and my Veterinarian I was advised by a top New Zealand behaviourist to be the top dog leader of the pack and to use a shake can/throw chain. A veterinarian clinic advised my to grab my dog stare him in the eyes and shake him.
The more I tried to be the Alpha Leader of the Pack the worse their behaviour became, in a few days 2 of my dogs started fighting each other and the other 2 became fearful.
Then I located a University who's facility of Veterinary Science offers a course on canine behaviour it was expensive but I though it would be the highest level (scientific facility) of teaching animal behaviour, so I enrolled
I was shocked. Their teaching of being the Alpha Leader was exactly what all the other experts advised.
Jelly Beans rage was not due to genetics claimed by U.S top Veterinarian/behaviourists it was directly due to the alpha/dominance training.
Then I read the chapter HOW NOT TO BE YOUR DOGS BEST FRIEND that Meisterfeld explains the danger of the alpha training, which is why all four of my papillon's developed serous behavioral problems.
There's coloured (before and after) photos of Jelly Bean, Korean Fighting dog, Rhodesian Ridgeback,and unique discrimination safety period clock.
This book saved my dogs from having to live a life of fear and aggression.
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Summary: A non-violent alternative
Review: Had I not found this book in my local library back in 1992, it would have not been possible to save my own Bull Terrier. "Jelly Bean" was the light in a shaded world of misinformation. Reading this true account, any reader should be able to get at least a glimpse of common mistakes many of us have been guilty of in training our dog(s). It gives hope that our misconceptions and our dog's misbehaviors might be changed through simple common sense applications of mutual trust and respect. Meisterfeld de-bunks the "wolf pack theory" and explains the unique innate quality which separates our domestic dogs from wolves. Violent training methods can and do create violent and/or fearful behavior. Dog attacks toward humans, especially children, being on the rise, it's only resonable to examine the cause, finding the cure.This book is based on many years of hands on experience rather than theory or scientific studies. The reader can learn how closely human behavior influences canine behavior.
"Jelly Bean" was the foundation from which I base my behavior consulting as well as the formation of a non-profit group to promote truth and understanding to save needless killing of dogs and preventable suffering of our children. This book is a must read for anyone with a dog or dogs in their life, especially where children are a part of the family. I wish it were required reading for any new puppy/dog owner.
Meisterfeld's intuitive insights into the truth of dog behavior is a blessing to all those looking for a peaceful, non violent,
respectful relationship with dogs.
Rhonda Camfield
President
People Protecting the Future of Man's Best Friend,Inc.
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Summary: Jellybean Dr. Jekyll vs Mr. Hyde
Review: I appreciated the way the book showed how consideration, kindness and patience in handling a seemingly vicious dog can make such a difference. It helped me understand how dominant dog training (cruelty) methods can almost cause a dog to be destroyed... because it tried top defend itself... since it could not protect itself naturally using (fight or flight) run away or flee.
Meisterfeld gave me a new way to look at training and respect (holding a dog in high regard as a living creature to be worked with co-creatively) and not just through brute force.
I enjoyed the book and will read the others.
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Summary: This Book Changed My Life. And My Dogs Thank You Too!
Review: I came across this book about five years ago, and finally, after having read so much literature on dogs, this was something that made sense, that was palatable, and that dispelled prevalent and dangerous beleif systems about how dogs need be physically forced, intimidated, and abused in the name of dog training, and the tragic consequences as a result.
This book reveals so much about the true unique, and willing nature of dogs, and includes a tremendous amount regarding dog psychology, and the impact we as owners have on their behavior.
Thank you Dr. Meisterfeld, for your wisdom, your intuitive depth, and insight, and your unwavering respect for dogs.
Man's Best Friend has a true friend indeed. His name is Dr. Meisterfeld.Thanks Alexandra Weynerowski
Victoria, BC
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Summary: hell with teeth
Review: I followed this book right to the letter, mutual respect and all. The Pit bull came to me with aggression problems and I tried to correct it according to the book, and ended up having the pit bull put down because it cost me 36 stitches to my arm and leg. Follow this mans' suggestions and you will have problems as well.
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Summary: Entering the Mind of your Pet
Review: I thank C.W. Meisterfeld for explaining dog behavior to me. I've loved animals my whole life, have had many dogs, even have 2 now BUT I have never, ever been able to understand them enough to train them properly. This book explains why my dogs are sweet and loving but hate other dogs (with a fighting passion). Must mention that when I first purchased this book, I thought it contained training techniques; however, other than a few comments on the last few pages, it is only a book on behavior. I then bought Meisterfeld's book "PHYSOCOLOGICAL DOG TRAINING: Behavior Conditioning with Respect and Trust" and with the information the two books have given me, I've seen beautiful and amazing transformation in both our dogs in just 3 days of training. So I definately reccomend this book BEFORE you ever put the leash on your dog. Knowledge truly is freedom. I'll review his dog training book in eight weeks (after I complete the training course with my dogs). So if you're interested in the final outcome, take a look, see ya in 8!
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Summary: I have only loved her
Review: I thought I knew how to raise a dog, growing up with 4 dogs and owning 4 as an adult. My schnauzer puppy started to exhibit undesirable behaviors like barking incessantly, growling, snapping at me while grooming her, taking books out of the library and shredding them etc. I havn't left her at home alone or abused her in anyway, oh contraire, I take her to doggie daycare every day, walk her every night, train her with positive reinforcement, sleep with her in my bed, take her shopping with me. Why was she behaving like this? I have only loved her. I searched books and websites for answers, then I found JellyBean. Meisterfeld knows dogs and enlightend me about dog behavior. If you are confused about your dog's behavior or about who to believe, let the results convince you. Read this book.
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Summary: I have only loved her
Review: I thought I knew how to raise a dog, growing up with 4 dogs and owning 4 as an adult. My schnauzer puppy started to exhibit undesirable behaviors like barking incessantly, growling, snapping at me while grooming her, taking books out of the library and shredding them etc. I havn't left her at home alone or abused her in anyway, oh contraire, I take her to doggie daycare every day, walk her every night, train her with positive reinforcement, sleep with her in my bed, take her shopping with me. Why was she behaving like this? I have only loved her. I searched books and websites for answers, then I found JellyBean. Meisterfeld knows dogs and enlightend me about dog behavior. If you are confused about your dog's behavior or about who to believe, let the results convince you. Read this book.
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Summary: Thank God for Dr. Meisterfeld
Review: I took my puppy to obedience class as recommended by my veterinarian because she was said to be aggressive and dominant. After 8 weeks of puppy class our dog Soma was worse than when we started. She was biting more and not listening at all. I started looking on the internet for information about aggressive dogs and what to do. Thankfully I found Dr. Meisterfelds website (...). After I read his book on Psychological dog training I faxed him a letter and explained what we were up against. HE CALLED ME AT MY HOME. He cares that much. He also faxed my fax to a trainer in our area and she contacted me thru email. We have a dog named Kira/Soma now after 6 days of training who is on her way to being the wonderful, affectionate pup that we love. We still have 7 weeks of more training that I am doing at home with her. I am positive that at the end of those weeks we will be even more thankful to Dr. Meisterfeld for all his kindnesses to humans and animals. Please, if you love your children and your pets read this book and visit his website.
If I had not read JELLY BEAN VS DR JEKYL AND MR HYDE I would not have known there was hope for our dog. She was very similar to Doc. Her history and Doc's co-inside with each other. Forced to obey by trainers using the alpha method of being dominant and if the dog doesn't do it he is forced to do it. In his book Dr. Meisterfeld explains how he rehabilitated Doc without using any kind of force. There are several other case histories also. I flew through the book and couldn't wait to read Dog Whisper.
A totally satisfied customer who is going to get the rest of his books.
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