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Summary: An excellent book!
Review: A pretty easy book to read, with a nice training method. I especially like how she seems to be pretty open minded to controversial tools such as pinch collars. I gave it three stars because she didn't mention alternative methods of training in case her's don't work, and there was very little helpful advice given on solving problems.
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Summary: A MUST for dog owners
Review: After having red various books on dog training I came across this one. It is clear and precise, but above all it works! Ms. Marlo not only seems to have an instinct and understanding for dogs but also a great way of relating some of her experience and knowledge to others. Our very difficult and extremely aggressive puppy has been transformed to a well behaved, respectful and almost housebroken dog within just a few days.....
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Summary: pass this one up....
Review: Granted there is some good information in this book, you really have to dig to find it. Not a good book to read if you are just learning about training dogs because you won't know what is the good stuff and what things to avoid. For instance, she believes that it is ok to use pinch collars as long as you have a trainer working with you. I believe that when you are training an animal (be it a dog, horse, cat, whatever...) the only way you are going to get real consistant results is not through pain. That breaks the trust that you are trying to gain with the animal. If you want to get something about training get a book on dog behavior (so you know how to communicate with your dog) and a book on clicker training (such as Clicker Training for Obedience by Morgan Spector).
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Summary: Thorough and Excellent Resource
Review: Having been in Shelby's puppy classes before, I was excited to finally purchase her book. Shelby's expertise is an invaluble tool for any dog owner. This book gives you an essential understanding of dog behaviour. For each element of training, from the basics of house-breaking, to resolving behavioural problems, you get not only the how, but the why. Anyone can tell you how to get a dog to do something, but Shelby gives you insight into dog behaviour which gives you a greater understanding of your dog and gives you the tools necessary to really develop and evolve a great working relationship with your canine companion.
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Summary: Works great for the hard headed!
Review: I just got a American Pit Bull Terrier puppy as a gift from my husband. I've always wanted one, but my experiance in dog trainning is limited to their wild far off cousins. I've never gotten to train a domesticated dog before, and I was very nervous because of everything I've heard about this breed. This book is WONDERFUL!!! Bella is the sweetest dog I've ever met or had, she's just very stubborn (as terriers are) and Shelby just goes through the psychology of the pack and everything so simpily and easily. Anyone can read this book, and have it work for them.
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Summary: Works great for the hard headed!
Review: I just got a American Pit Bull Terrier puppy as a gift from my husband. I've always wanted one, but my experiance in dog trainning is limited to their wild far off cousins. I've never gotten to train a domesticated dog before, and I was very nervous because of everything I've heard about this breed. This book is WONDERFUL!!! Bella is the sweetest dog I've ever met or had, she's just very stubborn (as terriers are) and Shelby just goes through the psychology of the pack and everything so simpily and easily. Anyone can read this book, and have it work for them.
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Summary: No more choke collars
Review: I just read Shelby Marlo's excellent book on dog training. I have a six month old pug named Maggie who has been a handful. The information in the book is very clear and insightful. Ms. Marlo explains why dogs do what they do based on their natural instincts. Her philosophy of training does not use harsh, cruel punishemnts. These common sense methods that stress motivational training with food give me hope that Maggie will eventually come when I call her. She is already sitting after one day. Throw away your choke collars and read this book if you have a dog. I wish she could explain my cats too.
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Summary: A must read!
Review: I saw Shelby Marlo on Oprah and was impressed so I bought the book. Our dog has a few problem areas we wished to correct and had tried everything. The first thing I read was how to teach a dog not to jump up on people. I was truly amazed when her adviced worked! On the first try!Our dog has not jumped up on anyone in two days now. She has a wonderful approach to training dogs. Can't wait to incorporate more of her ideas. The only thing I didn't like about the book....all the name dropping. Who cares about big-time star's dogs, problems, etc. If the advice wasn't so great in the book, the name dropping would certainly make me throw the book out. She should have focused entirely on what she knows, which is a lot, rather than who she knows. For this reason I dropped my rating from a 5 to a 4. All that aside, I would highly recommend the book.
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Summary: Dogs deserve to be treated well
Review: I went to Shelby Marlo's puppy training class and she saved me from a fate worse than death with my dog, Dale. You should read this book if you need help with your dog too. It's worth every dime.
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Summary: A Great Book! Better Than a Puppy Training Class!
Review: I've spoken to many different kinds of dog owners and trainers that train both police, companion, and show dogs, and just about 98% or more of the advice they gave me, I had already read in this book. I believe that Shelby Marlo does a fantastic job of explaining training basics that many dog training books don't even touch on (or at least the dog training books that I've read from my local libraries.) A lot of people that reviewed this book said something negative about her comments on pinch collars but I believe that they can sometimes be helpful if gentle leaders and other training methods don't work (as long as you are taught how to use them by professionals) so you won't hurt your dog. Some dogs are just really stubborn and have very bad temperments (especially if they aren't trained as a puppy and others, just can't wear gentle leaders b/c of their facial structure (most dogs CAN wear and tolerate them but a few breeds can't) and other dogs just don't respond to gentle leaders, reward training or similar methods; so it just depends on the dog's temperment and it's training history. Shelby Marlo doesn't use pinch collar training methods in this book though, and that's why I like it; she teaches you how to train your dog using commands, rewards/treats, and a crate. I think that this is a Great Book and that New dog owners should read it and follow it's advice BEFORE wasting money on a basic puppy training class that will teach you a lot less. If you want to learn how to master basics and a lot more, just read this book- you might want to take notes or break out a highlighter; the information is that useful ^_^ Good luck with Training and have fun! _GSD owner
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