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Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training (The Complete Idiot's Guide) - Pamela Dennison
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Should have been named what I hate about Cesar Millan

She doesn't come right out and say his name, but her first six chapters are dedicated to how his techniques are wrong. Not only does she think he's wrong, but she comes off as preachy about it. My view of the whole thing, is if his methods didn't work better than this woman's, she would be the one with the TV show.

As to her "proven pshycological techniques", they are limited at best. Tell any mother in the world that your suppose to ignore their childs bad behavior and their answer will be, and what if they are drinking bleach? The same thing is true for a dog. The correct way to raise a child or train a dog has to include positive reinforcement backed up by gentle and immediate correction for wrong behavior. No one is saying anything about hitting or spanking. No one is talking about rubbing a puppies nose in his pee, but aversion training is ever bit as proven a technique as Pavlov's dogs salavating. The truth is she looked up a few experiments involving pshycology and dogs without truly diving into the implications of the experiments or the studies that go with them.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pamela Dennison's World

I found this book to be a disappointment on many levels. First, the author tries to be cute and conversational but comes off as simply annoying. This problem could be overlooked, however, if most of her advice wasn't based on questionable "scientific evidence" (no relevant documentation of this evidence is provided). To make matters worse, many of Ms. Dennison's observations about "normal" canine behavior are...well, wrong. Even a casual observer of canine behavior can't help but find fault with a number of her assertions. Save your money...buy another training book. I wish I had.
Positively Great! (yeah, I know pun city)

My family recently welcomed a wonderful Collie - Captain Jack Sparrow into our lives. From day one, I read this book, studied the techniques and the reasoning and rationale behind the methods and practiced them with Jack.

The first day he learned his name using the clicker method. After about three or four repetitions, that was it, he knew he was Jack. Amazing. The very next day we practiced his name some more and then in nothing flat he learned sit, stay, down and come in two 10 minute training sessions the same day. After that it was just a matter of continuing the repetition and adding more commands.

Once of the sections I found particularly useful was the information about reading your dog's behaviour and signals. I never really gave much thought to various dog behaviours, subtle or otherwise until I read Pam's insightful book. Now it all makes sense!

If you're looking to train your dog, understand your dog and really relate to your dog in a meaningful way, get this book!

Kevin Brett
CEO, Kevin Brett Studios, Inc.
Author: "The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life"

The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!

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Best positive dog training book

This is by far the best positive dog training book out there right now. It's easy to use and works! I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and train my dogs in agility, sheepherding, therapy dog and other venues. Positive dog training is the most effective way to come out of puppyhood with a well-trained and happy, confident dog. If you buy just one dog training book, buy this one!
Good review

I had a great experience. The book was sent in a very appropriate manner.




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