101 Training Tips for Your Dog: Learn the Experts Way to a Happy Well-behaved Pet

The author advocates the use of fear to force the behavior she wants. Her methods are beyond antiquated - they are sadistic and cruel. A truly horrible book.


Hope it's satire   February 12, 2004
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

My initial reaction to this book, was, of course, outrage. I presumed that the author had either never owned a dog, or was a sadist. Then, I realized that the whole thing had to be satire. It must have been weitten just to get a knee jerk response of anger and outrage. But that gives way to humour, and then outright laughter, as you realize that it's all just fiction. After all, no one who knows and loves dogs would EVER treat one that way!

In retrospect, I'm glad that I borrowed the book rather than purchasing it, as it wasn't really all that funny.


outdated abusive methods   January 15, 2004
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

As a professional trainer running a very large training school, I'm disappointed to see that these outdated and abusive methods are still out there. This writer still recommends hitting dogs, pushing their noses into messes, and she even recommends use of a "riding bat", which she says is like a riding crop but "sturdier".

The proliferation of positive methods means that nobody should ever again feel they have no option but to hurt their dog and call it dog training. Please read "Positive Puppy Training Works" by Joel Walton, "The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller, and other excellent books by more positive trainers. Dog training has really changed for the better since this dog was published!

Becky Schultz, Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Golden Valley, MN