Customer Reviews:
 Timeless advice from those with in-depth understanding. August 14, 1999
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
If more people would practice the principles contained within this tome, fewer dogs would find themselves in shelters and rescue situations. Wonderful insights presented with captivating writing make this book an invaluable tool for those who truly care about dogs. A copy of The Art of Raising a Puppy, Also by the Monks of New Skeet, will accompany each puppy I place in a new home. Being familiar with and utilizing "clicker" and other techniques based on positive reinforcement, I find this book in no way diminishes the value of positive training. Quite to the contrary, it emphasizes the importance of building a solid trusting, relationship with your dog toward greater mutual fulfillment. Don't hesitate! Add this one to your collection!
 Too traditional -- some bad mixed with the good August 12, 1999
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
Are you interested in training with positive methods? Then skip this book! The monks rely too heavily on outdated methods of discipline. Alpha rolls? Scruff shakes? Sorry, but these techniques are terrifying to dogs, potentially dangerous to trainers, and unnecessary. Yes, there are some great points, but there's no way I'd recommend this book to anyone.
Great Book! June 12, 1999
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Before I got this book, my dog, Casper, would tear up everything and attack people. Until I got this book and learned to get personal with him. Now he is an angle. This book is a must have!
Forget Expensive Classes! This is the Best Way to Go. June 11, 1999
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was lent this book when I was enbarking on a new adventure in my life. I just came home with a 6 week old Black lab puppy. I was warned how this dog will run my life, and in the process ruin my furniture and chew all things, even if they were nailed down. After reading The Monks of New Skete I was able to take control of my puppy and he no longer was in control. This is the best Do-it-Yourself book. I have recommended this book to numerous friends and they too give it rave reviews.
Should be required reading before the puppy search begins. May 18, 1999
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found out about this remarkable book after the loss of our beloved Max, an American Staffordshire Terrier. I was given the book to read to help me through the grief of our loss. It helped, but it made me sad that I didn't know about this book sooner. Maybe we could have helped Max understand his, and our place, in the pack. This book gave me the resolve to choose the right dog and raise him right. Shadow, our eight year old Bouvier des Flandres dog has reaped the benefits of this book. Shadow spent nearly three weeks with Brother Christopher at the monastery learning the basics. I got a brief lesson too, but I can read! This book has provided invaluable lessons in how to raise a dog to live with people. Keep it for a reference and give it to friends before they bring home their puppy.
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