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 This book is GARBAGE December 3, 2003
canadiank9information@yahoo.ca (Canada)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I train dogs for competitive obedience and I must say this is the WORST book ever written on dog training and it is certainly NOT for a novice. Using these methods especially on a dog with aggression issues will most likely cause the dog to react aggressively and attack you. Please don't buy this book, if you already have, burn it!! If you need training help or a different book recommendation, please e-mail me.http://www.canadiank9info.netfirms.com
Abusive methods November 17, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I skimmed this book in a bookstore and it brought tears to my eyes.This book advocates abusive training methods. I was appalled at the horrible suggestions. I wish there was a 'zero stars' rating. Try Good Owners, Great Dogs or The Dog Whisperer instead.
Methods that are 30 years out of date August 30, 2003
Alexis Coxon (Holt, MI, USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
What an appalling book! You should never, ever hit your dog. If your dog has a problem that serious, you should consult a professional trainer -- not listen to a book written by a woman whose training ideas are from the 1950s. These methods could also seriously injure or emotionally traumatize a small or sensitive dog.Hitting, choking and slapping haven't been used by intelligent trainers for decades. There are other, gentler ways (like leash corrections or clicker training) of getting your dog to behave.
 Easy to follow May 16, 2002
Doris Mentzer (Cherry Hill, NJ)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was having many problems with my dogs, aggression, coming when called, jumping up on people, housebreaking etc... This book, 101 Training Tips for Your Dog, is quite clear and to the point and easy to follow, you just turn to the alphabetical listing. It really is a great book and has helped me a lot with my 2 dogs.
 wow - pretty harsh December 12, 2001
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I couldn't bring myself to use most of the techniques in this book on my puppy. Jerking a dog's neck hard with the leash, throwing water in his face and yanking him off his feet by the neck might sound harsher than they really are, but I simply don't want to do them. There are a few useful tips here, but the techniques that I did attempt just caused my dog to cry and run, and left me feeling absolutely horrible about myself. After reading about more positive techniques from authors like Paul Owens (The Dog Whisperer), I just can't see using any other approach but a positive, non-violent one. In a short time my dog has responded to positive training joyfully and is on her way to being a wonderfully well behaved dog. Most importantly, I love training her as much as she loves learning. Don't ignore your own sense of humanity- it's there for a good reason.
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