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 The Original Dog Whisperer May 22, 2008
C. Inglese (Los Angeles, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Paul Owens is the first, the original, the one true Dog Whisperer!! This book is incredibly helpful. All dog owners should have a copy and read it cover to cover.
Can we evolve? May 14, 2008
S. Alex (Northfield, OH)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Because of my volunteer work I have had the wonderful opportunity to handle thousands of rescue dogs. My job is to take pictures and post them on a website. I walk every dog to a place where I can minimize distractions and then attempt to get a natural shot of the animal sitting, or in some pose that seems relaxed or natural. I have photographed big dogs, scared dogs, injured dogs, dogs with post surgical trauma, dogs that pull hard, dogs that guard, dogs with food aggression, or borderline aggression or dogs that have suffered from just about every kind of imaginable neglect or abuse. Not one single time , ever , in the years I have been photographing have I thought I would be able to coax a better picture out of a dog by using a prong collar, a choke collar or any other absurd punitive action. Gaining trust and attention through positive reinforcement is the only method of training an animal that should be considered evolved. Training through positive re-enforcement compared to the archaic wisdom of pronging, choking, shocking or whipping an animal is like the difference between having a friend and having an employee. You have employees as long as you pay them, animal friends are forever. My favorite illustration to support this comes from a behaviorist friend who works closely with our shelter. When teaching positive re-enforcement he uses Marine Parks as an example. "Do you think the trainers at [the marine park] whip the 4 ton Killer Whale?"
The teaching and mindset Paul Owens suggests in this book is perfect. This book is the standard by which all schools of Dog Training should measure themselves. Beware those schools that would teach you to "correct" or "flood". ( a concept that warrants research and often comes cleverly disguised ) Love your dog as a friend and never hurt them.
The rewards are well worth the effort.
The Dog Whisperer May 2, 2008
Tina M. Lestelle (Torrance,Ca USA)
I found the book to be very helpful and gave me great insight
on dog training.
The Dog Whisperer May 2, 2008
T. Butler (Nashvegas, TN)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good Book...I'm sure I'll learn a lot more about my dog as I continue reading...
 almost worthless dvd February 26, 2008
G. Allen (Texas)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I ordered this dvd with high hopes that it would show me some real, specific, detailed training I could use with my dog; there was very little of it contained in the dvd. It was very general, not detailed, not lengthy enough to show me how to train my dog. The cartoon of a cave man first discovering a dog... what was that all about ? fluff. filler. The breathing ? not for the dog but for the human trainer .... geeezzz louezeee ! This "original dog whisperer" may be a great dog trainer if you work with him one-on-one with your pet, but via a dvd.... don't waste your money or your time as I have done; invest in a dog obedience class and get hands on, in person training - it will cost you more but your money will be much better spent than to buy this sorry dvd.
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