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 enlarge | Author: The Monks Of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  182 reviews
Sales Rank: 1396
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 274
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0316578398
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.707
UPC: 400307318974
EAN: 9780316578394
ASIN: 0316578398
Publication Date: March 20, 1991
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 A must for anyone that is or wants to be proud of their dog! October 18, 1999
35 out of 37 found this review helpful
The only thing I regret about reading this book is the fact that I didn't buy it and read it sooner. It dips a little (actually a lot) into every essential aspect of properly training a dog from day one. Some of the best parts are the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test in the Appendix and the extensive bibliography in the back. So if you find something that wasn't covered to your expectations of completion, then you have an easy resource to locate more information on the the subject. To be honest with you, I haven't found anything in the book that wasn't necessary or covered enough. The only reason I sought more information was out of couriosity rather than need. Needless to say, the book was well written, informative and ultimately intriguing. Their methods are proven no matter how old they are. They have done their research and it shows. I am a believer for many reasons. For one, when you read the book (if you already own a dog) there are several occasions where you think to yourself and say, "so that's why..." The other reasons are because of all the times I have practiced their methods on one thing or another, the expetations of results are consistantly detailed in the book.
This is as good as it gets September 25, 1999
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Excellent book. What they say not only makes sense but works also. I am just practicing their methods on my bullmastiff puppy and it works perfectly. Don't waste your time reading these reviews, get the book and read that :-)
Excellent book! September 22, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very thorough understanding of the importance of taking the raising of your puppy seriously. Gives great instruction on adjusting your puppy into your life. A must read if you are thinking about adopting a puppy!
 Disappointed at use of outdated punishment-based methods. September 11, 1999
36 out of 56 found this review helpful
Twenty years ago when they wrote "How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend," the Monks were cutting edge. Their philosophy of understanding and respecting their dogs was refreshing. However, they still advocated severe corrections such as scruff shakes, alpha rolls and hitting their dogs. Much progress has been made in dog training since then. There are now tens of thousands of "positive reinforcement" trainers who eschew physical punishment althogether, and positive methods have been proven highly effective for all types of dogs. It is disappoinitng at best to see the Monks clinging to their now antiquated methods in their newer puppy book. There is much good information in both of their books. It is a shame that the good information is tainted by their promotion of unnecessary and harsh punishments. I someday the Monks produce a book that embraces the new, scientific and positive principles of "clicker training."
the best book on dog raising I've seen August 22, 1999
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the very best book on raising dogs I've ever read. It is enjoyable and interesting, as well as very informative. I highly recommend it as good reading, even if you are not presently interested in getting a puppy. The monks provide fascinating insights into dog training. Look at their other books also.
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