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 enlarge | Author: Jean Donaldson
Publisher: Lasar Multimedia Productions Inc
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 61617
Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0968420710
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780968420713
ASIN: 0968420710
Publication Date: November 1, 1998
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 A very good book on how to teach/train difficult dogs November 16, 2004
58 out of 60 found this review helpful
If you liked Ms Jean Donaldson's first book "Culture Clash" - you will like "Dogs are From Neptune" ... In fact, I would suggest that this book is a necessary follow-up.
"Dogs are From Neptune" is written in Ms Donaldson's distinct and forthright style ... The author is clear in her views and sure of her methods ... The reader can either agree or disagree but there is little grey where the author is concerned ...
That said - Ms Donaldson writes in an incisive way, expressing her thoughts in a manner that makes for easy reading ...
"Dogs are From Neptune" is a collection of case studies ... dealing with "difficult" and "problem" dogs - dogs with whom the more traditional training methods may not work so well ...
Together with Patricia B. McConnell's books, "Dogs are From Neptune" make essential reading for any owner/trainer interested in or needing to learning how to use positive training methods to "re-condition" a dog with difficult temperament or bad habits, ranging from counter surfing, food & object possession to the more serious issue of dogs that bully, dogs who are difficult to handle and dogs exhibiting nervous or defensive aggression ... The Editorial Review above provides a good summary of the areas covered in the book.
I found the use of case studies particularly the details provided - most useful ... by providing background to the "difficulty" faced by the respective dog and its owner/trainer ... the book allowed me to appreciate & understand with greater clarity the intention & purpose behind the methods used and suggested by Ms Jean Donaldson ...
Essentially, the book format adopted by the author, brings meat to the bones of training ...
And it doesn't take long for the reader to realise, that while the case studies are by their very nature specific to each case ... Ms Donaldson's methodology, rational and style of training & teaching a dog - can easily be adapted/modified to meet the range of difficulties and issues an individual owner/trainer may face with his/her own dogs.
The book emphasises and teaches why it is so important for every owner/trainer to first understand basic dog behaviour, instinct & psychology and how using such knowledge & understanding in the teaching/training of our dogs reduces frustration, stress & trauma to both owner/trainer & dog, and increases our chances of success.
Most important, the author teaches us how to maintain through all difficult times, the essential bond of trust between our dogs & us.
All in all ... the book is detailed and very sufficient ... A very good read and a worthwhile buy ...
Excellent resource book March 1, 2003
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Excellent resource book that should be a part of every dog owner's reference library. Handles all phases of dog training from aggression to submissive urination. Question and answer format works well. Arlene Millman, author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY (The tale of a remarkable Boston Terrier).
Jean Donaldson understands dogs! December 1, 2001
52 out of 53 found this review helpful
I love Dogs are from Neptune and Culture Clash, both by Jean Donaldson. This expert trainer is also a thoughtful and engaging writer. By really moving into and explaining the mind of the dog, Donaldson goes beyond a training how-to. Instead, she gives me, as the trainer of my own dogs, the tools I need to figure out how to solve my own training problems. It has caused me to think about my dogs and how I train in a whole new way. If I wasn't training my dogs, I'd still read these books because they make me laugh (a lot)!
A must have for any trainer May 27, 2001
12 out of 19 found this review helpful
I love the real life questions that are answered in such wonderful detail. The amount of information that is in this book makes it a must have for any dog trainer or person with a dog.
 Not helpful if you are look ing for serious solutions February 25, 2001
50 out of 71 found this review helpful
This book is a collection of Q & A's where Donaldson responds to people who ask her advice about their particular dog problems. Although some generalizations can be made from the problems included, it's hard to know how to generalize--i.e. whether and how a suggestion given to one owner makes sense in your own case. This means that this book is at best marginally useful for people who want and need detailed advice on how to reform their dog's behaviour. If you have a serious problem, don't look for reliable solutions in this book of anecdotes.
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