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 enlarge | Authors: Patricia B. Mcconnell, Karen B. London
Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd.
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 22786
Media: Paperback
Pages: 59
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 1891767070
EAN: 9781891767074
ASIN: 1891767070
Publication Date: June 2003
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 Overly simplistic and repetitive May 12, 2007
CPT Trainer/Behaviorist (Atlanta, GA)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
The author is overly repetitive and offers only one solution to the problem of dog-dog or dog-human aggression when the subject dog is on-leash. Granted, her solution is an excellent solution that is viable in many cases. Nevertheless, the author does not delve into the origin of the problem. Therefore, she does not eclectically adapt her solution nor provide a more circumspective solution plan when the origin of the behavior is complex. Is the dog aggressive when on leash due to a lack of socialization? A traumatic experience? Fear? Poor handling skills? Anxiety transfered by the handler? Insufficient respect toward the handler/owner? Territoriality? Object guarding? Opposition reflex? Barrier frustration? Excitability? Generalized aggression? Insufficient stimulation and exercise? There is no factfinding to inquire about the preceding issues of causation. In addition, she never asks the reader to contemplate whether the dog's behavior varies depending on which specific human is holding the leash. Whether the dog is social off-leash and exclusively aggressive or excitable when on-leash. Whether the behavior is new or has existed for a prolonged time. Whether the behavior's onset occurred during puppyhood or is a more latent behavior that only manifested itself during adulthood. Whether the behavior is increasing in frequency or severity. Or whether the dog's aggressive, excitable or "feisty" behavior is more generalized than solely manifesting itself when walked on-leash. Thus, the author's solution is overly simplistic and in many cases will be insufficient in it's quest to accomplish goal-level solutions.
 A Concise Guide to Helping the Leash Aggressive Dog April 18, 2007
Nicole Wilde (California)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This brief, concise guide does not pretend to be a comprehensive tome for curing canine aggression; what it does address is one aspect of canine behavior that is troublesome to many owners--leash aggression. As a trainer, I see many people who understand that their dogs might not ever play off-leash at a dog park, but would like to be able to take them for a daily walk. The majority of the time that is a realistic goal, and this book explains how it can be achieved.
McConnell explains the foundation skills owners should teach their dogs, such as giving attention and an emergency U-turn, as well as detailing when to use each one. She explains how to begin as well as how to progress through the behavior modification process. The overall approach is gentle, humane, and based on sound scientific principles. While McConnell is a recognized expert in the field, she has a gift for explaining theory and techniques in language that the average dog owner can easily understand. She and Karen London, a fellow Ph.D., have produced a guide that is well organized, easy to follow, and extremely helpful.
- Nicole Wilde, author Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer (2nd edition)
My daughter works at the Humane Society adopting out dogs. February 12, 2007
M. Pierce (Atlanta, GA USA)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
She found it to be very helpful.
Very thin book January 21, 2007
Jean Watz (California)
1 out of 20 found this review helpful
I am sorry I didn't use the money I spent on this to buy another Dog Whisperer book or video by Ceasar Millon.
Review of "Feisty Fido." August 17, 2006
Jean Thorkildsen (Ballston Lake, NY USA)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
"Feisty Fido" presents a clear step-by-step method for changing the behavior of a dog who is aggressive toward strange dogs when he is being walked on leash. It was not as clear on changing the behavior of a dog who is intermittently agressive toward other dogs he lives with.
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