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Help! My Dog Has An Attitude Reviews |
Help! My Dog Has An Attitude"Ever so rarely a book comes along which runs at the head of the pack. Karen Pryor's "Don't Shoot The Dog," was one such book. This is another. HELP! is a dynamite 'how-to' text, but it literally transcends even the very best of dog help books. Essentially HELP! is about relationships between dogs and owners - how they can go wrong, how to prevent them from going wrong and how to put them right again." Dr. Ian Dunbar, Berkeley, CA "Help! My Dog Has An Attitude is the most logical and readable book that I have seen on behavior problems in dogs. I recommend it to my clients and refer to it for help with my own pup." Lorrie Clemens, DVM, Woodside Veterinary Clinic "Do you know a dog or two with an attitude? You know what that means...the dog somehow thinks he's in charge and you are there to serve him. Or perhaps the dog's attitude is one of excessive shyness with people or fear of loud noises which sends him quivering under the bed. Gwen Bohnenkamp tells us that fearfulness and aggression cause a wide variety of undesireable behaviors in dogs. Things like barking, growling, biting, lunging, snapping and shyness are all examples. There's bad news and good news. According to Bohnenkamp, a handful of these problems are inborn. . . the majority however are made by "we the people." It's a good thing that Gwen doesn't make the reader feel guilty about this or you might stop reading right there. Instead she offers explanations for how we may inadvertantly create problems, how to prevent them in the first place and how to correct them should they occur. Learn to treat your dog as a dog and you will be able to solve problem behavior without force and have a happier more responsive companion. This humane approach utilizes rewards, confidence building, desensitization and counter conditioning. Help! My Dog Has An Attitude is an excellent choice if you are experiencing these problems, if you want to prevent problems or if you are a trainer who is faced with other people's dog problems." Book Review section of Your Pet , Your Pet Magazine, Inc. "Our customers have snapped this book up! At first it's the catchy title that gets their attention . . . apparently they know a dog or two with an "attitude." Then they find themselves eager to use the problem-solving methods for fearfulness and aggressive behavior. Utilizes rewards, confidence building, desensitization and counter conditioning." Direct Book Service "Considering the legal risks associated with owning a dog, this book is a must for all dog owners." S. Lynn Morris, Esquire, San Francisco All Rights Reserved. No portion of this site may be used or reproduced without prior written consent. Privacy Policy / Disclaimer |