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Training
I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went
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Kyle Petersen wrote:
I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went to the bookstore and there are tons of books. I need opinions. Thanks There's three basic categories of books you will find: 1. Koehler Nazis/Modernized K.Nazis they preach obedience via choke chain and dominance. Most of these books are older. Newer books in this category will tout shock collars more than choke chains. 2. Control freakism/Toxic Mommyism. Dogs are bad, cut off their balls, put them in a cage, don't let them have any fun, have a time out, nothing in life is free or fun blah blah blah. These are newer and probably the most prevalent, much to my unending chagrin. 3. Mystical/theoretical/psychobabblical. There are many subcategories within this one, and books in this category are generally the newest. Some books project the idea that being a dog and exhibiting dog behavior is evidence of some sort of disease which needs to be scientifically diagnosed and treated. Or better yet, "calmed" with "calming signals" So, now you are briefed, armed with that knowledge ahead of time, you should be able to find one which isn't totally objectionable, if you look hard. But you'll have to look hard. hope that heelps! -- this is michael reporting live... http://dogtv.com |
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"Kyle Petersen" wrote:
I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went to the bookstore and there are tons of books. I need opinions. Start with "The Good Little Dog Book" by Ian Dunbar. --- Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com It's A Dog's Life http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html Get Healthy, Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums |
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"Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
"Kyle Petersen" wrote in message ... I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went to the bookstore and there are tons of books. I need opinions. Thanks |
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"Leah" wrote in message ... "Kyle Petersen" wrote: I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went to the bookstore and there are tons of books. I need opinions. Start with "The Good Little Dog Book" by Ian Dunbar. His latest book is Before and after getting your puppy. I dont know any one who has read it and I was wondering whether to recommend it or not. Alison |
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"Alison" wrote:
His latest book is Before and after getting your puppy. I dont know any one who has read it and I was wondering whether to recommend it or not. I haven't read it, but I'd still recommend it. The author knows what he's talking about, and the title sounds pretty spot on for a new puppy owner. :} --- Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com It's A Dog's Life http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html Get Healthy, Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums |
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What kind of dog is it Kyle?
"Kyle Petersen" wrote in message ... I am looking for opinions on books that will help me train my dogs. I went to the bookstore and there are tons of books. I need opinions. Thanks |
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