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

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!


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this is michael
reporting live...
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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.

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"Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson



"Kyle Petersen" wrote in message
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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

"Leah" wrote in message
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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.



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

"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. :}

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It's A Dog's Life
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Get Healthy, Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight
http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums

What kind of dog is it Kyle?


"Kyle Petersen" wrote in message
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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