How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How to" booklets from Dog's Best Friend)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • How to be the Leader of the Pack...
  • A must have for anyone with a dog
  • Get Double Pleasure from this book!
How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How to" booklets from Dog's Best Friend)
Patricia B. McConnell
Manufacturer: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd.
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ASIN: 189176702X

Book Description

Learn how to love your dogs without spoiling them and provide boundaries without intimidation. This booklet clarifies how to be a benevolent leader and avoid aggression related to fear or dominance. If you want to be a natural leader to your pack and teach your dog that being polite is fun, this book tells you how to do it in a peaceful, kind way. The ideas and exercises in this booklet are based on the way dogs communicate with each other, so they are highly effective and easy for your dog to understand. An essential part of any canine library!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Training Advice.......2007-09-06

I found the book to be an easy-to-read brochure that gets right to the point with clear, concise suggestions for training your dog.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!!.......2007-08-31

Don't let the size of this book turn you away - this book has all the information you need to greatly improve your relationship with your dog. I highly recommend this book to anyone that has a difficult dog, but people with obedient dogs can benefit as well.

This book was well written, short and to the point. I followed her advice and now my dogs listen to me and I no longer yell or pull on the leash!

5 out of 5 stars How to be the Leader of the Pack..........2007-08-31

Very good condition and prompt delivery. I would definitely purchase from this seller again! Thank you very much

5 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone with a dog.......2007-07-09

This book saved my relationship with my two "kids" - it is written in language that is very easy to understand and presents principles in a way that anyone can appreciate and practice. I believe that reading this book taught me how to live with and relate to my four legged family in a way that truly allows us to live together in a harmony that we had not known previously and cherish every day since. Highly recommended for anyone who has a canine companion, whether it is a new relationship or one that has gone on for a while but has become a strain for any member of the family.

5 out of 5 stars Get Double Pleasure from this book!.......2007-06-13

I enjoyed this practical little booklet, but it is twice as useful and entertaining if you read it aloud and substitute the word "man" [or a man's name] for the word "dog" [or a dog's name]. I gave it to my sister when she adopted one of my foster dogs, and we had a jolly and educational time reading it "both ways". Anything by Patricia McConnell is a "must-read" for those of us who love interaction with our dogs!
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • sounds good to me
  • Excellent tool
  • Terrific book - even if you don't have a dog!
  • Very analytical
  • Excellent book
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
Patricia B. McConnell
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0345477146
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Book Description

Yes, humans and canines are different species, but current research provides fascinating, irrefutable evidence that what we share with our dogs is greater than how we vary. As behaviorist and zoologist Dr. Patricia McConnell tells us in this remarkable new book about emotions in dogs and in people, more and more scientists accept the premise that dogs have rich emotional lives, exhibiting a wide range of feelings including fear, anger, surprise, sadness, and love.

In For the Love of a Dog, McConnell suggests that one of the reasons we love dogs so much is that they express emotions in ways similar to humans. After all, who can communicate joy better than a puppy? But not all emotional expressions are obvious, and McConnell teaches both beginning dog owners and experienced dog lovers how to read the more subtle expressions hidden behind fuzzy faces and floppy ears.

For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation–a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of man’s best friend at his worst and at his very best. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Thus McConnell introduces us to the possibility of a richer, more rewarding relationship with our dogs.

While we may never be absolutely certain what our dogs are feeling, with the help of this riveting book we can understand more than we ever thought possible. Those who consider their dogs part of the family will find For the Love of a Dog engaging, enlightening, and utterly engrossing.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars sounds good to me.......2007-10-10

Not all the way thru yet but the book shares much of my own philosophy. Worth reading.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent tool.......2007-09-30

This is one of the best tools I've found for helping me understand the world my dog lives in. As a sidebar - there is a series of photos including both humans and canines, showing expressions and pointing out what they mean. Having looked through it thoroughly, I was in hysterics after logging in to a blog and seeing a group of "happy party photos" - once I'd looked at her photos, the *real* message of the party shots was unavoidable, from the smile that said "take one more photo and I'll drown you in the gazpacho" to the frozen, fear-filled shy person, barring her teeth in one of the most uncomfortable smiles I've ever seen. So this is not only good for understanding your dog - but also for paying attention to the real messages on the people faces around you!

5 out of 5 stars Terrific book - even if you don't have a dog!.......2007-09-29

This is a great book! I first purchased it as an audiobook, then purchased the hardcover. Now, I am listening to the audiobook for the second time, and am amazed all over again. If you are interested in the way your brain works, the way dogs learn, the way animals in general learn, this book is fascinating. It is not a how-to book, so you won't be able to train your dog after reading this book. But it will help you understand your dog (and yourself!)

3 out of 5 stars Very analytical.......2007-09-27

I was expecting this audio to be something like a cross between dog psychology and "Marley and Me." It was exclusively the psychology of dog behavior, and is not easy listening.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent book.......2007-09-26

This book gave me a very clear, interesting glimpse into the mind of dogs and enabled me to interpret their body language.
Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • wonderful book
  • Save Your Money.....!
  • DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
  • Ruff Love equals Tough Love for rough dogs
  • A serious book for seriously confused dogs
Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog
Susan Garrett
Manufacturer: Clean Run Productions, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1892694069

Product Description

Book about professional productions

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars wonderful book.......2007-08-29

This is an underead book from a great trainer that is honest! I am a trainer and I use a lot of these techninues to get the spoiled dogs of the world to start listening. You can still buy this from dog wise for a reasonable price.The woman who blew it off does not have the creditals to review this book.

1 out of 5 stars Save Your Money.....!.......2006-05-18

This book is not about relationship building. The suggestions in this book are extreme. Crating a dog 24 hrs a day...why have a dog? There are plenty of other books out there that will actually teach you how to have a better relationship with your dog. This is NOT one of them. I wish I had read the reviews before I spent money on this book.

1 out of 5 stars DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.......2006-05-12

Don't waste your money on this book. What a joke, this book isn't a relationship building program. It is more like a prison sentence for a dog. Just lock your dog up in a crate 24/7 except to allow your dog to eat and relieve him/herself (while on a leash, of course). There you have this book's "relationship buliding program" - SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!! In good conscience I wouldn't even give this book away!

4 out of 5 stars Ruff Love equals Tough Love for rough dogs.......2005-09-16

Yes, this is a tough love book but if a dog may loose it's home or even it's life for want of proper manners do what is necessary to prevent it from happening. Use what is approprite to the situation and get professional help if needed.

3 out of 5 stars A serious book for seriously confused dogs.......2005-06-15

No, you should not buy "Ruff Love" as a day-to-day training guide. The program in this book places serious restrictions on your dog that most dogs don't need, and most people will not have the heart or conviction to implement. The technique strips your dog of every privilege and makes him completely dependent on you (at the risk of ruining any indepence and confidence he may have...).

Why would anyone use such a program? Because every once in a while, a dog grows up with the notion (usually encouraged or at least allowed by the human) that HE is in charge of the house. Retraining this dog from the ground up may wind up saving his quality of life (such dogs often end up on a chain, locked away, or given up to a shelter) or, should he become aggressive, his life.

The author also suggests that the program be used for canine athletes to build bonding. Here I'm not in agreement; it's a pretty severe way to build co-dependence.

[NOTE: This book does not contain harsh, force-driven techniques.]
DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Great Book
DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion
Carla Genender
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Dogs don't know deceit, dishonesty or ingratitude. They're loyal, loving, don't hold grudges and give undivided attention and affection. When looking for a role model for a healthy and happy relationship, who better to turn to than the family dog? "DogSense" is the study of human relationships through the eyes of the family pooch. Humorous and entertaining photos of our furry friends are accompanied by gentle reminders of how we can keep our own relationships healthy and happy. For dog lovers everywhere, this book is not only a celebration of canine splendor but a wonderful primer on how being a little bit more like our dogs can make our human relationships that much better.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars DOG SENSE.......2006-11-14

I JUST KEEP ADDING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE TO MY GIFT LIST THAT WOULD BE THRILLED TO GET SUCH A "COOL" GIFT. EACH PAGE MAKES ME SMILE. THE AUTHOR'S WORDS ARE SOOOO TRUE TO WHAT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SO PERFECTLY CAPTURED. THIS IS A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION, PARTICULARLY HOLIDAY TIME. IT MAILS EASILY (I'VE ALREADY MAILED 10!) AND WILL LOOK JUST GREAT UNDER ANYONE'S TREE. PERFECT BOOK, PERFECT TIME TO BUY SEVERAL; A REAL FUN BOOK!

5 out of 5 stars STOCKING STUFFER/HANUKKAH/JUST GIVING.......2006-11-10

THE BOOK HITS HOME WHEN IT COME TO OUR BEHAVIOR TOWARDS EACH OTHER. KIND OF MAKES YOU THINK. GOOD BOOK

5 out of 5 stars DogSense: 99 relationship tips from your canine companion.......2006-11-10

DogSense is a delightful book to curl up with.Also makes a wonderful book to give as a gift.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2006-11-03

A perfect "coffee-table" book. Cute pictures with great stories to go along. Who can resist dogs? (I'm not just saying this because me and my dog are in it!!)
Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • great starter book
  • One of the best dog training books ever written
  • A great resource
  • A Value
  • Pat rocks!
Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog
Pat B. Miller
Manufacturer: Dogwise Publishing
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great starter book.......2007-06-20

this is a good book when you first get your puppy and i really like her techniques but i was looking for more tricks.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best dog training books ever written.......2007-04-19

No matter what breed or age your dog is, this book can help you train your furry friend. A must have for dog owners and professional trainers alike.

5 out of 5 stars A great resource.......2007-03-22

We recently adopted an adult dog who is incredibly timid. We know "normal" training with any negative re-enforcement would be a disaster for her. This book was fantastic. All the steps are positive and she has responded very well to it. I do think it takes a little longer to train with only positive re-enforcement, but the emotional benefits are fantastic. This book is not a substitute for taking your dog to a training class, but it is a fantastic resource to use at home. I particularly appreciated the sections on how dogs learn and interpret things. In particular, I found very valuable the advice that every moment you're with your dog is a training situation. If you are not actively training your dog, then your dog is actively training you. :)

5 out of 5 stars A Value.......2007-01-30

I'm not a professional dog trainer, just the owner of a Golden Retriever pup that is finally learning how to behave. This book is full of practical ideas that answered many of my questions and presented all kinds of tips for getting through to my pet. It's amazing how a little training can make life less stressful.

5 out of 5 stars Pat rocks!.......2005-07-21

This is one of two books that I include with my dog training classes in Seattle. I like it because the chapters are in bite-size, informative, entertaining pieces. Pat Miller is one of the premier trainers in the country, and she's brought us a gem with this book!

Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT
Ahimsa Dog Training, Seattle
Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That Matches Your Personality
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Useful and Amusing
  • Match Maker .... Match Maker
  • Great Book
  • biased instead of insightful, many inaccuracies
  • darn i couldint give this book zero stars!
Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That Matches Your Personality
Stanley Coren
Manufacturer: Free Press
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"Why is it that some people form lasting and warm relationships with their dogs, while others get no joy at all from their pets?" Dr. Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs, asks this question in Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That Matches Your Personality. Coren sets out not only to answer this question--an extremely worthy one considering that 4 out of 10 dogs fail to last the first year with their adoptive owners--but to revolutionize the way people think about prospective pets.

Relying on his background in psychology and dog intelligence--as well as the input of several animal experts--Coren created seven new groups of dogs based on canine characteristics that "had the most influence on people's satisfaction and lifestyle": friendly, protective, independent, self-assured, consistent, steady, and clever. Coren then asks that you calculate your personality using a pared-down version of the Interpersonal Adjective Scales--a personality test that measures in terms of extroverted/introverted, trusting/controlling, dominant/no-so-dominant, and warm/cool. The findings of this test, when coupled with Coren's new canine classification system, pinpoint the dog/dogs perfect for your personality.

Sprinkled throughout Coren's fascinating scientific discussion are a multitude of entertaining tales--which serve to further illustrate Coren's findings--including Sigmund Freud and his well-suited chow chow, Jo-Fi, who attended Freud's therapy sessions; playwright Eugene O'Neill and his beloved dalmatian, Blemie, for whom O'Neill bought a four-poster bed; and novelist John Steinbeck's poodle, Charlie, who accompanied the Nobel Prize-winning novelist on his travels across the United States. Both informative and highly entertaining, Why We Love the Dogs We Do paves the way for a mutually beneficial owner/dog relationship.

Book Description

A Dog's Best Friend

In Why We Love the Dogs We Do, Stanley Coren provides a foolproof guide to understanding which dog will make the best lifetime companion. He brings together his expertise in the fields of human psychology and animal behavior to provide a completely new approach to the dog/human relationship.

Working with a team of animal experts, Coren has identified seven groups of dogs based on characteristics such as friendliness, protectiveness, independence, and steadiness. Each group contains dogs from different breeds that share similar personality traits -- a unique departure from the familiar American Kennel Club breed groups. Perhaps even more fascinating are the results of Dr. Coren's extensive work matching human personality types with canine characteristics. Using his personality tests, anyone can determine which dog is the right match and which dog is almost certain to cause heartbreak.

Rich in anecdotes and grounded in scientific study, Why We Love the Dogs We Do offers us the tools we need to find happiness in what can be among the most satisfying relationships of a lifetime.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Useful and Amusing.......2006-07-18

I found this book to be a lighthearted yet informative read amongst the many different books I perused when trying to decide what breed of dog to share my life with. As a previous dog owner and trainer, I found his "groupings" interesting and pretty accurate, dog-personality-wise, and while the human personality test is perhaps a bit simplified, it nonetheless gets you to a useful conclusion about yourself that you can use to choose your breed. My husband and I were surprised at the breed category we ended up best fit for, and after having the dog we chose from that group for a year, we have found that the author's recommendations were pretty accurate for our likes and dislikes.

I will say, however, that this should not be the only source you read to choose what breed you want to adopt. Do read a more "scientific" book that goes further in-depth on what to expect from specific breeds, and probably also read a book written specifically on your final choice BEFORE adopting. Lastly, keep in mind that dogs are still animals, not humans, and to some extent have their own personalities regardless of what breed they belong to. As long as you have a sense of humor, living with a dog (whatever you choose) will be an enjoyable adventure.

4 out of 5 stars Match Maker .... Match Maker.......2006-04-10

There are one million dogs in the US who have been named as beneficiaries in their owners wills. What does this observation suggest? Since Americans don't typically bequeath their hard earned fortunes to any but family members, perhaps it means that often we REALLY treat our dogs as family. Since they obviously weren't born to us, perhaps it resembles a good marriage.

Contrast this love-filled fact with the less sanguine observation that nearly half of all puppy adoptions never make it through their first year. What makes the difference?

Coren's contention is that when the puppy's personality is compatible with that of their human "parents" the relationship works; when incompatible, the odds of early divorce is much higher.

So how can we improve the odds? Coren's answer is the same one that has made dating services successful. Both of you take a personality test and will do the matching for you. Many believe dating services work, I have no opinion, but Coren's approach assumes that it will work when applied to owners and dogs. So, how does it work?

It's as elegant as it is simple. Coren has already done all the hard work. He's conducted a large scale study of dog personalities organized by AKC breed types with an eye toward matching them with the results of commonly-used human personality tests. Then to complete the job he provides a brief and simple personality test that you can take and score in about fifteen minutes.

So, with your personality type in your left hand and the dog type listing in your right hand, lay one over the other, so to speak, identify the groupings that are most compatible with your personality profile, and start calling vets and breeders. Okay, there's a little more to the matching process than this, but really, not much more.

If this was all there was to the book, I'd have been glad to read it. I've had a long term interest in dog testing in general and dog personality testing in particular. But there's much more. To help convince us that the approach works, I lost count at some point but there are literally dozens and dozens of vignettes about the famous and not-so famous people and their dogs. In each case we are treated to an often thoroughly researched personality analysis which he then compares to the dog personality type and ties it all together with an assessment of whether the match was made in heaven or somewhere else.

Actors, actresses, historical figures, presidents - lots of presidents - poets, authors, and on and on. Not to the point of boredom, mind you. Never that. In fact, while reading the final vignette, I seriously hoped for an epilog with at least one more of these little stories. I got hooked.

"Why We Love the Dogs We Do" is a good read, a very good read. It's worth a read... read it.

EPILOG
Both my wife and I took the personality test and were surprised to learn that Newfies, which we have long had and loved were not on our recommended list. The matchmaking test was spot on for typifying the personality of our breed but, we believe, missed the target on capturing who are. Sadly this fact lost a star on the rating.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2006-03-14

Bought this book several years ago and thought it was great. Considering the dogs I have had in the past, it was dead on in why I thought they were great or why I couldn't wait to get rid of them as fast as possible. Unless it's a rescue dog as I have now, which is a terrior mix, I will definitely go back to this book time and time again as a reminider for the breed that is appropriate for me.

1 out of 5 stars biased instead of insightful, many inaccuracies.......2006-02-17

The classification of dog "types" didn't resemble anything I've learned in other books on dog breeds. I'm not aware that dogs are either clever or friendly, but not both at the same time.
How would one choose a pet? Let's see, do I want a stupid friendly dog, or a dog who is very clever but aloof and indifferent to me?

A big disappointment was the section where the author shared his intense dislike of cats and their owners. What does this have to do with the title and theme of his book and why should any of us care?
Dr Coren, for unknown reasons, finds it necessary to express his admiration and love of dogs by bashing cats with the same old tiresome comparisons that are always unfavorable to cats.
If this was necessary, then why not include a chapter listing all the ways that guinea pigs, gerbils, parakeets, and tropical fish fall short when compared with dogs?
Better yet, let's have an expert on rabbit breeding write a book about taking care of rabbits, and then include a chapter describing the faults and inadequacies of dogs?
After reading much of this book,I find it hard to believe that Coren really likes any animals. I wonder whether he needed additional ncome and thought he had a new angle for a dog book.

As a lover of both dogs and cats, I have no trouble realizing that they are two different species that require no comparisons.
The author's decision to share the story of the woman who seemed indifferent when her cat went missing is supposed to prove that even people who choose cats for pets, don't really love them the way the author loves dogs. Is Coren really unaware that there's a surplus of uncaring PET owners who neglect dogs as well as cats?
I don't know what Coren's grudge against the cat owning woman in his book is all about, but it tells us nothing about what cats are like as pets!

Coren thinks cats are seldom seen during the day. He would enjoy meeting my cat, who along with our dog, greets people at the door, follows us from room to room and cuddles with us on the couch at all times of the day or evening.
Mr Coren, let the real dog and cat experts write the books.Your time would be better spent developing some insight into your own anger and resentments.

1 out of 5 stars darn i couldint give this book zero stars!.......2005-06-22

this book is awful and gives incorect info on dogs.i am a great perenees and mastiff fan . this book descibed these dogs as "pefectly happy if required to live outside" and "these dogs will tolerate more roughhousing than other breeds and will even put up rough phisical handeling that apears to come to the piont of abuse".but that is pefectly untrue because behaior problems in the mastiff and great perenees are usauly because of being isolated from the family. and great perenees must be traind with a GENTLE hand or you will see this dog fall apart before your very eyes. this book consisted mainly of storys about famouse people and there dogs. please read about the breed before listening to this book.
Love Your Dog Pictures: How to Photograph Your Pet with Any Camera
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • perfect handbook for the family photographer
Love Your Dog Pictures: How to Photograph Your Pet with Any Camera
Jenni Bidner
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ASIN: 0823072282
Release Date: 2006-06-01

Book Description

• Millions of dog owners need this book • Easy-to-use advice from a pro photographer and dog lover! • Great examples from ten different photographers for a variety of styles • Start getting better pictures right away

More than 115 million dogs are kept as pets in the U.S. alone—and there's hardly a decent photo of any of them. Out of focus when Fido moves. Red-eye from Barkley's too-curious stare. Fuzzy where Rover breathed on the lens. Just awful. But now dog owners everywhere can learn how to take better pictures of their pets, posed or candid, inside or outside, in action or resting, with family members, dog friends, or alone. Author Jenni Bidner, a professional photographer and rescue-dog owner/trainer, covers photography basics like equipment, exposure, and composition, then explains just how to capture the charm, personality, and good looks of any dog. Special tips on photographing puppies, black dogs and white dogs, and show dogs, plus ideas on making money as a pet photographer, creating scrapbooks and cards, and sending digital dogs over the Web make this book as essential as paper training.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars perfect handbook for the family photographer.......2006-09-05

This book is not about becoming a professional dog photographer but it is intended for the family photographer who wants to know how to take the best pictures of their dog or their family's dog. Pictures they can hang on the wall later on or put in scrapbooks. It will help you create images of your dog that will catch the dog's true spirit.

It does not matter if you have a cheap film camera or an expensive digital SLR camera, the tips and techniques in this book will work for any camera. Throughout the different chapters the text is accompanied by famous dog quotes every now and then and along with all the tips and techniques are 305 illustrations in total (only ten in b/w) that clearly show you before and after situations and different camera setups and their resulting photographs.

In the first chapters you'll get familiar with all the technical stuff like equipment and exposure, then you'll move on to more practical techniques like lightning, composition and taking great action shots, posing and portraits. The last part explains in short chapters how to digitize your film photographs, how to enhance your digital pictures and how to
turn them into scrapbook pages. In the appendix you'll get to meet all the dogs that were models for the illustrations throughout this book.

With its 144 pages this book is a definite handbook for beginning photographers who want to know everything about taking beautiful photographs of their beloved dogs. If you are looking for more professional dog photography you might be better off with Creative Canine Photography. This book, Love Your Dog Pictures, though handles everything you ever needed to know about dog photography and with a creative mind I'm sure you can be just as well a professional dog photographer. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their photographing skills and who wants to catch their dog's real personality on image.

- reviewed by Eveline for Euro-Reviews
I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Proceed with Caution
  • Great Info and Fun to Read!!!
  • If You Have a Dog, You Need This Book
  • I Love My Dog,BUT..... It's my dog to a T
I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior
Joy Tiz
Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0380788012
Release Date: 1999-09-07

Book Description

You love your dog...but he has a few habits that are anything but loveable--and no amount of scolding or punishment helps. Sound familiar? The good news is that you can change your dog's unbecoming habits if you know how. This comprehensive guide to dog training covers every imaginable situation, allowing you to see right through your "difficult" dog's behavior and help him learn how to behave in a way that please you. Discover how the straightforward, unsubtle psychology of an "alpha" dominant male can turn even a canine terrorist into a well-behaved pet. Learn why your dog loves his obedience training, and why his greatest pleasure is pleasing you. I Love My Dog, But... will help you understand how dogs think--and how you can think faster than they can.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greeeaaat Book.......2002-12-27

I have 2 adult stubborn Bichons that I adopted as adults. They were never obedience trained as pups. This book addresses all of the issues I have with them. I'm currently in the process of following Joy's instructions and I'm amazed at the results. They are a work in progress but I see light at the end of the tunnel.

**Citywulf - Dogs don't think like humans. Joy only recommended grabbing the muzzle or scruff on the neck as last options. She also recommends increasing the confidence of timid dogs. She has advocated posturing and looks - hence the ALPHA***

3 out of 5 stars Proceed with Caution.......2002-08-26

I have mixed feelings about this book. She debunks many old ideas, and that's good. But using "Alpha" techniques on a dog has its risks. We do not want to raise wolves, we want to raise household companions. "Alpha" training includes using the hands to deliver such reprimands as scruff-shakes and muzzle holding. This can lead to a hand-shy dog more apt to use wolf-life reprimands on other dogs or even children considered subordinate. For timid and small dogs especially, I would recommend hands-free methods that rely on vocal tones, eye contact, and rewards.

5 out of 5 stars Great Info and Fun to Read!!!.......2002-05-20

I stayed up all night reading this book, not only because the info was so good but it is extremely humorous and entertaining. I recommend this book to anyone who cares about their dog.

5 out of 5 stars If You Have a Dog, You Need This Book.......2002-04-05

Thank you Joy! I have been recommending this book to everyone I know who has a dog or is just thinking about it. If I had gotten it first I wouldn't have wasted money on any other dog books. Joy explains why dogs act the way they do and how their behavoir can be changed. I have seen many people mistreating their dogs in an attempt to disipline them. Or using strange, ineffective training techniques or no training at all. Simply the best there is...as the owner of a young Border Collie I don't know how we survived until we got this book.

5 out of 5 stars I Love My Dog,BUT..... It's my dog to a T.......2001-10-05

I bought this book as a last resort on how to deal with my GSD/Malamute. She was a horrible mannered thing..lol. Now she is better behaved and minds. Three HUGE cheers to Joy Tiz for her awesome book and understanding of what makes a dog tick!!!! I also keep on on her websites for more info as I go along..going to write another book Joy?
Pampering Your Pooch: Discover What Your Dog Needs, Wants, and Loves
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • I love my dog and I loved this book!
Pampering Your Pooch: Discover What Your Dog Needs, Wants, and Loves
Jason R. Rich
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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ASIN: 0470009225

Book Description

Your unabashed guide to unparalleled canine luxury

Doesn't your dog deserve the best of everything? Each chapter of this unique book focuses on a different way to pamper your pooch and includes detailed information about specific products and services and where to find them (complete with web sites). You'll discover exquisite items from specialty boutiques and designers such as Coach, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co. You'll learn about:

From couture to coiffure, plush beds to bejeweled accessories, entertaining toys to health insurance, this is your guide to treating your dog to the good life.

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5 out of 5 stars I love my dog and I loved this book!.......2007-03-25

This book is perfect for all dog lovers! You'll learn how to pamper your pooch and offer him the very best of everything. It's a fun and informative book to read, plus it offers a lot of very useful information you won't find in other dog training books. It doesn't matter what type of dog you have as a pet. This book will help you improve your bond with your dog and make your dog happy, while keeping him healthy.
The Small Dogs Doggy Bone Cookbook: The Fun, Easy Way to Bake Love and Nutrition into Your Dog's Diet
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    ASIN: 0975388320

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    After testing hundreds of dog bone recipes, author Michele Bledsoe chose only the very best for this fun-loving collection. Whether readers are looking to bake up a wholesome treat, create a special birthday bone, or cure Fido's bad breath, this book provides easy-to-make options for every imaginable pooch-related purpose and comes with a dog bone–shaped cookie cutter. Recipes include Cinnabones, Pea-mutt Butter, Bark-B-Que, and many others, as well as helpful tips such as how to bake the biscuits to perfection. All recipes are veterinarian-approved.

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