Dog Training Books Reviews, page 1
The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

• A Must Have1999-12-24

  This is a must have book for true animal lovers. Based on a philosophy of "Raise With Praise", Paul's approach is all about love... and let me tell you, it works! Paul covers every facet of caring for your dog, including: training, a truly healthy diet, and great insight into how dogs think.

  I've read alot of books on dogs and this is by far the most original and compassionate approach I've seen. He really makes it fun! We trained our dog to sit, stay, come, crawl.. and absolutely had a blast doing it. His biggest asset seems to be that he really gets animals, he knows how they think and this has allowed him to develop a way to communicating with them that is positive and effective. Enjoy.

• A MUST have for anyone with a dog2000-02-18

  Paul Owens Nonviolint approach allows your dog to keep its personality. Where as the other methods break the dogs spirit. the old methods of controlling through domination is just that OLD. This book taught me many things I paid hundreds of dollers to learn by having a in-home-trainer,However this book continued on where my trainer left off. This book also helps you see things from the dogs mind of reasoning and understanding. I was able you use the lessons and get results in as little as 5 min. and as long as I practice what Paul tells us in this book I am a happy dog owner with a dog that obays me very well. There truly is no need for the old way of training and the proof is in this outstanding book. I can not praise this book enough. please if you are going to get a dog or have one already do yourself a favor and get this book.And please do not let any one tell you that those cruel training methods are better until you try this first, you will be amazed.I love the hide and seek game and the "find it" with my dog.

• Before the Dog, Get this book2000-06-14

  Before you get the Dog, you must get this book. It should be a requirment with any adoption program. It is the best, easy reading book on Dogs and training. Everything that you need in regards to training can be found in the book. I read it like a research book, jumping from topic to topic and before I knew it, I had read the whole book. Excuse the expression but the book is getting a little 'dog eared' from my refering to it and reccomending it to friends. Enjoy!

• The Dog Whisperer is a wonderful book2000-04-22

  The message in this book teaches you how to train a dog in a nonviolent maner. I know first hand how effective this kind of traning is and how well it works. My puppy Boxer came from a animal shelter and I have trained her with Paul's techniques. The puppy has come a long way in a very short period of time with the help of this book.

• Simple Principles to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want2000-04-22

  I found Paul's book to be the most useful. I bought it and couldn't put it down until I finished it. Now Mabel, my rescue, and I use it as our textbook. His loving approach with a spiritual undertone works. It's not only good for dogs but for the rest of us, too, in other areas of our lives. Good, practical, easy to understand, simple principles and methods. Highly recommend Paul's way. No violence or broken spirits! It's all about love. Afterall, isn't that what we're all looking for?

• Recommended for people seeking a kinder approach2000-07-22

  I liked this book very much. Paul does a great job of conveying that the best results come from a basic understanding of how dogs view the world and how they learn. It is a huge stretch to getting the humans past thinking and acting as though the secret to training companion dogs is imposing your will on a dog and then correcting it for "disobeying". Without knowing any better, many, many people think that the ONLY way to train a dog is by teaching it to avoid corrections. I think that is killing an ant with an anvil and happily, many other dog owners do, too. The only criticism I have is that the book may have a narrow appeal. Some may be turned off by the spiritual overtones. I found that aspect refreshing myself. It's pretty hard to learn how to use a clicker well by reading a book, but I guess it won't hurt anyone if the human screws up, right? If I had a client who was "into" a holistic approach, this would be my first pick.

• Best Training Book Ever!2000-06-17

  This book is an absolute must for the person who wants to train their dog and get results without physical correction which may cause trauma, distrust or break the chance for a wonderful bond with their pet. All of the basics are included and the book has excellent explanations and pictures of demonstrations. 5 stars in my book - thank you Paul Owens for taking the time to write this training book!

• The best way to learn to train the dog you love2000-06-16

  Paul Owens has written a fantastic book on how to train your dog without changing who your dog is. I have trained many dogs, and his approach is by far the most fun, and best. He helps in the process by letting you know why things happen, which helps in the how of changing behaivor. It was incredible to see that dogs can and do learn without all the nasty methods that were taught for so many years as the only way. It is going to be my first present to any friend getting a puppy, and especially to those who adopt a rescue. His methods are great for problem solving and will help owners and dogs have a much more fulfilling relationship.

• Combination of good advice & psycho-babble2000-09-27

  This book gives some good advice if you have a young dog/puppy. For those of us who acquire an older dog, these methods (basically, positive reinforcement--classical conditioning) do not work very well, especially for correcting problem behaviors. Simply ignoring my dog while he roots through the garbage or incessantly sniffs my toddler son's diaper doesn't deter him. Full of psychology--if only my dog could read!

• All you need to create a good canine citizen2001-02-05

  This is the only training book you'll need. Paul Owens explains in minute detail how to make your dog into a model member of society; a dog who, for example, can sit calmly through a tail pulling, ear grabbing or pot banging. The book gives step-by-step instructions for teaching your dog to do the basics (e.g., sit, down, stay, come, heel, go to bed) and to do them in any environment, ignoring any noisy or visual distraction. And not only does Owens' non-violent method work (I've used it on my dog, she's now a dream pup), but it also makes you feel like a caring dog-owner. After using Owens' effective methods, I would never dream of using any abusive, corrective methods on any dog.

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