Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind and Low Vision Dogs by Caroline D. Levin ISBN: 0-9672253-0-2 Publisher: Lantern Publications Pub. Date: 15 March, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Thank goodness for this book
Comment: When our dog Annabel went blind, we didn't know how to help her. She was severely depressed and unable to cope, bumping into things, getting disoriented, going to the toilet inside, sleeping a lot, moping, etc.
I followed the advice in this book, and within two weeks, Annabel was able to negotiate her way around the house, find her bowl and water, get up and down the stairs and go to the toilet outside.
Within two more, I was walking with her in the park, and within another month, I could take her pretty much anywhere.
I simply added some extra commands when out walking: "up" for a little step, "ready, up" for a big step; "down" for a little step down, "drop" for a big step down; "turn" with a lead tug to indicate direction. Together with commands she already knew, "stop", "cross the road" (which means trot quickly), "OK", which means go, it gave us all the tools we needed.
We'd be out in the streets, crossing busy roads, sitting in cafes, negotiating crowds and she was fine (as long as the crowds weren't too thick). We'd also take her into the country, along beaches, bush tracks, up hills etc.
People often couldn't tell that she was blind because she looked as though she was doing everything herself. Ocassionally she'd need a little reassurance, a bit of a pat, and then off she'd go again.
The key to this was making sure that she got the command *before* she was expected to do it, so that she didn't find the drop or step before I gave her the instruction. That way she learned to trust my commands, and to relax enough so that she wasn't always worried about tripping or bumping into things.
As soon as she could go on long walks again, her enjoyment of life increased, her depression lifted and life was worth living again for her.
She even got to the point where I could let her off the lead in a safe place, because she trusted me enough to keep her safe. She'd wander about, sniffing things, doing dog stuff, and I'd just watch to make sure she was OK. She loved this so much! A little taste of freedom.
It made all the difference to her final two years of life. I strongly recommend this book for anyone with a blind dog.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book made the difference.
Comment: My Samantha died recently at the age of 18-1/2. Because of this book her last years were happy and comfortable. When I realized she was losing her sight, I began to look for ways to help her adjust. I found this book and it gave us tips on how to help her live a good life in spite of her handicap. When she could no longer see at all, we had prepared the way and she still went on her walks, enjoyed her home and yard and lived a happy old doggie life. A MUST IF YOU HAVE A DOG WITH ANY KIND OF VISION DIFFICULTIES
Rating: 5
Summary: This book helped us see
Comment: I don't have a great way with words, but I want to give praise to Caroline Levin for writing this book. When our dog "Cotton" was diagnosed with SARDS and then Cushings Disease, we were devastated. This all happened in a period of just a few weeks. With a sick dog, from too much Lysodren (the medication for Cushings), a blind dog (who could not distinguish between light and dark), and a depressed dog (who now could not navigate stairs, find the door, food, toys or distinguish sounds), we felt we had nowhere to turn.
On the Internet we found this book and its author. We did order the book directly from the publisher and thank God for being able to do that. Cotton is doing great and we are all benefiting from this book. Everyone who has a dog with low vision or blindnes should have it. Every veternarian should have copies of this for their patients to read.
Caroline Levin gives such indepth information about the causes for blindness and such well explained instructions for retraining your dog in ways that work. Cotton, in less than two weeks, finds her bowl, is entertaining herself, wags her tail, and feels secure again about going down and up the stairs. There are so many things in this book that are going to continue to help us in the days to come.
If your dog is blind, please read this book. It saved us from continuing to let our "Cotton" suffer from the depression she was feeing. We feel we have our dog back.
 |
Title: Blind Dog Stories: Tales of Triumph, Humor and Heroism by Caroline D. Levin ISBN: 0967225310 Publisher: Lantern Publications Pub. Date: 15 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
 |
Title: Dogs, Diet, & Disease: An Owner's Guide to Diabetes Mellitus, Pancreatitis, Cushing's Disease, & More by Caroline D. Levin ISBN: 0967225329 Publisher: Lantern Publications Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
 |
Title: Living With a Deaf Dog: A Book of Advice, Facts and Experiences About Canine Deafness by Susan Cope Becker, Andrew Caylor ISBN: 0966005805 Publisher: Susan Cope Becker Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
 |
Title: Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household. by Karen B. London, Patricia B. McConnell ISBN: 1891767062 Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd. Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
 |
Title: The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate, Michael W. Fox ISBN: 1580622038 Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
