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Title: Dog-Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden ISBN: 1-58245-009-9 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 12 November, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.08 (13 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: You CAN teach an old dog new tricks.
Comment: This book was recommended to me by an animal behavior specialist for training an old dog I rescued from the shelter. He wasn't housebroken and had a myriad of other behavior problems that needed work.
This book teaches you how to train a dog using rewards instead of punishment. It works remarkably well. I was able to teach my dog all the basic commands ('sit', 'down', 'stay', etc.) in just a couple of weeks. I also taught him to fetch a ball which was fun for both of us. When I first got him and tried it he would not even look at the ball when I threw it so I thought it would never work. But it only took a few weeks before he was fetching like a pro - giving a great indoor workout for this senior dog.
The book is comprehensive but brief and includes nice illustrations that make the training easier. It is also written in a simple style that should appeal to children, too.
My only complaint about the book is the reward style of teaching is most effective using food treats and rewards. My dog has digestive problems and so this method is limited. Still, all in all, this is a great book and I can highly recommend it - especially to new dog owners or those who are still "punishing" their pets.
Rating: 5
Summary: A life saver for a new "mom"
Comment: Recently, I got my first ever dog! My whole life has been filled with cats and other creatures but I have always wanted a dog. Needless to say, I was at a loss when it came to dog life. Luckily, while filling (overfilling to be exact) my cart at the pet store, puppy in tow, I ran across Andrea Arden's book. Of course, I immediately read the section on toliet training. Puppy Max and I are following the crate method described which is going well.
I don't think I could have survived the first night without Andrea's advice. My pillow was very useful in covering my ears to the wails of Max from the crate but sure enough, he stopped.
Everything from socialization (Pumba, my Bengal cat, is just enthralled with Max and took off with his dog bone last night while my other cat is still adjusting) to teaching tools to feeding is covered throughly in the book using simple language. Loved the sections in purple on every page!
The positive reward system for training has already taken hold and Max loves praise for peeing out on the grass!
We have just started to work on the barking lately. Can't wait until 4 lb Max grows a little so we can start the leash!
Like I said, this book has been so important in my house (chewed edges and all). Highly recommended for a novice mom like me!
By the way, I would appreciate any other tips for great dog books!
Rating: 3
Summary: peeing outside rather than inside
Comment: i did not find the book very helpfull as i am having alot of problems with my dog.
Pongo is his name and he is a dalmation he wants to do the toliet inside rather than out, for example i take him out a walk and he waits till he is home again then do it in the house and he does it anywhere not just in one place.
I have tryed taking him in the garden on a lead and he will look at me then sit down then lie down when he gets bored, i could be in the garden with him for over 30 mins to 45 mins, soon as i bring him in he will pee.
could somone please give me some more tips to help me get him to pee and poop outside.
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Title: Andrea Arden's Little Book of Dog Tricks by Andrea Arden, Kristin Doney ISBN: 0764566342 Publisher: Howell Book House Pub. Date: 25 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: The Perfect Puppy : How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog by Gwen Bailey ISBN: 0895778394 Publisher: Readers Digest Pub. Date: 01 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Train Your Dog the Lazy Way by Andrea Arden ISBN: 0876051808 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (T) Pub. Date: 01 December, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar ISBN: 1888047062 Publisher: James & Kenneth, Publishers Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Feisty Fido by Patricia B. McConnell, Karen B. London ISBN: 1891767070 Publisher: Dog's Best Friend, Ltd. Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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