It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet

by Victoria Stilwell
It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet
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40 ratings, 4.17 average rating, 16 reviews (more data...)
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published
February 6th 2007 by Hyperion

binding
Paperback, 224 pages

isbn
1401308554    (isbn13: 9781401308551)

description
Canine expert Victoria Stilwell shows readers how to train their dogs out of even the most difficult and persistent bad behaviors. It's Supernanny for...more




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Michelle
03/09/09
Michelle rated it: 3 of 5 stars

I think after reading so many dog psychology books I expected more out of this one. It really was just simply a training manual. It gave some basic hints at dog psychology, maybe just enough for those who don't know much about dogs and are just learning about them through a new puppy. I like her positive approach to training. She's a much more positive trainer and if I had to recommend a TV show trainer to watch, it would be Victoria. But overall, I found myself disappointed. She's still f...more
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Mimo
01/11/09
Mimo rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
I wish that I had this book when we first got Seamus because I hadn't been around many dogs and had no idea what he was communicating to me. Victoria explains a lot about what different body language and vocalizations mean in "dog speak". This is not to say that this book is only for new dog owners. We have had our beagle Seamus for 3 years now, and I still found many of the sections to be very valuable. Especially the "think dog" "talk dog" and the sections on...more
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Stef
07/17/08
Stef rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: dogbooks
Victoria is absolutely right. A dog will do anything you want if you have the right type of lure (be it treat, toy or affection) But will the dog wuv you or the bait? Will he be all “what have you done for me lately?” when you ask him to do something empty handed?

Two new contradictory things I have learned. Dogs can be in front of you sometimes during the walk and still respect you (sorry Dog Whisperer) and feeding your dog the same kibble everyday is cruel because your dog de...more
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Kristin
03/01/09
Kristin rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in March, 2009
I can't give this book five stars though I want to since I haven't tried any of her techniques as I don't own a dog...yet. Ms. Stilwell's approach makes sense and seems easy to follow. Though it gave me a lot to consider- am I really ready to take care of another creature, esp one that can't talk- I wasn't discouraged but enthralled and excited.
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Janet
01/14/09
Janet rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
Most important point is that if the dog is not doing what you want it to, then you haven't trained it right. Patience, praise. I've seen her show with the impossible dog and am amazed at what she did with it.
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Carrie
01/21/09
Carrie rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in May, 2008
This is a good companion guide for the show. It reiterates all the things Victoria does in her shows and has some excellent information on reading dog food labels.
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Jody Aesop
01/30/09
Jody Aesop rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Although somewhat "beginner" (which I am), this book was incredibly helpful. Her attitude is fantastic, her methods work, and combined with "calming signals- what your dog tells you" I have hope again!
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Maya
01/21/09
Maya rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
Victoria Stilwell is a great dog trainer. Her ideas are expressed clearly and everything she says makes sense. I love her!
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Amy
03/16/09
Amy rated it: 4 of 5 stars

bookshelves: 2009
Read in March, 2009
Lots of good practical tips for dog training. I'll still be working with a trainer though.
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Karen
03/01/09
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in February, 2009
More specific tips than Caesar Milan has in his books.
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Debbie
06/24/09
Debbie rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic book on dog training.
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Eryka
01/20/09
Eryka rated it: 5 of 5 stars

i love Victoria Stilwell and her positive training - she's really in the right mindset. And with negative-reinforcement trainers out there hogging the spotlight, it's refreshing to see her gaining popularity. Her advice is sound - while her method is based on scientific research of animal behavior, she doesn't come off like a preachy behaviorist. She comes off like a confident and knowledgable trainer who puts things in terms we can all understand and apply to our own lives.
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Susanne
11/02/08
Susanne rated it: 5 of 5 stars

It's Me or the Dog, is and will continue to be a big help in training my dog. It has lovely photo's and advice that is set out clearly. I particularly liked the easy to follow chapter "Dog School", my puppy responded to the training techniques immediately.
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Dareth
07/31/08
Dareth rated it: 3 of 5 stars

bookshelves: currently-reading
recommends it for: dog owners
I love her show and wish the book had more pictures on giving commands and such but overall it covers a lot of training issues which is nice. So far my puppy is doing great with her methods.
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Christy
10/22/08
Christy rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in November, 2008
Love the show and the book. I wish we got Animal Planet
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Martha
10/20/07
Martha rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: currently-reading
Preparing for Minty.
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Gina Ringle
06/15/09
Gina Ringle rated it: 4 of 5 stars


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05/10/09
Andre marked it as to-read

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04/25/09
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Lorraine
04/13/09
Lorraine rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: canines, own


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