Culture Clash
by Jean Donaldson
published
January 19th 2005
(first published 1997)
by James & Kenneth Publishers
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Paperback, 223 pages
isbn
1888047054
(isbn13: 9781888047059)
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*The Culture Clash is special. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. *The...more
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Read in November, 2008
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A really interesting book. The basic premise is to stop anthropomorphizing dogs; don't believe the Disney fantasy of dogs who think like us and live to serve us. Just because they are supremely selfish doesn't make them any less enjoyable as companions. But understanding that will make you a better trainer and a happier family. Favorite quotes:
Dogs are not space intensive, they are time intensive. Given a choice between your time and a yard, virtually every dog on this earth will opt for mor...more
Dogs are not space intensive, they are time intensive. Given a choice between your time and a yard, virtually every dog on this earth will opt for mor...more
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This book is probably one of the best dog training books out there. It's the only book that I've found that really, truly, describes the positive reinforcement (+R) method which in a nutshell involves ignoring unwanted behavior and rewarding good behavior.
Why only three stars? This vitriolic book is hard to read. The author is apparently so fed up with owners who don't have a clue that she rarely holds back any opportunity to disparage any and all owners. The book drips in hatred for the mis...more
Why only three stars? This vitriolic book is hard to read. The author is apparently so fed up with owners who don't have a clue that she rarely holds back any opportunity to disparage any and all owners. The book drips in hatred for the mis...more
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I believe Jean Donaldson is a genius. I went to the Pawlitically Incorrect Dog Symposium at Marin Humane Society in 2002 and I was blown away by her! There was a segment where they took some of the shelter dogs that had specific behavior problems, and then they had 4 dog trainers that each use a different technique. There was one lady who taught guide dogs for the blind, and another guy who taught police dogs, and Jean. Well, there was this one chow mix that kept pulling on the leash and choking...more
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Read in November, 2003
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any dog owner!
I bought this book after many frustrating attempts at traing my (otherwise charming) dog, Charlie. The book was quite insightful and explained the advantages of positive reinforcement; basically, the book advocates that the owner create situations in which a dog can perform a task successfully and, subsequently, reward the dog when he/she does perform properly. After reading and implementing the suggestions in this book, training my dog went much smoother.
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Read in October, 2008
This book contains some insightful gems on human-dog interactions, just who dogs really are and what motivates them.
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Read in July, 1999
The human brain is much bigger than a dog's brain. So we have a much better chance of understanding a dog's motivation and reasoning than they have of figuring out ours. Jean Donaldson makes it simple to step inside the brain of a dog and see things from their perspective. If you have a dog, want to have a dog, or want to train a dog, this book will be invaluable. Fun to read too.
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This is the most educational book you can ever read about raising a happy, normal dog. It has helped me tremendously with my three dogs and I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about getting a dog, has a dog, or had a dog.
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Read in April, 2008
This is a terrific book on training and understanding dogs - for what they are, as opposed to what we think they are. Ms. Donaldson gets a little technical in spots, but her discussion of how dogs learn and think and her training instructions are wonderful. If you love dogs and want the best for them, I recommend this book.
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Read in December, 2005
recommends it for:
folks who are either planning to adopt a dog w/ behavior problems or already have one!
It's an easy to read, informative sort of a book about how the author finds dogs to have their own culture and that when people expect them to adapt to our culture, they may not be as flexible or adaptable as we'd like or expect them to be. My dog still has behavior problems....
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This is a must read for serious dog owners, and/or those who have more than one dog,or want to know why dogs and people so often clash.
Explains the bond between dogs and people and what happens when "reading" a dog goes wrong. Something you can apply to people, as well.
Explains the bond between dogs and people and what happens when "reading" a dog goes wrong. Something you can apply to people, as well.
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