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Good Owners, Great Dogs
Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kil...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
September 1st 1999
by Warner Books
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I first heard of this book on a pet parenting site and figured I'd give it a try. I thought, "The book is old, it probably has a lot of training tips I don't agree with" but was curious to see what the hype was about from this particular website. Upon reading it, I was really quite pleasantly surprised that the Brian Kilcommons had the same philosophy with regards to dog training that I had. In Latin America, dogs are seen as animals and pet ownership isn't exactly a romanticized notio...more
My husband and I are preparing to become dog owners. It will be my first time having a dog, and we are planning on starting with a new puppy. This book, so far, is great about giving you ideas on what to expect from bringing a new puppy into your home. While I haven't had the opportunity to put his suggestions for training into action, Kilcommons seems to give clear cut instructions and reasons why techniques fail or are successful based on the dog's interpretations of human interaction.
Read again after getting Trixie, our new puppy. Kilcommons is totally practical and his advice works. I've read a ton of animal behavior/training books and magazines, taken classes, etc. This was recommended by a friend and it's my favorite.
It's all about the owner. People with dog problems have to look at their own behavior first. I have now trained three dogs using the methods in this book and continually get comments like, "What a well-behaved dog you have."
My friend Kathy gifted this to me when we told her we were going to take the plunge and look for a dog. I like the emphasis on positive reinforcement and reading your dog.
This is a great reference for dog owners or soon-to-be dog owners. We used so much of this information when picking out and training our Lab.
Essential book. Looks like it took the express train from 1970, but you know what they say about judging a book by the cover and being an asshole.
The absolute best dog training book ever written. Every puppy I bread goes to their new home with their new family in possession of this book.
Oh, Brian Kilcommons, you are so chock full of commonsense, down to earth advice for puppy owners! You make it seem, if not easy, then at least possible to deal with everything that might arise. I wish you lived next door to me!
Of all the dog books my brother sent me, this is my favorite. This guy employs the Woodhouse method, but his book is more complete than hers. She talked mostly of dog psychology and correction collars, but this guy goes through step-by-step dog training, care, and temperment considerations. I only hope to master the basic commands that will keep our dog safe and make her an enjoyable pet. No cone weaving tricks for Lily. At the moment, a housebroken puppy and a full night's sleep will be ca...more
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saw it at the thrift store
Im glad I read this book and learned so much about Spike from it!
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Great book for everyone.
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It's hard to believe that the same authors who wrote My Smart Puppy penned this book as well. While I found that book to be scattered and gimmicky, this book had a clear organization and practical information (for the most part). Though it is an older book, the information seems to be on par with the other books I've checked out. There's also some good information on what to do before getting a dog or puppy.
The local Humane Society recommended that we read this book before we adopted our dog, Harley, and it was SOOOO informative. Harleyis only 7 months old, but she's very well trained for her age (thanks to this book!) and any time we have a new issue come up, we use the book to help us figure out why and how to fix the problem! Definitely a great read for NEW dog/puppy owners!
After reading Karen Pryor's clicker training books, this early edition of Good Owners, Great Dogs seems almost antiquated: all correction, no positive reinforcement. As a general guide for people unfamiliar with having dogs in the house, it's one-stop shopping for expert advice. Otherwise, there's better, newer stuff out there.
Excellent book on how to train your dog, how to understand them and what to expect. I made my son read this book before he was allowed to get a dog and it made him an excellent dog owner and Im sure it made the dog a happier and better adjusted creature.
knowledgeable, and well organized.
A fun book to read, but the strong emphasis on correction is very different from what we've learned with our trainers (mostly positive reinforcement and ignoring). We have incorporated some elements of his advice, though.
you need this if you have a dog ...or a partner lol
This is a really helpful dog training guide: if you have a dog or are getting a puppy, I would recommend this book if having difficulties with your dog! It helped me a lot!
This is an excellent resource for training your dog and modifying how you interact with your pets. The writing is painfully bad, but the material is excellent.
This is a terrific book for dog owners. It covers many of the faq's of dog ownership, including training issues, health, death, and more.
Great book, intend to use as reference tool and also want to re-read.
I've read this book twice, and now I'll be reading it a third time thanks to the new addition to our family!
This book was priceless when training our dog. We still refer to it over and over.
Excellent resource if you're getting a puppy!
pretty good for dog owners :-D
The title says it all.
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