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Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog
Dogwise Publishing is pleased to reunite again with Pat Miller for the publication of her second volume of Positive Perspectives, a collection of her recent articles. This collection is more advanced than volume one, with particular emphasis on understanding the latest in canine behavioral research so that you can become a more effective trainer and/or owner. Written in Pat's understandable but sophisticated style, Positive Perspectives 2 presents the latest "positive" thinking on body language, training and behavioral concepts, teaching behaviors, problem behaviors, and aggression.
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-How dogs behave and how to use that knowledge to improve your training skills.
-Learn to manage your dog’s behavior to prevent her from doing the wrong thing in the first place.
-Teach your dog to “ask” for the things he desires and reward him for his good behavior.
-Make every interaction with your dog a learning opportunity for the both of you.
What dog experts say about Positive Perspectives 2:
Finally, the dog training book that SHOULD be in the front of every bookstore—the book we've all been waiting for! Positive Perspectives 2 is a comprehensive guide to behavior and training that is equally fun and rewarding for both people and dogs.
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB, author of Other End of the Leash and For the Love of a Dog
Pat's writing style makes positively based, scientifically sound training and behavior concepts not only accessible to dog owners, but enjoyable as well. Packed with excellent, immediately useful information, I highly recommend it to owners, trainers, and anyone who works with, or simply loves, dogs.
Nicole Wilde, CPDT, author of Help for Your Fearful Dog and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer
Pat has done it again! Her latest book has a wealth of information about canine behavior, communication and effective positive training techniques. Her writing is a wonderful blend of science and easy to understand training plans combined with enlightening personal anecdotes.
Leslie Nelson, CPDT, author Really Reliable Recall book and DVD
Another home-run of a book by Pat Miller. This is a comprehensive and well-organized primer covering a wide range of topics relating to canine behavior, learning, and training. With her clear and concise writing style, Pat has the rare ability to present her subject in a way that is both highly educational and just plain fun to read. Highly recommended!
Sarah Kalnajs, CDBC, CPDT, author of Language of Dogs and Am I Safe? DVDs
Get more in-depth
-How dogs behave and how to use that knowledge to improve your training skills.
-Learn to manage your dog’s behavior to prevent her from doing the wrong thing in the first place.
-Teach your dog to “ask” for the things he desires and reward him for his good behavior.
-Make every interaction with your dog a learning opportunity for the both of you.
What dog experts say about Positive Perspectives 2:
Finally, the dog training book that SHOULD be in the front of every bookstore—the book we've all been waiting for! Positive Perspectives 2 is a comprehensive guide to behavior and training that is equally fun and rewarding for both people and dogs.
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB, author of Other End of the Leash and For the Love of a Dog
Pat's writing style makes positively based, scientifically sound training and behavior concepts not only accessible to dog owners, but enjoyable as well. Packed with excellent, immediately useful information, I highly recommend it to owners, trainers, and anyone who works with, or simply loves, dogs.
Nicole Wilde, CPDT, author of Help for Your Fearful Dog and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer
Pat has done it again! Her latest book has a wealth of information about canine behavior, communication and effective positive training techniques. Her writing is a wonderful blend of science and easy to understand training plans combined with enlightening personal anecdotes.
Leslie Nelson, CPDT, author Really Reliable Recall book and DVD
Another home-run of a book by Pat Miller. This is a comprehensive and well-organized primer covering a wide range of topics relating to canine behavior, learning, and training. With her clear and concise writing style, Pat has the rare ability to present her subject in a way that is both highly educational and just plain fun to read. Highly recommended!
Sarah Kalnajs, CDBC, CPDT, author of Language of Dogs and Am I Safe? DVDs
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283 pages, Paperback
First published January 22, 2008
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September 4, 2013
After reading this book from the library, I've decided I need to buy a copy of my own to re-read, mark up, and have as a reference... and I don't even own a dog yet. But when I do, I will be using Pat Miller's tips and techniques!
January 25, 2014
This is a book I'll be rereading occasionally as there are so many helpful tips on how to train your dog to be socially appropriate. Miller reminds us to be consistent, calm and observant with our dogs. Heck, that's good advice for dealing with humans!
September 1, 2008
Can you say "whoops" instead of "no" and my crew of 3 were literally sitting within one minute? ONE minute. Peace now reigns. We still have a long way to go, but yay for Pat Miller, her website, and her recommendations for other books as well. Treats! Love! Peace!
What sold me was a comment about Pat being the trainers' trainer. She is concrete in her directions to the owner--a definite how to--and not shoulda, woulda, coulda.
What sold me was a comment about Pat being the trainers' trainer. She is concrete in her directions to the owner--a definite how to--and not shoulda, woulda, coulda.
October 22, 2024
Finally! I ended this one after reading and stopping for days and even weeks before picking it up again.
Not a bad book, I did learn things, but not written in an accesible flowing way; the author needs some new actualised information on neutering and how it affects dogs in all fronts, not just the practicality of avoiding some male dogs marking inside the house because of X reasons; and the book could have been more agile.
Not a bad book, I did learn things, but not written in an accesible flowing way; the author needs some new actualised information on neutering and how it affects dogs in all fronts, not just the practicality of avoiding some male dogs marking inside the house because of X reasons; and the book could have been more agile.
June 17, 2019
Positive Perspectives 2 is a great book. Presenting modern positive training methods, it walks the reader through the steps needed to understand and train their dog. Complete with a well catalogued index, Positive Perspectives 2 works for both the professional trainer and typical pet parent alike.--UPL Library Patron
November 6, 2019
I will definately buy this book. What a great positive training resource!
October 9, 2023
Helpful practical advice with no harsh punishments. Good stuff. It’s helping me train my new rescue dog
August 22, 2013
Just a fantastic dog behavior/training book. One of the top few I've read - and I've read a lot. It not only gives you the insight and explanations about why and how dogs think and behave the way they do, it also gives you the practical guidance for training.
July 14, 2012
Engaging and informative for trainers and owners with some experience. Worth owning even if you have other books by this author.
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