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How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days or Less Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers
One of the funniest and most astutely observed works on the sexes since James Thurber, How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days of Less Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers (over 207,000 copies in print) turns the often-expressed axiom "Men are dogs" into a howling little handbook on men for contemporary women.
Doggie Dos and Don' "Gentle strokes and playful petting techniques are positive motivational techniques for rewarding good behavior." And Flight and Chase "If your dog is running away from you, the worst thing to do is chase after him . . . remain calm, act like you're having loads of fun without him, and soon he'll be trotting eagerly back." Doggie "Dogs like to eat out of your plate." "It's pointless to compete for the attention of a dog caught up in a ball game." And a quick primer on personality and temperament, from The Sporting Dog (requires daily exercise, gets bored easily, needs lots of attention) to The Hound (instinctually driven to chase and catch nearly anything that moves).
With its tongue-in-cheek humor and illustrations that evoke an old Esquire magazine, How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days of Less assures that control will be yours forever, as behavioral problems vanish within twenty-one days. It's guaranteed.
Doggie Dos and Don' "Gentle strokes and playful petting techniques are positive motivational techniques for rewarding good behavior." And Flight and Chase "If your dog is running away from you, the worst thing to do is chase after him . . . remain calm, act like you're having loads of fun without him, and soon he'll be trotting eagerly back." Doggie "Dogs like to eat out of your plate." "It's pointless to compete for the attention of a dog caught up in a ball game." And a quick primer on personality and temperament, from The Sporting Dog (requires daily exercise, gets bored easily, needs lots of attention) to The Hound (instinctually driven to chase and catch nearly anything that moves).
With its tongue-in-cheek humor and illustrations that evoke an old Esquire magazine, How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days of Less assures that control will be yours forever, as behavioral problems vanish within twenty-one days. It's guaranteed.
- GenresHumorNonfiction
93 pages, Hardcover
First published January 4, 1994
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About the author
Karen Salmansohn
58 books101 followersKaren Salmansohn is a bestselling author (with 2 million books and courses sold), leading behavioral change expert, and columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today, as well as the founder of the popular personal development site NotSalmon.com, which has a vibrant community of 1.5 million followers. Her most recent book is "Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out." She’s been sparking transformations in individuals and companies for a few decades and is passionate about digging deep and finding fascinating insights, tools, and studies from all areas of life, including psychology, Eastern and Western philosophy, neuroscience, quantum physics, and more.
She began writing “self-help for people who wouldn’t be caught dead doing self help” in 1999 with the bestseller How To Be Happy Dammit—the very first personal development book of its kind to have a feisty title, edgy humor, and stylish interior design, which paved the way for self-help authors to write irreverent personal development books. Since then, she’s written many bestsellers, including The Bounce Back Book and Think Happy. Now she’s excited to pioneer the mortality awareness movement by illuminating life’s most avoided conversation—death—and reminding others to live more bravely.
She began writing “self-help for people who wouldn’t be caught dead doing self help” in 1999 with the bestseller How To Be Happy Dammit—the very first personal development book of its kind to have a feisty title, edgy humor, and stylish interior design, which paved the way for self-help authors to write irreverent personal development books. Since then, she’s written many bestsellers, including The Bounce Back Book and Think Happy. Now she’s excited to pioneer the mortality awareness movement by illuminating life’s most avoided conversation—death—and reminding others to live more bravely.
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July 13, 2010
It doesn't live up to its title. But then, what could?
August 29, 2021
Some clever bits and great artwork
March 17, 2013
Just replace the word "Man" in the title with "Woman" and see how many women (especially those screaming "i'm a feminist" types) will find it equally amazing and funny to be compared with an animal. But hey, if it's a man, then it's ok, it's a fluffy satire no big deal.
If so then recommended for those who are into bestiality.
If so then recommended for those who are into bestiality.
May 5, 2008
It's a funny story how I obtained this book...The other day, my son received a Amazon.com package in the mail from his Grandma and Grandpa, and we couldn't wait to see what book they had sent. We were a little confused on the message my parents were giving us when all that was in the box was this book. My mom was absolutely horrified and embarassed because it was supposed to be the Beatrix Potter series. Just had to give that disclaimer before I received any judgments on why in the world I had the book in the first place.
I put the book in my goodwill pile, but curiousity got the best of me. It took me fifteen minutes to read, and it's really one of the silliest books I've read. A little funny at times, but others were just dumb. My husband saw me reading it and just shook his head at me.
I put the book in my goodwill pile, but curiousity got the best of me. It took me fifteen minutes to read, and it's really one of the silliest books I've read. A little funny at times, but others were just dumb. My husband saw me reading it and just shook his head at me.
April 7, 2024
found this book at the 'lil library. It was a very quick read. It's not to be taken too seriously, IMO. Just go into it, that it's a self-help topic --(which begs the question: was this really a self-help book? Or was it just a comedy sketch in the form of a self-help book?) --from the perspective of humor, or maybe gaslighting? lol, It was just an odd book. The artwork was a bit creepy for my taste but I chuckled at one or two of their "tips."
May 23, 2019
I found this book in a free box on someone's stoop. The first pages are somewhat shocking, but after the initial "is this humor insanely sexist?" reaction wears off it's pretty boring.
March 8, 2021
That was hilarious. I loved it!
December 25, 2024
Pior q até q faz sentido
August 1, 2025
lol it was a waste of my time.
November 16, 2025
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January 9, 2008
I love Karen Salmansohn's other books and I was hopeful that this would be another that I'd absolutely fall in love with.
Unfortunately, I felt like this book was kind of "Ok, I've got a really great title, I'm short on cash this month, let me throw in some pithy sayings comparing men to dogs and we'll call it a book."
The idea behind the book is kind of "All I need to know about men I learned from dogs" and the suggestions are things like, "show him a treat and he'll do what you want" and "be firm when he's a puppy and you'll have an adult you can live with" type of stuff. But it doesn't come off as particularly fresh or all that funny. There are a few things that were quite funny, but two or three out of a whole book when her other books have been SO wonderful really disappointed me.
Steer clear of this one if you're looking for one of hers to read, especially for the first time.
Unfortunately, I felt like this book was kind of "Ok, I've got a really great title, I'm short on cash this month, let me throw in some pithy sayings comparing men to dogs and we'll call it a book."
The idea behind the book is kind of "All I need to know about men I learned from dogs" and the suggestions are things like, "show him a treat and he'll do what you want" and "be firm when he's a puppy and you'll have an adult you can live with" type of stuff. But it doesn't come off as particularly fresh or all that funny. There are a few things that were quite funny, but two or three out of a whole book when her other books have been SO wonderful really disappointed me.
Steer clear of this one if you're looking for one of hers to read, especially for the first time.
January 27, 2008
This book reads in about ten minutes flat and the pictures are the most enjoyable part of the book.
With a promising title, I expected more than the few humours tidbits. Oh the places the imagination wants to go when looking at the cover!
If you see this nugget in a bookstore, library, or a friend's shelf go ahead and pick it up. When you put it down in a few minutes, having completed it, remember the tips within for dealing with the troublesome man in your life.
I will give the author she speaks the truth. Men need to be trained to behave properly, just like a dog. Left to their own devices men get into far too much mischief! Enjoy the twisted mischief comparisons between dog and man, where they crop up.
This book would not be worth purchasing or going out of your way to find. Just one of those that if you stumble upon it, why not leaf through it.
Now, I need to go teach my man how to fetch... me some hot cocoa!
--Lady O
With a promising title, I expected more than the few humours tidbits. Oh the places the imagination wants to go when looking at the cover!
If you see this nugget in a bookstore, library, or a friend's shelf go ahead and pick it up. When you put it down in a few minutes, having completed it, remember the tips within for dealing with the troublesome man in your life.
I will give the author she speaks the truth. Men need to be trained to behave properly, just like a dog. Left to their own devices men get into far too much mischief! Enjoy the twisted mischief comparisons between dog and man, where they crop up.
This book would not be worth purchasing or going out of your way to find. Just one of those that if you stumble upon it, why not leaf through it.
Now, I need to go teach my man how to fetch... me some hot cocoa!
--Lady O
August 18, 2008
This book is a hoot! It compares various types of men to breeds of dogs--the terrier, for example, is aggressive, feisty, persistent, and makes a loyal companion, but he has a tendency to try to dominate. Corrective measures are listed...
September 30, 2012
Ehh. I enjoyed some of Karen Salmansohn's other books (namely, "The Bounce Back Book"), but this one seemed to be going for cute-with-a-wink, but I don't think it made it. I picked it up at a garage sale for a quarter, so I gave it a shot. I'm glad I didn't pay full price.
May 17, 2007
Haven't you every wondered if it were possible? You know you do...
October 24, 2008
I just picked up this book today and read the whole thing. It's funny. I was captured by the title, of course =)
December 19, 2010
Just goes to prove the old adage that men are all dogs. Very amusing and really quite true. I recognised various doggy traits in the men in my life!
September 26, 2012
So clever!
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April 23, 2013funny short read
June 24, 2013
Quirky , funny - not to be taken seriously.
October 22, 2013
Hilarious. :)
August 6, 2016
funny at times, a quick smile every now and then.
November 27, 2016
Cute gag gift.
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March 28, 2023I thought this was a joke book! It’s not meant to be taken seriously..... is it????
January 21, 2026
Vem aqui que agora eu tô mandando vem meu cachorrinho a sua dona tá chamando
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