Back to Basics: Dog Training by Fabian [Hardcover]

Andrea Arden (Author), Fabian Robinson (Author), Gregor Halanda (Author), Chris Ramirez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

The first training book that lets you treat your dog like the member of the family he is. Unlike other training books that ask you to assert your dominance over your dog, Fabian shows you how to set up situations where your dog can use its innate thinking ability to learn what is right and wrong. Results are quick, positive and guaranteed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087605582X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876055823
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,150,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book made sense, May 29, 2000

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JimmyDetroit "jgottesman" (Mercer Island, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back to Basics: Dog Training by Fabian (Hardcover)

My wife and I read this cover to cover. Very simple to understand and it seemed to work with our new little pup. Stick to the rules, be consistent. You will need another book after getting through the basic stages, but a great start

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Ideas, June 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Back to Basics: Dog Training by Fabian (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed reading the book. It sounded great on paper, but because I am a novice and first time dog owner, it was easier to read than put into action. The shaking/tossing can trick did wonders in the beginning, but according to the book, you have to keep it a secret from the dog that it is you who is tossing the can. Well, needless to say this was almost impossible. My pup put two and two together in no time and suddenly the can trick didn't work anymore. Also, it was difficult to teach my dog to heel without seeing a trainer do it in person. But I really like Fabian's attitude and many other things about the book, so it's worth reading and taking what you can from it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written in an easy-to-read and use manner., January 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Back to Basics: Dog Training by Fabian (Hardcover)

I have self-trained my dog to work as a seizure alert dog for me and I know that if I had had this book to guide me back then, it would have been a lot easier. Written in a way that makes the reader think he or she is having a private training session, Ms. Arden and Mr. Robinson have combined to make a winning volume. There is no doubt that they can train any dog to be a most wonderful companion.