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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
... easily the best ...,
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This review is from: Behavior Problems in Dogs (Paperback)
Ever since we got our dogs ... we have been reading and reading dog related books ... mostly out of interest and sometimes because we needed advice with particular issues we're encountering with our canine family members ...Some books were far too general, a few (fortunately very few) actually contained bad or poor advice ... most were reasonably good & useful ... But by far ... this is the best we have come across ... The author makes no pretence at offering quick or instant solutions ... in the first few chapters and without emotional tangents (we all think our dogs understand us *laughs*) he takes the reader through the psychology and mindset of a dog, ... it becomes very clear that the author believes a dog cannot be effectively trained simply by rote, punishment or treats ... but through a process of learning to understand their true nature and positive healthy reinforcement ... But what makes the most difference is that ... the author is prepared, without fear of alienating his readers, to require dog owners to delve into their own psychology and inner nature ... This approach makes the book all the more useful ... it made me realise the futility of trying to train our dogs, without first considering how I might be affecting them, with my behaviour and reactions (conscious & subconscious) ... I was asked to consider how my own understanding or lack ... might be causing or contributing to the dogs' good as well as bad behaviour ... The book also provides useful case studies and plenty of practical advice. It does require a little more concentration than one would normally devote to the reading of a pet training book ... but the effort is well worth it ... any dog owner, new and experienced will benefit ...
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
the BEST canine behavior book in my library,
By bothellbuyer (WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behavior Problems in Dogs (Paperback)
When faced with problem behaviors in a rough collie back in the 70's, I read every dog behavior book on the shelves at the time. William Campbell's book was the only reference which addressed the issues I needed to understand. Campbell's description of 'active defense reflex' vs 'passive defense reflex' dogs made all the difference in my understanding of Shasta's behavior. He gave me all the advice I needed to turn this behavior around with very specific instructions which worked to perfection. We went on, after reading this book, to earn a CD in obedience whereas before I could not even touch his body without being bitten ('active defense reflex'). I recommend this book to anyone I contact who is dealing with dog behavior problems and I'm very interested to see how this new edition compares to the one I purchased in the 1970's!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have book for all dog trainers.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Behavior Problems in Dogs (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book detailing behaviors and causes, as well as corrections. This is one of the few books around that shows medical causes and remedies for certain conditions. For those problems that are truly behavioral, and not medical, in origin, Dr. Campbell details owner/handler behaviors designed to correct, rather than punish, those involved. This book should be the dog-trainer's bible, and it wouldn't hurt potential owners to read it, either. I read the version published in the seventies, and would like to check on any modifications which may appear in the 1992 edition.
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