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Beyond Fetch: Fun, Interactive Activities for You and Your Dog

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This book has all sorts of fun ideas and my dogs love to try the new games in it. It also has lots of resources if you want to find out more. I have an old dog and a young dog and it has something for both of them. (The reveiwer who complained about some of the actvities for her dog must of not read the introduction where it said that not every activity was suggested for every dog...) This book has made my puppy easier to live with because he is never bored. And it helps keep my old dog entertained even though she can't do much exercise.

It is hard to believe this book was written by an adult professional. Some of the activities suggested involve encouraging the dog to behave in undesirable ways, such as barking excessively, running wildly through the house, or attacking your shoes. Others, such as "walking lessons" where you grab the dog by it's legs and force him to walk, seem to border on abusive. I was looking for more activities to do with my Lab, and didn't find one.

I have large dogs and was not very impressed with this book. Most of the tricks require more than one person to assist in the game. I think the tricks would work better for someone with small dogs and small kids. I liked "The Idiots Guide to Dog Tricks" - I thought it had better instructions and more ideas than this book.

I love this book and thought it was great. There are all sorts of things you can do with your dog. For example it gives you instructions on how to make jumps, a tunnel and other things.

Unless you want your dog to be food possessive/agressive, ill-mannered, and riddled with ANXIETY, this is not a book for you. Having studied the mind and behavior of our canine companions for 22 years, I find this book to be a VERY POOR CHOICE and (at times) bordering on dangerous.

If you're looking for a very serious book and have absolutely no sense of humor, look for some other book. But if you're looking to have fun with your pooch, look no further. Coile writes some great books and Beyond Fetch is a great book for someone wanting to do fun activites with their dog.

Some of these games are downright silly. Mind games, backyard games, and party games -- what did you expect? Vacations, outdoor adventures, and organized sports are all covered as well. Coile also covers dog toys and the best ways to relax with your pooch.

Have fun, enjoy yourself, and have a howling good time!

"Beyond Fetch" is beyond fun! It includes great ideas to keep you and your pup(s) busy and execising (whether it's the brain or body)! It also includes a plethora of reasources, making it easier to navigate and implement the ideas included in the book. It is a must-have for any family with dogs!

This book has the most fun dog activities I've ever seen in one place! I would need another dog to do half of them!