Dog training for kids [Paperback]

Carol Lea Benjamin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1979

Easy-to-follow instructions on training and handling a dog.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-- A thorough, knowledgable and interesting book for dog lovers. Benjamin stresses throughout that one's goal is to have a dog to be proud of; who is safe and fun; and who knows that you and other humans are top dog. The concepts are taught simply on one or two pages with lists and explanations where needed. Cartoon drawings illustrate concepts humorously while the photographs show them in real-life situations. Although this book could be used by a child to train a dog, Benjamin suggests family and friends' involvement also. But best of all, Benjamin tells why it is so important to train a dog; why certain things need to be learned; and why dog owners must train with the gentlest method that works. This will be invaluable to young (or old) owners of new dogs. --Carole B. Kirkpatrick, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, Wash.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Carol Lea Benjamin, a professional dog trainer, is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on dogs and other subjects for both adults and children. Highly acclaimed for her work, in 1985 she received both the Dog Writers' Association of America award as Writer of the Year and the Fido Award as Dogdom's Writer of the Year. Ms. Benjamin's clear directions are demonstrated by some of her own pupils and their pets. With this book, you too can share their experiences. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Wanderer Books (1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671330195
• ISBN-13: 978-0671330194
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,253,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars out of date techniques, October 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dog Training for Kids (American Kennel Club) (Hardcover)

The latest version of this book is from 1988 and the book uses lots of traditional, but largely out of date corrections that have been replaced in most obedience training circles with postitive training techniques. I have elected to return the book instead of having my niece learn these dog obedience techniques.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book on Dog Training, May 16, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Dog Training for Kids (American Kennel Club) (Hardcover)

This book might be old, but it is very helpful. I use it to train all my dogs and some of them are very well behaved. (It even works with stubborn breeds!). DTFK tells about housebreaking, obedience training, tricks, and problem solving. The methods work and the dogs like them. If you get a dog, please buy this book too. Read it cover to cover before you begin with your dog's training, though.

5.0 out of 5 stars the best dog training book ever written!, November 30, 2011

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Danielle C "Doulos to the King of Kings" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dog Training for Kids (American Kennel Club) (Hardcover)

I have a dog that is fairly stubborn, and at that time I started training I did not know much about training her. I got this book from the library and was thrilled!Me and my dog have been doing great ever since I picked it up!I am happy that you sell this book and think that it is the best book I have ever read!It inspires the mind and gets you really thinking about the way your dog thinks so that you can try to think in unity with the dog.It really helps you to both to get ready for the dog to arive and the supplies and products you will need,to the training your dog needs to take to make him a happy dog.This book is one of the best books i have read yet!