"Dusty, Here!": Understanding a Dog's Point of View [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Bettie LaDuke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2004

Have you ever heard of an "alpha leader"? Do you know that dogs of all breeds and personalities are constantly evaluating their statuses in a pack (of which you are a part)? Do you know that dogs really want to please their human leaders; that they don't misbehave out of spite or any other motivation? Do you know that a dog's point of view differs from your own? If you answered "No" to any of these questions or you answered "Yes" but love to read entertaining, yet informative, books, you need to meet Dusty. "Dusty, Here!" is a conversation between Dusty, a dog, and Uncle Duffy, his "behavior modifier" and obedience trainer. Complete with delightful illustrations and pet portraits, this book is entertaining for children and adults alike and is chocked full of practical information on how you can modify your dog's behavior on a day-to-day business.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Duff Lueder and a Collie dog became devoted friends when Duff visited his aunt and uncle's farm in the summers of his childhood. Their bond strengthened when the Collie saved 12-year-old Duffy's life. Duff cherished the memory of this demonstration of devotion between one species and another, but it wasn't until 1981 when he became a certified K-9 dog handler as part of his law enforcement career that he was given the opportunity to understand, appreciate, and reestablish that bond between dog and human. He learned how dogs learn, think, and perceive their surroundings and how to communicate with them based on their views and understanding of the world. In 1992 Duff developed his KNINEPAL TRAINING & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM. Bettie LaDuke and her dog (Dusty) are two of many graduates of this program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; illustrated edition edition (August 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418468630
• ISBN-13: 978-1418468637
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,144,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars BEFORE YOU BUY....., October 18, 2006

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Janet Riddle - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "Dusty, Here!": Understanding a Dog's Point of View (Paperback)

I only read the customer reviews before buying this book. Before you buy it please note that the entire book is nothing but hundreds of letters from the dog to other dogs or people,etc. I couldn't get through the first 20 pages. I will stick to books with fact and not put the entire English language and all the word meanings in a dog's mind. I'm not saying that there is no benefit to the book, I am just saying that if there is, I couldn't stand reading it long enough. If you like fictional cartoonish kind of stuff, this book will be enjoying to you. I am giving the rating a 3 because I'm sure that some people would enjoy it and also because I can be hard to please. :)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking?, October 12, 2004

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Dog Breeder of 30+yrs "Candy" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: "Dusty, Here!": Understanding a Dog's Point of View (Paperback)

Refreshing new book from the dogs point of view.If you ever thought the pile of chewed up shoes, pottied floors or bitten heels were a sign of disrespect, no connection with your dog, this is for you.It will help you see your dog is communicating and how to change that behavior to something more acceptable.Written by a respected national trainer on a level never done before.Loved it!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The dog can't learn your language, but you can learn his., February 6, 2005

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K. Mccormick (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "Dusty, Here!": Understanding a Dog's Point of View (Paperback)

Excellent resource for people who want to understand and communicate with their dogs instead of relying on gimmicks intended merely to control them. Written in a lighthearted, easy to understand style, this little book puts the plain old fun back into having a dog in the family and lets you know that neither you nor your canine child is crazy.

The author likes dogs AND people, and it shows. Go for it!