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Cristine Dahl (Author)
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October 16, 2007
Author and noted Seattle dog trainer Cristine Dahl has created this revolutionary step-by-step manual to teach dog owners how they can humanely and easily train their dogs to change problem behaviors. The book is organized by individual problem scenarios where very sort of bad behavior is addressed, whether it's if the dog compulsively digs all around your garden or if it likes to steal your shoes or if it jumps on every guest the minute they walk in the door. For each problem scenario, Dahl explains the reasons for such behavior, and then gives simply phrased instructions on how to resolve it and alter the dog's behavior for future scenarios. Her methods are humane (unlike Cesar Millan, she's approved by the SPCA) and simple, perfect for the hobbyist dog owner.

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Finally! There is a genuine consumer’s guide to dog training. Dahl has produced a clear, complete, accurate comparison of current dog training methods. Dog guardians now have a source to guide them through the blizzard of conflicting advice in the mar

About the Author

Cristine Dahl is the founder and owner of the Seattle Dogworks. She lives in Seattle. Jean Donaldson is the founder, director, and a principal instructor at the San Francisco SPCA Academy. She lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Sasquatch Books; 1 edition (October 16, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570615179
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570615177
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Cristine Dahl, CTC, is the owner and founder of the Seattle Dogworks Training & Education Studio and the author of the acclaimed book, Good Dog 101 (foreword by Jean Donaldson). With formal education in the biological sciences (focus on mammalian mind and brain) and a sound foundation in theoretical and applied animal learning theory, Cristine's extensive resumé includes numerous feature publications, honors, mentorships, and awards.

While maintaining her long-standing private training business, SeattleDogs, LLC, Cristine simultaneously founded and developed three public canine training & education schools: SoundPuppy, Seattle Dog Training, and Seattle Dogworks). In 2006, she founded the Northwest's only licensed private/vocation specializing in the study of canine behavior, the Seattle School of Canine Studies. For more information, see www.seattleschoolofcaninestudies.com.

A third-generation Seattle native, Cristine shares her home with her blended human/canine family of all ages and size

 

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Training Aid--Highly Recommend, January 11, 2008
This review is from: Good Dog 101: Easy Lessons to Train Your Dog the Happy, Healthy Way (Paperback)
As an animal lover and veterinarian, I am delighted with Good Dog 101. This book engagingly explains the essentials of behavior science. Using these sound principles, Good Dog 101 shows us how to improve our dogs' behavior. Unlike training manuals for dogs in performance sports, Good Dog 101 aims to help you make your dog a joy to live with at home.
Good Dog 101 politely debunks training methods based on personality and intuition. There may certainly be dog or horse "whisperers," but most of us are not! We need to learn techniques that regular folks can use to educate a happy dog. Good Dog 101 also analyzes the "boot camp" approach. Methods that use harsh force and intimidation are dangerous and ineffective. Good Dog 101 provides a practical alternative. The training tips are clear, concise, and conveniently arranged.
I recommend this book for the new dog owner, the "challenging dog" owner, and anyone who is curious about the fascinating world of animal behavior. If we were to use these methods with children, co-workers, and spouses, the world would be a happier place!
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Dog Owners and Dog Trainers, January 4, 2008
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This review is from: Good Dog 101: Easy Lessons to Train Your Dog the Happy, Healthy Way (Paperback)
Almost two books in one: the first an interestingly written and extremely well researched history or how and why traditional dog training is the way it is, and why it doesn't get desired results in many cases; and second, a well organized "how-to" for all the real life issues we face with our dogs. I've always had an uneasy feeling about traditional dog training and its apparent base in "dog mind reading" or other ill founded theories. A lot of the traditional methods seem illogical, ineffective, or even cruel. This book brings a much needed scientific approach, AND recognizes the changing role of dogs in our families today. I feel so much better about using the methods in this book because they make scientific sense, they're positive and non-physical, and they focus on what's important to our family - a well behaved, well mannered, and happy dog. The fact that the methods in the book follow principals from the American Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is important to me. It's also important to learn that these groups are critical of many of the traditional methods currently promoted in the popular press.
The "lessons" in the book are an easy and often humorous read, and hit all the important things - from house training to handling bad manners (chewing, barking, stealing stuff, ...) to serious things like agression and separation anxiety. Each item describes the behavior, why the dogs act this way, and then one or more levels of training to remedy the situation. Our family has already worked through several of these, including potty training for an almost adult dog, and have been very impressed with the results.
A few illustrations would have been helpful when describing hand signals, etc. but we followed the descriptions and still got a good result.
This book should be a "Must Read" for dog owners who want a polite and happy dog, and for dog trainers who want good, scientifically based results. Our first copy is already getting dog eared (no pun intended).
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Highly Recommended, January 2, 2008
This review is from: Good Dog 101: Easy Lessons to Train Your Dog the Happy, Healthy Way (Paperback)
Cristine Dahl, the author of Good Dog 101, is a gem in the Seattle canine landscape. We had the opportunity to work with her personally last year during which time we witnessed her methods first hand. We have an adult dog with a bevy of behavior problems: separation anxiety, dog/dog aggression, resource guarding, improper social skills, etc. We desperately wanted to add another dog to our life but knew it was an impossibility. We were proven wrong when Cristine performed the impossible: not only did she get to the bottom of the problems plaguing our dog for ten years, but she did it safely and kindly. This summer we added another dog to our home and we marvel every day at the relationship between the two dogs and their place in our family.

Dahl has finally put her methods on paper in this marvelous book. It is easy to read, easy to use, includes fascinating and documented information on her methods and fairly but critically analyzes those of popular others in the field (Cesar Millan for one!). I recommend this book to anyone with a dog or puppy.
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