How To Say It to Your Dog: Solving Behavior Problems in Ways Your Dog Will Understand [Paperback]

Janine Adams (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Say It... | Publication Date: October 28, 2003

Our pets are our best friends...but it's sometimes hard to figure out exactly what they're trying to communicate to us. Now, with these two books, readers can learn to use tone and inflection, eye contact, training, touch, and even telepathy, not only to solve behavior problems but to develop a richer relationship with their pets. Plus, information on how canines and felines communicate with each other will help owners interpret the woofs and whines, meows and purrs, and body language to understand what's on their pets' minds-and what they might be trying to express.

DOG issues addressed:
€ Socialization
€ Diet
€ Going to the Vet
€ Emergencies
€ Crate Training
€ Housetraining
€ Aggression
€ Destructive Chewing
€ Leash Problems
€ Separation Anxiety
€ Shyness
€ and more...

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About the Author

Janine Adams is an award-winning author who writes exclusively about pets. She is the author of You Can Talk to Your Animals and 25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make, and has contributed to New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats, Chicken Soup for the Cat and Dog Lover's Soul, and Vet on Call. Her work has appeared in Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, The Bark, Dog World, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Petlife magazine, among other publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735203504
• ISBN-13: 978-0735203501
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,158,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars simple-minded, lacks information, June 11, 2005

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This review is from: How To Say It to Your Dog: Solving Behavior Problems in Ways Your Dog Will Understand (Paperback)

This book has some good principles, but it is repetitive, and after a while it becomes silly. Whenever you get to a point where you want some hard information, she gives you the names of a few books where you can find it, which is the one redeeming quality of this book. I cannot believe it took her more than a couple of weeks (or less) to write this. It is mostly white space, even when there are words.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!, April 12, 2004

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This review is from: How To Say It to Your Dog: Solving Behavior Problems in Ways Your Dog Will Understand (Paperback)

How to Say It to Your Dog is a rich handbook filled with practical tips, advice and resources. I love the author's positive and holistic approach, and how she incorporates new research (such as the new recommendations against automatic annual revaccinations) in an engaging, fun, and helpful way. 4 paws up!

5.0 out of 5 stars Positive, practical advice and training tips that work!, April 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How To Say It to Your Dog: Solving Behavior Problems in Ways Your Dog Will Understand (Paperback)

Using a postive and respectful approach to dog training and communication, Adams has compiled "must have" manual for new dog people, as well as experienced guardians. It's been several years since I raised a puppy, and with the new addition to my family, Ms. Adams' "How To Say It. . ." has been the most frequently referenced volume in my fairly extensive doggy library.

Puppies aren't the only topic covered, however. There are chapters on many issues, including: adding a second dog, adopting an adult dog or puppy, traveling and training your dog; health care issues as critical as diet, vaccination, and euthanasia; and specific behavior issues are tackled, such as jumping on people, leash problems, separation anxiety and counter surfing. . .and so much more.

"How To Say It. . ." is at the top of my short list of recommended dog books.