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I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior [Paperback]

Joy Tiz (Author)
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September 1, 1999
You love your dog...but he has a few habits that are anything but loveable--and no amount of scolding or punishment helps. Sound familiar? The good news is that you can change your dog's unbecoming habits if you know how. This comprehensive guide to dog training covers every imaginable situation, allowing you to see right through your "difficult" dog's behavior and help him learn how to behave in a way that please you. Discover how the straightforward, unsubtle psychology of an "alpha" dominant male can turn even a canine terrorist into a well-behaved pet. Learn why your dog loves his obedience training, and why his greatest pleasure is pleasing you. I Love My Dog, But... will help you understand how dogs think--and how you can think faster than they can.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial (September 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0380788012
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380788019
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joy Tiz, Joytiz.com, born in Chicago, recalls when many democrats were actually normal people who were just wrong about everything. Joy holds a M.Sc. in psychology and a JD in law.

Joy was a columnist at Americas Voices and has written extensively on topics including the legal aspects of self defense, canine behavior and politics. Her book I Love My Dog, But . . . (Avon 1999) received excellent reviews. Joy's next book, Obamanutz: A Cult Leader takes the White House will be available for order on 7/24.

An unapologetic capitalist, Joy currently owns a real estate brokerage. She is also the owner of three magnificent and staunchly conservative German Shepherds, a Quarter Horse lacking in work ethic and Zirc the Wonder Colt.
Email: joy@joytiz.com or Twitter at: Joytiz

 

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Proceed with Caution, August 26, 2002
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citywulf (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior (Paperback)
I have mixed feelings about this book. She debunks many old ideas, and that's good. But using "Alpha" techniques on a dog has its risks. We do not want to raise wolves, we want to raise household companions. "Alpha" training includes using the hands to deliver such reprimands as scruff-shakes and muzzle holding. This can lead to a hand-shy dog more apt to use wolf-life reprimands on other dogs or even children considered subordinate. For timid and small dogs especially, I would recommend hands-free methods that rely on vocal tones, eye contact, and rewards.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A life saver!, June 18, 2000
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This review is from: I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior (Paperback)
This book truly saved a life...the life of my own dog. When our adopted dog attacked a friend's dog we didn't know what way to turn. Joy Tiz provided us with direction, encouragement, and the tools necessary to both understand and manage his dog-aggressive tendencies. Her book is not only filled with wonderful insights on how a dog thinks and reacts but tells us how we, as owners, can build a stronger relationship with our canine friends. The book is fun to read, too. Thanks to Joy, I have developed a deeper understanding of canine behavior and a stronger dog/owner relationship, built through a foundation of obedience, respect, and control. I couldn't have done it with out this book. Thank you, Joy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Greeeaaat Book, December 26, 2002
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Kyle D. Nesbitt (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior (Paperback)
I have 2 adult stubborn Bichons that I adopted as adults. They were never obedience trained as pups. This book addresses all of the issues I have with them. I'm currently in the process of following Joy's instructions and I'm amazed at the results. They are a work in progress but I see light at the end of the tunnel.

**Citywulf - Dogs don't think like humans. Joy only recommended grabbing the muzzle or scruff on the neck as last options. She also recommends increasing the confidence of timid dogs. She has advocated posturing and looks - hence the ALPHA***

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