In Think Dog!, animal behaviorist John Fisher advocates addressing the causes of pet problems rather than just controlling the symptoms. Compact chapters explain the canine mind and offer sound educational strategies to enlighten even accomplished trainers.
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“… compact chapters explain the canine mind and offer sound educational strategies to enlighten even accomplished trainers.” -- Publishers Weekly
“John Fisher made an immense and invaluable contribution to the world of dogs and the people who care about them.” -- Pat Miller, President, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
“John Fisher made an immense and invaluable contribution to the world of dogs and the people who care about them.” -- Pat Miller, President, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
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In this fascinating guide to canine psychology, eminent behaviorist John Fisher reveals how the world appears from a dog’s point of view. He first traces the ancestry and inherent behavior of dogs, from their origins as pack animals related to the wolf and jackal. Comparisons are made between the wolf’s behavior and that of the dog in a human pack, explaining what the dog learns from the way that people live with him. Fisher then looks at “problem” behavior—actually just normal canine behavior exhibited in the wrong place. Written with humor and complete with a detailed examination of diet and training, the merits of different forms of punishment and reward, and an A to Z of common problems, this is an essential companion for all dog owners, trainers, and veterinarians.
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I have opened my home to five dogs of four different breeds. I have a pointer mix(40lbs), a boxer(75lbs), two Dogo Argentinos(both 120lbs) and a Great Dane Puppy(110lbs still growing) If it werent for this book Stella(great dane) would probably have been put to sleep for being very aggersive. I met her when she was a young pup and her human family(my mother in law) had come to me for trainning. I saw how dominate she was at only 8 weeks old and told the family the do's and dont's. Unfortantly they didn't listen. I told to never allow her on their beds or furinature of any kind. They soon after stopped coming to training. About 4 months later I had recieved a call from them saying she was attacking them when they tried to get on the bed. They said she was showing teeth and snapping at them. I went over got her off of the bed. She was in dominace mode as I like to call it. I told them the things they need to do to change her behavior. But of corse they didnt do them. And when she was 1yr old they decided to find her a new home. Her new home only lasted a couple of days as she attacked the new owners sister. They called the dane rescue to see about giving her up but they said she would be put to sleep. I decided to take and see if I could get her back on track. I happy to say that with every thing I learned from this book she is now a gental gaint. As sweet as can be! And everyone gets along very well here at home. :)
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Learn How Your Dog Thinks,
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This book absolutely outlines, in simple language, how dogs think and what they want to see in a pack leader. It is written without a lot of unnecessary verbiage. The author gets straight to the point and tells you how to be the pack leader so your dog will be happy.
This is like having a owners manual for a dog and anyone who either has a dog or plans on having one should read this book cover to cover. It isn't very big and can be read in a single afternoon.
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Great buy for all dog owners!,
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This review is from: Think Dog: An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology (Paperback)
A friend loaned me a copy of this book and I couldn't put it down! It helps get into the dogs brain and now training makes sense! I am not ready to take over for the Dog Whisperer, but I understand a lot more about my dog's behavior.
If you want to make dog ownership even more satisfying, you should have this book on your shelf. You should probably order several so you can give them to your dog owner friends!
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