How to Train Your Dachshund (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) [Hardcover]

Liz Palika (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793836654
• ISBN-13: 978-0793836659
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,705,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Liz Palika has been writing professionally since 1985 when she was first published in DOG FANCY magazine. Since then she has written more than 65 books and more than 1,000 magazine articles and columns. She has been published in DOG FANCY, DOG WORLD, CATS, CAT FANCY, AKC GAZETTE, and other pet publications, as well as NEWSWEEK, THE SATURDAY EVENING POST and WOMEN FIRST.

Her books include PUPPY LOVE and THE KISS GUIDE TO RAISING A PUPPY; both of which are favorites with new puppy owners. THE ULTIMATE DOG TREAT COOKBOOK received rave reviews in magazines and newspapers all over the country, including USA TODAY. ALL DOGS NEED SOME TRAINING was listed by PET LIFE MAGAZINE as one of the ten best training books available to dog owners.

Liz's books have been awarded many honors. THE HOWELL BOOK OF DOGS was awarded Best Reference Book by the Dog Writers Association of America and was nominated as Best Nonfiction Book by San Diego Book Awards. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: CHAMPION OF VERSATILITY won Best Breed Book from Dog Writers Association of America and Best Nonfiction Book from San Diego Book Writers. SAVE THAT DOG! won best General Reference Book from Dog Writers and the First ASPCA Pet Overpopulation Answers Award from the ASPCA. Liz's work has also won awards from Cat Writers and Purina, as well as others from Dog Writers. Liz was honored with the San Diego Leadership Award, was a North County Woman of Merit, and in 2005 was awarded Dog Writers Distinguished Service Award.

Liz has an international platform to connect with her readers. Not only is her podcast, "It's a Doggy Dog World" on PetLifeRadio.com the #1 most downloaded show on that site, but she is also a blogger for the PetConnection.com.

Liz has been teaching dogs and their owners in North County San Diego for almost 25 years. Her dog training is based on an understanding of dogs and what makes them tick. Liz is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT)and a Certified Behavioral Consultant. She is an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator #4182.

Working in Vista, California (San Diego County), Liz is the owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training and sees more than a thousand dogs and their owners every year. Liz and her dogs, over the years have participated and trained in many dog sports, including agility, carting, conformation, herding, obedience, search and rescue, therapy dog work, and more.

Liz and her husband Paul share their home with three Australian Shepherds.

Customer Reviews

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless and misleading book, April 8, 2004

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Heidi - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Train Your Dachshund (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) (Hardcover)

I had Mini long-haired Dachshunds all my life and my new little puppy is even more stubborn than the others!! I bought this book to help me braking her bad bathroom habits which comes from her very dominant personality otherwise she's just so sweet and affectionate.

I agree with the other reviews, this book was written for dogs in general NOT for the very particular personality traits of the Dachshund!! I assume that the author never owned a Doxie and probably only encountered a few, that is why she assume they are not cuddly as Doxies can be reserved with new people but give them a few encounters and they will be all over you.

All my Doxies are EXTREMELY affectionate like no other dogs really. I'm writing this with two on my lap right now! I can't even go to the bathroom on my own without the Doxies wanting to be with me at any cost!! They are little bundle of love.

If you want more info on Dachshunds you should get Dachshunds for Dummies by: Eve Adamson instead.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Canned Training Perspective, March 14, 2001

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Eric P Jacobson (Winona, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Train Your Dachshund (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) (Hardcover)

Interesting in a general aspect of training however this book did not answer any of our specific questions about training Dachshunds. I imagine this book starting as a template where the "author" inserted the topical breed's name here and there, then, threw in a few photos of that breed and voila--you've got a breed specific training manual.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book, February 27, 2004

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Sherry C. Haning (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Train Your Dachshund (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) (Hardcover)

I read through this book at a Half Price Book Store. It was fast reading and not informative enough on training dachshunds. Also, my dachshund is definitely a lap dog and a cuddler. Don't waste your money on this one.