Train Your Dog in One Hour [Hardcover]

Sandy Butler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1999

Sandy Butler's method of training has shown positive results almost immediately in a pet's behavior pattern. Her technique is based on communicating with a pet in a simple straightforward manner. It has worked on pets previously thought to be untrainable. Now you will be able to train your dog with consistency, caring, and compassion.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sandy has always had a heart for animals. Through her training, she has saved many animals from going to shelters because of behavior problems. She has a kind method that works!" Nanci Suro, Executive Director, Max Fund, Denver, CO.

"Sandy Butler is a female Dr. Doolittle and her message is simple yet compelling; Animals have feelings and rights too! Sandy's first book is a literary tribute to our four-footed friends and their care. From our many radio conversations I conclude that Sandy Butler is the nation's leading advocate for animals." Bill Smith, Creator/Host, Wake-Up Williamsport, WWPA Radio, Williamsport, PA -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Sandy Butler has been training dogs for over thirty years. She has given clinics throughout the United States and appears regularly on radio and television, demonstrating her techniques for training pets in one hour or less. Her skills are in continuous demand by those whose dogs have been unreceptive to conventional training techniques. Her method is compassionate and caring.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Glenbridge Pub Ltd (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944435459
• ISBN-13: 978-0944435458
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A clear, logical and simple teaching method for ANY dog., May 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Train Your Dog in One Hour (Hardcover)

My wife has had an affection for animals her whole life. After we got married, I learned that we were going to have a permanent resident which required a tremendous amount of care and attention. This was not something that I had expected or ever dreamed of. This so called beautiful, one-of-a-kind Irish Setter named Casey was not what I had expected during my courtship. Casey always required attention. So much attention that whenever anyone came to visit, she would jump on them immediately when they walked in the door, try to sit on their lap and if that didn't work, constantly nuzzle our guest's hand or leg til she was petted (just to mention one irritation of many). We were forever pulling her away when company came and locking her up afraid that her enthusiasm would turn into a scratch or bite on some unsuspecting relative! I knew something was wrong, but I couldn't make my wife realize this was excessive and had to stop. She began to see the light soon after the dog ate up our expensive furniture throughout our new condominium. This book has made a significant difference in my life and probably saved my marriage. Not only does the dog no longer chew up our possesions, but her behavior is totally socially acceptable in all environments including with children and even with different types of animals. Oh yes, I've saved a fortune on shoes and socks too! I have never reviewed a book before but can endorse this book without reservation, Ms Butler should receive a commendation from our condiminium association for helping us to keep Casey from destroying our whole building! This book works!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Want to buy some swampland in Florida?, October 11, 2000

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Mary Esterhammer-Fic (Morgan Park, Chicago IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Train Your Dog in One Hour (Hardcover)

This book was a BIG disappointment. I was seduced by a TV show that featured the author demonstrating her technique, but when I got the book in hand, I realized it's all bark and no bite.

First of all, EVERY OTHER PAGE is an illustration. (Low-quality, I might add.) So, you aren't buying a book with a lot of information, because all that space is wasted on cartoons. Second, Ms. Butler doesn't bring anything new to the table. She reiterates the standard of dog training: be kind and consistent. I agree with that, but in order to work, the actual training CANNOT be done in one hour. (If you believe that, I have some diet pills that will help you lose about 50 pounds in one weekend.)

Maybe some people will find this book useful, but I don't think it covers anything thoroughly. There are a lot of other dog-training manuals out there that leave this title in the dust.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars awful short for 21 bucks!, October 21, 2000

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Bill Warp (Kingsland, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Train Your Dog in One Hour (Hardcover)

Being a dog-lover, I looked forward to a solid training program to bond with my pet. Although the book contains some good information, it could easily fit in a 1 page magazine article. Please save your money.