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

Liz Palika (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793836603
• ISBN-13: 978-0793836604
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #837,727 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Special about Poodles, April 22, 2006

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Animal Lover (CT USA) - See all my reviews

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

The book contains the usual material about dogs in general and nothing that pertains specifically to poodles. It's just the same old stuff re-packaged with the word "poodle." The German shepherd version probably just substitutes one name for another--an exercise in selling books, not helping the reader. You would do better with a good book about dogs, like the books by the Monks of Skete (The Art of Raising a Puppy) or Karen Pyror's Don't Shoot the Dog!

28 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Poodle training for dummies, October 21, 2001

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"siripe" (Bergen Norway) - See all my reviews

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

This book does not really have an in debth discussion about about dog behavior, dog training and the relationship between man and dog, but it is an easy to read book with useful information and ideas of how to prevent bad behavior and keep your poodle happy.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, Simple, Basic Information, February 4, 2009

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Tamara J. Rowe (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Train Your Poodle (How To...(T.F.H. Publications)) (Hardcover)

This was a good basic book on poodle training that would actually carry over to most dogs. I was hoping for something with a little more information and more breed-specific, advanced, training ideas. If you have a poodle and have not been to obedience school with him/her, this would be a good place to start. Otherwise, if you're like me and looking for the next steps to take, don't bother.