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Tricks I Taught My Master

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Wonderful! Easy Reading! Entertaining! Very common sense techniques that work!

First, I must say that the one review I read was totally incorrect and obviously written by someone that did not read DR. Andrysco's book. Yes, Dr. Andrysco does recommend the use of consequences IN SOME CASES. None of these are harmful to a dog. He DOES recommend the use of positive reinforcement in many areas of his book. Thus for anyone to say differently either did not read his book or is a liar. I have read his book and I then retained Dr. Andrysco for his services. I had been to three dog trainers - none of whom could help me change my dog's aggression towards other dogs while on walks. Dr. Andrysco helped me, helped my dog and thus kept my dog from being put down. I love Dr. Andrysco's techniques and my dog loves Dr. Andrysco. BUY THIS BOOK!

My dogs are really coming along! Let me say that Dr. Andrysco's book is so right on. I have nine dogs, and I know first hand that you HAVE to be the alpha "dog" with your pet or they'll walk all over you. I've been employing Dr. Andrysco's techniques for several weeks now and my dogs are starting to behave much better. They don't fear me, they just know I'm the boss and they must behave. They're very happy and display a great wish to please me. I am not feared at all, I am respected. I've tried reasoning, treat rewards, and only praise techniques, and none of those methods were successful. Dr. Andrysco's techniques REALLY work. If you are looking for a pet book that tells you what you need to do to get excellent behavior results, then get buy this one. Thanks, Dr. Andrysco!

The first person I called was "Uncle Mattie" from PBS after my American Eskimo bit my friend. He told me that if I didn't send my dog out to California to be "reconditioned" by him and his staff that I might as well put my dog to sleep. When I told him I couldn't do either of those things, Good old "Uncle Mattie" continued to berate me and yell at me over the phone for another 20 minutes until I was hysterically crying in my office.

Then I got Dr. Robert Andrysco's name from my vet and MY GOSH! it was like day and night. Dr. Bob came over to our house, worked with me and my dog and diagnosed my dog with Confusion Aggression (my dog is afraid of everything and lashes out instead of running).

We've been working with Dr. Bob for about 8 months and he's an excellent trainer. My dog has shown incredible progress and our life has totally changed. I've learned so much from Dr. Bob and his book that his is the only book I refer to now for dog behavior and training.

I'm not sure what that reviewer's problem is that gave the book only one star. Dr. Andrysco definitely does not use dominant techniques. As a matter of fact, there have been several instances where we've let my dog "win" with certain issues in order to control more pressing aggressive behaviors. Dr. Andrysco teaches you how to live with your pets, not dominate them. Another positive training technique Dr. Bob has uses is food rewards if your dog is one that responds to this.

I recommend this book for any dog owner, not just owners that have problems. It's a fun read too.

This is one book that I keep in my library along with other reference books. The first time I read it, I was sold by the common sense techniques, the humor, the real life examples and the viewpoints from both the owner's and the animal's perspective. I used several techniques in the book to correct problems with an 11 year old Dalmatian. When he passed away and we adopted a 2 year old mix of Bull Mastif and Chocolate Lab, I again pulled it from the shelf to correct minor problems with our new house mate. We happen to take our new dog to Dog Care 3 days a week since we both work, and regularly the Dog Care owners comment on how well behaved, loving and responsive our dog is to them and how socially adjusted he is with not only humans but other dogs. I continually pass my copy along to friends who are first time dog owners. They ultimately end up purchasing their own copy because they find the author's techniques easy to follow with immediate results. Just like raising kids, parents often forget that being a parent and having rules and guidelines is the most important thing we can do to help our children into healthy individuals. Too often people want to be a friend to their children rather than a parent and this is where the behavior problems start. The same holds true with your pet - yes, you can certainly be their friend, best buddy or whatever, but you also have to be their disciplinarian to make the mix work and to make your pet happy and healthy. This book definitely provides the owner with the techniques to do just that. Bravo to Dr. Andrysco and his book "Tricks I Taught My Master".

I believe that Dr. Bob's book is a great way of training your dog. From what I have learned from the book, repetition is the key and not rewards. Dogs will learn from constant reminders of what is acceptable and what is not. Dogs have a short attention span and you need them to look to you for guidance. I have a Rott who is very smart and wants to be the Alpha. With this book she has learned that we are the Masters.

A satisfied customer

Chicago IL

Through Dr. Andrysco's techniques that I learned from this book, I was able to do a task I thought was nearly impossible - train my dog. I was easily able to make my dog 100% housebroken through the methods he has used on thousands of other dogs. I'm eagerly awaiting another publication from Dr. Andrysco (and I hope he checks out his book reviews... maybe he will decide to write one just for me)!

Dr. Andrysco's book, "Tricks I taught My Master" is a must have. Dr. Andrysco's comprehensive techniques are easy to follow and provide results. Because of Dr. Andrysco's instructions my pets are living happy, fulfilled lives and I have respect for my pets and they have respect for me.

I first read this book in college when I had my first dog. Its something that makes you think differently. Now I'm married and I have my wife and daughter reading this. The tips aren't challenging at all, and give you a different perspective. This book is written with taste to keep you interested and a little humor.

"Tricks I Taught My Master" is a book I often prescribe to my clients to prevent and treat behavioral issues. As a veterianrian, I find poorly responsive behavioral problems motivate pet owners to prematurely consider euthanasia. I feel it will help save pets' lives because the book is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to carry out the recomendations. Dr. Bob Andrysco's vast experience of working with pets and veterinarians make this a valuable reference for all dog owners.

Dr. Tamara Shearer