Who Moved My Bone: A Guide for Multi--Dog Households [Paperback]

Theresa Mancuso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2004

More dogs really can be more fun, dog training and caare take on a whole new dimension when there's more than one dog in the household. Owners find themselves surrendering the bed (because it's easier than hearing the dogs whine), skipping vacations because it's harder to find a sitter for more than one dog), and skipping social events (to get home to their dogs). Who Moved My Bone? is a lifeline for thse who have more than one dog - and the perfect preparation for those who are considering adding another dog to their families. This wise and affectionate fuide answers such crucial canine conundrum as how to: Establish good street manners for dogs that walk together; Prevent feeding time from being a frenzy; Play games that do not cause jealousy; Travel with dogs - and know when to leave them at home; Help a dog cope with the loss of a packmate; Pack living is truly a dog's natural habitat. Written with tenderness and authority by a longtime multiple dog owner, this book provides ever bit of information the leader of the pack needs in order to realize the special benefits of sharing a life with more than one dog.

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About the Author

Theresa Mancuso has been a multi-dog owner for more than two decades. She has published more than sixty articles to date in sucj magazines as Dog World.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593370121
• ISBN-13: 978-1593370121
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,667,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars General dog info but that's about it, September 23, 2005

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B. Bates (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Moved My Bone: A Guide for Multi--Dog Households (Paperback)

This book caught my eye for two reasons. One - I have three dogs and am considering another. And two - as an avid reader of business management books, I thought it was a cute play on the book "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard.

All-in-all, Mancuso does a decent job of explaining the basics of how to introduce a new dog to your existing canine family, although the bulk of the book is simply about general dog info (i.e. first aid, medical care, feeding). It is definitetly a better resource for someone who has decided to add a second dog to a one-dog household. As we are now four dog household, the book didn't have a lot to offer that I didn't already know. However, the book is not a total loss to the already experienced dog owner. It includes a very comprehensive chapter on canine emergencies (anything you could possibly imagine) as well as a very detailed chapter on making the decision to put an elderly or ill dog to sleep. Not scenarios that you want to think about, but experiences that we may all have to face.

Mancuso does spend a little too much time boasting about her own dogs and after a few chapters it becomes a bit hard to take.

So, if you're looking for a book on general canine care with a snazzy title and nice cover art, this is the book for you!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews can be misleading, August 2, 2005

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Mr. M. Crisci "mcrisci" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who Moved My Bone: A Guide for Multi--Dog Households (Paperback)

I purchased Theresa Mancuso's book when my 4 dog family was moving on to 5 dogs (we now have SIX!!). Our last dog to be added was a German Shep dog with onging health problems. I found Ms. Mancuso's book to be a delightful read, something that rests easy for a few pages or chapters right before bedtime. It also helped me integrate my doggie family more tightly than before.
Unlike the other reviewers, I felt that every chapter had something really good to offer. Even if you already knew it, hearing it from a different perspective helped me to adjust the relationships in my pack. Yes, Ms. Mancuso brings her experiences gleaned from interactions with her own dogs, BUT that's what make the book real. It's not just theory or lesson plans. I can relate to what she speaks about. For example, my favorite chapter is "Talk to the Dogs, and They Will Tell You." And it covers a sense of spirituality of "dogdom" and how we as humans, fit into their realm.
If you're looking for a totally "practical" and hands-on training book, you might find this book a little "light." However, if you've lived with dogs and sensed their ways with things from a more spirtual aspect, you will find this book most enjoyable, and right on target. I can't tell you how many times I have gone back to the book to see the "big picture". That's pack life!

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite a disappointment., July 24, 2005

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This review is from: Who Moved My Bone: A Guide for Multi--Dog Households (Paperback)

This book was a disappointment. The cover picture is great, but inside, it's what most owners of one dog already know. It doesn't get into the real dynamics of having multiple dogs, but tells the owner, they will have to train two and have more vet bills. Most people would already have figured this out. I recommend "Feeling Outnumbered" by Patricia McConnell if you want more information about multiple dogs.