Amazon.com: So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds (9780062734570): Betty Fisher: Books

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds [Paperback]

Betty Fisher (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Paperback --  

Book Description

March 4, 1998
OK. You're dog doesn't live to please you. There, we've said it. Contrary to what you've always heard, not all dogs want to earn their owner's approval. Sometimes they seem as if they could not care less. But this is no secret to you -- you know your dog's not Lassie.

With this book you will come to understand and appreciate that for hundreds of years dogs were bred for qualities like independence, dominance and determination. While these traits make dogs excellent hunters, trackers and fighters, they can make day-to-day living with your pet a real challenge.

Betty Fisher and Suzanne Delzio will teach you how to employ or overcome the traits that make your dog difficult to train. They will show how to use body language, food, voice, training structure and style to convince your stubborn dog to do what you ask. Without force, you can turn your difficult dog into a perfect pet, or even a successful show dog.



Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you're frustrated and about ready to give up on the "perfect dog" you adopted several months ago, don't pack it in without first perusing this compelling guidebook." "The Seattle Times"

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1st edition (March 4, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062734571
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062734570
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

 

Customer Reviews

25 Reviews
5 star:
 (16)
4 star:
 (7)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My most treasured dog training book, June 7, 2000
By 
Gunilla Melkersson (Upplands Väsby, Sweden) - See all my reviews
This review is from: So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds (Paperback)
I am a Swedish girl teaching obedience classes and competiting in obedience. My ever-growing library of American dog training books started with this book. I stumbled across it one happy day searching for a new book to help me further on the way to making my Icelandic sheepdog (a spitz breed) Swedish Obedience Champion. I fell in love with the cover within two seconds and the contence was even better. Since then I have bought many more dog training books, with the help from "customers reviews" here on Amazon.com. I have books from the Monks, Kilcommons, Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Morgan Spector, Terry Ryan, "everyone", but you know what? This is still my favourite! And, of course, it was a great help for us. She has her title now.

It may not be exactly what the ordinary dog owner (not too interested in training) is looking for, but it's absolutely perfect for someone like me, wanting to convince my free-thinking, independent dog that training for obedience competition is fun.

The book is packed with great information. It convinces you that you must BOTH be your dog's boss (without physical confrontation, of course) AND "give fat pay checks to the reluctant worker". The text is also easy to read and the photos of bulldogs and other unusual obedience breeds performing do contribute. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best, Most Detailed training book I've read, October 24, 2000
By 
S. McFarland (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds (Paperback)
This is the first training book I've owned that really translated into results with my dog. My dog isn't a "difficult" breed (she's a border collie mix), but she is highly energetic and distractable. Most books tell you "do this and your dog will respond this way." My dog rarely did what the book said she would. "So Your Dog's Not Lassie" instead gives detailed troubleshooting, covering a bunch of different dog reactions. With the book's help I've *finally* gotten her to stop pulling on the leash when we walk. She is 9 years old. This is a real accomplishment. I have a much better understanding of the need to get her attention (there's an excellent chapter called "Earth to Dog") and how that is the key to making our training work. This book made me excited about learning and working with my dog again. I recommend it highly.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most helpful book I've read on the subject., September 2, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds (Paperback)
Perhaps living with many dogs which are allowed certain permissions, such as sleeping on the bed, but with rules, has allowed the authors certain insights that I have not seen elsewhere.

I have a golden retriever, which should be classified as highly trainable. After reading many behavior books, nothing was really working. The authors explained that this is because first you must deal with the dominance issue.

The authors are very specific in what your actions mean to your dog, which you would never guess on your own. I found our family was making many mistakes even though it was obvious we had a dominance problem. Another insight was that the dog knew exactly what we were asking for; when he didn't respond, he had his own reasons.

This book clearly shows what your dog wants for rewards and is great fun to read. I learned that what dogs want for motivation for learning is no different than any of us humans.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews











Only search this product's reviews



Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
The chow chow's teddy-bear face makes Melissa weak. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
liver cookies, independent dogs, formal heeling, retrieve training, dominant dog, heeling pattern, prey drive, teaching your dog, tough dog, pack drive, harsh corrections, training your dog, straight sit, jump command, slip collar, physical corrections, call your dog, heel position
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grizzly Bear, Novice Note, Companion Dog, Recall Game, Magic Rug, Doe's Nor, Polka Dot, American Kennel Club, San Diego, Lame Excuse
New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:




What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums





Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject