25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make (Paperback)

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Even the most conscientious dog owners make mistakes. Moreover, many dog owners unwittingly encourage their dogs to misbehave. Using humor, solid advice, real-life examples, and the latest training techniques from the experts, Janine Adams explains common mistakes dog owners make and provides practical, simple solutions for overcoming them.

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Based on expert advice and the invaluable experiences of other dog enthusiasts, 25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make identifies the most common reasons why dogs and their human counterparts don't see eye to eye. Armed with keen psychological insight and the latest training techniques, the author provides practical solutions for everyday problems and includes guidelines on how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle, manage bad behavior, and ensure your dog's physical and emotional well-being. Dog owners can reap the rewards of canine companionship through compassion and communication. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Roxbury Park (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737304901
• ISBN-13: 978-0737304909
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,914,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book before the dog!, November 13, 2000

By	Shannon Wilkinson (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book isn't just about training a dog; it's about sharing your life with one. Janine Adams uses a great mix of personal experience and advice from various experts to create this fun, common sense approach to having a dog in your life. The information is well thought out and organized, creating a book that is interesting to read cover-to-cover and easy to use for later reference.

Each of the 25 chapters deals with a different aspect of living with a happy, healthy dog. Topics range from choosing the right dog, to the benefits of exercise and socialization, and traveling together. It also includes the latest information on training, nutrition and health.

While this book is perfect for someone considering adding a dog to the family, there is also plenty of good information for the more seasoned dog person.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make, December 29, 2000

By	Sundogs3 "Diane" (Hendersonville, NC) - See all my reviews

Anyone who may ever encounter a dog should read this book. Everyone should. Janine Adams brings up issues often ignored by many first-time dog owners, and reminds long-time dog owners that there are many ways to handle dogs and their problems, some more effective than others, and some more radical than others. Ms. Adams' writing is refreshingly clear and open, and she touches on just about all the issues from housebreaking and puppyhood to letting go in the end, and everything in-between. This is an easy-to-read book that can serve as simple reference for everyone. You can read it straight through, or in a few sittings, or you can refer to a chapter at a time as you see fit. You should read this book. Your dog will thank you. Everyone should read this book, it's really that good!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ... good, effective book on basic trouble shooting ..., March 19, 2001

By	Yeoh Siok Kee (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The author draws on her own experience with 2 poodles ... as well, as the training & trouble solving methods of other trainers ... this approach alone makes the book rather unusual and refreshing ... too many writers believe that theirs is the best or only way ...

Contains sound sensible advice, adopts gentle training methods ... with interesting chapters on dog nutrition and medication/inoculations that take an alternative (holistic?) approach ... worth considering ...

Oh ... and don't let the number `25' fool you ... the author covers almost all the issues commonly faced by dog owners everywhere ...

This book is very clearly written, well organinsed and makes for easy reading ... useful for all dog owners ... very good for first time dog owners ...