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Think Dog: An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology (Paperback)

by John Fisher (Author)
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In a British import that delivers yet more than its title promises, Fisher, a founder of the Association of Pet Behavioursic Consultants in the U.K., stresses that dog training is not just a matter of asserting human will over its animal counterpart, but of learning to express oneself accurately, communicate aptly and scope out a dog's reaction to it all. His compact chapters explain the canine mind and offer sound educational strategies (both positive and negative reinforcement) sure to enlighten even accomplished trainers. Among the novel features: detailed analyses of dog foods; a plausible consideration of homeopathic and other alternative veterinary approaches; a deceptively brief "A to Z" of common problem-solving, which includes a spectacularly simple method of teaching puppies to hold back on biting; and a sympathetic view of canine aggression ("Dogs do not cause dogfights; people do"). Don't be deterred by Briticisms; all recommended products are available on our shores.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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An explanation of behavioural problems in dogs and a guide for dog owners to correction and training. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (September 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570760365
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570760365
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #795,837 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read; Excellent reference, March 24, 2000
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A quick, easy, and entertaining read that is crammed full of practical and easy-to-use training pointers. Gives readers a basic understanding of dog psychology and guides them in correcting behavior problems with simple steps. Readers should also be able to identify undesirable behaviors at their onset in the future and correct them more easily. Not terribly in-depth in psychology, but extremely effective in training technique. All methods are "dog friendly" and build/reinforce a positive relationship between dog and owner.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars everyone agrees, December 30, 1999
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I can't think of how many books I've read on dogs. This is my favorite. Each person who asked me how I trained my dog or asked how to solve a problem, I send them my tattered and torn copy. I finally bought a second one. This will help you take a step back and see what YOU are doing wrong while conditioning your body language to communicate to your dog. Easy read.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Reinforced that my dog isn't a person and DOESN'T have to be, June 17, 1999
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This is my first dog as an adult and I have been reading everything I can find. He's almost two now and I'm always complimented on his behavior, and this is one of the books (and authors) who stands out in my mind. The book is readable and his case studies are helpful, if not hilarious sometimes (see: the dog who became agressive towards husband after baby was born). I didn't have a lot of confidence in my training at first, but I realize that he's not a person nor should I expect him to be. This book reinforced that. A good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for any dog owner or trainer
Reading this book has inspired me to follow my dream to become a dog trainer. The late John Fisher has an excellent understanding of dogs. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the read
I've read several dog behavior books and worked with dogs for years. This book, however, was disappointing. Read more
Published on October 24, 2001 by Maria Gullickson

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I found this to be a fascinating book on dog behavior and understanding of their psyche. I couldn't put it down until I had finished it and I refer to it all the time. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed the way I interact with my dog.
This book is excellent, I recommend it to all my friends. It opened by eyes and showed me the world through my dog's. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent dog psychology book!!
John's Fisher's book was most enlighening!! The sections about how the dog's mind develop & the dog within the human pack were really quite well dog. Read more
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