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New Knowledge of Dog Behavior Hardcover – June, 1971

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 206 pages
  • Publisher: Howell Book House; 22 edition (June 1971)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876057040
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876057049
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,422,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Format: Hardcover
This is an excellent foundation book for anyone interested in dog behavior and/or training. This book explains how dog training/testing/methods came about as a result of the war dog effort, and how criteria was established for selecting dogs, inheritability factors, etc. It truly is a must for any serious dog trainer.
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Format: Paperback
Without a doubt one of the most valuable books written, not only to the average dog owner but a MUST for the dog breeder and trainer. Pfaffenberger's work combined with Dr. Scotts and Fullers produced Guide Dogs for the Blind with a success rate of up to 98%.Any dog breeder or trainer who hasn't got this collection of incredible research in their library is really missing out. LOVE IT....LOVE IT....LOVE IT.
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This book tells the story of Pfaffenberger's search to develop test for puppies to determine which would ultimately become good guide dogs. There are pearls of wisdom throughout this book. I have not seen info on issues he brings up before. Understand this is a story of what he went through but he discusses the science of dog behavior at that time and where his work went wrong and where it went right. Did you know it is best that hunting breeds be allowed to hunt even if they will do work where , if they hunt, it would be a detriment to the work. Allowing the hunting dogs to hunt for a season increased their success rate in these breeds. One might think this was counter-intuitive, but Pfaffenberger provides info to the contrary. I recommend this book for people who want even more detailed info on puppy tests and producing great working dogs.
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So much great information in this book. Being a dog trainer I loved learning where the information we use today comes from. It is well written and easy to follow with pictures and charts of data. If you like dogs and science this is a great and interesting read for you. If you are looking for basic how-to dog training this is not, however, the right book.
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Clarence had a way with dogs but took the extra step to understand them. This book is short but chock full of great insight regarding how our dogs interpret things. Although there are many 'new' methods of dog training, I still like understanding the "why" they do something or "how" to encourage the desired behavior from their perspective.
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this is really an older publication but so well done that it stands the the test of time. If you are an old hand with canines or just starting out it is a must read. The insights given and backed up by statistics and solid research are unquestionable and just make sense when you think about them.
Curtis Wright
Northern California.
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Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
Absolutely wonderful! I've seen bits and pieces of the research over the years, but reading how it all came about is fascinating! And it was done without computer programs, apps and all the modern conveniences :) Highly recommended for anyone interested in breeding or selecting dogs for a specific purpose.
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Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
one of my dogs ate my ancient copy of this WONDERFUL BOOK, and I really felt after all these years I wanted and needed a reference copy. the price was fine and the book was in better than just good condition. I would buy again from this seller.
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