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People Pooches & Problems: Understanding, Controlling and Correcting Problem Behavior in Your Dog Hardcover – July 15, 1991

by Job Michael Evans (Author)

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This innovative training approach addresses dog owners' goals, offering training strategies that simulate problem behaviors (housetraining difficulties, destructive tendencies, aggression) and showing how to correct them.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: *Howell Book House; 1 edition (July 15, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876057830
ISBN-13: 978-0876057834
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.9 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,676,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3901 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Dogs > Training
- #4620 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Dogs > Breeds

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One of the finest training books I've ever read.

By Katy Willson on November 13, 2002

Format: Hardcover

I've been teaching obedience classes and training and exhibiting Toy Poodles and Miniature Schnauzers in advanced obedience for about 20 years. This book is always the FIRST one I recommend to dog owners who have a dominant or spoiled or aggressive dog.
It is filled with practical, commonsense training methods that work just as well today as they did in our grandparents' days. Dog does good, he is praised and reward -- dog does bad, he is corrected. Perfectly understandable -- both by dogs and by kids.
In my opinion, the people who dislike this book are those who don't believe in negative consequences for anyone or anything. (You usually see the results of this philosophy in their spoiled children.)
"Old-fashioned," they call it. Well, it IS "old-fashioned." And it produces "old-fashioned" good behavior and respect for authority. Good old common sense is what it is, and dogs respond beautifully to it.
Yes, dogs are perfectly capable of understanding positive consequences (petting and treats) AND negative consequences (a sharp word, snap of the leash, or swat on the hind end).
Job Michael Evans' book is just terrific. I have a dozen happy, cheerful, well-behaved dogs to prove it, and as an experienced instructor and trainer, I highly recommend it.

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By A Customer on May 5, 1998

Format: Hardcover

This book not only provides a nicely detailed background on the dog/human dynamic but includes a vast array of problem-solving techniques. I kept the library copy out so long that I realized I had to buy it to keep as an on-hand resource. The writer, while humane, is no stupid-romantic slob when it comes to appreciating the frustrations and problems even the most beloved dog can bring. Best of all, he puts the emphasis where it needs to be - on the owner who, unlike the dog, is able to examine her (or his) behavior and modify it to help the dog be a better citizen.

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By A Customer on November 5, 1999

Format: Hardcover

As the owner of a dog with a history of biting, this book is a godsend. It's given me practical advice that works. If you have a problem dog, especially if you're considering euthanasia, buy this book and get to work. It'll give both of you a new lease on life.

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Excellent dog training book. Have a problem this will help.

By A Customer on March 17, 1998

Format: Hardcover

I have been dog training and instructing for 14 years. I have not come across a dog book yet that was worth the money they ask for it. I found my copy of this for $5 in a 2nd hand store. I read it and went and bought another two copies to lend to club members that are having trouble with their dogs. Mr Evans knows what he is talking about. The book is well written, with practical advice everywhere. I thought I knew a lot about dogs, after reading the book I am a great deal more informed. If you have a need for a book on dogs I would recommend reading this, it is great.

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Obedience training is worthless if your dog doesn't respect you

By O. Fischer on March 29, 2006

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This book addresses the importance of gaining the respect of your dog and how to move into a leadership position over your dog. So many obedience books & trainers discuss how to teach your dog to sit & down etc, but don't discuss what to do when your dog KNOWS the commands but chooses to ignore it. Praise/treat-only training works when you have a rabidly-eager-to-please dog and/or a person who naturally is a good leader or has good experience with dogs. But for the average dog-owner who I see allow themselves and their guests get trampled/mouthed/abused by their disrespectful dogs ("He's just excited!")this book could be a lifesaver for their dog that is headed for getting squashed by a car, or euthanized for biting a kid...for example.

Anyone who thinks that training a dog is only praise & treats and little to no reprimands--then good for you that life is so easy with your dog(s)---the foster dogs I reform might: sit/down/stay/come for your treat perfectly, then precede to runover your kid and steal his toys/food and bite him if he resists and then maybe eat the mailman for dessert. Dogs need to know their boundaries.

When the praise only type trainers can't reform out-of-control aggressive dogs, euthanasia is typically suggested.

The last behavior expert I met who specialized in "aggressive/problem" dogs had never had to euthanize a single dog in 16 years of operation and furthermore has to counsel and help dog "experts" who can't control strong-willed dogs. I noticed her style of operation is essentially what is in this book --- talk and relate to dogs using their own language.

Read this book, and recommend this book to other people with dogs.

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Excellent source of information on many dog topics

By A Customer on February 1, 1999

Format: Hardcover

This book has lots of different situations and problems that you might encounter. It is extreemly helpful and easy to use. There is a lot of love in the methods that they recommend so you don't feel bad using them on your dog. Very practical advice for a person who works and or has children!

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On my shelf of perpetual loaner books

By V. Brown on January 27, 2007

Format: Paperback

This book is great, esp the set up, for eliminating problem behaviors in dogs. I loan it out twice a year. It is useful in a wide array of canine misbehavior which as Evans points out is occuring because you let the dog get away with it. Proper re-inforcement of the pack dynamic, crate training, shaping behavior... these are all in there. He tackles some pretty disgusting problems like leg humping, dogs that run the entire household etc.

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this is an excellent training book - it tells you what you NEED ...

this is an excellent training book - it tells you what you NEED to do and how to do - not crazy try this and it might work - tough love kind of book - but it really does work -... Read more

Published 3 months ago by moldie

Very educational

Bought this book to help with my very pushy young lab. I have started many of the recommendations and am already seeing great improvements. Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. Rocha

Four Stars

Good value.

Published 9 months ago by Shelley Marie

An Absolute Must For the Serious Dog Trainer

While this is an older title the ideas outlined in it are classic. I have referred it to many of my puppy clients who are having problems as well as to clients of the veterinary... Read more

Published on January 19, 2014 by T. Herigstad

INFORMATIVE!

I have just glanced through the book to see what areas were covered. It gives a different approach to understanding about your dog.

Published on August 4, 2013 by Sandra Allen

Great book for dog owners with problem dogs

Job Michael Evans trained dogs for many years with the Monks of New Skete. After leaving the monastery, he started his own dog counseling business. Read more

Published on May 10, 2013 by Readsalot

A wealth of great information!

I ordered this book on a recommendation, mainly for the chapter on retraining the recall. Yes, to some readers the training philosophy in the book may seem to be "old-fashioned" or... Read more

Published on January 6, 2011 by A. Stauss

Straight out of the dark ages

Evans' training methods are midieval, at best. The current world of dog training boasts many methods, some effective, some not, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Read more

Published on July 4, 2002 by Silvija Vecrumba

GREAT INVESTMENT IN DOGGIE LOVE

I've noticed a wonderful change in my relationship with my dogs, after only 3 days of practicing the methods in this book. Read more

Published on March 27, 2002