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I Love My Dog, But...:: The Ultimate Guide To Managing Your Dog's Misbehavior Paperback – September 1, 1999

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You love your dog...but he has a few habits that are anything but loveable--and no amount of scolding or punishment helps. Sound familiar? The good news is that you can change your dog's unbecoming habits if you know how. This comprehensive guide to dog training covers every imaginable situation, allowing you to see right through your "difficult" dog's behavior and help him learn how to behave in a way that please you. Discover how the straightforward, unsubtle psychology of an "alpha" dominant male can turn even a canine terrorist into a well-behaved pet. Learn why your dog loves his obedience training, and why his greatest pleasure is pleasing you. I Love My Dog, But... will help you understand how dogs think--and how you can think faster than they can.

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224 pages
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English
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Harper Perennial
Publication date

September 1, 1999
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5.25 x 8 inches
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0380788012
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978-0380788019
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial (September 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0380788012
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0380788019
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 8 inches

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Darq Rose

A Must Have

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015

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I love her candid style of writing. Most dog owners will gravitate toward this book out of sheer desperation, and she speaks to the reader in such a way that it makes you relax and laugh about the difficulties of keeping a dog. It's like that friend who always knows what to say to take the edge off. And she's very knowledgeable to boot. Great find.

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CareyTop Contributor: Pets

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014

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This is a great book! I got a 19 month old non-socialized import German Shepherd. She definitely arrived with issues and this book helped me to work through them and see things more through the eyes and mind of the dog. I've been training dogs since the mid 80's and there's always more to learn. This book is good for experienced trainers and GREAT for novice owners/trainers who really need to understand more about the canine psyche.

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Teresa A. Callahan

When you do not have a textbook case dog!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2000

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I recently got a puppy that had a few problems such as wetting in his crate and being aggressive towards other dogs. Ms. Tiz addresses a variety of problems that most training manuals do not address. For example, most dogs do not urinate in their crates and most books do not address those cases in which a dog has lost his sense to keep his crate clean. Even if your dog does not have serious, problematic behaviors, Ms. Tiz conveys the importance how your body language and words can contribute to your dog's bad behavior. I can't thank her enough for this wonderful book. I have a wonderful puppy that now keeps his crate clean and is friendly towards the majority of dogs. Note: I initially purchased the book because it was one of the few books that address multi-dog households.
Teri Callahan

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Michelle S. Nyhus

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015

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Very good condition and well written book!

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Yvette D Skinner

Good book for novice dog handlers

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2001

This book is a good introduction to effective dog behavior management for beginners because it explains the reasons "why" dogs do what they do. The author explains pack behavior, establishing dominance, as well as techniques to handle problems such as aggression, fear, and general misbehavior. I don't agree with everything the author proposes, since her objective is to help train a pet, a household companion animal. Someone interested in dog sport and competition should consult an experienced trainer or handler before taking everything the author says to heart. Nevertheless, this book is by far much better than the trite books of the past which attempted to explain dog behavior in human terms and suggested a rolled-up newspaper as a panacea. Well worth reading.

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Kindle Customer

Proceed with Caution

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2002

I have mixed feelings about this book. She debunks many old ideas, and that's good. But using "Alpha" techniques on a dog has its risks. We do not want to raise wolves, we want to raise household companions. "Alpha" training includes using the hands to deliver such reprimands as scruff-shakes and muzzle holding. This can lead to a hand-shy dog more apt to use wolf-life reprimands on other dogs or even children considered subordinate. For timid and small dogs especially, I would recommend hands-free methods that rely on vocal tones, eye contact, and rewards.

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Yvonne D. Lauro

A Joy to read

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 1999

Ms. Tiz certainly hits the mark with this book. She aptly describes dog behavior, and how to improve and correct negative behavior, both the dog and the owner. She does all this with a great deal of humor and wit. I enjoyed her personal experiences with her own dogs. Her strong-suit, however, is how well she describes proper training, and what training devices to avoid. I especially agree with her that the best way to train a dog is with praise and love rather than bribery (treats). Every dog owner should absolutely read this book. My highest recommendation.

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Karen Grove

A life saver!

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2000

This book truly saved a life...the life of my own dog. When our adopted dog attacked a friend's dog we didn't know what way to turn. Joy Tiz provided us with direction, encouragement, and the tools necessary to both understand and manage his dog-aggressive tendencies. Her book is not only filled with wonderful insights on how a dog thinks and reacts but tells us how we, as owners, can build a stronger relationship with our canine friends. The book is fun to read, too. Thanks to Joy, I have developed a deeper understanding of canine behavior and a stronger dog/owner relationship, built through a foundation of obedience, respect, and control. I couldn't have done it with out this book. Thank you, Joy.

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