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| The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training | 
 enlarge | Authors: Paul Owens, Norma Eckroate
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 411995
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 287
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7
ASIN: B0013TMMKS
Publication Date: March 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 This book has half of the equation September 20, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book fails to take into account that treats and rewards are only part of the equation for learning. Most of the good manners we want our dogs to learn can be taught by what we reward and what we ignore, but not all!
I have watched mother dogs interact with their puppies many times, and in addition to playing, licking, grooming and affection, she will also use strong body language, a lift of the lip to show teeth, a growl, a nip or pinning the puppy when appropriate. There ARE times when it is appropriate to use these techniques also, and using both rewards and consequences is what produces a well balanced dogs that are a pleasure to have around. Paul's book does not address this.
A different view of things August 23, 2007
Still reading this book as I write this review, but as far as I am concerned it was well worth the money I spent on it. I have a miniature Beagle who had me at my wits end until I started using the techniques inside. Compassion has worked so much better at reinforcing his good behaviour than throwing my hands up in frustration or yelling ever did!
 A terrific book! August 6, 2007
I just finished Paul Owen's 6 week dog training course and was so pleased I then bought this book. His obvious love for animals and his desire to communicate what's best for dogs in every aspect comes through so
clearly in a very hands on, practical, easy to understand, way. I've bought about 8 other books since getting
my Shepherd mix puppy 5 months ago but this is the book I've settled on as a permanent guideline and
source. He thinks of the things between the lines. So it's easier to figure out how it actually applies to your unique situation.
Michele (and her dog Sara)
 Some Good Training Concepts But... July 2, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book has some good concepts on training but nothing that I have not seen elsewhere. A few of the reasons for the low rating are the extra chapters in learning to breath, and how to speak dog. If I want to learn how to do meditation breathing I will buy a new age book. Also the diets recommended in this book for your dog are for those who have a 6 figure income and an organic grocery store available to them. The author(s) also assume that you do not have to work to have this income based on the recommended daily routine for caring for your dog. I also was misled by the title thinking that this was the Dog Whisperer from the television show; it is not. I found this out after I bought the book and I finally got to see the show. What an injustice this book does to his television shows' name. I do not recommend this book.
GREAT BOOK BUT GET THE NEW EDITION! June 26, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Paul Owens is a genius! But instead of getting this old version - get the new, revised 2007 edition of this book. It is EVEN BETTER! This pioneering book (by the ORIGINAL Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens) was groundbreaking in 1999 when it was published. But the 2nd edition has so much more great stuff in it, I just had to get it, too...it is chock full of additional tips and more guidelines for even easier training. (BEWARE though, the covers look almost exactly the same.) Here's the link to the page for the new edition:
The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Training
And I also got Paul Owens' DVD:
The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training by Paul Owens
It's also extremely helpful in making dog training fast, easy and fun. Paul Owens uses only positive methods! I LOVE THAT! No jerking on leashes or collars or other stuff that feels bad.
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