Hip Ideas for Hyper Dogs
by Amy Ammen, Kitty Foth-Regner
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Author: Amy Ammen, Kitty Foth-RegnerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-23
ISBN: 0470041013
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Book Review: A necessity for anyone who has a hyper dog
Summary: 4 Stars
1. This book is great for dog owners who, despite their best intentions and the love they give to their unruly pets, need help in curbing their dogs' troubling habits - like constant barking, growling, chewing, jumping up, straining on the leash, rolling in do-do, ignoring commands, running away, soiling the carpet, and just plain manic behavior. The authors don't offer a magic bullet. They make it clear that if owners want to be the masters they need to be persistent trainers of their dogs. That takes tough, but gentle, love.
2. The book provides clear, no nonsense techniques to get the job done. Some of these seem counter-intuitive to those of us who may think we can simply rely on innate "feelings" to train and care for our pets. But they are time-tested, and Ms. Ammen promises that they will work. Your dog is trainable. Being a pack animal, it actually seeks direction from someone (that would be you) who knows how to give it. The secret is communication.
3. I was impressed by the book's upbeat tone. The joy and rewards of having a spirited dog comes through. It talks of the dog, as well as its owner, having fun, even during their training sessions.
4. Ms. Ammen has owned many dogs, and she's found that once she has invested the time and energy in training them, the ones who started out "hyper" are usually the most fun to be around.
5. The book also has a lot of other information about dogs, like how to teach them tricks, and how to get them used to a new dog, cat or baby, or to traveling, moving or visiting the vet. And there's plenty of things I didn't know, like:
* "Come" is the most important command
* Use the leash, not your hands, to correct bad behavior
* It's not cruel to crate your dog: many dogs love their crates
* Dogs need mental direction: physical exercise is not enough
* Dogs don't experience shame or guilt, despite how they look
* Repeating an unobeyed command doesn't reinforce it; it teaches the dog to ignore it
* There are a number of books on doggie massage, but there's much more to winding down the hyper dog than massage.
The book is very useful - even essential - if you have a hyper dog. And I'm thinking it will be a great gift for a friend of mine who's got one of those dogs.
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