The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson - Page 2

Spotty's people · #13 6th November 2001, 08:38 PM

My dog is re-training using the clicker method, and the results are way better than the conventional method I tried previously. It is difficult & at times frustrating for him, but he is catching on brilliantly, and we are both happier in training. He also knows hand signals & voice commands, and using what he already knows, I am reinforcing his good behaviour with the clicker method....
If you read the book, you will find that using the clicker is only a "marker", not the be-all & end-all of training. You will go on to voice & hand cues after the behaviour is established.
I have found the book very useful in just understanding my dog & his behaviours better, just as Sharon was describing.
Clicker training is almost unheard of where I live, too... but many people here are now getting interested because of the progress that they see in my dog, & just my enthusiasm about his training & the fun that we now have... it is not work any more!
Susan

GG-CG-AG · #14 21st November 2001, 02:22 PM

Just got Culture Clash yesterday and I have been unable to put it down ever since!

Thank you to everyone who recomended it! It's So interesting!

Spotty's people · #15 10th January 2002, 10:59 AM

Once again...... I am reiterating the appreciation that I have for this book, The Culture Clash.....

I finally bought it last fall, and won't let it out of my home... fortunately, the library here has it, and now it is out on permanent loan, as everyone that I've spoken to wants to read it now!

My puppy has just started kindergarten, and I got the trainer (the main one in our small community) to get into Culture Clash. She is enjoying it immensely!!!! I was so glad to hear that, as she does use positive training methods, but has not gone to clickering. She said that she appreciates how well Jean Donaldson expresses exactly how she has felt about dogs & training, but never found it written down before. I use the clicker in her class, and she is seeing how well it works already! Mosely is way ahead of the other puppies, and he is (on average) one month younger than the rest.... (12 weeks today!).

I have now accumulated Dr. Ian Dunbar's book Dog Behaviour (on loan to my hairdresser, along with Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor), as well as Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor...... this one I may not lend out at the risk of losing it, or not having it available when I need it, just like Culture Clash!

If anyone that reads this board & book review hasn't picked it up/got it out on loan yet.... PLEASE DO!!!!!!

I am a believer now!!!! And I am telling the world!!!!!!

POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS DO WORK!!!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO HIT, SMACK, SCRUFF-SHAKE, ROLL-OVER, JERK AROUND, POP, etc etc.,YOUR DOG TO GET HIM TRAINED!!!!!!

Happy training! We're having fun here now!
Susan

JHBoxerMom · #16 24th January 2002, 10:41 PM

I just ordered this book and it arrived 2 days ago. I am about 1/3 way trhough the book. I think it's excellent!!!
At first it was kinda hard to comprehand with what the authoor was saying, but you soon get used to it and it reads very well. A whole lot of good info. I set it down today and my husband picked it up and started reading it, he got a little hooked too.
I highly recommend this book, and I am going to extensively used in training of my dogs. I believe that is an excellent resourse for all your behavioral problems your dog may have.

Tamara, your baby is sooooo CUTE!!!

Jules

Cindy W. · #17 8th January 2003, 11:30 AM

I just started reading the Culture Clash. So far, it is far different than I thought it would be. Certainly no sentimentality with this book...very to the point. Can't wait to get into it more. This woman makes sense! Cindy W.

matt · #18 10th January 2004, 12:16 PM

I just read the CC it really gave me alot of insight into a dogs thinking. I really enjoyed it I think she makes alot of sense. Changed my way of thinking about dogs in a good way.

tatev94 · #19 28th September 2004, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by matt

I just read the CC it really gave me alot of insight into a dogs thinking. I really enjoyed it I think she makes alot of sense. Changed my way of thinking about dogs in a good way.

I agree. I'm about 1/2 way through it & I'm learning so much that should have already been common sense to me, IMO.

Paula

Lola's mum · #20 1st January 2006, 01:33 PM

I'm glad this book has good reviews I saw it on Amazon and ordered it the other day

Another good one is 'What is my dog thinking' By Gwen Bailey

Tuff Love · #21 6th April 2011, 02:48 PM

I just finished this book myself and I have to agree, it's a fantastic read. I've recommended it to all my friends who have dogs.

ELubas · #22 7th April 2011, 08:34 AM

One of the best ever written. Should be required reading in order to get a dog!

Sansal · #23 7th April 2011, 08:52 AM

Just ordered it! Can't wait to get it in the mail!

Pawbla · #24 14th February 2012, 03:58 PM

What does the book go on about? I just found out it is sold as an e-book. Sounds very interesting! But I'm not sure if it's more of the same stuff I've been reading or if it is a new thing. It's focused on the human-dog relationship, right? But is it just another dog language manual or does it focus on something new?