"Dog Listener"

[Andi20]

I liked it a lot… until I read The Culture Clash

[Layla's Mom]

Andi20-

why did you like Culture Clash better? I just got Culture Clash and was just planning on reading it and was going to order the Practical Listener tonight.

Just curious on why you liked this one better before I start reading both.

Thanks,
Taryn

[Andi20]

Taryn, Jean Donaldson goes in depth with her explanations and employs some psychological theories (yay, college up 'till now wasn't a total waste ) that Jan Fennel did not.
DL was more of an anecdotal, flowing; almost biography of her experience with dogs while CC is broken up into theories, lists, charts, etc. CC leans toward the academic side while DL consists of applied theories.
I’m a bit disappointed that DL is the one with the index and not CC; but if I had to choose between the two, I’d pick CC.
Both were great books but I enjoyed Jean Donaldson’s cynical approach I’ve also heard many people disliking the book because of the pretentious style in which she writes.
Lastly, CC overall offered more information. Since the books were of comparable price, I’d have to say CC is more “bang for your buck”.
I hope my little review helped

Andi

[Layla's Mom]

Thanks Andi--it did help!

[JulieM]

There is an index to the Culture Clash that someone compiled here:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...1/tccindex.htm

[Andi20]

Originally posted by JulieM
There is an index to the Culture Clash that someone compiled here:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...1/tccindex.htm

My life is complete now
Thanx Julie

[Charls Pop]

This information is very helpful... I do have one question - do these books the DL and CC pertain to the life span on a dog or just when they are younger?

Our dog is 1 year old (on Sept 23)... and we would love to get to know her and her species so much more.

Thank you for your response.

BP

[cashisking]

charls pop,

They are geared to help you help your dog at any age!! and very infomative! You and your wife will learn heaps from both books!

I liked DL more than CC, but to each his own, they are different writing styles, but both books are very informative, and educational.

Jenn

[Charls Pop]

Jenn... thanks for the info... I will look into BOTH and let you know what I think... the more you can know... the better!

Enjoy your day and thanks again.

BP

[jmb9101]

Yesterday I finally got a copy of The Dog Listener...I am starting it today. So now hopefully it will help with me training my two. They are great dogs and learn quickly but its me that needs the training!