dog whisper/dog listener? i own both, which one? - Page 2

Lola's mum · #11 08-31-2005, 03:27 PM

Just had to say The Dog Listener book arrived this morning and I'm already 1/2 way through it, it's so interesting.

Lola's mum · #12 09-02-2005, 09:13 AM

I finished the book in 2 days and found it quite interesting, now I'm looking for more of a training book really. Any suggestions???

**courtney323** · #13 09-02-2005, 09:15 AM

Hi Lola's Mum,

How about "Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. I also like "The Other End of the Leash" by Patricia McConnell

Both books are great. Good luck

ladyluck_t · #14 09-02-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by courtney323

Hi Lola's Mum,

How about "Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson. I also like "The Other End of the Leash" by Patricia McConnell

Both books are great. Good luck

I would also recommend "Don't shoot the dog" by Karen Pryor and "Bones would rain from the sky" by Suzanne Clothier

Lola's mum · #15 09-02-2005, 09:42 AM

Thanks for that, I've now lent The Dog Listener to my friend who has a mad chocolate lab, lol

JulieM · #16 09-02-2005, 09:49 AM

Also "Clicking With Your Dog" by Peggy Tillman, "Click for Joy!" by Melissa Alexander, and "The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller. These are more specific to training vs. relationship/theory.

Bernice · #17 09-03-2005, 09:05 AM

what great recommendations thankyou!

Louie's Mom · #18 10-20-2005, 11:40 AM

I have seen his show on t.v.
I think he is really great!
but not all people have to train their dogs that way, I think the only people that really have to do that are the ones dealing with the dominence role in their dogs then it is seriouse and (nesissary? spelling?) but for those dogs who automatically take on the submissive role. don't really need the Dog whisperer method. but you have to always watch out for those little signs of being dominated aggressive or not - just little ways of minipulating you. Sneeky little buggers.
Good luck with finding the right book.

JulieM · #19 10-20-2005, 12:44 PM

Louie's Mom, just to clarify (because it is confusing) - the *book* "The Dog Whisperer" is in no way related to the TV program of the same name. The book was written about 5 or 7 years before the program first aired, and he author of the book in no way endorses the methods used on the TV program.

Glenys · #20 01-27-2006, 12:05 PM

As I am a firm advocate for Jan Fennells' books, I'm shouting inside to see so many people have read them. They do work--my Zak is living proof of that. I still need to get the Practical Dog Listener and am waiting for it to become free at our Library. Since I have found this method works, I refuse to read other books which might confuse the issue and myself.