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 enlarge | Author: New Skete Monks
Publisher: Little, Brown
Category: Book
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Rating:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 294498
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 202
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0316604917
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780316604918
ASIN: 0316604917
Publication Date: October 30, 1978
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 A realistic approach to dog training May 9, 2007
M. Nelson
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book addresses dog training in a realistic and understandable way. It doesn't pretend that dogs are children and it doesn't advocate purely positive reinforcement. Many of the newer books take a ridiculous approach to dog training and assume that even the slightest punishment is dog abuse. The Monks take a far more realistic view - dogs are pack animals that need a leader and even the most benevolent leader may occasionally discipline the pack members. If you use the Monk's methods, you will rarely have to discipline your dog. Many so-called experts argue that disciplining your dog will make him fear you. The Monks' methods do not make the dog fear you, but they do make the dog understand that there are negative consequences for certain behaviors. I don't want to dwell on the discipline aspect, since it's only one chapter of the book. It is, however, the reason this book receives a lot of criticism.
One reason I think this is a great book is because the Monks don't claim that their way is the only way to train a dog. They encourage their readers to read other training books and find the methods that work best for the individual and the dog. Other books, such as the Loved Dog, are extremely critical of other trainers and their methods.
I use the Monks' book and have a very happy, well behaved German Shepherd mix. I recommend the book as one way, but not the only way, to understanding your dog.
No one should have a dog without this book! March 17, 2007
Susie C (Maryland)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I read this book about 15 years ago, and lent it to my brother. I never got it back! I just purchased it again.
This book explains not only what to do with a puppy, but what NOT to do and why. Dogs are pack animals, part of the family, but the owner(s) must be the alpha. The book explains this. It explains why a dog shouldn't be locked in the kitchen at night, but included in the owner's bedroom, however, not in the bed.
It explains the fear period, and training methods that work using prevention, praise, and correction rather than punishment.
If you have a dog with problems, or are getting a puppy, get this book before you get any other.
Monks know dogs February 18, 2007
S. Drake (New England, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Recently purchased a gsd puppy and the breeder recommended this book as a training suppliment. Although I have spent my life around dogs it had been a good 10yrs since I last had a puppy. while I waited for my puppy to get old enough to come home I read this book and was amazed at the details. While we often expect our pet to be our best friend I think that we sometimes forget the friendship works both ways. Am happy to write that using recommeded techniques my puppy was house trained in the first week. GSD's are a wonderful breed and while I found it wonderful to get ideas from such reknown breeders I believe this book would be beneficial to any new dog owner no matter the breed.
 disappointing and silly February 7, 2007
Liz (Providence, RI United States)
4 out of 24 found this review helpful
Although there are good rules at the end of this book, it is only useful to someone who can spend his/her entire day exercising the dog. Any dog who is so tired from exercising eight hours a day is going to behave well. It is a silly book. I found Marley and Me more useful.
 A not so modern view of dog training January 29, 2007
The Dog Diva (USA)
20 out of 30 found this review helpful
I wanted to read the revised edition to see what had really changed about the Monks' philosophy, and was disappointed to find that there is still such an emphasis on punishment. I prefer to "catch my dog doing something right", and reward the behavior I want. So, compared to some of the more progressive methods that emphasize dog-friendly, but still effective, techniques, this book falls short of what I expected to see. As a trainer, I am much more impressed by the step-by-step method in Peggy Tillman's "Clicking With Your Dog". I also recommend that new owners, in particular, read Patricia McConnell's "The Other End of the Leash", Jean Donaldson's "The Culture Clash" and Cheryl Smith's "The Rosetta Bone" to gain a perspective on how humans miscommunicate with dogs. Now that I have adopted a more positive approach, I have happier and more obedient dogs.
(And, for a dynamite "come when called", no one beats Leslie Nelson's "Really Reliable Recall" - even the Monks. If you want your dog to be a partner and companion, not a slave, pass on this one.
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