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Index • home • appearance • history • temperament • health • famous • trivia • buying • rescue • faq • gallery • breed standard • pet ringworm Site Info about us contact us about amazon about google ads privacy disclaimer links sitemap Useful Ads How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners (Revised & Updated Edition) | home | all | books | dvd | officeproducts | petsupplies | toys | about Amazon products | Sheepdog Books from Amazon How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners (Revised & Updated Edition) List Price: $25.99 Amazon Price: $12.99 Average Customer Rating: (151 reviews) Editorial Review: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a profound devotion to all breeds in this detailed guide to every imaginable aspect of dog ownership. They cover it all: naming the puppy, training with eye contact and jingling keys, establishing the best sleeping arrangements, even dealing with pet loneliness. Owners are advised to think of themselves as the dog's alpha figure, to train with praise instead of punishment, and to beware of becoming the dog's maid or doorman. Throughout, the authors reflect on the deep spiritual connection possible between humans and dogs. Generations of dogs have been trained with the bestselling 1978 edition of this book. With this update, the Monks are bound to gain ma... Customer Reviews: 0 of 0 found this review helpful: Excellent book!!!, 2008-06-15 This is a revised addition of a wonderful book that has been around for a long time. The Monks are very impressive with their knowledge of dogs, their behavior and body language. The book teaches how to recognize the body language and how to correct unwanted behaviors. Their corrections are very quick and non abusive. They stress the necessity of being the pack leader but not in an overly demanding and strident manner. I have raised and trained many dogs using their methods and found them to be very successful. My dogs have always been good friends and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly recommend this book as well the other books by the Monks on training dogs. 0 of 0 found this review helpful: a must read for all dog owners, 2008-06-02 if you are looking for a deeper relationship or just have a few problems with your dog and need some advise this book is fantastic. also read the art of raising a puppy even if you have an adult dog. 1 of 1 found this review helpful: This is the best book I have ever read on dog training, and I have read many., 2008-03-29 I got this book from a friend and have absolutely loved it. This book should be owned by all dog owners and breeders. This is the best book I have ever read on dog training, and I have read many. By the time you are half-way through this book you feel as if you and your dog actually understand each other. That's a result that speak for itself! Also check these books: Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Canine Conundrums, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors The Dog Who Rescues Cats: True Story of Ginny, The 0 of 0 found this review helpful: Good for raising children, too!, 2008-03-28 I don't raise Jack Russell terriers but I do replenish my own supply as I have a good line...when I breed the rare litter I carefully select who may take one of my pups. I always give the new owner of one of my pups a copy of this book. It is unbelieveably straight-foreward and no-nonsense and, above all, the monks' theory works. I have used it with great success on every one of my hard-headed little Jacks and, if you know Jack Russells, that's a feat! I will also admit that I used the "take 'em down" technique on my own teenagers a few times! Anaother example of how you don't need to beat them....just show them who's alpha! 0 of 3 found this review helpful: More boring than a three hour wedding, 2007-12-13 Do not waste your money on this book. The monks apparently like to hear themselves talk and talk and talk. The big problem with this is that there is very little information in all the stories they tell that can help you directly with your new dog. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Buy from Amazon Books from Amazon How to Train Your Shetland Sheepdog (How To...(T.F.H. 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