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Post by tank on Jan 17, 2009 16:38:44 GMT -5
Hey, I finally decided to make an amazon wishlist again and I wanted to put a couple of dog training or pit bull books on it. I know there was a thread for pit bull specific books that people liked, but I can't find it, also want to broaden the topic and say training books in general. Any suggestions for must reads? I don't know if any of you have read it, but even though it sounds like a dumb book by the title, one of my favorite beginner books for training when I had my last dog was this book Dog Training in 10 Minutes (Howell reference books)
P.S. a good friend of mine is on her way to dog training school right now and she had a very good list of books she needed to read before the semester started, and I will probably peek at that too to get some ideas.
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Jan 17, 2009 18:07:08 GMT -5
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Post by tank on Jan 17, 2009 18:20:01 GMT -5
I took a look and those are great suggestions. Some of them are even on my friend's list, maybe I'll be able to borrow them when she comes back from school. Thanks!
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Post by RealPitBull on Jan 29, 2009 16:02:51 GMT -5
Culture Clash and Don't Shoot the Dog are I think the two most important books written on dog training. Also, the Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller. These are all inexpensive, easy to read books with a wealth of practical and life-chaning information. Don't Shoot the Dog was the first book on positive training I read, and it changed how I train dogs.
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Jan 29, 2009 18:24:45 GMT -5
Positive Perspectives is the newest version of Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat, I believe. Haven't read it yet but I believe it's to be considered the newest revision. I adore Culture Clash...it really meshes well with my love of analogies when explaining training, but written by someone much, much, much (infinity + one) better ability! Don't Shoot the Dog is fabulous, one of my favorites but not exactly one of the very first ones I rec to those new to positive methods. It's right up there, though. What's great about this book is that it is applicable in many aspects, not just dog training. I loaned it to my father who had learned much of the same over the recent years at management seminars.
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Post by tank on Jan 30, 2009 0:45:11 GMT -5
Don't shoot the dog looks like a really good one from both the description and the reviews. I wouldn't call myself a beginner at dog training, I have done a lot of dog training research and have worked with animals for the better part of my life. I am actually really smart despite my ability to actually form my ideas into words, I guess that's what being a visual artist does to you! I have done a lot of work with animals, just not dogs specifically as well. I think I'm gonna start with that one if I can find it in the library or when I get some extra cash.
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Post by snipe on Jan 30, 2009 6:56:42 GMT -5
If your more of a visual person you should try Temple Grandin's: Animals In Translation. She says that she thinks in pictures. And because of that people who also think like her have an easier time understanding the root of an animals behavior. She is autistic, but she says others - who are not autistic - can think similarly.
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Post by RealPitBull on Jan 30, 2009 8:45:09 GMT -5
Don't shoot the dog looks like a really good one from both the description and the reviews. I wouldn't call myself a beginner at dog training, I have done a lot of dog training research and have worked with animals for the better part of my life. I am actually really smart despite my ability to actually form my ideas into words, I guess that's what being a visual artist does to you! I have done a lot of work with animals, just not dogs specifically as well. I think I'm gonna start with that one if I can find it in the library or when I get some extra cash. Definitely read it!! And then let us know how you like it. I am also so thrilled for people who are reading it for the first time LOL Try to get the newest edition. It originally came out, hmm....maybe 1o or 15 years ago?
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Post by tank on Mar 5, 2009 10:40:43 GMT -5
I know this thread is old now but I just finished Don't Shoot the Dog! It was such a good book, thanks for the recommendation. I am off to the library now to probably get culture clash and the other end of the leash. Don't Shoot the Dog is 3 days late! oops! I love that my library has all of these. The one I used to work in didn't have much of a selection, so it's nice to be able to borrow these types of books without having to wait till I can buy them. My library actually has mostly training etc books in their dog section and surprisingly not many breed specific books.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 5, 2009 10:42:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the update! So glad you liked the book. Your library sounds great
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Post by tank on Mar 5, 2009 14:03:55 GMT -5
I got a cool clicker training book with picture examples! I am so psyched. It looks promising. It is recommended by karen pryor too, it has her little face on it lol.
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 5, 2009 14:23:12 GMT -5
Is it Clicking With Your Dog? That's an excellent work book.
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Post by tank on Mar 5, 2009 14:24:24 GMT -5
yes!
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Post by emilys on Mar 5, 2009 22:30:59 GMT -5
many people swear by "Control Unleashed" by Leslie McDevitt (I haven't read it myself) I love all books by Suzanne Clothier and Patricia McConnell.. they're not training books as such, but about understanding and building relationships with your dogs which is key to all positive training.
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Post by tank on Mar 5, 2009 22:39:32 GMT -5
I am super into reading anything and everything positive training/behavior modification/understanding behavior related. I have a hard time focusing on things I read on the internet and really am a book addict. Thanks for the suggestions emilys.
P.S. I didn't get the other end of the leash this time, I couldn't find it in the stacks even though the database said they had it! Hopefully I can find it when I am done with these.
P.P.S. I am psyched that I found that clicker training book with pictures also because I think it will be easier to get my boyfriend into helping me with the clicker training. He isn't much of a dog person in general, I am way more into this stuff than he is, but he loves his girl Lucy and wants the best for her. I just think he will be more interested in this stuff than the other stuff I ramble on about to him, because he can see visually how shaping is done and such.
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Mar 5, 2009 22:57:17 GMT -5
Get the dvds or even watch some of the stuff on youtube on clicker training and especially shaping. Karen Pryor has vids posted on Youtube.
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Post by snipe on Mar 6, 2009 23:56:17 GMT -5
Get the dvds or even watch some of the stuff on youtube on clicker training and especially shaping. Karen Pryor has vids posted on Youtube. ya but i also found a bunch from other people. some good, some bad. but sometimes watching the bad ones and picking out the things they are doing wrong helps you learn.
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Post by bubsy on Mar 7, 2009 19:48:27 GMT -5
Brenda Aloff Canine Body Language. Her book on Canine Aggression is excellent, too.
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