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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 29, 2011 16:09:27 GMT -5
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daves
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Post by daves on Oct 29, 2011 16:30:57 GMT -5
When the SPCA dumped 28 dogs at our shelter I took as many books out of the library on dog behavior and dog training as I could read. The one book that stood out above the pack was The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens. So much so that I purchased a copy to have at home as a reference.
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Post by maryellen on Oct 29, 2011 16:35:28 GMT -5
voted
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Post by suziriot on Oct 29, 2011 16:49:46 GMT -5
Done!
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Post by suziriot on Oct 29, 2011 16:56:14 GMT -5
"Dogs also know that human beings are not dogs – they “get” that we have a weird way of walking, and that we have those neat opposable thumbs that can open treat bags and the car door!" Yes! This has always been a big pet peeve of mine... dogs are smart enough to differentiate between species. They don't think a skunk is a dog. They know that a bear is not a dog. And they know that you are not a dog.  That being said, actually understanding dog body language is so important. I really like that the author contrasts Millan's idiocy with Turid Ruugas, whose books should be in every dog owner's library. Good article! |
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Post by loverocksalot on Oct 29, 2011 17:38:34 GMT -5
I voted. I dont have the book and I have not read it. But adding this to material for my next program. Thanks
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 29, 2011 20:03:48 GMT -5
When the SPCA dumped 28 dogs at our shelter I took as many books out of the library on dog behavior and dog training as I could read. The one book that stood out above the pack was The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens. So much so that I purchased a copy to have at home as a reference. I love that book, I have it as well. Owens and I have a very similar style and way of viewing dogs. |
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Post by melonie on Oct 29, 2011 23:28:44 GMT -5
done.
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Post by desertdoll on Oct 30, 2011 15:10:41 GMT -5
I hate the pack mentality thing. I had problems with my moms dogs rushing out the door before me so I took cookies and put them in my pocket. I made them sit, I stepped out the door, told them to come out and gave them a cookie. It took 3 or 4 times for them to get it, now they wait automatically.
The one time I used my foot to correct Annie's (the white GSD) barking she whipped around and looked at me like I shot her. She was so upset. I didn't even do it hard. Now she gets nervous when I put my shoes on. She even goes to the point where she will hide my shoes in her area under blankets. She doesn't do it to anyone else except me. I stopped watching that show after that.
GSDs apparently have the memory of elephants.
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I look forward to learning much here