Good Owners, Great Dogs |  | Authors: Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 10067
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0446675385
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780446675383
ASIN: 0446675385
Publication Date: September 1, 1999
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Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those "bad dog" problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kilcommons shares in this book, be "fun, fair, and firm." A dog-training guide that gives you immediate results even with an adult dog, this manual trains you, as it gives owners everything they need and everything dogs need to become... Good Owners, Great Dogs Includes specific tips on how to: * housebreak both puppies and adult dogs * teach your dog to come to you regardless of what he's doing * end annoying habits like jumping, food stealing, and barking * prevent aggression and, in many cases, stop it after it has become a problem * use games to teach your dog to obey ...and much more.
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 Good Owners, Great Dogs November 4, 2009
Kandis Palmanteer (Boyds, WA USA)
I have a 7 year old Lasa mix and a 1 year old Chinese Crested, both female. This book helped me understand my girls psychology and behavior. The tips for positive training are priceless. Kudos to Kilcommons and Wilson!
Kandis
Must have for new dog owner November 1, 2009
Honest Abe (Baltimore)
This book has taught me so much about dogs. I have never had my own, but am getting one soon and this is filled with information that every dog owner should know, but I would bet most don't.
This is a good book October 18, 2009
Judy L. Westcott (Oregon)
This is a very good book for training dogs. It was recommended to me by a trainer.
Every Puppy Owner Should Have One September 15, 2009
Alicia Franklin (Brentwood, CA USA)
I first discovered Good Owners, Great Dogs about 15 years ago when looking for a good book to use in training my new puppy. I found it invaluable. I breed dogs as a hobby now and since then, I've given this book away with every puppy that leaves my home. This book is a timeless instruction manual for raising a dog in a way that allows your pet to understand you and to create a bonding relationship. I highly recommend it.
The BEST, and ONLY, dog training book anyone ever needs! September 8, 2009
Gisele Zeitler (Scotch Plains, NJ)
Brian Kilcommons is the only American who trained with the famed British dog trainer, Barbara Woodhouse -- that alone should give him more credibility than any other dog trainer. If anyone remembers, Barbara Woodhouse was already on in years when she appeared on Good Morning America (or similar morning show), with the pronouncement that she could train any dog in just a few minutes. People brought "untrainable" dogs, and sure enough, within the time she had given, the dogs knew how to sit, stay, heel, and down. I saw this! The woman had a gift, but she also had an understanding of the nature of dogs, and knew just how to use it to socialize the dogs for human companionship.
Brian Kilcommons' great book, "Good Owners, Great Pets," has memorialized Ms. Woodhouse's methods for dog owners. Read this book, apply his methods, and watch how your dog will become the peaceful and happy companion you want. An untrained dog is a nuisance to owners and visitors alike -- but this need not be. You CAN train your dog! But please, really read the book, don't just go to the parts you want to know, and skip the text. It's the text that teaches you WHY it all works, and without that knowledge, you're on your own when confronted with a new situation. If you know why, then you'll apply the principles and make a better decision about how to react.
We have a German shepherd dog, and went for private instruction with her. Luckily, the canine-squad-policeman who taught us was a follower of this book, and recommended it to all of his students' "parents." It worked wonders! I have a Great Dog!
I heartily recommend this most excellent book!
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