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Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book

Doctor Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book

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Author: Ian Dunbar
Publisher: James & Kenneth Publishers
Category: Book

List Price: $17.95
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 96050

Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 144
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4

ISBN: 188804702X
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9781888047028
ASIN: 188804702X

Publication Date: May 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This little book is intended primarily as a brief but comprehensive guide to puppy training. Consequently, it contains hints for socialization, temperament training and behavior modification as well as tips for teaching basic manners. Dr. Dunbar s lure/reward training techniques are certainly not limited to puppies. On the contrary, they have become the method of choice for instructing good-natured, but otherwise uneducated adult dogs.

Our best friend the domestic dog is a social animal. It would be unfair and antisocial not to train it. How else could we communicate? Luckily, dogs can easily learn our language if we teach them! Basically, training comprises teaching dogs ESL English as a Second Language so that our dogs will understand human words for doggy behaviors and actions.

Lure/reward training is de rigeur for training a wide variety of animals, including lions, tigers, killer whales, and grizzly bears, Over a hundred years ago, similar reward-based methods were the accepted practice for training all dogs and puppies. Unfortunately, in the twentieth century, the Trainers from The Dark Side inflicted a harsher regime of laborious, on-leash, push-pull, squish-squash, narrow-brained methods on unsuspecting owners and their dogs. Sadly, domination was the focus and the poor defenseless dog was viewed as an adversary in the training arena. Force is unnecessary and almost always counterproductive. Why treat your best friend like your worst enemy?

Welcome back to the historically-proven, so-old-that-it s-new-again, natural, common-sense, and enjoyable way to train your dog off-leash, lure/reward, fun and games, dog-friendly dog training.

Dr. Dunbar s training techniques are altogether quicker, easier, gentler, more effective, and certainly considerably more enjoyable for you and your dog. And so without further ado, turn to the Good Manners section and begin training your puppydog right away. Lure/reward training techniques work like a treat!


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5 out of 5 stars Simply the best!   August 11, 2008
R. Lione (San Jose, CA, U.S.A.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I second all the other 5 star reviews! "Ian Dunbar's books are the best in positive dog training available." Simple, straighforward, easy to read and easy to follow instructions. No new dog owner should be without this and his Before and After You Get Your Puppy" books! I've followed his methods and took some classes at Sirius Dog Training, which teach his methods, and couldn't be happier with my two happy dogs! They are a delight to live with.

Don't hesitate for a second before buying this and his other books. If more dog owners tried his methods, which are so humane, the dog populations at shelters would plummet! So many dogs are sent to shelters because the owners don't understand that dogs don't understand from birth what we expect of them - they have to be taught!!! The best way to teach is to understand the animal's nature and why it behaves as it does, which leads to understanding how to teach it what you want. People who tell you their dog is just stubborn or who tell you that you have to dominate the dog and show it who's boss are showing their ignorance about dogs and training. Give them this book!



5 out of 5 stars Postive dog training at its best   April 7, 2008
aussiemom (massachusetts)
Ian Dunbar's books are the best in positive dog training available. Easy to read, easy to follow instructions. Practical no nonsense solutions. All new dog owners should read this book and Before and After You Get Your Puppy!


5 out of 5 stars Money well spent! A Must Have!!!!!!   August 22, 2007
F. Anderson (Sarah, MS United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

All I can say is that this book should go home with all new dog/puppy owners! It really is a must have, it's exactly what Dr. Dunbar say's "Efficient, Effective, Easy, Efficacious, Enjoyable, and Expedient". It's easy for kids to use too.


5 out of 5 stars Sweet and simple   July 14, 2007
Wendy G. James (Mobile, Alabama United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

My dog is a product of Dr. Dunbar's training techniques. He is a dream dog! Consequently, I give his books to all my friends and family who have puppies. These books are easy to read and follow and best of all, they work!


5 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and understand!   November 10, 2003
N. Rider (Alameda, CA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book is written in a way that is down to earth and easy to understand, even for a first time dog owner. Dr. Dunbar's advice actually works! Just follow it and be consistent! It worked for my dog, it can work for yours too! Great pictures and even a training plan. You need this book!

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