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 The monks are the real subjects May 29, 2008
Carl Stewart (western Massachusetts)
Having owned many dogs in my life, it seems very clear that there is no one right method of making the dog a vital and beloved member of the household. German Shepherds, the breed that the monks work with, are eminently trainable as are a few other breeds. Some are very resistant to training or, at a minimum, require very different approaches. Perhaps the best advice one can give on training is to observe a friend's dog who you think is particularly well-mannered. See how that friend relates to the dog and ask what he or she did when the dog was a pup. Some well-behaved dogs are born and not made. Lucky you if you happen to get one of these; but the connection between man and dog goes back milennia and it is an interesting and complex relationship
 The Monks' Approach is Truly Artful April 28, 2008
C. Nelson
The mindful, carefully researched approach to raising (not just training) a puppy provides what few other dog training books do -- the big picture. Why do dogs behave the way they do? Why are their instincts sometimes not in synch with how humans need them to behave, and how then can their instincts be influenced and molded gently to be compatible with a lifetime with humans?
I read this book cover to cover when I got my new puppy, and bought it for my dad when he got his.
My only challenge has been that the other people (teenage daughters and my boyfriend) who love my puppy have not read the book. I need to get it on tape and put it on their iPods!
the art of raising a puppy March 29, 2008
havanese mom (dallas, tx)
Exellent book with many insights to dog behavior. It's been valuable to training our dog. The only draw back is that there aren't enough examples or "how tos" for me.
Read it March 29, 2008
Lucy Jacques
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Get this book and keep it if you think of ever raising a puppy. Very educational and also entertaining. You will learn a lot about dogs' temparaments, their various, often unexpected behaviors, and generaly about the world of dogs. Great Resource!!! Another great title is "Cesar's Way" by Cesar Millan
Very Pleased February 10, 2008
Ann (Alabama)
This book was recommended by a breeder and has proved to be one of the best dog books I've read. The monks do such a great job and have helped a lot of us to understand our dogs better.
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