Reader Reviews

 

5 out of 5 stars A Must Buy for any dog owner / prospective dog owner!, January 6, 2006
Reviewer: A reader from London, UK
I don't currently own a dog myself (but I have 4 cats), but I am very interested in the dog training profession.
This book is the perfect start to looking at why dogs behave in the way they do and easy to follow training for a whole variety of commands, and how to treat problem behaviours.  It also covers what to feed your dog and even evaluates different types of collars and leads, which some other books pay very little attention to or miss out completely... or, at worst, suggest something completely wrong whatever the circumstances i.e. the choke chain!  I would like to see the Channel 4 series released onto DVD and look forward to the new series of It's Me Or The Dog coming soon on TV.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic 'must have' book, December 28, 2005
Reviewer: mayesmail from St.Ives, Cambs United Kingdom
This book is hard to put down, I bought it after watching the Tv series of the same name and this book does not disappoint. I found it fascinating as did a couple of my dog owning friends who borrowed it. To say this has helped me with my Boxer puppy would be an understatement. If you own a dog of any breed you will find this book a god send.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic, October 4, 2005
Reviewer: A reader from West Yorkshire United Kingdom
I have 2 18 month old small cross breed dogs. They are lovely but they came from a rescue home and needed a bit of training.  Having tried various books I came across this one and after watching the TV programme decided to give it a try.  It is fantastic. It tells you all about why dogs to what they do, how to train them and also goes into what to feed them which was really helpful as I found out not all brands of dog food were necessarily good for your dog.   If you are trying to train a dog or have a dog and just want to know how he "ticks" get this book!!! Every dog owner should have one!

5 out of 5 stars Best dog book i've ever read , Highy Recommended, September 25, 2005
Reviewer: A reader from Oxford
Rushed out to buy the book after watching the brillant T.V series on channel 4.The book is excellent, after having trouble with my two doberman puppys,they constanty barked and chewed on everything in my house and peed everywhere, now that is all over thanks to this brillant book.Tells you everything from feeding to walking and also makes you realise what its like for a dog, from a dogs point of view.If you want rid of those problems such as barking,pulling out walking to marking his terriotery, then buy this book right away! A++++++
 

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant - a must have for dog lovers everywhere!!!, September 25, 2005
Reviewer: A reader from London
I have a very well-behaved 8-year old border collie mix that's been with me for almost her entire life. I happened across the show on TV when it started by accident, and though it's obviously targeted primarily as a piece of entertainment, I was very impressed with the methods used by the star of the show, Victoria Stilwell (the author of this book). I know a good bit about dogs, but can honestly say that some of the ways of Victoria suggested thinking about my dog's behavior were a revelation to me - helping me truly see things from my dog's perspective. I think the show does a great service, especially to those who don't know quite as much about dog ownership as they should, but my one main complaint with it was that it didn't focus enough on the 'nuts and bolts' training methods Victoria espoused. I feel like the show ought to be one hour long instead of 30 minutes so that we can get more of Victoria. Well, this book solved that problem!

To start with, it's absolutely beautiful - the photography is first-rate, and it's nice to see Victoria in her own element (instead of what one assumes is the 'dominatrix' theme forced upon her by the makers of the programme). More importantly, the training advice is clear, concise, and right on target. I've already achieved great results integrating our new baby into the house using methods discussd in the book. Victoria's a treasure, and her book is a must-have for all dog-lovers, whether you're getting a new dog or have had one for years.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant, September 20, 2005
Reviewer: rexmundi6 from London
If you've got a problem with your dog then read this book. My dog was eating me out of house and home. He was eating the furniture, shoes - anything. I was actually thinking of giving him away. The author shares various ways to get your dog to do what you want it to - without recourse to violence. It seems that dogs too want a happy life with secure boundaries and when you communicate this to them it's extraordinary how quickly and readily they adapt. The process to change my dog's behaviour only took us about a week. I actually feel grateful to the author.
I recommend this brilliant book to anyone with a problem pet or for anyone who wants to have a better way of communicating with their dog. A classic.

5 out of 5 stars A must have for all puppy owners !!!, September 19, 2005
Reviewer: sives2002uk from Grenoble, France
Recently i bought a three month old "english cocker spaniel" and was faced with training it. Pee pee on the carpet, chewing of everything and whining at night was driving me mad until i started watch the Tv series to this book which started to guide me in the right direction. As soon as i saw she had released a book i rushed out to buy it. The book is full of problem solving tips which are quick to read, easy to understand and best of all, work straight away. At first glance i thought it would be a book full of big shiny pictures and no content. Shiny pictures are true but it has got the content to match. I especialy found the feeding and toilet training guide very helpful. A must for dog owners old and new !!!!!!


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