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Why settle for anything less than a best friend? Every dog wants to perform — and deservedly gain your love and affection. With Warren Eckstein’s expert guidance, you can forget about frustration and disobedience, and enjoy years with a loyal, alert, and very happy dog! Here are wonderful insights, witty observations, and step-by-step advice for:
* Communicating with your dog
* Hassle-free housebreaking
*The training ABCs — from sitting to heeling and beyond
* Diet, grooming, exercise and dentistry tips
* Coping with canine old age
* And much, much more!
“Too bad Warren isn’t a marriage counselor! If only he could do for husbands what he does for dogs!” Kathie Lee Gifford
Publisher : Random House Publishing Group; 1st edition (September 6, 1994)
Language : English
Paperback : 283 pages
ISBN-10 : 0449909565
ISBN-13 : 978-0449909560
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.69 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides good advice and information for dog lovers. They appreciate the down-to-earth information and insights into the psychology of dogs. The writing style is straightforward and helpful for understanding issues and problems.
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L. Young –
Great Advice For Those of Us Owned By Dogs
Warren Eckstein brings the same caring and compassion for pets, sprinkled with some light-hearted humor to this book, that he does to his radio shows each week. This is a comprehensive and straight forwardingly written guide book for the care and training of dogs. Warren tells us that many of the problems that we encounter with our canine pets are the result of the dog simply being bored. Given the frenzied pace at which we live, our dogs are left alone for increasing periods of time. He gives us many suggestions for keeping our pets from being bored,going from the simple rotation of toys to the suggestion of an occasional canine playdate or party. He even suggests doggie makeovers and and how to give a doggie massage. I particularly liked his suggestion of using a shake can (an empty soda can filled with some coins and taped closed) as a training aid. When Fido goes yet once again to knock down the kitchen garbage pail, you have already balanced the shake can on top of it, and Fido gets a noisy surprise when the can hits the floor.
Wide shoe wearer –
One of the best books I have ever read
Twenty-seven years later, I still think of this book, it still informs and makes me aware that animals have feelings and think. Thank you for this book, it changed my life! As well as its companion about cats “How to Get Your Cat to Do What You Want”.
Ohee –
Its a great book, but..
Maggie does not read. I have been trying some of the suggestions yet I have years to go before my adoptive child will learn, Maybe I am not stern enough with her. Eventually I will train her or she will train me. The author shows a great love for his dogs and the suggestions are very good. My Maggie is not a young puppy any more. She is very set in her ways and the one problem which I cannot master (the most important one) is that she comes to me when called.
Christine M. Wrobel –
Almost How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want
I rescued my latest pet, a Cocker Spaniel from a difficult home situation, so I read all kinds of books. Mr. Eckstein is excellent in knowing dogs and writing to help you understand them. Unfortunately my problem was my dog was beyond many of his training tips. This is a great book for people with puppies or people who have had their dog since he/she was a puppy. Not to say us rescuers can’t learn a thing or two from him, but his tips are best for young impressionable dogs, not dogs set in their ways.
Deanna, Lettuce Lady –
Great book by THE expert!
As much good down to earth information you could ask for! You will better understand canine behavior and use that knowledge to have a happy, healthy relationship with your well behaved dog.
Pertigal –
My Dog Bible
I first bought this book when I found a dog wandering around. I had never been allowed to have a pet and had NO IDEA what to do. Dr. Eckstein’s book became my bible and it worked. His instructions for dogs that chew were particularly on the mark. I lent it to three friends and never got it back from any of them, hence my recent purchase. Best of all, his approach is a very loving and practical approach that works. I can’t say enough about how much I value his advice. Thank you Dr. Eckstein!
Rebecca Jo Salter –
Old Guy Presents His Ideas as facts
Itâs just an old book with some good ideas and some bad ones. Not at all evidence based or even logical. But, yes, please be nice to your dog. This tired old book can go to the recycling center.
Owlover –
Just ok.
I like Warren Eckstein. With that said, I don’t enjoy his book. I could do w/out his constant attempts at humor. He covers some great basic info, but I take issue w/his information on housebreaking – it is just too simplistic. In an ideal world, where a puppy never has an upset stomach and can be regulated like a machine this would work. I take exception to ANY book/advice that says you can take a puppy out to relieve himself like clockwork keeping in mind that they need to ‘go’ 15 mins after waking up and after playing. And every one to two hours in between. It is rare to find reference to the fact that when a puppy’s bowels are moving after a meal, they actually ‘go’ frequently until they finally defecate – due to the pressure on the bladder in that tiny body. One can actually count on spending the first hour after a puppy naps or eats either watching them outside, or taking them out every 10 mins. Oh, and if their stomachs are unsettled for some reason (getting the food right, etc), the internal strain of moving the waste through the bowels reeks havok on that perfectly timed schedule! Also, his reference to introducing dogs to cats – indicating you could use his same method as introducing one dog to a new dog (neutral ground at a park – with a cat?!) – makes no sense. I would have liked more in-depth help w/issues such as this. Would I send a dog to Warren Eckstein for help or training? In a heartbeat! But his book is TOO basic for someone who’s had dogs and/or puppies. You can get this info on the internet free w/out the annyoying attempts at humor. For an exceptionally well written and informative source of info on puppies and even older dogs, The Monks of New Skeet series (it leaves religion out) is much more helpful, and well written.