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2 comments about The Guide to Owning a Cocker Spaniel: Puppy Care, Grooming, Training, History, Health, Breed Standard (Re Dog Series).

1. This book aritcle didnt have the informationtion that I was searching for. My Dog is not for show and Ive had her nuetered so she isnt for breeding. She is a pet for my three grandsons and I was looking for in formation on the dogs health problems, such as cataracs, hip didplacement and why do they get the gunk in the corners of their eyes and the best way to train my spaniel to obey me
   This article is designed mostly for breeders and show dogs



2. After recently purchasing a cocker spaniel puppy, I was looking for a book that would give an insight to temperament, behavior, and possible health concerns of cockers. This book touched very briefly on these subjects and focused more on details for owning a show-dog. Since our cocker is purely a house pet this information did not interest me. There was very little in terms of the insight of understanding cocker spaniels and the best way of training your cocker. There are lots of cute pictures of all the different colors cockers come in, but other than that I didn't get much information that I was seeking from this book.

5 comments about Good Dogs, Bad Habits.

1. This book has been a TREMENDOUS help to not only me but my family as well. Whenever anyone of us as a problem with either our own dogs or the dogs next door we open the book and there is the solution! It is easy to read and clearly gives the suggestions and why they will work. ...and they do! Ms Carlson has also been helpful with her phone consultations. I don't know how anyone with a dog manages without this book.



2. I was very pleased with this purchase. The information is terrifically organized so that you can easily find it, and I wasn't able to find one problem I have encountered with my two new pups that was not covered in this book.

   What I most liked about this book is that it not only explains the problem, but why the dog is doing it in the first place. This has helped me to put their training in perspective and see what they are trying to do, or think they are doing. It just helps me be a better 'alpha dog' I feel.

   I can easily recommend this book to anyone with a dog or with a notion of getting a dog. This will not be money wasted.




3. If you're getting a puppy or have a young dog who's causing problems, forget all the other dog training books you're thinking of buying. If you buy Jeanne Carlson's book you won't need any others.

   In addition to buying her book & loving it, Jeanne personally trained our 2 yr. old yellow lab, Gede. Thanks to Jeanne's miraculous touch & training, Gede has grown up to be an almost perfect dog: mild tempered, calm, loving, etc.

   Jeanne's book lays out every significant problem area clearly, consisely; and gives you easy to follow directions for how to correct them. She also points out the reasons for the problems & the reasons why the solutions will work in terms of your dog's psychology.

   It may sound a bit silly, but Jeanne has learned to see the world through a dog's eyes & has profound empathy for the species. You can't go wrong w. Jeanne!

   Richard Silverstein




4. Provides guidance and examples of basic obedience training using positive reinforcement training with variable rewards. Good basic techniques. Believes that once a dog has learned the correct command and knowingly disobeys, a verbal "no" is appropriate. Well indexed and cross referenced. 65% of the book is organized into specific problems, why your dog is doing it, what you should do or say, why the correction works and how to prevent the situation. Training methods recommend use of leash, collar, spay bottles, rattles, and lots of personal positive reinforcement techniques. A very good, stick to the facts, basic training book.



5. As a basic training/problem solving manual, this book is okay ... first time owners will find possible solutions to a wide range of common doggie behavioural issues ...

   But much of what is offered can be found even in basic dog breed books ... the various solutions suggested by this book will probably work with dogs who are reasonably socialised to begin with. If you suspect that the problem you have, might prove a little more stubborn ... then search for something more substantial ... try looking under 'Behaviour Problems, Dogs' ...

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5 comments about The Complete Guide to Mutts: Selection, Care and Celebration from Puppyhood to Senior.

1. I read this book and The Complete Idiots Guide to Designer Dogs and found both to be interesting and well written.
   I can say for sure ,no one is an idiot that orders books from this Author . Books inform as well as giving insight to some of the most popular pets in the USA ..the Crossbreeds !



2. Above and beyond the adorable subjects, there is a lot of good, comprehensive A to Z information in here that is basic to all dogs. Bonham has a great section on mutt health, a good one on nutrition for "The Most Popular Dog in America," and a good one on how to select either a puppy or adult rescue. She covers what you might be able to reasonably expect physically in what type of mix, what group activities are available to them, what to look for in a good trainer and what training equipment you should expect go get, road trips, how to choose a vet, introducing them to the cat, and Bonham offers terrific advice on how to select a dog that's right for you.



3. This author gave the best information I have ever found for learning about mutts. I liked learning why mutts grow the way they do. Her chapter on determining what's in your mutt was fantastic. Obviously the author knows a lot about training because all her advice has really worked for me. Highly recommended for anybody who likes mixed breeds, like me.



4. I was looking for a book that would give detailed information about judging a mutt's pet potential. Only 31 pages in the book discuss how to judge what personality traits the dog may have based on it's appearance. I also wanted information on how to judge how big that puppy will get and this book didn't cover that. Probably because that's a tough job, which is why I was looking for help. This book provided little useful information on choosing your mutt. It left me thinking that maybe we'll have to go with a purebreed after all.

   On a positive note, if you don't know how to take care of a dog, this book is full of information on basic dog care.




5. What a gem is Margaret Bonham's The Complete Guide to Mutts. Not only does she cover types of mutts, training, food, health and everything else a prospective dog owner needs to know, but I love that she emphasizes throughout the book that adopting a dog is a serious long-term commitment. I even bought a copy for the shelter I volunteer for as a resource guide in helping dogs and their new families live happily every after.

1 comments about Trail of the Wolf.

1. Any wolf lover is sure to delight in this book. Author R.D. Lawrence, once admittedly afraid of the creatures, is now a wolf biologist and has studied them for four decades. Much of the information here is based on his own first-hand observations. In the introduction he tells us of the incidents that brought him face-to-face with wolves and sparked his keen interest in them. From there on the book is divided into chapters on the definition and evolution of the wolf, the pack structure, hunting, family life, Lawrence's own experiences raising orphaned wolf pups, the interactions of wolves and humans, and the current status of wolves all over the world. Though some parts are outdated (the book was written in 1993), most of the information is still good today. Lawrence's writing is smooth and easy to read, and though a few biases come across, he does a decent job of keeping a factual base.

   The book is also a definite visual treat. The pictures within are by a variety of different photographers, but they are well selected. All are clear, full color, and very beautiful. I do, however, wish some of them had been printed in a larger size; while some are full or half page, there are also many rather tiny ones. The pages are all aesthetically pleasing, with plenty of white space in the margins (bordering on too much, in some cases) so that nothing feels cramped. The lines of text are also nicely spaced, to make for unstrained reading. The pages are thick and glossy and give the book an elegant feel. I'd definitely recommend this to any fan of wolves, as it makes a beautiful coffee-table book and also an interesting read.

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