[.ca] The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach ... (ISBN 1580622038)

No other way to train:
As far as I am concerned, there is no other way to raise and train a dog. Hopefully you don't own a shock, choke, pinch or prong collar, but if you do, throw it away and order this book! This gentle, effective training method concerns the whole dog, not just a behaviour issue! I've trained all my dogs this way and I own two obedience (yes obd trials without aversive training!)and agility champions!

Humane, compassionate, effective!:
"The Dog Whisperer" conveys with clarity and compassion how to train your dog using truly positive methods. Anyone who follows the step by step instructions should not only be able to get great training results, but will benefit from the holistic, relationship-improving aspect of the suggestions throughout. There will always be those who feel dogs must be punished in order to be well behaved. I disagree, and suggest you give the exercises described in this book a chance. They will definitely help to dispel those old myths. As a professional trainer, I am grateful to Paul Owens for this excellent resource. It is on the must-read list I hand out to my clients.

Fantastic, well thought out book.:
This book manages to do what many training books fail - instill in the reader a PHILOSOPHY of how to treat and train a dog. The philosophy involves patience and positive reinforcement. There are no choke chains or pinch collars to be found here, no shocking of the dog. Instead, there is the building of trust and respect, as well as an attitude of cooperation. If you feel that you should hit your dog, or yell at your dog, or push his face into any mess he makes, then you should either get this book or give the dog to someone who will treat him right.

A library must have:
I love this book- and call it a mandatory for those who really want a well-behaved dog... stress free. Buy it today!!

Best dog training book EVER!:
Regardless of what others might say, it IS possible to train your dog well AND be completely compassionate. I absolutely love this book. My dog and I are very happy I read it - it is a priceless resource!