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 enlarge | Authors: Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Category: Book
List Price: £10.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 8083
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0446675385
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780446675383
ASIN: 0446675385
Publication Date: January 18, 2007
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Good Show, Great Book July 7, 1997
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been watching Kilcommons on his weekly cable show "Pet News" (FoxNews Network) for months. And I admit, I used to think I was a real idiot. I thought I could never have a dog because I'd never live a sane life. The dog would take over, chewing everything in sight, barking at everyone it sees, and eventually I'd get evicted. But somewhere deep down I knew I wanted a puppy. I just knew that I would know when I saw the perfect pup. Brian Kilcommons' book proved me right. He showed me how to select the perfect pup for me and he was even kind enough to include instructions in how to raise her! If only babies came with such wonderful books...Good Owners, Great Dogs is great because it doesn't beat around the bush. Kilcommons tells me how and why to train my dog. I bought the book along with my first puppy, and things are wonderful. Having a puppy changed my life and Good Owners, Great Dogs is giving me the education I need. Frankly, if you haven't done your homework on how to raise your dog, THIS BOOK IS REQUIRED READING. Criticisms: I felt like Kilcommons tried to incorporate too many tips into such a short book. It's almost too broad at times, and I found myself with a few unanswered questions.
A must have book for dog owners. July 5, 1997
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are someone who has made every possiblemistake trying to train your dog and are at your wits end, here is a book that will guide you through a common sense approach to develop a wonderful and rewarding relationship between you and your dog. I speak from experience. The major mistake one makes in training a dog is not realizing who is the master and who is the dog. "Good owners, Great Dogs" will help you realize that when a dog knows it's place in the family, or "pack", it will begin to function in that role. This book has become our guide, not only at the time of training our dog as a puppy, but also for answering questions as situations develop later on. Don't just read this book, use it. After having had miserable experiences with dogs, this book has given us a remarkable gift. Our wonderful dog. Thank you, Brian Kilcommons
Required reading for every dog owner December 29, 1996
In a no-nonsense, realistic manner, Mr. Kilcommons takes the mystery out of dog training. The author makes it very clear that there are no secrets in creating a well-trained dog, but it does require commitment, perseverance and patience. It's truly inspirational to the novice dog owner!
excellent book for novice and experienced dog owners. December 28, 1996
I am a dog obedience instructor and this is the text I recommend to all my students. It provides a sound discussion of canine behavior and how to communicate effectively with your dog. All techiniques discussed are humane, fair , and well grounded in dog behavior. If you have a dog, you should own this book.
I'm completely grateful for this book! September 11, 1996
I've read this book cover to cover, twice! It set aside all of my fears of puppy training. Sometimes, when you're a parent, you think you don't have time to puppy train. Read this book and you'll find out how wrong you are! This book gives some of the best tips on training I have been able to find out there, from beginning housetraining to instructing you on how to train your dog to down-stay. It teaches you to be a good owner, and how to properly work with your dog. I'm not intimidated by training anymore, training your dog is always something that is your responsibility, and not the dog's. This book gives all the insight you could ever need on how to train your dog. Do you dog a favor and buy a copy of this book.
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