Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Be The Dog: Secrets of the Natural Dog Owner


This is a non-fiction book about relating to your dog and I really enjoyed it. It presents the world from the canine perspective to help dog parents better understand their pet's behavior and perceptions. I found some of the ideas very helpful, and the author encourages people to become more in tune with their environment in order to perceive it as their dog does. I think this book presents a unique perspective on dog training and dog-human relationships.


"A well-trained dog rewards you with a kind of love and loyalty you won’t get anywhere else. But the secret of this relationship is not in the dog; it’s in the owner. Here’s a revolutionary approach to dog training based on observing what “natural” dog owners do instinctively— that is, they intuitively understand the canine mind and relate to a dog by thinking like a dog. Readers who follow their example will discover that, instead of trying to outsmart the dog, they’ll build up his IQ. Instead of trying different forms of punishment, they’ll enrich his environment. Together, owner and dog will throw away the old ideas of obedience and control, and build a deeper relationship based on mutual respect." Amazon.com

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