Dog Training by Bash: The Tried and True Techniques of the Dog Trainer to the Stars (Signet) (Paperback)
From Publishers Weekly
The ebullient Dibra relays such infinite dedication to, and compassion for, man’s best friend that readers cannot help sharing them. Drawing examples from his vast experience with New York City dog owners (whose prominent names clutter these pages), with performing dogs (he’s trained more than 1000) and with his thoroughly trained wolf, Mariah (to whom the book is dedicated), Dibra with Family Circle columnist Randolph assesses the potential pet’s temperament; training for basic obedience; off-leash work, guard duty and performing; solving aggression-related disorders, and more. All the while encouraging the reader to “try to figure out what your dog is perceiving and feeling,” he also outlines specific strategies for particularly thorny problems, such as “deprogramming” an adult German shepherd that had been employed as a guard dog. Although not everyone will relish his anecdotes of the rich and famous, Dibra’s insider information pays off with an amusing glimpse into the Reagan White House, where a pet Bouvier des Flandressic is seen herding the ex-president and nipping at his heels. Illustrations not seen by PW.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
This guide to basic dog obedience training is great fun to read, yet realistic in its approach. Bash Dibra is well known as a dog trainer for the rich and famous, but his methods are simple and based on a thorough understanding of canine behavior. “Patience, persistence and praise” are the bywords of his training techniques. The book covers socializing a new pet, basic on- and off-leash obedience, correcting bad habits, and teaching tricks. The text is enhanced with anecdotes about various well-connected canine clients. The obedience training techniques described here are standard fare, but the learning process is clarified through Bash’s explanations of why dogs act the way they do. This is well-written, accurate, and informative, and more entertaining than most books on the subject. A worthwhile consideration for public libraries.
- Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll., Rochester, N.Y.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I only take the time to write reviews for things that are really great or really bad. Must have’s or must avoids. This is a great book. I have owned this book for about 12 years. I have had friends with “problem” dogs, and others that just needed help with dog training, and have let them borrow this book - with the comment that they better return it because it’s really important to me. They’ve all used it, found it useful, and thank goodness - returned it. Now I see that it’s under $7 - I should have bought them their own copy! Just get the book. You may want others, but you’ll definitely want this one too. Another great book is “The Art of Raising a Puppy” by the Monks of New Skete - go read the reviews. I have German Shepherds (GSD’s) and these books make a huge difference. They help you understand how GSD’s think and why they do what they do. Have fun…
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A Wonderful Entry into Understanding Dog Behavior
I bought this book not thinking I would get much out of it since I am a huge Cesar Milan fan, but now my interest has gone further.
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Some Good Techniques, but Totally Off-Base on TheoryIn this book Bash Dibra, the self-styled “dog trainer to the stars,” recounts some of his experiences raising and training an actual wolf.
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Dog Training by Bash
This came as a new book…was so pleased to get it…timely…thanks so…
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Ouch!
I was going to learn how to train dogs under “bash” in NYC. I heard he was the best. I called him one day, and he said to read everything i could find on wolf behavior…
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A first-hand comment on Bash Dibra and the info given .
Bash Dibra is one of the most gifted trainers extant. His techniques differentiate him from all other trainers in that he teaches the owner to train his own dog.