So Your Dog’s Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds (Paperback)
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In this well-written, easy-to-follow dog training manual, authors Fisher and Delzio provide gentle, humorous advice for training “hard to train dogs.” They outline specific training disorders and motivational techniques that will work with many breeds of dogs, and they advise common sense, patience, and diligence, especially when working with animals that were originally bred to display qualities of independence and dominance. Readers will appreciate the encouraging, simple instructions and examples, the humorous anecdotes, and the easy recipes for baking training treats. The book will appeal to dog owners frustrated by previous training attempts, and even those interested in training for show purposes. Kathleen Hughes
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“If you’re frustrated and about ready to give up on the “perfect dog” you adopted several months ago, don’t pack it in without first perusing this compelling guidebook.” “The Seattle Times”
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I am a Swedish girl teaching obedience classes and competiting in obedience. My ever-growing library of American dog training books started with this book. I stumbled across it one happy day searching for a new book to help me further on the way to making my Icelandic sheepdog (a spitz breed) Swedish Obedience Champion. I fell in love with the cover within two seconds and the contence was even better. Since then I have bought many more dog training books, with the help from “customers reviews” here on Amazon.com. I have books from the Monks, Kilcommons, Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Morgan Spector, Terry Ryan, “everyone”, but you know what? This is still my favourite! And, of course, it was a great help for us. She has her title now.
It may not be exactly what the ordinary dog owner (not too interested in training) is looking for, but it’s absolutely perfect for someone like me, wanting to convince my free-thinking, independent dog that training for obedience competition is fun.
The book is packed with great information. It convinces you that you must BOTH be your dog’s boss (without physical confrontation, of course) AND “give fat pay checks to the reluctant worker”. The text is also easy to read and the photos of bulldogs and other unusual obedience breeds performing do contribute. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.
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great book… and my dog *is* Lassie!
I’ve had an amazing amount of trouble training my very strong-minded, dominant Rough Collie (yes, my dog actually *is* Lassie–that’s why the title caught my attention).
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So your dog’s not Lassie
This book follows a similar training regimen and philosophy as the course my dog & I were just enrolled in locally.
This is the first training book I’ve owned that really translated into results with my dog. My dog isn’t a “difficult” breed (she’s a border collie mix), but she is highly energetic and distractable. Most books tell you “do this and your dog will respond this way.” My dog rarely did what the book said she would. “So Your Dog’s Not Lassie” instead gives detailed troubleshooting, covering a bunch of different dog reactions. With the book’s help I’ve *finally* gotten her to stop pulling on the leash when we walk. She is 9 years old. This is a real accomplishment. I have a much better understanding of the need to get her attention (there’s an excellent chapter called “Earth to Dog”) and how that is the key to making our training work. This book made me excited about learning and working with my dog again. I recommend it highly.
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Excellent
This is a very good book for dogs who are stubborn and really don’t have too much drive.
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So your dog’s not lassie
This book has some good insights into independent breeds that will be helpful to new dog owners or those thinking of getting a dog.
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So Your Dog’s Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds
I enjoyed reading this book about how to train the independent, lovable dogs that many owners own, and then come to my obedience class bewildered and frustrated on how to train to…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book for the dog with her own agenda!
This is a great book. I have several dogs, and the techniques for training work on them all. However, it is great for my independent pup, a Dogue de Bordeaux.
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Great book for all breeds
This book focuses mainly on very independent or dominant dogs. However, the methods shown can be used with all dogs.
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Worth the money
The book had a lot of extremly useful information in it. You get a really good understanding on not only the bulldog breed but any smart independant breed.
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Well done attempt to explain training process
Here in the Los Angeles area of California, about 20 twenty trainers get together once a month to discuss training, help one another solve problems and to discuss a book read…
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Great training book!
This book gives you a very good and detailed analysis of “hard to train dogs” and how to train them. It’s easy to follow and fun to read.