In the Company of Dog

Dogwise was at the Edison shows a month ago and at Harrisburg a few weeks ago. I picked up a few books at each and I wanted to review them.

Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident Dog by Leslie McDevitt
Good book. This book has me very excited. I do love how hard the author pushes about advocating for your dog and working hard to do what is best for them. The principles of the book seem very sound. I have yet to try the lessons on my dogs but I plan on it. I also think this book is going to make quite the impact on all my fosters.

Positive Training for Show Dogs: Building a Relationship for Success by Vicki Ronchette
Great book. Excellent techniques and good direction. Tons of shaping to get what you need for the ring. Has helped Mashi in just the few weeks I have been trying it.

101 Dog Tricks: Step-By-Step Activites to Engage, Challenge, and Bond With Your Dog by Kyra Sundance
Nice book. Lots of great tricks. I don’t like every technique she uses but the book has helped me develop my own ways to teach my dog some of the tricks. A great source of material for new things to try with our dog.

Barking: The Sound of a Language by Turid Rugaas
Intersting topic. Very different approach at looking at barking. I have yet to try recording my dogs barking events on the provided chart but I am looking forward to it. Turid Rugaas is a master in her field and anything written by her is a pleasure to read.

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