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zachhois's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
I was a little skeptical at first, but I’m really picking up what they are putting down. I subscribe to the philosophy of working with biology rather than against it. Surprising amount of “bitch”’s dropped.
phenixsnow's review against another edition
1.0
Meh. First of the monks books that i read. I was also unfamiliar with the other trainer Marc Goldberg. It's not really a training book for most part except a little bit the last 50 pages or so. I was not looking for a training book,my problem is that this book was dry and hard to get through until the last 50 pages. Might be useful if your dog has one of the problems they do address like crate anxiety or multi-dog household fighting, but mostly the book talks about a dogs nature and how to be a leader for your dog and gives lots of anecdotes which are okay, but just not riveting or especially useful. It all seemed like the same information i'd read elsewhere or seen on dog training tv shows. Nothing in the book makes me leery of the Monks or the trainer Marc Goldberg and i would consider their other materials .
mikegreg85's review against another edition
5.0
Great book with a lot of great information. You will learn so much and have a great relationship with your dogs as long as you’re willing to put in the work. I love the passion these guys have for working with dogs, it truly shows.
jessfeldish's review against another edition
4.0
This was a foundational piece for me to better understand dog training philosophy, with lots of great tips and tricks. Like any guide, I took what I needed and still considering other ideas. My dog is already walking better on leash and honestly seems happier. Looking forward to reading other books from these authors.
hecksh's review against another edition
5.0
I won this book from a goodreads giveaway - thank you! I enjoyed this book about how dogs see the world. The stories that are weaved into the book make it much more than a typical how to training guide. Great lessons and reminders about what my dog hopes for from me.
tlaloc_the_reading_god's review against another edition
4.0
Full disclaimer: I'm totally an animal person. That is, I often prefer animals to people. And now I have a better explanation for it.
I wasn't at the library searching for this book. I was looking for dog training books and to learn more about dogs in general. Our family recently adopted a small dog and we had a lot to learn. I looked for books on training and first aid. I wasn't looking for this book.
But I picked it from the shelf at the library and I'm glad I did. Because this book was, for me, more than a book on training dogs or about dog behavior. This book was about what it means to share your life with a dog.
Yes, if you read and apply the lessons you'll cultivate a better relationship with your dog. But this book opens the window to how special the dog human relationship really is.
I encourage you to read this book in it's entirety, including the introduction and the epilogue.
I wasn't at the library searching for this book. I was looking for dog training books and to learn more about dogs in general. Our family recently adopted a small dog and we had a lot to learn. I looked for books on training and first aid. I wasn't looking for this book.
But I picked it from the shelf at the library and I'm glad I did. Because this book was, for me, more than a book on training dogs or about dog behavior. This book was about what it means to share your life with a dog.
Yes, if you read and apply the lessons you'll cultivate a better relationship with your dog. But this book opens the window to how special the dog human relationship really is.
I encourage you to read this book in it's entirety, including the introduction and the epilogue.
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