I was very disapointed with the old fashioned codswallop!August 15, 2008 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had heard great things about this book, as a dog trainer I am always looking for books etc to learn new techniques, and gain more understanding about man's best friend from.
However, I was very disapointed with this book. The main theory behind the book being "you must be the alpha of the back" is old fashioned rubbish! First off, it has been shown that even wolves do not push through small gaps in the wild. Secondly, dogs are very different to wolves in their behaviour and psychology.
He also touches on very important subjects such as nutrition and homeopathic remedies, however he openly admits he has no real nutritional knowledge! I have been studying canine nutrition for some time, and have to admit I do not agree with his recommendations.
This isn't a horrific book, it does move on from the ridiculously traditional views of choke chains etc, but it is only one step up. He speaks of positive re-inforcement, however as I am a true positive re-inforcement trainer, I do not agree with the methods he uses. He is far too concerned with dominating the dog rather than truely understanding it.
I would say this book is old fashioned, and out of date. There are many better books out there covering the topic John Fisher claims to cover in this book. I will not be recommending this to anyone.
Think DogFebruary 4, 2008 Whata wonderful title and a wonderful author. I picked the book up and couldn't put the book down until i had read it from cover to cover... What an insight into a dogs mind from a very simple view point of being the dog!!!!! And hearing his thoughts and interpretaions into human behaviour. No wonder so many dogs are so mixed up. A great book and a must to all dog lovers
Essential readingSeptember 30, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a must read for all dog owners and particularly all who are thinking of becomming a dog owner. It is an easy to read guide as to how your dog thinks. It gives simple and helpful training methods that work every time. Clearly written by someone with a great insight into the dog mind world. This book has helped me raise 2 terriors with different needs and I constantly referred to Fisher's knowledge. Dog owners now ask me how I know so much.
Who's the DaddyJuly 24, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent book that clearly explains how the dog thinks and how to promote yourself to pack leader. The A-Z of problems is a little simplistic but I suppose you have to limit the content in a single paperback. Even if you have a problem dog (I was simply trying to increase my own knowledge) it's a great starting point and will help you solve 8-10 problems.
Sound advice and easy to followMay 14, 2007 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
In this book John Fisher has put together a wealth of knowledge that every dog owner should know, unfortunately not all do. I've had dogs all my life and I learnt a lot from this book. The title says it all and the book explains how to 'think dog' and how to see things from a dogs point of view, enabling better training and a better understanding of how to solve problem behaviours. The last chapter is handy as a reference guide, once you have finished the book this reference guide can be used in the future for any problems that arise. This isnt a book to just put down once you have finished, Its a book you can always go back to for information. I also liked his attitude and he made me laugh with the words he used to describe certain methods. The only criticism I have is that he recommends Eukanuba which is owned by Iams who test their dog food on dogs, purposely giving dogs brain damage and diseases etc and then feeding them their food to see which type suits the dog best with the problem they have given it, of course all dogs are killed afterwards. However perhaps if he actually knew this he wouldnt have recommended it.
