Monks of New Skete books?

[khawk]

I can add two books, the Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson and published in 1996, and a new book by Patricia McConnell, Tales of two species, essays on loving and living with dogs copyright 2009. If you liked How to be your dog's best friend by the Monks of New Skete you might like the Culture Clash book. Lots of nuts and bolts of training info from a behaviorist view. I actually liked the Tales of 2 species better, it was more what I expected from the Culture Clash, tales and philosophy about the dog-human connection. I found it thoughtful and thought provoking and more respectful of the dog as a being. I found the Culture Clash a little old hat, though I'm sure if I'd gotten hold of it in 1996 I would have been more impressed. But even with more than ten years under its belt the Culture Clash's last section on obedience training is worth the read, though I wasn't crazy about her recommendations for head halters such as the Gentle Leader and Halti for confirmed pullers. Thumbs up on both. khawk