Monks of New Skete books?

twilitewulf · 07-09-2009, 08:50 PM

I'm doing a lot of research right now in preparation for getting my first GSD puppy later this year. I've read both good & bad things about the books by the Monks of New Skete. Before I grab them off Amazon, I was just wondering what the folks here think of their books?

SunCzarina · 07-09-2009, 08:56 PM

I like them for basic knowledge. Some of the methods are old school, like alpha rolling the dog (not necessary). How to be your dog's best friend is better (IMO) than the puppy book.

meisha98 · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

I'm with Jenn- there is lots of info out there. Why not try the library before putting alot of money into the different books? Then just by the ones that click with you.

littledmc17 · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

I got GSD for dummies thought it was informative

SunCzarina · 07-09-2009, 09:03 PM

The dummies book is good too. I bought it as a gag gift for my husband when Luther was a pup (Luther was so not our previous dog!) but I read it and actually lent it out to friends who had new puppies.

Chicagocanine · 07-09-2009, 09:19 PM

IMO there are much better books out there for new puppy owners.

One you can get for free is "Before You Get Your Puppy" by Ian Dunbar. This website is offering an electronic copy of the book for free:
http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html

If you like it, he also has a book called "After You Get Your Puppy."

Tbarrios333 · 07-09-2009, 09:28 PM

I liked "How to teach new dog old tricks" by Ian Dunbar.
It's very informative and has some humor in it. It's all positive reinforcement.

middleofnowhere · 07-09-2009, 09:43 PM

My favorites:
(These are several years old)
sheila Booth Purely Positive Training: Companion to Competition
Bill Campbell The New Better Behavior for Dogs

Pat Miller has several out on positive training

What I look for is a positive approach. If a book recommends alpha rolls, nose grabs, choke collars - then they're off my list.

I have both Monk's books. They were pretty revolutionary in some respects but that was long long ago.

twilitewulf · 07-10-2009, 01:09 PM

Thanks for all the recommendations. I've read 2 of the Dog Whisperer books, which were very good but were really more about dog psychology than training, so now I'm looking for a good resource for positive training - like middleofnowhere said, no alpha rolls, choke collars, etc. I didn't realize the Monks of New Skete books were older and/or out-dated, I will definitely look into some of the other recommendations here.

middleofnowhere · 07-11-2009, 02:46 PM

try http://www.dogwise.com for a wide selection

07-09-2009, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
twilitewulf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 36	Monks of New Skete books? I'm doing a lot of research right now in preparation for getting my first GSD puppy later this year. I've read both good & bad things about the books by the Monks of New Skete. Before I grab them off Amazon, I was just wondering what the folks here think of their books? __________________ The pups: Coming soon! The demon cats: Meko, Kumo, Bika & Phoenix

07-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
SunCzarina Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 12,031	Re: Monks of New Skete books? I like them for basic knowledge. Some of the methods are old school, like alpha rolling the dog (not necessary). How to be your dog's best friend is better (IMO) than the puppy book. __________________ -Jenn Otto von Hena-C 05/23/08 Morgan Donnermond 08/04/01 I have duct tape and I am not afraid to use it.

07-09-2009, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
meisha98 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MA Posts: 670	Re: Monks of New Skete books? I'm with Jenn- there is lots of info out there. Why not try the library before putting alot of money into the different books? Then just by the ones that click with you. __________________ Kim (MSPCA Vol.), Lainey (Lainey Express Destiny Ryanhaus) and Beau (formerly Booker GSD/Lab?- Rescue) (At Rainbow Bridge) Vegas- Our Gentle Giant R.I.P. 2000-2008 Meisha - Moo Moo R.I.P. 1990-2000-All GSDs

07-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
littledmc17 Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11,306	Re: Monks of New Skete books? I got GSD for dummies thought it was informative __________________ Dawn GSRNE Volunteer "A dog a day keeps the Doctor away!" proudly owned by: Brady von Barren Berg, CGC GSD 5/4/05 Cooper von Nordosten, GSD 12/27/10 Missy, Chocolate Lab 3/9/03

07-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
SunCzarina Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 12,031	Re: Monks of New Skete books? The dummies book is good too. I bought it as a gag gift for my husband when Luther was a pup (Luther was so not our previous dog!) but I read it and actually lent it out to friends who had new puppies. __________________ -Jenn Otto von Hena-C 05/23/08 Morgan Donnermond 08/04/01 I have duct tape and I am not afraid to use it.

07-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	Re: Monks of New Skete books? IMO there are much better books out there for new puppy owners. One you can get for free is "Before You Get Your Puppy" by Ian Dunbar. This website is offering an electronic copy of the book for free: http://www.siriuspup.com/beforebook.html If you like it, he also has a book called "After You Get Your Puppy." __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

07-09-2009, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tbarrios333 Knighted Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 2,549	Re: Monks of New Skete books? I liked "How to teach new dog old tricks" by Ian Dunbar. It's very informative and has some humor in it. It's all positive reinforcement. __________________ Owned by Nini and McKinley.

07-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,470	Re: Monks of New Skete books? My favorites: (These are several years old) sheila Booth Purely Positive Training: Companion to Competition Bill Campbell The New Better Behavior for Dogs Pat Miller has several out on positive training What I look for is a positive approach. If a book recommends alpha rolls, nose grabs, choke collars - then they're off my list. I have both Monk's books. They were pretty revolutionary in some respects but that was long long ago.

07-10-2009, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
twilitewulf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 36	Re: Monks of New Skete books? Thanks for all the recommendations. I've read 2 of the Dog Whisperer books, which were very good but were really more about dog psychology than training, so now I'm looking for a good resource for positive training - like middleofnowhere said, no alpha rolls, choke collars, etc. I didn't realize the Monks of New Skete books were older and/or out-dated, I will definitely look into some of the other recommendations here. __________________ The pups: Coming soon! The demon cats: Meko, Kumo, Bika & Phoenix

07-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,470	Re: Monks of New Skete books? try http://www.dogwise.com for a wide selection

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