Exactly my thoughts. Both parts.Originally Posted By: Luca_stlArt of Raising a Puppy was my very first dog book...and the reason I have a GSD. So it's a sentimental favorite of mine.
But there's a wide, wide world of other dog books too...read them all! And then take what works for you and your dog, and ignore the parts of any of them that don't work for you, for whatever reason.
That was written by Suzanne Clothier.Originally Posted By: Timber1I have read so many books it gets confusing, and sometimes contradictory. The Monks was one of the first I read, and also ordered a few of their videos.
However, my favorite is "If a Dog's Prayers were answered, Bones Would Rain from the sky."
Written by Patricia McConnell.
Uhhh, it IS NOT what is used in the wild with wolves and any animal for that matter. The is badly misinterpreted and Bill campbell, Pat MIller and others have been working hard to correct this impression.Originally Posted By: RobocopJust finished reading the book and I must say very informative! Alot of people don't like the physical discipline used however, I agree with the monks that this is what is used out in the wild with wolves and any animal for that matter. ...
To each their own. I have countless and I mean countless documentaries by you name it, national geographic, pbs, discovery channel that can prove yours/bills/pats theory wrong. Again, everyone has their own opinions but filmed docs don't lie.Quote:Uhhh, it IS NOT what is used in the wild with wolves and any animal for that matter. The is badly misinterpreted and Bill campbell, Pat MIller and others have been working hard to correct this impression.