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Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, Fourth Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Winifred Gibson Strickland, Winifred G. Strickland
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 239049
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 308
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0764525166
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
UPC: 785555863613
EAN: 9780764525162
ASIN: 0764525166
Publication Date: February 1, 2003
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Product Description
The Latest Edition of a Classic Dog Training Book
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog using the time-tested training method of the most successful Obedience competitor in history.
Winifred Strickland s humane, commonsense approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. And now it s updated to include training for the latest AKC Obedience exercises.
Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and more than 170 photographs, this is an indispensable resource for everyone pet owners, Novice competitors, Open enthusiasts, Utility contenders, and Obedience instructors.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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 Why they keep putting out "new" editions of this book is beyond me! July 30, 2008
If you happen upon this book or feel the need to purchase it, PLEASE read it with a grain of salt (or lots). I would pass on this book...for sure! No one should treat animals they have taken into their homes the way Strickland recommends at times.
First off, the author seems to brag about her own dogs and her own work with them through the years a little too much to be objective or even necessary. For instance, she has four pages (mostly pictures of her dogs doing things most dogs will never have the opportunity to do with four large paragraphs of text) about the importance of teaching your dog to swim, but yet only has three small sentences (less than a third of a page with the subtitle) about teaching your dog to come when called. The section about TEACHING YOUR DOG TO RIDE IN A CAR is a full page long without any pictures, but sections on biting and jumping up are half that and really only for those who may have never owned a dog--not necessarily for those who have a dog or puppy who need work in those areas. I think she has her priorities WAY out of wack!
Secondly, she actually goes so far as to tell readers not to use any other training methods but hers mentioned in the book, implying that her ways are the best. Well, I have been told by many experienced dog trainers and dog owners that you need to do what works FOR YOUR DOG while also being consistent. She mentions her great success has to do with her being so consistent; however, many of her methods have big red flags on them as far as I am concerned. There is so much in the first part of this book that I actually found offensive. For example, under TEACHING YOUR DOG TO STAY AT HOME OR IN THE CAR, she actually tells readers to "slap him (your young puppy) with your hand, saying 'No, shame.' Repeat this as often as necessary." She also recommends that you have your dog in the front seat with you of your vehicle, but does not mention any proper safety restraining for the dog's safety. Strickland even contradicts herself by badmouthing handlers in dog training rings who yell at their dogs and such, then tells readers to "scold" and "reprimand him (your dog) with your voice" in the Preliminary Training Chapter. Lastly, the author also recommends squirting your dog in the face with a squirt gun if he/she misbehaves. Therefore, I think there must be WAY better training methods and books available out there.
The only reason why this book got a star was because of all the information on AKC Obedience Regulations. However, I would think that such information could be found through the AKC on-line somewhere or at least in a better hardcopy book somewhere. I have not gotten through all of the formal training section because the beginning stuff was so useless, but the little I have tried to look up was not easy to follow and/or not very helpful. I am sure I will find something useful in this book if not just bad examples as to what not to do!
Best wishes to you and your dog(s).
 superb!! if you buy only one obedience book, get this one July 2, 2008
This woman "knows her onions." Detailed discussion of and techniques for training for each obedience exercise. Very specific, very detailed, very applicable, very everything! No stone left unturned or unexplained. Also info on tracking, brace work, etc., which is very hard to come by. Truly superb. This is an absolute must if you are doing (or starting) obedience work. If you look at the picture of her sitting in front of a bookcase, it's wall-to-wall sterling - - all the prizes she's won. I can't remember now, but maybe she's titled 80 dogs in obedience. Impressive, whatever the number is. Impressive also describes this book. Get it. Better than any of the others I've bought and read. And I have a bookshelf full of them, all waiting for me to read so I could be disappointed, keep looking, and finally find Strickland's book. mb
Not worth the read if you know anything about training June 25, 2008
I bought this because I love German Shepherds, but Strickland is an old time trainer who hasn't changed. The old pictures make the book dated as it is. If youv'e been training at all or have read more updated material don't waist time or money on this.
worth owning July 25, 2007
This is a good training book. Her methods are loving yet firm. I found it especially helpful with providing information on training a dog to heel. This book is very technical and geared towards those who wish to compete at elite level obedience competition. Those of us who own ordinary dogs can also benefit.
 Expert Obedience Training for Dogs August 21, 2006
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
Two main comments. Firstly, the book is mistitled or I misread the meaning of the title and I would be delighted to return it. This is a book devoted primarily on how to make your dog perform "tricks" with much on showmanship. I have no interest in that but I do have an acute interest in dog obedience relative to the master's care of their puppy and mature dog. Problems handlers encounter in "greeting" of your dog with other dogs and people.
Secondly, the book, as written, talks down to the reader and unless you have had some professional experience with dogs, you feel very unqualified to read on. I felt intimidated by it.
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