How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners

Monks, New Skete

ISBN 10: 0316604917 / ISBN 13: 9780316604918

Published by Little, Brown, 1978

About this Item

The monks of New Skete advocate the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. This very special guide features a unique, step-by-step obedience course, and proper techniques for complete care at every stage of a dog's life. Condition: Minimal to no shelf wear, dust jacket is also in good condition with minimal wear on back.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1702081896374

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: A Training Manual for Dog Owners
• Publisher: Little, Brown
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316604917
• ISBN 13: 9780316604918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The monks of New Skete advocate the philosophy that "understanding is the keyto communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. This very specialguide features a unique, step-by-step obedience course, and proper techniquesfor complete care at every stage of a dog's life.

Review

The Monks of New Skete share their invaluable training techniques and philosophy in their bestselling book, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. First and foremost, the Monks--who themselves breed and raise German shepherds in Upstate New York--emphasize that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. Outlined in seven highly readable and informative chapters, the training principles offer a better knowledge of your pet's psyche and personality--ultimately deepening the bond between human and animal. Striving to educate and sensitize new and potential owners to dog kind, the book explores different breeds and temperaments, and assesses the best places from which to obtain a dog. Thanks to a succession of neatly ordered chapters and subsections on everything from crates and leash training to dog treats and massage, training is made accessible and even fun. The Monks lay particular emphasis on the importance of training with "spirit, humor, and most of all, physical and verbal praise!" Whether you're a new owner or an old-timer, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend is one of the best training guides available, written with compassion, empathy, and humor. --Naomi Gesinger