Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs (Paperback)

from if0x

Jean Donaldson's book is hard going, but rewards the reader's effort, ultimately, in seeking to disabuse us of the notion of the 'Walt Disney dog' who exists solely to please us. It's Donaldson's contention that our reluctance to believe that dogs are anything other than self-interested beings ha...

from RosanaHart

This book looks at dog training more from the dog's point of view, and I found it so inspiring that I lent it to friends who never returned it, and so I don't have it here to leaf through for this review. I liked Jean Donaldson's emphasis on the fact that dogs are dogs and not people. One thing I...

from samfans

How dogs really think, and how to get them to do what you want without resorting to intimidation and violence. Lots of theory, but not big on practical methodology. Not the first book on training you should get. -Sidney

from dreneen

Must read (and own) book for dog owners. Great protocols for common problems, and changes your view of how dogs think.

from momma2

One of the better and most practical books on dog behavior and training that I have read. Gives a lot of insight into what motivates a dog vs what people think motivates them.