The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

Up to date, modern, humane methods for training dogs. Amazing! 100% recommend.

If you only read one dog training book, The Dog Whisperer should be it. I have stacks of books about positive training on my coffee table, but this is the one that is wrinkled and dog-eared and splayed open from repeat reference. Not only is it a very practical reference with logical chapter sequence and an excellent index, but it's also an entertaining, informative, and eye-opening read. Raising a puppy or second-hand-dog can be very stressful at times, and Paul Owens emphasizes positive, non-violent approaches to eliminate this stress and make raising and training your dog fun, and surprisingly easy. Even more importantly, Owens offers thoughtful, comprehensive solutions to problem behaviors such as chewing, excessive barking, jumping up, and mouthing. What makes The Dog Whisperer so different from all the other training books I have is that Owens offers multiple solutions to each problem, recognizing that different things work for different dogs (and people!) For instance, Owens offers 12 approaches to barking, and 13 approaches to mouthing (puppy-nipping). I quickly identified which worked for my puppy and I, and used a combination of the techniques. My rescue puppy responded immediately and loves our training sessions. Within only 3 days, friends, family and strangers were oooohing and aaaaahing over his impressive "tricks" (sitting, lying down, and staying). Having trained 2 other dogs as a child with traditional techniques, it quickly became clear that this positive, non-violent approach is so much faster, more effective, and a million times more pleasant, fun, and stress-free. Working with The Dog Whisperer book and DVD is the very best gift you can give yourself and your dog.

This book is an absolute must for the person who wants to train their dog and get results without physical correction which may cause trauma, distrust or break the chance for a wonderful bond with their pet. All of the basics are included and the book has excellent explanations and pictures of demonstrations. 5 stars in my book - thank you Paul Owens for taking the time to write this training book!

Paul Owens has written a fantastic book on how to train your dog without changing who your dog is. I have trained many dogs, and his approach is by far the most fun, and best. He helps in the process by letting you know why things happen, which helps in the how of changing behaivor. It was incredible to see that dogs can and do learn without all the nasty methods that were taught for so many years as the only way. It is going to be my first present to any friend getting a puppy, and especially to those who adopt a rescue. His methods are great for problem solving and will help owners and dogs have a much more fulfilling relationship.

Paul Owens Nonviolint approach allows your dog to keep its personality. Where as the other methods break the dogs spirit. the old methods of controlling through domination is just that OLD. This book taught me many things I paid hundreds of dollers to learn by having a in-home-trainer,However this book continued on where my trainer left off. This book also helps you see things from the dogs mind of reasoning and understanding. I was able you use the lessons and get results in as little as 5 min. and as long as I practice what Paul tells us in this book I am a happy dog owner with a dog that obays me very well. There truly is no need for the old way of training and the proof is in this outstanding book. I can not praise this book enough. please if you are going to get a dog or have one already do yourself a favor and get this book.And please do not let any one tell you that those cruel training methods are better until you try this first, you will be amazed.I love the hide and seek game and the "find it" with my dog.

This is a must have book for true animal lovers. Based on a philosophy of "Raise With Praise", Paul's approach is all about love... and let me tell you, it works! Paul covers every facet of caring for your dog, including: training, a truly healthy diet, and great insight into how dogs think.I've read alot of books on dogs and this is by far the most original and compassionate approach I've seen. He really makes it fun! We trained our dog to sit, stay, come, crawl.. and absolutely had a blast doing it. His biggest asset seems to be that he really gets animals, he knows how they think and this has allowed him to develop a way to communicating with them that is positive and effective. Enjoy.