Who Moved My Bone?: A Guide for Multi-Dog Households

My husband and I got a Siberian Husky and decided after a few months that we would like to get another since we kept hearing that huskies love company. The breeder that we've been going through was always very helpful with any questions that we had, and when we expressed interest in getting another puppy, she recommended that we read this book. It was such a big help in not only deciding whether or not another dog was right for us (we also have 2 cats), but it helped in our preparations for actually bringing the second puppy home and how best to introduce her into our home with our other 3 animals. While we obviously have some trying moments between our 4 pets, this book helped me to understand them better and to be better able to help them adjust. Very good book!!

I purchased Theresa Mancuso's book when my 4 dog family was moving on to 5 dogs (we now have SIX!!). Our last dog to be added was a German Shep dog with onging health problems. I found Ms. Mancuso's book to be a delightful read, something that rests easy for a few pages or chapters right before bedtime. It also helped me integrate my doggie family more tightly than before. Unlike the other reviewers, I felt that every chapter had something really good to offer. Even if you already knew it, hearing it from a different perspective helped me to adjust the relationships in my pack. Yes, Ms. Mancuso brings her experiences gleaned from interactions with her own dogs, BUT that's what make the book real. It's not just theory or lesson plans. I can relate to what she speaks about. For example, my favorite chapter is "Talk to the Dogs, and They Will Tell You." And it covers a sense of spirituality of "dogdom" and how we as humans, fit into their realm. If you're looking for a totally "practical" and hands-on training book, you might find this book a little "light." However, if you've lived with dogs and sensed their ways with things from a more spirtual aspect, you will find this book most enjoyable, and right on target. I can't tell you how many times I have gone back to the book to see the "big picture". That's pack life!