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The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs

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Manufacturer: James & Kenneth Publishers
Brand: James & Kenneth Publishers

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*The Culture Clash is special. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. *The Culture Clash depicts dogs as they really are - stripped of their Hollywood fluff, with their loveable 'can I eat it, chew it, urinate on it, what's in it for me' philosophy. Jean's tremendous affection for dogs shines through at all times, as does her keen insight into the dog's mind. Relentlessly she champions the dog's point of view, always showing concern for their education and well being. Without a doubt, Jean's book is the hottest doggy item on the market. Best Training Book Of The Year! (Maxwell Award)


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Brand: James & Kenneth Publishers
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70835
EAN: 9781888047059
Feature: The dog's perspective (dog intelligence and morality)
ISBN: 1888047054
Label: James & Kenneth Publishers
Manufacturer: James & Kenneth Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 1996-01-19
Publisher: James & Kenneth Publishers
Studio: James & Kenneth Publishers


FEATURES:

• The dog's perspective (dog intelligence and morality)
• What the dog comes with (predatory and social behavior)
• Socialization, fear, and aggression (biters and fighters)
• It's all chew toys to them (behavior problems and solutions)
• Lemon brains but we still love them (how dogs learn)


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• Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
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• How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have Your Dog Love You For It. ("How to" booklets from Dog's Best Friend)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Disappointing -
I went to three different book store to find this book and now I can hardly get through it.

The information is very disjointed and waffly where in contrast I was looking for a guide that would teach me how to solve problem behaviors through positive reinforcement - with the culture clash addressed in a documented rather than theoretical manner.

Middle ground is sorely needed in this writer's perspective because pack mentality and extreme aversion training seem to have been lumped together in one terrible package. Canine dominance over humans is merely imaginary also, which raised a red flag for me.

I don't twist my pet's ears or use a choke chain, however, a calm assertive ah ah or uh-oh along with body blocking, body language and restricted access to food, my bed and the couch has been excellent in calming him down. I have a VERY dominant Jack Russell terrier and after 4 years of living with his top dog attitude no book can convince me that the dominant behavior is imaginary. I see it every time we go to the dog park and he mounts dogs 4 times his size. I also see the improvements when I give him rules and make him work for his food.

Motivating an animal with only food based rewards can often cause them to chain behavior (if I jump on the couch, then get off I get treated!) - I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement for wanted behavior and gentle retribution or just plain ignoring the dog for unwanted. It works.

Asserting yourself as the dog's guardian/pack leader/alpha etc is to me essential to ensure the animal feels secure and protected but also respects you enough to obey commands if you leave your bait bag at home.

Donaldson scoffs at those who ask the dog to wait before bolting through a doorway but personally I love that it gives my dog time to stop and think and wait for me to say that it's OK to go out there (after I have scoured for squirrels, cats etc) rather than follow the initial instinct of freeeeeeeeedommmmm!!!

I am currently reading everything I can find to not only train my dog but educate me towards my dream of being a dog trainer and the most helpful book I have found so far is Be The Dog by Steve Duno as it actually provided clear, workable solutions to scenarios I am trying to solve.

I would certainly read Culture Clash but take it with a grain of salt, I bought it hoping it would be the positive training bible it has been reviewed to be but I can't help but be suspicious of someone who doesn't even suggest how to control aggression - the reason why so many dogs end up in the SPCA in the first place. Coddling my dog also lead to the seperation anxiety I am now trying to fix.

So far I prefer the style of Victoria Stillwell who proves that pack theory and positive training can go hand in hand.

Culture Clash -
After not having a dog for quite some time, I recently brought a Doberman puppy into our home. I have been reading literally piles of training manuals and dog behavior books etc... This book has by a long shot been the most informative, easy to understand and apply!I am thrilled to have found this book and look forward to reccomending it to everyone! A must read for any and all dog owners.

Great book! -
This is a very informative book packed with information that I had never thought of before. It helped change a lot of ideas I had about dogs and made me understand how they think. I loved it!

The Culture Clash -
This is a wonderful book. I only wish I had it when my dogs were puppies. It is full of useful and practical information. A must read for anyone who cares about raising their dogs to be well adjusted and happy.

Methodology Clash -
The Culure Clash by Jean Donaldson can be broken up into three parts:
The first of which is a statistical rendering of dog psychology which, to me, is very dry. Although well written, the first several chapters do little to actually shed any light on what really motivates canines or how to predict their behavior. The second third of the book over-emphasizes the need to positively reinforce behavior with treats and walks to the point where the text degenerates into kindergarten-level drivel. The third portion of the book seems to have been written with a thesaurus in hand, citing the pitfalls of under-socialized dogs while never advising any useful socialization techniques for adult dogs. Given the high accolades afforded to this book and the recommendation to read it given by trusted dog trainers, I was disappointed in the lack of useful content.The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs

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