The Power of Positive Dog Training

by Pat Miller

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

Paperback

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m so glad I read this book in Winslow’s first few weeks with us! Even though I grew up training a dog, I learned a ton and I can tell it’s making me a better pawrent. Here’s my favorite line: “Training is much more than teaching your dog how to behave. It is a way of being with your dog. Be fair. Be kind. Be positive. Be as loyal and honest with him as he is with you. And most of all, be joyful together.” I keep coming back to the idea that every time Winslow and I are together, I’m training him or he’s training me.

[Becky Loader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely done text on training.

[Catie Markesich · Rating 5 out of 5]

I personally think this is an essential read for all dog owners. I had learned most of this training before reading, but it had been several years. The psychology of shaping is amazing to me. Positive training is such a fun way to spend time with your pup too. I’m so glad I have this book at home because I need to start training my pups again on behaviors that we never bothered to train on before.

“Would you rather hurt your dog to train him, or feed him treats?”

[David T · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a no BS guide to dog training without being a jerk. Any dog can be training with progressive reinforcement techniques. The author even explains why aversive training not only doesn’t work, but it makes problems sprout up in other areas of your dogs life.

Loaded with how-to’s on all of the basic things you should treat your dogs and dealing with common problems.

[Thomas Otten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this book, is going to serve as the blueprint for training Walter. I think it's a solid baseline and does a really good job of getting you excited about training a dog!