Training People: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Human

by Tess of Helena

For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs for selecting, training, and living with a well-behaved human.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs, Humor, Animals

108 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2007

Reviews

[Caelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book about different aspects of owning a dog, but it is being told from the perspective of a dog. I am not a nonfiction person; I don’t read it like ever and usually I only make it part way through before I stop reading. I actually really enjoyed this book, I have had dogs my entire life and really love them so having a short book on something that I like really helped. This book is for anyone who is interested in dogs. It talks about different things to look out for when choosing a “human”, to training suggestions, and so much more. This is a really short book that is very to the point. I found it funny because it is being told from a dog's point of view. I give this book a four out of five.

[Binky Bowberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun read. Apparently my dogs have also read this book, because I recognize many of the training techniques that they have been using on me!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful, funny and entertaining book "written" by a dog. He talks about the life he lives among humans and relates right on characterizations of people he knows. Really funny too!

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[Al · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and true

[R · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good for someone who doesn't know dogs to learn about some basic body language, however presented in a way meant to be humorous and ends up coming across as mildly demeaning. Not engaging enough to keep me awake.

[Pug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and funny, written from a dog's perspective.

[Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dad bought me this book when he found out I was getting a service dog named Widget. He's a chocolate lab! So when my dad saw this book he immediately had to buy it, read and, and then my mom read it and now it's in my possession! It's a great book! Funny as heck.

It's definitely a must read for your canine pet (or pet to be!)

It talks about how to choose your human, how to get food from your human, tips about cats! There is basic training for the human and so forth!

I have learned lots from this book and had many laughs!

Go on and read it! I dare you!

[James · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick and cute read. As a dog guardian, I did not like the condoning of dogs riding in a vehicle driver's lap and not mentioning the wearing of a pet safety harness. If the dog/author is concerned with the safety of it's human's and it's own safety... it was not mentioned.

And of course the issue of ownership versus guardianship arose when the dog mentioned owning a human.

[Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny, but didn't really have any helpful info. I was expecting a little bit of useful info about training dogs, but it's really just more of a humor book. There were a couple times I laughed out loud.

[Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dogs really do rule the world!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inside scoop of what your dog is REALLY thinking. Lots of good insights here. And killer writing for a dog!

[Needer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very delightful read. Told from the dogs point of view on owning and training humans. I don't think you have to be a dog owner to read this book.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

really fun book, written by a dog, on how dogs train people. If you live with a canine, this book is a must-read for its humor and insightfulness.

[Sarah]

A cute look at dog ownership from the dog's perspective. This was a Christmas present, a quick 30-minute read.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever, playful and totally amusing, this book is a must read for any prospective, current or former dog owners.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute, short book for dogs on training people. As a human myself, I was unaware that there were so many techniques for being trained, or that I'd been submitted to them at one point or another. =)

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world from a dog’s point of view. Very entertaining!

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very clever!!

[Ann Griffith · Rating 4 out of 5]

funny as heck