Shaper

by Jessie Haas

Synopsis While recovering from the loss of his dog Shep, fourteen-year-old Chad tries to learn how to control the family dog Queenie with the help of a friendly new neighbor, an animal trainer. Book contains literature discussion question guide at back of book!

188 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2002

About the author

Jessie Haas has written over 35 books for children and adults, many about horses--a lifelong passion. She currently owns a Morgan mare, Robin, who is being clicker-trained to be a trail and pasture-dressage horse. She lives in a small, off-grid house in the woods with husband Michael J. Daley, two cats and a dog. When not writing or riding or reading she likes to knit, cook, and write, or ride, or read.

Reviews

[Jess Sousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember buying this book but don't remember reading it much.

[Shanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was okay it wasn't the best book inthe world but it was good. My problem was that his problems in the book wasnt like good problems. I thooght yeah your grandfather killed your dog but they bought a new one. Give her a try before you instantly say you dont like her. I also thought that he was mentally challenged they way he thought sometimes. It's not nice to block out your family.

[Dalton · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was the dumbest book i ever read in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked how the training information was tied into a novel. And yeah for positive training!

[Lesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a nice introduction into clicker training.

[Elizabeth Frum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for introducing teens to positive reinforcement training!