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My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do? |  | Author: Turid Rugaas
Brand: Dogwise Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 14386
Media: Paperback
Pages: 64
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.3
MPN: DTB844
ISBN: 1929242239
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9781929242238
ASIN: 1929242239
Publication Date: July 2005
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| Features:
| • | Why dogs develop pulling problems | | • | Simple steps to retraining even a vigorous puller | | • | How to rehabilitate the puller with clear, helpful photographs | | • | Correct use of leashes, collars, and harnesses....what works, what doesn't | | • | Troubleshooting problems that arise in training |
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Product Description
by Turid Rugaas At last a simple way to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling your arm out of its socket! Learn quick and easy methods to train any age, size or breed of dog to walk calmly and quietly on a loose leash. The approach is humane and based on a solid understanding of why dogs pull and how to work with the dog's nature and the environment to overcome the problem. Walking your dog will become more relaxed, reducing stress for both dog and owner. No special equipment needed. You'll need one dog, one person, harness or soft collar, leash and treats. My Dog Pulls explains: Why dogs develop pulling problems Simple steps to retraining even a vigorous puller How to rehabilitate the puller with clear, helpful photographs Correct use of leashes, collars, and harnesses....what works, what doesn't Troubleshooting problems that arise in training Dogwise Publishing Copyright 2005, Paperback, 60 pagee, 6 inches x 8.5 inches
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 For an Aha! moment February 18, 2010
Susan Sills
As a long time dog breeder and trainer returning to the dog world after a long time away, I discovered that things have changed in the world of training. I found this simple little book to be one of the best tools I have ever come across. Her method is easy, made sense to me instantly, and it works! It enables me to communicate easily and clearly without needing perfect timing. I have been using her training methods on a new rescue dog and on dogs in a veterinary boarding facility who are under tremendous stress, and I can see immediate results. Simple enough for anyone, and kind.
I love this book, and think every dog trainer should have a copy.
great for you and your dog December 16, 2009
Sandra Friedrich (canada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Essential to learn your dog and learn about you. Your dog obey what you want him/her to do, but you have to show him/her the right thing to do...
Turid Rugaas, she's the best:)
my dog pulls, what do i do? February 13, 2009
Kennine D. Shinn (peoria, illinois)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was so good I went back and bought the rest of Turid Rugaas books. I am a dog trainer and our technique did not seem to work for all the dogs. After reading this book and using her technique the dogs in my classes were just about heeling after 5 min of work. (even 4 & 5 year old dogs that have been pulling their whole life.) Great book, the dogs won't only walk with a loose leash they will stay by your side. She really knows dogs, I would love to see her write even more books. If you really want to know your dog better get all of her books.
 Okay, But Not What I Had Hoped For March 8, 2008
D. Steckly (Vacaville, CA USA)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
Essentially, this book explains how to teach a dog to walk on a leash without excessive pulling. Though it implies that there is no pulling whatsoever, the methods used would not allow a dog to walk free of a leash all together--which is my idea of a well trained "Heel" command.
To be fair, the author doesn't really suggest that a dog walk at "Heel." Although I can see her side of that argument, I had the (mistaken) impression that I would be able to better teach my dog(s) to "Heel" without any pulling on the lead and without any harsh devices. That is not the purpose of this book.
This author contends that a dog should be free to walk anywhere it wants, so long as it isn't "pulling." However, if a dog isn't pulling ever so slightly while on a leash, why have the leash at all? In truth, I believe that this book teaches a dog how to be leash trained--meaning that when they have the leash off, they are free to go wild.
At one point she brags about a time when her dog was agitated and jumping toward another dog but (supposedly) not pulling on the leash at all. My question would still be: Why have a leash if the dog knows that it can only get six feet away from you? The truth is, the dog obviously knew it had a leash on.
My goal was to teach my dog(s) to heel better and ultimately remove the leash. I work with rescue Doberman Pinschers and many of them are quite strong yet have absolutely no training. There are people--such as this author--who contend that dogs do not need devices such as choke chains or pinch collars. Being the sucker that I was, I thought perhaps the author was right and that you could somehow use positive reinforcement in all cases in order to teach a dog--one who often weighs 80-90 pounds--to heel without pulling at all.
That was not the case.
Please don't misunderstand...I'm sure the author has lots of success teaching what she teaches--with the kind of dogs she trains. However, I do not believe that a dog--especially a large dog--should be able to walk wherever it desires. And I have found that some dogs respond very well to positive reinforcement (i.e., treats) while teaching them to walk on my left side. However, I have also found that some dogs don't care what you are offering them, they want to drag you down the road after that cat that they see as prey!
Since I would rather, in those cases, use a little negative consequence (i.e., correction device such as a choke chain or even a pinch collar) to help them become adoptable, than have an uncontrollable (and unadoptable) dog, that's what I'll continue to use...because I prefer a dog that behaves even when the leash is off.
In summary, if you want your dog to behave when it's on a leash, and be able to walk in front, behind, wherever it wants--only while on a leash--than this book is for you. However, if you want your dog to obey the Heel command without any pulling, there are better methods.
All in all, it's a fair book; it's just not what I was looking for.
 Dogs walking owners. February 27, 2008
Carole-joy Evert (Denver, CO)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A third great book by Turid Rugaas. When I see a toy poodle or silky terrier pulling a 6 foot person down the street, it is a riot to behold. An easy read, plenty of photos which show the "How TO" in attaining a pleasant walking partner. The written portion explaining the photos is very easy to understand. I suggest every one contemplating buying a dog to purchase this book first. Information is a wonderful thing.
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