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The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs |  | Author: Jean Donaldson
Brand: James & Kenneth Publishers
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 21383
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1020
ISBN: 1888047054
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70835
EAN: 9781888047059
ASIN: 1888047054
Publication Date: January 19, 1996
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| 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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Product Description
Aby Jean Donaldson A revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs. Jean Donaldson offers an exciting new perspective on the age-old relationship between mankind and dogs. Donaldson's work with the rehabilitation of aggressive domestic dogs has brought her to the understanding that biting is natural, normal dog behavior. Aggressive behavior within a community of dogs does not fracture relationships; it's all taken very much in stride, much as we humans accept the occasional exchange of heated words. Problems arise when dog rules and standards conflict with human values. This book will help you to understand the difference between our world and the canine world. How our actions can many times cause more problems than they solve.The Cluture Clash discusses the following topics: 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) Nuts and bolts of obedience training (sequences for training and proofing) James & Kenneth Publishers (2nd Edition, Copyright 2005, Paperback, 203 pages, 5 1/4 inches x 8 1/4 inches )
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 GREAT DOG BEHAVIOR BOOK October 19, 2009
Deborah Birmingham (Palm Coat, FL, USA)
As a Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviorist, I have read many, many books on canine behavior and training. This book is one of best I have ever read. The dog training and veterinary behaviorist world also acknowledge this book as an icon. It is well written, sensible, and an enjoyable read. If you are a canine professional or just want to understand your dog better, this book will be invaluable. Buy it!!
 Just opinions & where is the science? July 8, 2009
Rosina Kamis (Windsor, Ontario, Canada)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
After reading just 10 pages, I decided that it would be waste of my time to read more. First, she states that dogs are incapable of observational learning. Well, I just wrote an article that talks about observational learning in dogs by citing scientific peer review journals. So, J. Donaldson didn't get that right. Perhaps the research about observational learning in dogs came after she wrote Culture Clash. Second, she states that dogs are incapable of abstract thinking, etc. Now, how does she know that? I doubt that there is any research to date that is able to tap into a dog's cognition. Studying human cognition is complicated enough. But dogs? Anyway, for someone who is into science, this book is a disappointment.
 Disappointing June 4, 2009
N. Markova (NJ)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
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 May 28, 2009
Debra Caruso (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
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! May 10, 2009
Cc
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!
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