Viewing Single Post From: The Dog Whisperer

Viewing Single Post From: The Dog Whisperer
GeorgieB	Jul 14 2005, 03:20 PM
Squeaker Posts: 28 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: July 14, 2005	Before I start, I'm sorry to put the cat amongst the pigeons...! :) I've never read any of her books, but on a couple of other forums I'm on her methods are described as "lots of other people's ideas re-hashed into her own", many of which are now thought to be outdated. The Dog Listener - Book Review This book review makes for a good and amusing read! The Alpha Dog theory and the thinking that you need to dominate your dog are being questioned by many dog owners and trainers, and newer, kinder practices being adopted by many of the eminent dog trainers. :) Even the late, great John Fisher recognised that dogs aren't out to take over the world, and revised his methods! It may be that other aspects of your training are working, rather than the Alpha Dog and Dominance theories. :unsure: Have a look at these websites... Dog Dominance - Fact or Fiction? Barry Eaton Turid Rugaas


The Dog Whisperer · Books