| How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want |
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| Author: |
Warren Eckstein |
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Ballantine Books |
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Jan 01, 1994 |
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(11 Customer Reviews)
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Warren's book of insights, witty observations and step-by-step advice for communicating with your dog - including:- Hassle-Free housebreaking
- Recognizing your dog's state-of-mind and health
- Training ABC's - from sitting to heeling and beyond
- Traveling with your dog
- The art of peaceful and effective discipline
- Coping with canine old age
- Diet,grooming, and dentistry tips to keep your friend glowing, inside and out
Why settle for anything less than a best friend? Every dog wants to perform - and deservedly gain your love and affection. With Warren Eckstein's expert guidance, you can forget about frustration and disobedience, and enjoy years with a loyal, alert, and very happy dog!
From Publishers Weekly
Pop psychology and greeting-card effusiveness thickly pad the excellent training tips in this manual. Warren Eckstein, host of a syndicated radio program called The Pet Show, and a monthly visitor to TV's Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee, and his wife (who disappears in the first-person-singular prose) urge readers to aid their dogs in the incalculably important tasks of "image-and confidence-building" and in developing "self-esteem" and "inner strength." It's hard to take seriously both the admonitions against "spreading gossip" about the family pet and the suggestions that readers tape-record themselves practicing "various types of woofs" (to improve their fluency in dog-speak) and equip their homes with a "doggy gym or physical fitness center." There's also some tiresome name-dropping of celebrity clients and a little name-brand-dropping. But those who persevere will find helpful discussions about introducing a second pet or a new baby into the household; remedies for excessive barking and other unwanted behaviors; and sound training principles. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The Ecksteins take the newer, refreshing approach that the dog is a family member and should be treated with love and respect. The owner's responsibility is to learn to understand his or her pet and communicate well with it. To accomplish this, the authors provide sound information on understanding a dog's body language and emotions and goes on to state that behavior problems result from boredom (on the dog's part). At least half of this book discusses techniques for training the "basic five" commands: heel, sit, come, down, and stay. The authors emphasize the importance of praise and consistency. However, their corrective jerk on the leash is falling in disfavor as more progressive trainers look to motivational techniques to train dogs. Also, the use of the "shake can" to startle the dog is strikingly inconsistent with the philosophy in the first part of the book. The names used throughout for the imaginary dogs-Fido, Fluffy, and Clydie Poops-are somewhat irritating. Despite its minor flaws, this book is recommended for libraries needing an inexpensive source of good information on raising dogs. (Illustrations and index not seen.)-Edell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., Wis.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want is so full of helpful information and is so easy & fun to read, too."
- Shari W., Los Angeles
"Too bad Warren isn't a marriage counselor! If only he could do for husbands what he does for dogs!"
- Kathie Lee Gifford |
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| March 14, 2013 |
| By: Carol L, (Glendora, CA) |
| Dear Warren,
I wish to thank you for your well-written humorous book "How to Get your Dog to do What you Want." It was and is a big help in the training of our little 3-mo old Mexican Shorthair puppy. I believe one thing that helped me most was realizing through your examples how "almost human' pets are. I understand my dogs and cats much now better thanks to you! In addition, getting to speak with you on the show gave us even more tips on training Candy. We can't thank you enough. |
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| September 05, 2012 |
| By: Rich K. (Northridge, CA) |
| Just wanted to say thank you for the book HOW TO GET YOUR DOG TO DO WHAT YOU WANT you sent me after I called your show about my 4 1/2 month old half Lab, half Rottweiler jumping and mouthing on my kids, nieces and nephew. The advice really helped and we're learning a lot to help guide our pup to "Do What We Want" Thank you again. |
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| November 01, 2011 |
| By: L. Young (West Orange, NJ) |
| Warren Eckstein brings the same caring and compassion for pets, sprinkled with some light-hearted humor to this book, that he does to his radio shows each week. This is a comprehensive and straight forwardingly written guide book for the care and training of dogs. Warren tells us that many of the problems that we encounter with our canine pets are the result of the dog simply being bored. Given the frenzied pace at which we live, our dogs are left alone for increasing periods of time. He gives us many suggestions for keeping our pets from being bored,going from the simple rotation of toys to the suggestion of an occasional canine play date or party. He even suggests doggie makeovers and and how to give a doggie massage. I particularly liked his suggestion of using a shake can (an empty soda can filled with some coins and taped closed) as a training aid. When Fido goes yet once again to knock down the kitchen garbage pail, you have already balanced the shake can on top of it, and Fido gets a noisy surprise when the can hits the floor. |
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| March 14, 2011 |
| By: Nina (Ventura, CA) |
| Having listened to Warren on his radio show for awhile, I was anxious to read his book, he is a wonderful human being with an incredible insight to "doggy behavior".
I have used some of his products, such as the doggy horn to deter barking, and it worked like a charm!
His advice is straight on and makes a great deal of sense.
If you get a dog, get a copy of this book and you will have the best behaved dog on the block!
If you have a dog get this book and re-train your dog, "you can teach and old dog new tricks!". |
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| February 28, 2011 |
| By: Debbie (Wilmington, NC) |
| Mr. Eckstein has this book so filled with incredible information. Some of the info truly is coming from your dog's perspective. His suggestions have given me four incredibly trained dogs. I buy this book as a gift for anyone I know who has gotten a puppy and tell them that this is a dog owner's bible. |
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| October 12, 2010 |
| By: Maxine S. (Granada Hills, CA) |
| We think you are awesome - Love your Radio Show - wish it was on longer - loved your book. You have helped our whole family with their dogs - Rambo loves your Hugs & Kisses Vitamins! Following your advice - he's the best dog we've ever had (or we are better parents). Keep up the good work |
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| July 16, 2010 |
| By: TD (Southwick, MA) |
| I have been wanting to thank you for years. We got our first dog, T.J., almost 4 years ago (a beautiful choc. lab). Being very new to dog ownership, we quickly learned that training a dog wasn't as easy as we imagined. As I browsed around a bookstore one day, I came across your book "How To Get Your Dog To Do What You Want." The best thing I ever did was buy that book!!
I was constantly reading your book for pointers and suggestions and I also took T.J. to obedience training. He did so well that we decided about a year ago to get another lab. Now we have two well-mannered and happy dogs. I don't think we could have done it without you. I am constantly recommending you to every new dog owner out there.
I'm glad I found your web site. Keep up the good work!! |
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| June 21, 2010 |
| By: Andrew S. (Abilene, TX) |
| This is an excellent book on dog behavior and what you can do about it. I found it well written, interesting to read and full of great information and insights. As an owner of an intelligent frisky puppy, this book is invaluable to me and I use as my dog's bible..well worth the price. |
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| June 03, 2010 |
| By: Sandra M. (Dallas, TX) |
| This book was wonderful. Warren Eckstein stressed the importance of using positive reinforcement when training your dog. He taught simple things that can be easily incorporated into your daily life with your pet. This book is a great one to keep on the shelf and refer to for many years to come.
I used these techniques while training both of my labs & I have had excellent success. I highly recommend this book to all dog owners. You'll begin effectively communicating with your pet beyond belief. |
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| May 07, 2010 |
| By: Erica & Greg A. (Dundee, MI) |
| Four years ago, my husband and I adopted our first dog, Mona, from the Humane Society. We looked at many training guides and finally decided upon How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want. Your approach differed dramatically from the harsh treatments others called "training." We (all three of us) receive compliments about Mona's friendly demeanor, unusual intelligence and pretty appearance. We attribute our success with Mona to your book. Thank You! |
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| March 03, 2010 |
| By: Diane (Palmdale, CA) |
| Any dog lover should grab a copy of this book. Eckstien is known for adopting pets and transforming them into not only warm,wonderful companions but movie stars, and show winners. Eckstein shares his stories in past books about how he has save dogs and cats from kill shelters and literally certain death, to become extras in tv shows and commercials.
Eckstein has worked with both celebrity pet owners and appeared on celebrated tv shows, but he is most comfortable with the dogs and cats he loves.
This book was very informative because it explained the mysteries of why my dog chased his tail or burrowed before he used the bathroom, and also great tips on handling, and training my pooch. I liked how he worked on rewards basis and not beating, whipping, or restraining. Overall the book is humane, sensitive to both pet owner and pet, and describes all the areas that you would want to work on with your dog. |
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