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Do you think Monks of NewSkete is a good book for training puppies?

lisa

Posted : 8/14/2007 6:13:37 PM

Our GR is 10 weeks old and I am trying to be an informed owner- I watch CM byt just gotthe Monks of New Skete puppy book from the library. My biggestconcern is biting. Believe it ornot, we had a GR from a breeder that we surrendered back be breeder because he was very aggressive and bit. She came to see him at obedience and said she recalled him being aggressive asa puppy. With this new dog, I am SOOooooo paranoid not to have it happen again. He is totally mellow- a completely different temperment. What training program does everyone like?

stardog85

Posted : 8/14/2007 6:35:08 PM

Not a Monks nor CM fan here - if I'm recommending puppy books, my favorites are:

Before and After you Get Your Puppy by Dunbar
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Miller (not specifically puppies, but an awesome book overall)

And though it's not a book, the Ultimate Puppy Kit by Premier is an abosolute must have. It's as close to required reading for the puppy class I teach as it can get.

paulaedwina

Posted : 8/14/2007 6:37:24 PM

I'm not generally a fan of some of their methods, but I love "The Art of Raising a Puppy" and recomend it all the time.

Paula

FourIsCompany

Posted : 8/14/2007 6:49:51 PM

New Skete - Nah.

CM - Love him, but a puppy doesn't need CM methods. He is mostly for troubled dogs. Dogs who haven't been trained. However, to prevent the need:

My advice - How to Raise a Puppy You can Live With - Clarice Rutherford and David H. Neil
Who's in Charge? [linkhttp://www.la-spca.org/education/dogs/alpha.htm]http://www.la-spca.org/education/dogs/alpha.htm[/link]
NILIF [linkhttp://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm]http://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm[/link]
Be consistent, make sure your dog gets exercise, discipline and affection (in that order)

If you do all that, you'll have an excellent dog!

dgriego

Posted : 8/15/2007 7:07:34 AM

Yes it's a good book. They have been raising and training well adjusted happy dogs for many many years now. I have both of their books in my library.

Liesje

Posted : 8/15/2007 7:19:14 AM

As a new dog owner who just read several books and has begun attending various classes, I would say that finding yourself a good trainer or club and attending puppy manners and then various levels of obedience classes is far more valuable than books. Books are great, but IMO they work better as supplements when you can get hands-on experience in a controlled environment under the guidance of a good trainer or behaviorist.

dgriego

Posted : 8/15/2007 7:37:19 AM

Excellant advice Liesje

Stacita

Posted : 8/15/2007 8:27:54 AM

As a new dog owner who just read several books and has begun attending various classes, I would say that finding yourself a good trainer or club and attending puppy manners and then various levels of obedience classes is far more valuable than books. Books are great, but IMO they work better as supplements when you can get hands-on experience in a controlled environment under the guidance of a good trainer or behaviorist.

I also agree with this very good advice.

Lots of good books out there to read in addition to attending class. Check out several from the library and enjoy them. I really like the Dunbar book and I also think The Culture Clash provides a great deal of valuable insight. Particularly the chapter about the Gorns.

janet_rose

Posted : 8/16/2007 4:41:26 PM

LEADERSHIP
Garrett, Susan, Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog, 2002
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTA228

McConnell, Patricia, How to Be the Leader of the Pack …, 1/1996
http://tinyurl.com/6qj2c

Ryan, Terry, Take the Lead: Leadership Education for Anyone With a Dog, 2000
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB337

UNDERSTANDING
Donaldson, Jean, The Culture Clash, 1/1997
http://tinyurl.com/642uk

McConnell, Patricia, The Other End of the Leash, 4/2003
http://tinyurl.com/48vxj

PUPPIES
Dunbar, Ian, Before & After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, … Dog, 5/2004
http://tinyurl.com/4d5pz

McConnell, Patricia & Scidmore, Brenda, Puppy Primer, 1/1996
http://tinyurl.com/5lypd

CLICKER TRAINING BOOKS - Clicker training is great!
Book, Mandy & Smith, Cheryl, Quick Clicks: 40 Fast & Fun Behaviors to Train with a Clicker, 9/2001
http://tinyurl.com/4s42r

Broitman, Virginia & Lippman, Sherri, The How of Bow Wow, 2003, VHS
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB773&AffiliateID=45110&Method=3

Jones, Deborah, Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement, 6/1998
http://tinyurl.com/6oce6

Pryor, Karen, Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs, 4th edition, 8/2005
http://tinyurl.com/2rtrvw

Pryor, Karen & Clark, Carolyn, Puppy Love, 10/1999, DVD
http://tinyurl.com/2ann4e

Tillman, Peggy, Clicking With Your Dog: Step by Step in Pictures, 9/2000
http://tinyurl.com/2ann4e

CLICKER TRAINING LINKS
http://www.clickertraining.com
http://www.clickersolutions.com
http://www.clickandtreat.com
http://www.wagntrain.com/OC/GetStarted.htm
http://www.clickertrain.com
http://www.clickerlessons.com
http://www.clickertrainusa.com