My Dog is a Genius by David Taylor

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"My Dog is a Genius" is a very informative book. It is written by David Taylor who is a highly respected veterinary surgeon. He founded the International Zoo Veterinary Group in 1969 and now travels widely across the globe, treating any animals he come across which need help. He is the author of over 40 pet-care books including the bestsellers 'The Ultimate Dog', 'You and Your Dog', and 'Think Cat'.

It starts off with the author explaining about dogs and their history and how humans started to domesticate them. As you read on, David Taylor went on to talk about the scientific evidence of dog's intelligence. Times are different now and many behaviorists are studying animals and their way of communication.

David Taylor also goes on to discuss about dog's intelligence, such as different breeds belong to a certain category and so do their cleverness, their emotions, scent of smell, hearing and even how to communicate with your dog. What surprised me most was his proof that dogs indeed have memory! And they have 5 different memories. I have always thought that dogs forget events and incidents easily. Now I understand why my dog always barks at the same people. That is because he has social memory!

When I started reading this book, I thought it consists of all words and theoretical analysis. However, as I venture deeper into the book, I came upon this chapter. It is called "How intelligent is your dog". David Taylor actually provided many games and tricks for the dog owners to play with their pets. Most of the games and tricks (tests) are meant to determine your dog's intelligence. I couldn't help bookmarking the interesting games and I could not wait to try it out on my dog! We had a blast! My dog enjoyed his treats and in turn, I got to know that he is indeed clever! There are so many games and tricks which I have yet to finish testing on my dog.

After the fun and games, it's time to mellow down a little. The next few chapters cover basic obedience and behaviors. What about the training method David uses?

"No kind of corporal punishment must ever be used on a dog. Hitting, beating, kicking, pressing the lips down hard on the teeth - all of these are utterly taboo. Acceptable punishments are to interrupt whatever the dog is doing in a strong, sharp, even startling way, perhaps by the use of an air horn, the rattle of a can, a puff from a citronella aerosol, a squirt of water or just a firm, scolding 'No!'." (D. Taylor, p. 100)

David Taylor uses reward method in his dog training. Commands such as watch, sit, down, come and give are some of the training commands covered in step-by-step picture guides. Advance tricks and commands are covered later in the chapters. Tips on agility training are also shared.

This book contains a lot of information on dogs as well as practical work. To date, I find that this is the most interesting and informative book I have ever come across. In fact, I even thought I can rely on this book without having to research on others! This book will definitely help in keeping your dog's brain sharp and both of you entertained and bonded.

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Review on Good Dog, Bad Dog

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While watching shows on television regarding dog/pet training is becoming more and more popular, and trainers are more and more in demand, I have found valuable tips in dog training books.

One of the first books that I ever bought on obedience training, was Good Dog, Bad Dog by Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis. I picked it up because just looking through the contents section, I found 5 areas that I knew I needed help with in learning to live with my new adopted dog. The best part about the book was the style in which it is written. As a reader, you may feel that your dog friend is actually speaking through these authors to you at times.

The methods the authors use to train are simple and do not require you to head to your local pet store for special devices. However, it is important, as they state at the beginning of the book, that everyone in the household needs to take part in the training activities.

I used their method of filling an empty soda can with change/rocks and shaking it at my dog when she did something wrong. It produced brilliant results and there was no shock collar or physical contact needed. Their constant reminder of only one word commands was also very useful and fast in training since it helps reduce confusion on the dogs end.

It was also very useful and helpful that they included a breakdown of all of the different types of training that dogs (AKC) need most. Even if you have a mutt, you can combine the methods for the various breeds and achieve great results.

The best part about the information provided in this book is that it is a wonderful resource to use as a reminder for your current and future pets.

A Member of the Family, Cesar Millan - Just Like a Kid

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The dog whisperer does it again in A Member of the Family. Cesar Millan shows dog owners how to get the most out of your dog's life. Just like on his TV show Millan uses his talent to show any dog lover all they need to know to help make their dog's life as fulfilling and as long as possible. He uses his unique understanding of dogs to weave his story like a fine fabric showing all the ways in which dog ownership can be truly wonderful.

In the highly successful book, the world-renowned author unerringly shows his true and deep love of everything canine. You get the feeling that he truly knows the mind set of dogs and how to break them of bad behavior without any cruelty at all. His approach is calm and sophisticated and uses kindness as its backbone. In this book he teaches how to recognize and correct behavior through psychological means. Even though he isn't degreed and is not a trainer his confidence and knowledge cannot be denied. The best part about the book is not only does he tell why things are happening and what to do to correct them, he shows you how. It is not just philosophy. It is practical application as well.

With this incredible book, Mr. Millan captures your imagination and brings you into the mind of your best friend. He shows you how to read your dog and understand what is going on in his or her mind. Then with very casual and easy language he shows you how to respond to your dog's needs with ease. It is such a good read that even non dog owners enjoy perusing through its pages. The author does something many writers find extremely difficult to do. He writes like he talks and that is what makes the book so great.

Inside A Member of the Family, Cesar Millan creates an atmosphere of knowledge that is so important to understand and practice in order to keep your home a happy one. He introduces us to his family and shows how they interact with each other and the dogs. It is really a great primer and reference book to keep around the house. You will undoubtedly reference the book many times throughout the years and will find it very helpful in so many areas. It's fun, informative and just a darn good read.

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