Product Description: In The Loved Dog, Tamar Geller shows anyone how tochildproof a dog, teach him vocabulary, use treats theright way, play "tug of war" to build trust, make it funfor him to come when called, teach him not to jump onpeople, and much more---using only playful bondingand positive reinforcement.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - This book is useless.
This woman spends more time talking about how great love is, wallowing in her own self pity, whining about her abusive parents, and name-dropping her "celebrity" clients than she does offering useful advice ... Read More
Rating: - Equal parts bio and dog training book
Although there was a lot of Hollywood-style name dropping, and a ton of treat-giving, the book was a pleasant read of the author's life story. Most of the dog training info can be found on-line for free, ... Read More
Rating: - Good, but not great.
"The Loved Dog" doesn't teach or instruct the reader on anything more than common sense would dictate in dealing with dogs. Geller uses a much kinder method than other trainers, but the book is lacking in depth ... Read More
Rating: - Chocolate warning
On page 82 where Geller discusses learning your dog's favorite treats, she mentions that one of her client dog's favorites is chocolate. Chocolate is toxic to dogs. Geller warns against other foods that are toxic ... Read More
Rating: - The Loved Dog
It was a pleasure finally to find someone with whose gentle, sensible, methods, view point, and philosophy I agree, especially after some rather harsh tactics I have observed by other trainers. You can tell Tamar ... Read More
- This book is useless.
- Equal parts bio and dog training book
- The Loved Dog