• Amazon Sales Rank: #590589 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
"...[King] provides a lot of confidence boosting and common sense solutions that are easy to grasp... VERY highly recommonded!" -- Yankee Dog

"...you don't have to be a parent to appreciate this book and learn from it." -- Paw Print newsletter

"Covers territory that dog owners and future dog owners will find invaluable..." -- Sue Sternberg, author of Successful Dog Adoption and owner and founder of Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption

"Includes...practical and lifesaving exercises and tips that will likely become 'gems' in the world of [pets] and their people." -- Mary Lee Nitschke, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Linfield College, director of the OTIS (Owner Trained Individualized Service Dogs) Program, and Animal Behavior Therapist

"Like all great ideas, this one is blatantly obvious---after Trish King came up with it!" -- Patricia McConnell, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and author of The Other End of the Leash

"Parenting Your Dog is destined to become one of this year's essential dog books." -- Bark Magazine

From the Inside Flap
If you have ever found yourself comparing the joys and frustrations of raising a dog with child rearing, you're not alone! With sensitivity, wit, and an innate understanding of how dogs "think," renowned professional dog trainer Trish King explains that dog parenting, like parenting human children, is a labor of love requiring special consideration of your pet's unique and varied needs.

While exploring the similarities between child parenting and dog parenting, King promotes insight into the canine psyche and places an emphasis on positive, reward-based learning. She sets forth numerous training techniques designed to strengthen the relationship between human parent and dog and offers tips on how to successfully guide one's pet through puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, and beyond. King even provides learning strategies formulated to help resolve problem behaviors and presents guidelines on how to aid a dog's adjustment to family life.

Dog parenting is not just about training---it's about forging a loving, enduring relationship with your pet. Ultimately, the connection between parent and child is heightened through caring and the numerous rewards that a commitment to one another brings. Parenting Your Dog embraces these ideals and provides the key to forming a rewarding, lasting relationship with your dog!

About the Author
Trish King is the Director of the Animal Behavior & Training Department at the Marin Humane Society (MHS) in Marin County, California. King teaches workshops and seminars on behavior, canine management, temperament assessment, and handling difficult dogs. She established the Canine Consultant/Instructor Academy at MHS for new or interested trainers, which covers training theory and techniques, handling dogs, and teaching people. She is also an instructor for the Officers Training Academy at MHS. She is a member of the panel that put together the Delta Society's Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles and has spoken nationally at several well-known venues, including conferences held by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Humane Society of the United States, and the American Humane Association. King is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc (IAABC).

King lives with her husband, Michael; her daughter, Robin; and her three canine companions, Strider (a formerly stray German Shepherd), Sophie (a formerly aggressive Cairn Terrier), and Ariel (a perfect Belgian Tervuren).

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Customer Reviews

Not Just a Training Book
Don't let the title stop you from buying this book. While the author draws parallels between parenting and puppy-raising (and there are many; I have no children but can carry on a pretty detailed parenting discussion!), she does NOT advocate viewing dogs as human/children.

This delightful book is a guide to raising your dog through all life stages. As such, it talks more about teaching and manners and liveability than about formal training. How many of us really need to obedience train our companion dogs? But all of us need to raise them to be mannerly and to adapt to a mostly-indoor, human-oriented life. Couching her excellent advice in child-rearing terminology makes it easier to grasp and apply. Even when she disagreed with some popular advice, I understood her logic and largely agreed with her.

This book, along with a current veterinary guide, are really all you need to embark on a great life with your dog companion. (If problems arise later, you can always supplement. Some great options are Outwitting Dogs: Revolutionary Techniques For Dog Training That Work!, and also the tv show that is the basis of It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet (the show is more problem-focused.)

Don't Let the Title Mislead You
The author does not recommend owners treat their dogs like children, rather that a good parent shares the same qualities as a good leader. Trish King is a popular trainer, speaker and now author and her book addresses practical approach to common dog training and behavior problems at all stages of a dog's life, including the difficult adolescent stage, where most dog owners have trouble.

Without trendy phrases like "calm-assertive" or "dominance", Trish King effectively educates readers on actual dog behavior and how to avoid and address behavior problems.

Good for all owners
This book has chapters from choosing a puppy to handling aging dogs and a great chapter on the most common behavior problems. Since I handle most of the behavior problems in my area, I read carefully how the author approached these in puppies and adults and was very pleased with what I read. Wouldn't it be great if all dog owners would learn to use such great information!