Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog

5 Comments

1. Anonymous says:

   July 26, 2010 at 10:40 pm

   I own a full library of dog books and of all the training methods I’ve studied, Carol’s is definitly the best. Mother Knows Best gives a logical approach to raising a canine companion. Scattered throughout the book are humerous quips and cartoons in addition to the easy to read format. Benjamin’s training methods are humane and appropriate for any dog. She provides many solutions to common problems and gives suggestions on correct ways to discipline and reward according to your dog’s temperment. Her book contains a house training schedule for puppies as well as puppy manners and obedience. I would recommend this book to absolutely anyone. I only wish I could give it MORE than 5 stars!
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Anonymous says:

   July 26, 2010 at 10:51 pm

   I’ve had dogs all my life and I’ve read many books on dog training and this one is my favorite. I used Benjamins’ method to train my last two dogs, and I can honestly say the results were wonderful. Written with humor and insight, this book is easy to read and very educational. Whether you are a fisrt time puppy owner or have an older dog, this book has something for you. Benjamin gives plenty of information that helps you understand your dogs’ perspective and makes training fun for both you and your dog. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in raising their dog to be a loving, life-long companion.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Anonymous says:

   July 26, 2010 at 11:30 pm

   I’ve read many dog training books but never anything like this one. This boog goes far beyond simply training your dog for obedience. It’s about REALLY communicating with your dog.
   I’ve had dogs before and enjoyed them, but I never thought they can actually communicate – in the broader sense of the word.
   ‘Mother knows best’ changed my whole perspective on dogs, and taught me that a dog can, and should have, a vocabulary that can grow with time.
   I have a wonderful little pup that I picked up from the street.
   He’s seven months old now and he already knows so many words.
   Whenever I go to the park with him I’m the envy of all other dog owners. He comes immediately when called, knows how to sit and stay, and so much more. There’s no bigger pleasure than being able to let him run free, without a leash, knowing that he won’t run away, run to the road, or fight with other dogs.
   A wonderful wonderful book!!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Anonymous says:

   July 27, 2010 at 12:41 am

   I raised two dogs using techniques from this book (including one that came to me at two years old ! ). I have never had to raise a hand to them and people constantly comment on how they obey my voice. This is the one book I recommed to all new owners of dogs. A great investment !
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Anonymous says:

   July 27, 2010 at 3:36 am

   Buy this book before you get a puppy.

   Benjamin’s humanistic approach to puppy-raising is a great antidote to the scourges of abusive training on one hand and mindless cookie bribing on the other. It is common sense, no-nonsense, and humane. Her writing style is animate, personal, and friendly, and puts the reader at ease — you will feel like this is not rocket science, and you are fully competent to take on the task of raising a civilized puppy who will make a great companion. Even Benjamin’s cartoon illustrations lend a great deal to the supportive tone of the text. A puppy is supposed to be *fun.*

   I’d like to see a better treatment of some alternative tools and techniques in this book — for example, the head halter, a great tool for use by people who aren’t good at giving collar corrections. But Benjamin’s philosophy and approach are dead-on, and can help the reader develop a great relationship with a pet dog.
   Rating: 4 / 5