Let Dogs Be Dogs

Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living with Your Dog

By: The Monks of New Skete

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

America's foremost authorities on dog care and training distill decades of experience in a comprehensive foundational guide for dog owners.

No matter what training method or techniques you use with your dog, the training is unlikely to be optimally successful unless it is predicated on an understanding of the dog's true nature. Dogs need food, water, exercise and play, rest, veterinary care - the basics. But since dogs naturally want to be led, they also need focused and compassionate guidance.

Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace.

The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 The Monks of New Skete (P)2017 Hachette Audio

good

very good book as a professional trainer myself I see very few books I would recommend this is one of them

Excellent book

I really enjoyed this book. I always learn a lot from books by these trainers.

Best Dog book I’ve ever read!

This book not only tells you how to train your dog, but how to develop and improve your relationship with your dog and in the process improve yourself! It’s got a permanent home on my most impressive books shelf.

Fantastic Read

Very well read, kept me interested all the way through from start to finish. I was a bit sad when it was done.

Wonderful insights into our furry friends

It's a long narrative peppered with excellent insights and instructions for establishing a rewarding relationship with our dogs, even the most challenging ones.

Essential for dog owners.

If you want your dog to have a more balanced and satisfying life with you in your human world, this book his will help make it happen. Learn the language that will allow you to show your dog how much you love him.

great book

loved this book very informative every dog owner should read it. Having it read to me using audible was great too

Best Dog Book Ever

I love how this book takes you right in, and shows you the very nature of dogs, and the human & canine bond is an art. This book started out slow for me but once in a little further I couldn't wait to hear more. It is one of the best books I've ever heard/read.

Great book!

I recently started working, rather than just volunteering, at the local SPCA and wanted a resource to help with managing all the different personalities. This was a well-written/read, informative, and enjoyable book that I will be able to refer to when training the dogs!

Raise dogs like your children

I like that the title is "let Dogs be Dogs", but the recommendations mirror those for raising healthy, obedient, independent, and happy children.

I would just emphasize that 0-6 months of age for a dog is similar to being a human toddler. You should only use luring and never discipline your dog/child. 6-12 months are the elementary grades, when dogs/kids listen to you and want to please you, so focus on positive reinforcement. After the first year, they start their teenage years, which dogs never leave. They may test your leadership, but if you have a good loving mutually respectful relationship, you will establish a life-long bond. Just remember to never get angry about anything because your dog/child is just doing what dogs/children tend to do, and always discipline calmly and with your dog's/child's best interests at heart.

Also, just like every child is different, so is every dog. Some dogs/kids are easily crushed when a parent raises their voice while others don't flinch. Remember that you need to tailor the relationship to your dog's/child's personality.

Great book!