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Be the Pack Leader

By: Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Narrated by: John H. Mayer
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Publisher's summary

Best-selling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life - and your own.

Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the Grogan family, owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular television show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog’s energy as well as your own so that you can move beyond just correcting behavioral issues and take your connection with your dog to the next level. The principles of calm-assertive energy will help you become a better pack leader in every area of your life, improving your relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.

In addition, Cesar addresses several important issues for the first time, including what you need to know about the major dog behavior tools available and the difference between “personality” and “instability.” Ultimately, what emerges from Be the Pack Leader are both happier dogs and happier, more centered owners.

An Audible for Dogs Pick: Make your dog's day. Cesar Millan shares how audiobooks can make dogs happier and calmer. Learn more.
©2007 Cesar Milan and Melissa Jo Peltier (P)2007 Books on Tape

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excellent book

it's a very good book I recommended to any dog owner I'm going to listen to it several more times

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Great great book!

I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is getting a dog or who already has a dog. It gives amazing insight on behavior that shapes a dog and shapes your home environment. It will clarify the importance mental balance at home.

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More than a dog training book.

More than a dog training book. A book that can transform your life. The lessons go way beyond how to get your dog to do basic tricks to insight on who you're being as a human.

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Required reading

This book should be required reading for all dog owners. I learned more reading this book than I have of a lifetime owning a dog.

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Pack leader

This book was great. I have listened to it twice now and really enjoyed it. It is a great demonstration of Ceser's techniques. It is in depth of how to do what he is asking you to do and why it works. He goes over how to project the right kind of energy. He covers indepth the different tool available, and positive and negative reinforcment. This is a great book for people thinking about getting a dog as well as current dog owners.

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A must read for every dog owner

Cesar has a way of teaching so much in this book. While I appreciated his videos and TV shows, this book captivated me. What he talks about makes absolute sense.If you are a dog owner or are planning to be one take the time and listen to this book or read it

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The hands-on advice I needed!

I'm a fan, and read another book by Cesar based on his general principles, Be the Pack Leader is the one that gave me the tools I needed to feel comfortable putting his advice into practice. The changes have been remarkable, and our pack is already reaping the benefits. It's constantly on my IPod for easy reinforcement. Loved it!

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The only dog 101 book you'll ever need

Simply all you need to know to raise a good, obedient dog, and become a better person yourself while at it. I tried and tested it with my puppy, with no prior dog raising experience, and I would recommend anybody do the same. Essential read for new dog owners.

The narration is just perfect for the material: clear, soothing and reassuring.

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A good reading.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

yes.

If you’ve listened to books by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier before, how does this one compare?

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What aspect of John H. Mayer’s performance would you have changed?

He gives a good performance. He's very calm like Cesar.

Was Be the Pack Leader worth the listening time?

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I thought is was a good read.

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not a great book

a lot of babble with some good info sprinkled in, lots of filler and personal musings that aren't really helpful.

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