How to Get Your Dog to Do What You Want: A Loving Approach to Unleashing Your Dog's Astonishing Potential

by Andrea Eckstein and Warren Eckstein

Book Overview

Why settle for anything less than a best friend? Every dog wants to perform -- and deservedly gain your love and affection. With Warren Eckstein's expert guidance, you can forget about frustration and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449909565
• ISBN13: 9780449909560
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A Unique Approach to Dog Training

Having listened to Warren on his radio show for awhile, I was anxious to read his book, he is a wonderful human being with an incredible insight to "doggy behavior". I have used some of his products, such as the doggy fog horn to deter barking, and it worked like a charm! His advice is straight on and makes a great deal of sense. If you get a dog, get a copy of this book and you will ave the best behaved dog on the block! If you have a dog get this book and re-train your dog, "you can teach and old dog new tricks!".

Brillant suggestions...

Mr. Eckstein has this book so filled with incredible information. Some of the info truly is coming from your dog's perspective. His suggestions have given me four incredibly trained dogs. I buy this book as a gift for anyone I know who has gotten a puppy and tell them that this is a dog owner's bible.

love your dog

Any dog lover should grab a copy of this book. Eckstien is known for adopting pets and transforming them into not only warm,wonderful companions but movie stars, and show winners. Eckstein shares his stories in past books about how he has save dogs and cats from kill shelters and literally certain death, to become extras in tv shows and commercials. Eckstein has worked with both celebrity pet owners and appeared on celebrated tv shows, but he is most comfortable with the dogs and cats he loves. This book was very informative because it explained the mysteries of why my dog chased his tail or burrowed before he used the bathroom, and also great tips on handling, and training my pooch. I liked how he worked on rewards basis and not beating, whipping, or restraining. Overall the book is humane, sensitive to both pet owner and pet, and describes all the areas that you would want to work on with your dog.

Great Advice For Those of Us Owned By Dogs

Warren Eckstein brings the same caring and compassion for pets, sprinkled with some light-hearted humor to this book, that he does to his radio shows each week. This is a comprehensive and straight forwardingly written guide book for the care and training of dogs. Warren tells us that many of the problems that we encounter with our canine pets are the result of the dog simply being bored. Given the frenzied pace at which we live, our dogs are left alone for increasing periods of time. He gives us many suggestions for keeping our pets from being bored,going from the simple rotation of toys to the suggestion of an occasional canine playdate or party. He even suggests doggie makeovers and and how to give a doggie massage. I particularly liked his suggestion of using a shake can (an empty soda can filled with some coins and taped closed) as a training aid. When Fido goes yet once again to knock down the kitchen garbage pail, you have already balanced the shake can on top of it, and Fido gets a noisy surprise when the can hits the floor.

Excellent training techniques!!

This book was wonderful. Warren Eckstein stressed the importance of using positive reinforcement when training your dog. He taught simple things that can be easily incorporated into your daily life with your pet. This book is a great one to keep on the shelf and refer to for many years to come. I used these techniques while training both of my labs & I have had excellent success. I highly recommend this book to all dog owners. You'll begin effectively communicating with your pet beyond belief.