Only rarely does a book come along that captures my interest from the first page of the author's introduction, but Harrison Forbes Dog Talk did just that. I couldn't wait to delve into more of the book and learn about the man who handles and works with aggressive and "damaged" service dogs. I've read the above comments in the other reviews that are negative and I just have to say that this is not a training book. I did however,...
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If you are looking for a straight-ahead dog training book--and lord knows there are plenty enough of them out there--Dog Talk may not be for you. However, if you are looking for an extremely well written, deeply felt memoir by a man who has worked with some remarkable animals, this is your book. Forbes tells a good story and Dog Talk is filled with them. The book has a lovely conversational tone and reads like you are...
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very interesting book for people who think seriously about dogs and the work they do. He is very insightful and obviously has the expertise to back his views. The book is about working animals, not pets and he makes a distinction between the two. I learned several things I plan to use with my dog and watching dogs interact with their owners. I would recommend this book to people interested in agility or other dog work...
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Anyone who loves great pet stories will be endlessly entertained with this book. Everything from heartfelt attachment to pets to family dramas to skilled insight into dog behavior is contained within its pages. I learned alot about dog training and picked up some great tips to use with my own dog. A good read...I'm ordering extras to give my dog-loving friends for Christmas!
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