Paws
for a Minutes
By Inger Martens
Celebrity
dog trainer Inger Martens has written a comprehensive manual for
dog owners in her book, "Paws for a Minute." Billed as
People Training for Dog Owners, the book is full of useful instructions.
Although geared primarily towards those who have or are contemplating
acquiring a puppy, the training tips can be put to beneficial use
with dogs of any age.
Who will find this book
useful? People who are contemplating acquiring a pet, as well as
people who already have a dog that may have behavioral issues. She
even attempts to help dog owners avoid having a dog with issues
by giving advice on how to gauge which breed is best, and useful
advice on questions to ask breeders about animals before the purchase.
She covers the basics such as
teaching your pet the basic commands, and even goes beyond that
by giving instructions on how, why, and when to use a training collar.
I've tried several of her suggestions with my own adolescent Shepard
Mix and found them right on target. The book is written in a way
that allows pet owners to go directly to the chapter that addresses
issues that are of particular concern. However, I found it beneficial
to then go back and read the book from cover to cover.
"Paws for a Minute"is
a wonderful, humorous book that will keep pet or potential pet owners
smiling and sometimes laughing out loud while they learn the importance
of not transferring their bad habits to their dogs, and how to ensure
dog and owner compliment each other.
The instructions are clear,
concise, and interwoven with Paw Prints, little nuggets of doggie
information such as the age and breed of the world's oldest dog.
Along with the celebrity endorsements, there are pictures of several
celebrities, along with their dogs, their individual doggie stories,
and how each was successfully solved.
I highly recommend
Ms. Martens's "Paws for a Minute" for any person who owns
or is considering acquiring a dog.
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The
Book |
Quill/HarperCollins |
2000 |
Paperback |
0-380-80478-6 |
Non-fiction/animals/how-to |
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Excerpt
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NOTE:
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The
Reviewer |
Mary Lynn |
Reviewed
2005 |
NOTE:
Reviewer Mary Lynn is the author of "Dear Cari."
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