The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

( 20 )
Marketplace (New and Used)
Paperback
from
$0.01
$10.95 List Price (Save 100%)
Usually ships within 1-2 business days
All (72)  
Used (66)  
New (6)  
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 8
Showing 1 – 10 of 72 (8 pages)
$0.01
(Save 100%)
Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(34)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Acceptable
Used - Acceptable Thank You for choosing Goodwill Industries of South Florida.

Ships from: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(3361)

Condition: Good
first Good [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Pub Date: 9/1/1999 Binding: Paperback Pages: 240.

Ships from: College Park, MD

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(18888)

Condition: Good
1999-09-01 Trade Paperback Good Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations.

Ships from: Sparks, NV

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(2587)

Condition: Very Good
VG Nice copy with light cover wear. Pages clean with tight binding.

Ships from: San Jose, CA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(568)

Condition: Very Good
VG- Mild cover wear. Mild aging to clean pages with tight binding.

Ships from: Queen Creek, AZ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(18888)

Condition: Good
1999-09-01 Trade Paperback Good Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations.

Ships from: Sparks, NV

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(1)

Condition: Good
This is a good copy with average wear and does not include a dust jacket.

Ships from: Cheyenne, WY

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
$0.99
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(63)

Condition: Acceptable
Acceptable Used-Acceptable Thank You for choosing Goodwill Industries of South Florida.

Ships from: Miami, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
  • Express, 48 States
  • Express (AK, HI)
$1.00
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(2208)

Condition: Very Good
A nice used copy. Pages clear. Cover clear. Softly worn edges and corners. Binding solid and tight.

Ships from: Kent, WA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
$1.00
(Save 91%)
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(2208)

Condition: Good
A nice copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear. Binding solid and tight. No creases.

Ships from: Kent, WA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • Standard, 48 States
  • Standard (AK, HI)
Page 1 of 8
Showing 1 – 10 of 72 (8 pages)
Close
Sort by

Overview

In this updated edition, Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! In addition to the bestselling nonviolent training features from the previous edition, this new edition includes:
  • Updated material on the power of non-force training
  • Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of training
  • A new trick section that will provide fun for both you and your dog
With guidance from The Dog Whisperer, you’ll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and ...
See more details below
Sending request ...

Overview

In this updated edition, Paul Owens and Norma Eckroate offer more in-depth training with additional notes, tips, and problem-solving to make training even easier! In addition to the bestselling nonviolent training features from the previous edition, this new edition includes:
  • Updated material on the power of non-force training
  • Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of training
  • A new trick section that will provide fun for both you and your dog
With guidance from The Dog Whisperer, you’ll learn compassionate training methods for even the most sensitive dogs. This revolutionary, humane, and logical approach to raising and teaching promises to make training your dog the most positive experience possible.

What People Are Saying

Bob Barker
Bob Barker, Host, The Price Is Right

After working for years to expose trainers' cruelty to animals in the production of movies, I applaud a book that encourages the compassion and nonviolence that dogs so richly deserve.

Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Soul

This is an important book. Paul Owens offers a powerful voice of nonviolence and a truly enlightening approach to raising and training your dog. I wholeheartedly recommend his message of compassion and joy.

Michael Fox
From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox, Senior Scholar, Biothics, The Humane Society of The United States, Washington, D.C.

This wonderful book will help break the cycle of animal suffering caused by wrong-mindedness and harmful training methods. [The nonviolent process] helps us develop our empathy and understanding, making us more humane-and more human-and thus more deserving of the company of dogs whose virtues we so often fail to live up to.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781580622035
  • Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
  • Publication date: 9/28/1999
  • Pages: 240
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Paul Owens is nationally recognized as a leading proponent of nonviolent training, promoting kindness, respect, and compassion. He has taught thousands of families and individuals to improve the dog-human relationship using nonviolent means. His companion DVD, The Dog Whisperer, has been rated the best family dog training DVD on the market. Paul lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Norma Eckroate is also the coauthor of a number of books on holistic care of humans and animals. She produced the companion DVD to The Dog Whisperer. Norma lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments     vii
Foreword     x
Preface     xii
The Basics of Dog Training
Positive Training Works     2
The Nine Ingredients for Optimum Health and Growth     16
Stress and Your Dog's Behavior     57
The Human Emotion and Dog Behavior Link: The Bridge of Breath     54
How to Speak "Dog"-Opening Doors of Communication     77
Training Gear: Collars, Leashes, Tethers, Clickers, Kennels, and Beds     87
Safety for Your Dog and Family     95
Principles of Learning     100
Training Essentials
Motivation and Rewards     112
The Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers     117
Ways to Fast-Track Your Training     123
Six Training Tools to Modify a Dog's Behavior     137
The Lessons
The Big Picture-How to Work with These Lessons     150
Teaching the Behaviors     159
Tricks     234
Problem Behaviors
Identifying Causes of Problem Behaviors     248
Resolving Problem Behaviors     253
Help for Your Sensitive Dog     269
Index     285
Customer Reviews
Average Rating 3.5
( 20 )

Rating Distribution

  • ( 10 )
  • ( 0 )
  • ( 4 )
  • ( 1 )
  • ( 5 )
If you've bought this product, tell the world how you liked it.
Write a Review
Sort by: Showing all of 20 Customer Reviews
  • Anonymous

    Posted November 29, 2007

    Very helpful indeed!

    My neighbor loaned me his copy when I rescued a mix breed from the SPCA. I found the book to be very helpful, I like Mr. Owens approach, it is very loving and compassionate, my dog responded well and we are now doing great! Thank you so much for your help.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Posted June 12, 2011

    Great book on puppy training

    A lot of great information on a safe approach to training that bundle of love called puppy! Watch the DVD on the series.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Posted May 21, 2011

    Love his books

    Paul's books provide easy to follow and understand knowledge of how to create a successful and healthy relationship with your dog. No force, no spanking, no yanking needed.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Posted June 1, 2009

    more from this reviewer

    Dog Facts

    I was interested in receiving information to help with my over-active dog. This provided some tips as to what I might do.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted February 25, 2007

    Is it about dogs?

    Poorly written and very poorly presented material. If you want a feel good read it is ok. If you need expert advice this book is a not ok. This book has an odd and distracting theme about how to approach life in general.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2007

    Deceptive feel good nonsense

    This book has an odd new age proselitizing feel that overwhelms the minimal amount of decent information presented. The feel good spin of this book is appealing but distracting. There are just to many other good books to waste time on this one.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted June 17, 2005

    Very Disapointing!

    Panders to the adult reader, not very useful, makes you feel bad if you don't home-cook every meal for your dog. Not worth the money!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted August 12, 2004

    Dog Whisperer-shouts volumes

    What a good insightful book - not only about how to treat and train your dog, it's a way to look at all relationships with compassion and tolerance. Recommended for anyone who has or wants to have a loving relationship with man's best friend.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted October 8, 2001

    Easy to understand and fun !

    I found this book very helpful in understanding and training my first dog (Labrador). The non violent approach illustrated really does work. Everything I read regarding a dog's stages of growth were absolutely true. This is an excellent book especially for those first time dog owners, there is everything from feeding to fun games to do together..Great Book !

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted June 16, 2000

    This should be in every dog owners home

    This book is fantastic! It tells all the things we as human caretakers need to know about training our dogs without the unkind methods used by some trainers. Paul gives lots of great information, and lets you know how to read your dog, to give you the best possible relationship you can have. All you have to do is follow his instructions to see immediate results! And it is FUN!!!

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2000

    Simple principles to get your dog to do what you want

    What a delight Paul's book was to read. I couldn't put it down when I first read it, and now I use it like a text book. I love his methods. It's a practical way of life not just for dogs but for all of us. There's a metaphysical, spiritual tone to the methods that hit home. Mabel, my rescue, is responding to all that we are learning together. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted April 21, 2000

    The Dog Whisperer is wonderful reading

    The Dog Whisperer is a step by step Bible for training a dog old or young. I have implemented his traning techniques with all three of my dogs who are of various ages, who says old dogs can't learn new tricks.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  No   Report this review
  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2008

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted July 14, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted December 1, 2008

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted August 23, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted April 16, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2008

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted May 21, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

Sort by: Showing all of 20 Customer Reviews

If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)
500 character limit