A disappointment
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I was given this book for a birthday present, but was very disappointed with the content. There is a great deal of posturing, fluff and glamour but very little practical advice. Lots of 'I cured this dog' but very little of 'How'.
Great pictures, but very little else to commend it. Sorry.
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Excellent for beginers and new pet owners
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I watch victoria on the T.V and am always facinated. I purchased the book and read it in a flash. Very easy reading and a good insight into a dog's mind. Excellent for a new pet owner with a good layout.
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Excellent tips
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The book is littered with excellent advice and tips for you and your pet. What Victoria doesn't know about dogs could possibly be wrote on the rear of a postage stamp. I have tried various things in the book and they worked for me and my dog.
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Read this book before your puppy arrives!
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What a fantastic book! I was thoroughly engrossed for about 3 days while I read it from cover to cover (and still tried to cook, iron and clean in between) and was so glad I had all the information to hand before our mad puppy arrived!
My husband and I had decided the time was right to bring a puppy into our family now that our children were getting older (8 and 10) and could hopefully show some responsibility. (Plus the fact that my youngest was sending me daily emails begging for a puppy!!!) We chose a West Highland Terrier (and named him Wellington) and arranged to pick him up a couple of weeks later. Having been really impressed with Victoria Stilwell's "It's me or the dog" TV series, I decided to see if her book could help us with our new addition.
Within a week or so of arriving with us our new puppy was sitting, laying down, rolling over and staying on command. Ms Stilwell's training tips are easy to follow by owners and dogs alike!
We also knew what food to feed him, especially since Westies are prone to skin conditions and these can be exacerbated by pet foods with a high cereal content (all this information was gleaned from this fab book!) It gives you the pros and cons on wet and dry dog foods and also tells you the products you should never feed your dog.
The housetraining information is straight forward and three weeks after arriving with us, Wellington is now only having the odd accident.
Victoria Stilwell's book is set out so that you can flick back through to review what she suggests on certain subjects and is therefore very easy to use.
I recommend you definitely read this book before your new puppy arrives. I do however agree with a previous reviewer who found that it did not contain as much information about older dogs with problem behaviour. I think the information in this publication is geared more to people with new puppies.
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How useful!
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A fantastic tool box for controlling your dog in book form.
Should be compulsory reading for any new dog owner.
There are a lot of books on the market... My recommendations for what it's worth in no particular order:
This book ... get an understanding of how your dog thinks
Marley and Me (John Grogan) for what happens when you don't train your pup (still a good story mind you)
Shakespeare my Butt! (John Donoghue) to show that owning a dog can be hilarious...it isn't all heartache and hard work!
The Perfect Puppy (Gwen Bailey) back to a basic right and wrong manual
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