Tuesday, February 20, 2007

The Monks of New Skete


a dog training book. This was written by a group of monks who spend their days, among other things, by training German Shepherds. This is a very informative books that described in great detail how to do a variety of tasks ranging from potty training to following commands, to being led on a leash. I have read many books on this subject as well as watched a DVD and video and read hours of online information. This is by far the most straightforward, calm and collected approach to ensuring that your dog becomes the obedient, well-trained puppy that we all wish we had. Truffle is a wild hair, in more than one way, and only time will tell if she is picking up on any of these training methods. She seems to want to be obedient and wants to please us, it is that we need to use the same terms consistently so that she will be able to understand by association what we mean and what we are wanting from her.

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