Recommended Book by Suzanne Clothier
I have been reading a lot of new books about dog training lately. When the puppies grow up I realize how much time I really do have on my hands and usually find good ways to use it (as opposed to bad ways like watching TV). I know I gave a recommendation about the book “Final Hope” recently and I stand by that review. If you have an aggressive dog it is a good book to help you get clear about what is going on and what to do about it. It is out of print however so good luck finding it. I think Amazon.com has a few used copies and you can’t beat the price – like a dollar fifty.
Anyway, that book pales in comparison to the book I am currently reading. It is “Bones would Rain from the Sky” by Suzanne Clothier. Wow. Final Hope talked about getting ready to “tackle” aggression as “preparing to go into battle.” Suzanne talks about building a relationship with your dog built on mutual trust and respect. The richness that she suggests is possible in that relationship resonated with me. I’ve seen glimpses of it. An example is when I was working at (more…)
