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Rockdiva · 02-05-2009, 05:52 AM

...."The Loved Dog" by Tamar Geller???? I remember wanting it when it first came out, but didn't get it for some reason. Well, I saw it on the bargain book table at Barnes and Noble yesterday for like $5, so I grabbed it. I already read the first part of it and love it!!!!!

For those of you who don't know about it, Tamar is a dog trainer who uses play training and love to teach your dog manners. (That is actually the subtitle of the book) She learned about dog behavior from studying wolves in the wild and uses their techinques to establish pack leaders and training. She was vicitim of abuse as a child and she uses those experiences to relate to dogs with issues.

So far it is soooo great!!! I have not gotten to the actual training part. I have just read how she got to where she is, and the 7 things a dog NEEDS in its life. It is soooo right on and very touching. Even though I am not through with it yet, I can tell it is going to be very helpful to me. I had decided before I got it that Wookie

and I need to do some re-training. He is not a bad boy by any means but I am guilty of spoiling him (no way, right?) and he is acting as such. So I know I have to change the way we do somethings and make him understand I am the leader. Me and my husband are in the middle of splitting up, and Wookie and I are getting our own place at the end of this month. Since we are having a complete lifestyle change, and our schedules will be changing, I thought this would be the perfect time to start trying these things. I am going to spend whatever time I need to with him to make the transition better for him. And according to Tamar, doing the training the way she does it is a VERY fun experience for them, and is a bonding experience for the both of you. Gives me something to look forward to and focus on at a difficult time.

Anyway, I would suggest anyone to read it, even if your dog is already well behaved. Plus its only $5 right now!!! Can't beat that!!!

Wylie's Mom · 02-05-2009, 06:50 AM

I love Tamar Geller!!! I admire her method w/ dogs far and above anyone else's - her passionate love for dogs and her understanding of their needs is phenomenal.

Ellie May · 02-05-2009, 06:54 AM

Never read it but I should.

So, what are her training methods like?
Is it all positive reinforcement?

Rockdiva · 02-05-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I love Tamar Geller!!! I admire her method w/ dogs far and above anyone else's - her passionate love for dogs and her understanding of their needs is phenomenal.

I should have known you would agree with me on this Ann! I am begining to think we are soul sisters!!!

Rockdiva · 02-05-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Never read it but I should.

So, what are her training methods like?
Is it all positive reinforcement?

Absolutely!!! She makes trainging like a game and fun for the dog. So much so that they want to keep going when you say its time to stop. She doesn't believe in things like choke collars, submission holds, raising your voice, things like that.

I have never seen a trainer that I feel like cares about the dog so much. In fact, she is the first one I have seen that actually recognizes that dogs have feelings. I really like her, I think you would too.

Wylie's Mom · 02-05-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockdiva

I should have known you would agree with me on this Ann! I am begining to think we are soul sisters!!!

Lol, I know! We're just always on the same page!!

Princes mom · 02-05-2009, 07:51 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll pick it up tomorrow, if they have it. My husband will be happy to see me reading something otherthan yorkietalk!

Princes mom · 02-05-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

Thanks for the info. I'll pick it up tomorrow, if they have it. My husband will be happy to see me reading something otherthan yorkietalk!

I just reserved my copy. Best of luck in your new home. You'll be fine.

Rockdiva · 02-05-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I just reserved my copy. Best of luck in your new home. You'll be fine.

Thank you very much! Let me know how you like it!! We can compare thoughts on it!

hartygirl · 02-05-2009, 09:54 AM

I am going to pick one up tonight!

I just finished reading Saved, stories about rescued animals and the lives they touch! It is so inspiring to hear of everyday people doing such wonderful things.

Saved, Karin Winegar, Book - Barnes & Noble

newproudmom · 02-05-2009, 10:35 AM

have you watched the dvd? i am thinking about ordering the dvd and book. I am a visual person so I really need to see how things are done.

Rockdiva · 02-05-2009, 11:49 AM

A DVD of The Loved Dog??? I didn't know there was one! Yeah, I will get it if there is!!! I am pretty visual as well. But I tell you what I have discovered, no matter what technique they show you and how to do it, it doesn't turn out the way they say it will. Wookie will always do something to completely throw a wrench into the whole thing and I have no idea how to get him to do what I want!!! LOL

hartygirl · 02-16-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockdiva

A DVD of The Loved Dog??? I didn't know there was one! Yeah, I will get it if there is!!! I am pretty visual as well. But I tell you what I have discovered, no matter what technique they show you and how to do it, it doesn't turn out the way they say it will. Wookie will always do something to completely throw a wrench into the whole thing and I have no idea how to get him to do what I want!!! LOL

I am on chapter 6! This is an amazing book! I would love to have the dvd! My bf is not a reader and I really want him to see what this book is about!

I recomend it to EVERYONE!!!!!!

02-05-2009, 05:52 AM	#1
Rockdiva YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US Posts: 254	Has anyone read.... ...."The Loved Dog" by Tamar Geller???? I remember wanting it when it first came out, but didn't get it for some reason. Well, I saw it on the bargain book table at Barnes and Noble yesterday for like $5, so I grabbed it. I already read the first part of it and love it!!!!! For those of you who don't know about it, Tamar is a dog trainer who uses play training and love to teach your dog manners. (That is actually the subtitle of the book) She learned about dog behavior from studying wolves in the wild and uses their techinques to establish pack leaders and training. She was vicitim of abuse as a child and she uses those experiences to relate to dogs with issues. So far it is soooo great!!! I have not gotten to the actual training part. I have just read how she got to where she is, and the 7 things a dog NEEDS in its life. It is soooo right on and very touching. Even though I am not through with it yet, I can tell it is going to be very helpful to me. I had decided before I got it that Wookie and I need to do some re-training. He is not a bad boy by any means but I am guilty of spoiling him (no way, right?) and he is acting as such. So I know I have to change the way we do somethings and make him understand I am the leader. Me and my husband are in the middle of splitting up, and Wookie and I are getting our own place at the end of this month. Since we are having a complete lifestyle change, and our schedules will be changing, I thought this would be the perfect time to start trying these things. I am going to spend whatever time I need to with him to make the transition better for him. And according to Tamar, doing the training the way she does it is a VERY fun experience for them, and is a bonding experience for the both of you. Gives me something to look forward to and focus on at a difficult time. Anyway, I would suggest anyone to read it, even if your dog is already well behaved. Plus its only $5 right now!!! Can't beat that!!! __________________ Shelly and Wookie

02-05-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I love Tamar Geller!!! I admire her method w/ dogs far and above anyone else's - her passionate love for dogs and her understanding of their needs is phenomenal. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

02-05-2009, 06:54 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Never read it but I should. So, what are her training methods like? Is it all positive reinforcement? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-05-2009, 07:51 AM	#7
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Thanks for the info. I'll pick it up tomorrow, if they have it. My husband will be happy to see me reading something otherthan yorkietalk! __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-05-2009, 09:54 AM	#10
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	I am going to pick one up tonight! I just finished reading Saved, stories about rescued animals and the lives they touch! It is so inspiring to hear of everyday people doing such wonderful things. Saved, Karin Winegar, Book - Barnes & Noble __________________

02-05-2009, 10:35 AM	#11
newproudmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: banning, ca Posts: 435	have you watched the dvd? i am thinking about ordering the dvd and book. I am a visual person so I really need to see how things are done.

02-05-2009, 11:49 AM	#12
Rockdiva YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US Posts: 254	A DVD of The Loved Dog??? I didn't know there was one! Yeah, I will get it if there is!!! I am pretty visual as well. But I tell you what I have discovered, no matter what technique they show you and how to do it, it doesn't turn out the way they say it will. Wookie will always do something to completely throw a wrench into the whole thing and I have no idea how to get him to do what I want!!! LOL __________________ Shelly and Wookie