Think Dog

John Fisher provides a look at life from the canine point of view. This book is easy to read and provides much insight into how dogs think and how we humans can better work with dogs to get the results we desire. Would recommend to any dog owner.

First of all, let me mention the downside of this book - the writer's belief in homeopathy. Oh dear, I was doing so well until I got to that chapter, but since I believe homeopathy to be arrant nonsense, this rather put a crimp in my feelings about the rest of it. As to the rest of it, however, it is very good - very very interesting on dog body language, what you're really doing when you interact with your dog, etc. I think many of the precepts will prove useful and I'm now giving it a second read to assimilate it. I wish I'd bought it in hard copy for easier referencing, actually, so I might buy a second copy.

With every dog I own, I find myself re-learning how to interact with dogs. Over a decade ago, I successfully applied dominance theory to my first dog. Then, my second dog did not respond well at all to dominance theory. I had to essentially figure out more of an alliance approach with her. Now, I have a very timid dog who was dumped on my property. She requires an especially considerate hand. If I push her even a little too hard, she shuts down both mentally and physically—almost as if she faints—which is a sign of severe mental trauma. This book has helped me brainstorm how to better approach my dog’s case! A few ideas and approaches in this book have been super helpful for me when interacting with and training my dog. Not all of the things discussed in this book are for her, but many points have been really beneficial. With a compassionate approach to dog training, my dog has come a VERY long way!

This book is enjoyable, easy to read, humorous and informative. Every do owner should read this to ensure a positive and trusting relationship between you and your dog.

I found the information provided in the beginning of the book about the developmental stages of dogs, and problems that can arise when those stages are interfered with to be extremely insightful. However, even in the updated version, I feel like some of his insights on negative reinforcement are archaic. My other dislike is that most of his "trouble shooting" and addressing of "problem behaviors" seems to boil down to sales pitches to purchase some training tool that the author developed. Since most dog parents probably purchase a book like this hoping to better understand how to communicate with their dog and address "problem" behaviors, I find the sales pitch approach to be inadequate and disappointing. It is an interesting read, but I would go into it realizing that some of it is a bit outdated and not take it as a definitive work.

Having just entered a new career with working/detection dogs, Think Dog gave a very good grounding in how to see the world through the eyes of my canine colleagues. Very useful and a good reference for the future.

Good insight on how a dog thinks with regards to immediate training and where people make mistakes. Terminology was different - obviously a book written for people in England.

Very easy to read, understand and put into practice. Lots of helpful and useful information covering most scenarios. Highly recommended.

Very Good Book and Very Informative. Arrived safely and on Time.thank You.

Demaciada información con ejemplos, muy buena lectura. Fácil de comprender y aplicar algunos de sus ejercicios algunos ya conocidos y otros que sería buen intentar aplicar.

The book is very important for the dog owners! It’s a must for the dog lovers to know the dog psychic for building a better relationship with the dog! Lucid prose is a real plus! Highly recommended!

Very good book

Thinking if adopting or buying a dog? This should be the book you read before doing it. The book is great and I regret I didn’t come across it earlier. So many issues I managed to resolve now because of it. Issue that I have created following the standard advise of dog trainer. Very clear instructions with examples of real situations. I believe the dog shelters should give this book out as a present to all new adopters!