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How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a profound devotion to all breeds in this detailed guide to every imaginable aspect of dog ownership. They cover it all: naming the puppy, training with eye contact and jingling keys, establishing the best sleeping arrangements, even dealing with pet loneliness. Owners are advised to think of themselves as the dog's alpha figure, to train with praise instead of punishment, and to beware of becoming the dog's maid or doorman. Throughout, the authors reflect on the deep spiritual connection possible between humans and dogs. Generations of dogs have been trained with the bestselling 1978 edition of this book. With this update, the Monks are bound to gain many new fans--happy humans and obedient canines alike. With modesty and generosity, the Monks offer an extensive list of other helpful books about dogs, as well as a useful appendix of American Kennel Club titles and terms. --Judy Fireman
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How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, an informal, friendly guide by The Monks of New Skete, is really two books in one: a step-by-step training manual and a philosophical discussion of the spiritual benefits of owning a dog. The Monks, who support their community in upstate New York by breeding and training German shepherds, reveal a profound devotion to all breeds in this detailed guide to every imaginable aspect of dog ownership. They cover it all: naming the puppy, training with eye contact and jingling keys, establishing the best sleeping arrangements, even dealing with pet loneliness. Owners are advised to think of themselves as the dog's alpha figure, to train with praise instead of punishment, and to beware of becoming the dog's maid or doorman. Throughout, the authors reflect on the deep spiritual connection possible between humans and dogs. Generations of dogs have been trained with the bestselling 1978 edition of this book. With this update, the Monks are bound to gain many new fans--happy humans and obedient canines alike. With modesty and generosity, the Monks offer an extensive list of other helpful books about dogs, as well as a useful appendix of American Kennel Club titles and terms. --Judy Fireman
Customer Reviews:
When you've got enough time on your hand..........2007-09-04
Who better than a bunch of rural New England living monks to spend their days raising German Shepards and writing about it... Between living the monastic life (young pups tethered to their frocks), these monks raise, breed and train dogs... and have written a book (this) which is considered by many the definitive dog owners guide... and when it comes to straightforward, in-depth non-gimmicky practicality... this manual may very well live up to its reputation... and quite worldly and dog centered with the exception on their philosophy of discipline... and this is why I only give it four stars... not that I agree or disagree, but its important to realize that their method is neither RADICAL, nor exactly modern... Basically if you've been reading most of the newer books you're told "Never punish a puppy..." in contrast, the Monk's go into quite a bit of detail on how to get yours to yelp should he try to pull certain offenses... Included are maneuvers which the monks describe as more drama than violence, but definitely are corporal punishment... with those controversial ALPHA ROLLS for toppers... and this is where I have a problem: I would really like to see the average non-professional dog trainer little old lady try to slap then alpha roll a large breed dog with an aggression problem and see what happens (a face full of stitches perhaps?) If such maneuvers are meant as a LAST RESORT, wouldn't that mean that the dog may very well need to be handled by a professional with a bit more experience... Trust me... I can't even play with my toy poodle without now and then having my nose chewed on... wrestling Rottweilers... forget it. - - I hope atleast one person agrees with me that even if this type of discipline is appropriate to get the dog to submit, it should not be done by someone unless they really know what they're doing... and even if not abusive when PROPERLY ADMINISTERED can be traumatic if not dangerous to the handler and dog if IMPROPERLY done. (I will admit though, the setting the dog up not to chase cars trick does sound rather fun!)
That said, this book is chock full of advice... not mere obedience but everything including very sensible advice many books miss out on... For example, the Monk's plead for a lifestyle that keeps the dog active, occupied and socialized, not merely disciplined and tied up in a yard...
and they go into the specifics how, even offering advice on how to make toys and sports good for both city and country. - - They also have a rather interesting trick they use with keys (similar to clicker training.)
My end advice... get it, but also read other books for balance... nonetheless, get it before you get your pup...
Absolutely Essential!.......2007-08-31
My own dog's trainer does not approve of the Monks, but in my world there is plenty of room for difference of opinion!
The Monks' book is valuable no matter what method you eventually settle on as a good fit for your temperament and your dog's needs, because the Monks' advice is about so much more than training methods: it is about a lifestyle and outlook, and dedication to your dog as a member of the family, with needs very different from those of the human members. It is that sense of confidence and kind authority, without being stern or strict, that makes training work- not the style of training itself. This book helps you achieve that state, which gives your dog the restful assurance that Master or Mistress is in charge, so he can relax and do his best at being your dog.
Great Training Manual.......2007-08-28
I got this because of my border collie. I am very glad I got this book. It was hard to choose which book to get since there are so many out there. I researched many books before deciding on this one. If you want to train your dog, buy this book!
How to be your Dog's Best Friend.......2007-08-28
When we adopted our black lab/shepard mix we sent for a copy of this book and felt that we successfully trained our dog using the monks' methods. Then our daughter (a school teacher) just got a purebred yellow lab so we obtained this particular copy of the book for her to use. She and her husband have read the book and using their methods of training. We and they are very happy with the results of the training of our dogs.
Your dog is a dog and not a human.......2007-08-14
Most other books about dogtraining have prettier pictures, and simpler advice. However, this book gives really exhaustive advice on how to train your dog in a way the dog understands and accepts. I also think that many other books about dogs anthropomizes the dogs. This one doesn't, it all the times reminds the reader that a dog is a dog (and 100% genetically wolf), and all the training is based on that fact. It is not denigrating to the dogs, rather it focuses on the dogs feelings and point of view, so, rather, it is more respectful of the dog.
There are some caveats with this book though: these guys raise big dogs, so, naturally, their advice works best with big, and more powerful dogs - like labradors. Secondly, this book does not really focus on puppies, so you might want a comeplementary book which deals with the art of raising puppies.
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How can one little puppy be so much trouble? When faced with problem puppy behavior,
too many owners become fed up and question their decision to take on a canine companion. It doesn't have to be that way!
Using the humane, common-sense techniques in PUPPY 411, any puppy owner can learn to manage typical puppy antics and raise a safe, healthy pooch that's a pleasure to have around the house.
Help your puppy stop inappropriate chewing and incessant barking, go in the RIGHT place, and play nicely with children and adults.
Customer Reviews:
Questions Answered.......2002-07-24
This book is good to have while training a puppy or getting accustomed to a new puppy. Every question I come up with I can refer to the book and bang my answer is there. I don't have to call the vet or trainer for every little problem or question. This book has helped me train my 14 week old chocolate lab with no problems at all. Best wishes.
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Wonderful.......2002-06-07
A tremendous guide and one which has worked wonders in re-establishing my dog's sense of self-worth after the reaming he recently took. I think the jazzy new look is definitely "him" and my heartfelt thanks go to Ruiz.
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Moderately informative.......1999-07-05
This book is very general and gives the reader a light overview. Personal opinions such as writing that some think the Shih Tzu acts like a spoiled child make me wonder if the author has some negative perceptions about the dog. This is not scientific - all dogs in this breed have different personalities! It's like saying all toy dogs are yappy or that all pit bulls are mean. I picked up other negative perceptions - for example, The author states that Shih Tzus are stubborn and can be hard to housebreak. This is not true in my experience. This book is informative; I only hope no new puppy owners feel disenchanted with their new dog after they read this book. When housebreaking ,for example, the trainer needs to start off with a positive mindset.
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Everyone loves puppies, but they need far more care than mature dogs. Extensive practical advice on this subject covers health considertions, protection against accidents, house-breaking, training, and more.
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Dog Owner'S Manual Important Stuff About Your Pet,
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When considering their canine friends, what do dog owners really need to know? Important stuff, according to Buster, like how dogs would run the world if they were in charge (fleas would taste like hamburger, only dogs would be allowed to pick up dropped food.) What they fantasize about (mostly steaks, open garbage cans, and female dogs.) The rules that govern sniffing other dogs. Buster and his capable translator, David E. Carter, have created a most useful book that's also delightfully funny. Dog Owner's Manual will resonate with the millions of pooch possessors who secretly know - but won't always admit - who really owns who.
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Complete guide to the old Russian folk style of punchneedle embroidery contains simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and 28 delightful iron-on transfer patterns of flowers, birds, butterflies, leaves, and more. Needleworkers can decorate purses, belts, and clothing as well as home furnishings such as pillows, wall hangings, table cloths, napkins, and more.
Customer Reviews:
transfer patterns.......2007-10-04
this book has a LOT of transfer patterns for more complicated punchneedle embroidery. They are beautiful! Found a dragonfly for one of my grand-daughters. These designs are a lot like the crewel work that I did years ago. Color pics of all designs are very helpful.
Great Craft book!.......2000-09-07
Russian punchneedle embroidery is a unique and wonderful craft which any needlecrafter will enjoy. This book gives interesting background information on this craft, easy to understand instructions and 32 tempting transfer patterns in a range of sizes and difficulty. The two things I liked best about this publication are the color photos of each completed pattern and the pictures with explanation of the special punchneedle tool.
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- A must have for New Yorkers
- A celebration of the garden heritage in New York City
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New York, a city of skyscrapers and gardens, has much to teach the rest of the world about making gardens--despite, or perhaps because of, limited space and difficult conditions. In Gardens in the City: New York in Bloom, the juxtaposition of concrete and steel with the lush green of gardens makes a dramatic statement, in photos showing an amazing range of gardens, from public to private, from estates to pocket parks. What is most startling is the realization that it is in just such an inhospitable environment, fraught with daunting challenges, that plants and gardens are most needed and appreciated.
And these gardens do look appreciated. The smooth surface of the lily pool terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden reflects an ornate glass conservatory, the cherry walk at the United Nations is a frothy cloud of pink fluff, and wisteria clambers up the columns on a Carnegie Hill townhouse. Trees grow happily up the sides of Trump Tower, each on its own little terrace; neighborhood pea patches are squeezed between old brick buildings; and dining terraces awash in plantings look out over the city.
Many of the gardens are hidden away on rooftops or enclosed in courtyards, offering sanctuary and respite in the midst of a bustling city. These gardens have a feeling of quiet calm created by using lush, enveloping plantings, artworks, and monochromatic or simple, soothing color schemes. Fountains and ponds add water music to the mix. New York is truly a city of gardens, so in the hope that between the theater and the shops people will make time to visit the gardens shown in the book, the author has included a map noting locations of all the public gardens featured. --Val Easton
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Gardens blooming in the sky. Vegetables growing 59 stories above the city streets. Botanical gardens working to protect the world's natural environment. Community gardens, courtyard gardens, dining gardens, gardening in parks and along the avenues, gardens in offices and museums. All these are captured in stunning color photographs taken expressly for this first book on the gardens of New York City, which is packed with ideas for gardeners everywhere. Some of America's finest landscape designers and horticulturists share their secrets and plant lists in this unique volume. Nearly 120 gardens of every style and type are pictured, form Donald Trump's private rooftop garden and the Cherry Esplande at the United Nations to a backyard garden in Queens and the Japanese Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. All five boroughs of the city are represented, and a useful map shows the location of all the gardens that can be visited.
Customer Reviews:
One Word: Amazing!.......2006-06-13
Much cheaper than the cost of living there and much easier than the stress of visiting there, Gardens in the City: New York in Bloom, fulfills all your NYC fantasies with no litter or traffic in sight.
A must have for New Yorkers.......2003-06-05
If you have a private roof deck, you have to check this book out. I started designing a garden on my roof and the photographs in this book were inspiring. If you don't have a roof deck, well, this is great for all those New Yorkers who wonder just what is on top of some of New York's buildings (from high-rises to brownstone walkups).
Happy Gardening!
A celebration of the garden heritage in New York City.......1999-07-08
Remarks by Gregory Long, Presdent of The New York Botanical Garden, spoken at Rockefeller University in May, 1999. "This book is truly a relevation. Who knew until Mary Jane Pool and Betsy Pinover Schiff revealed it to us, that there were so many varied and significant gardens in New York City? Who would have figured that New York City is probably the gardening capital of the world? Who among us know that we possess such a vast network of important designed places out-of-doors? Of course our park system is loved, but our garden system is a new idea... Gardens in the City: New York in Bloom is a celebration of our garden heritage and tradition in New York City. There's never been such a compilation in our history, and now that we can see our tradition so clearly, we are proud of it indeed."
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Three women from the Littauer family, each an author in her own right, converge to create a wonderfully inspiring book promoting family traditions. This book includes personal stories, anecdotes and vignettes, each reflecting a time of sentiment or profundity that marked the beginning of a family tradition - or a time when something very ordinary became something very special, as in the story of Florence Littauer's old blue plate. These stories serve to reinforce family appreciation while giving concrete ideas for recording family memories. It also makes a great gift, especially when paired with a simple family heirloom!
Customer Reviews:
Very Inspiring.......2006-05-16
How wonderful for someone to write a book on a topic we would all like to do but may not know how to start or ideas to get it done. This is a very inspiring and wonderful book on the importance of leaving a wonderful legacy to our families. It is fun and impotant. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
Collection of stories and ideas to pass on a legacy.......2006-04-04
How do families give their children a sense of belonging in a world where families change residences, neighborhoods, and towns every few years? Florence Littauer and her daughters, Marita Littauer and Lauren Littauer Briggs, offer solutions in building a family legacy to pass onto the generations that follow in Making the Blue Plate Special.
The three authors and several guest writers suggest ways to use keepsakes, decorations, collections, food, and family and holiday traditions to pass on the legacy. They include information on recognizing your family heritage, using trips to further it, and the importance of letters. They give practical tips on searching for untold stories, tracing, recording, and preserving memories. They also deal with more unusual situations, such as authenticating and preserving an adopted child's cultural legacy, making your legacy into part of your adopted child's heritage, and passing on a legacy if you are childless.
Written in a warm, conversational style, Making the Blue Plate Special is enjoyable reading. Using stories from their childhoods, the authors, especially Florence, draw the reader into an intimate visit which inspires the reader to look into her own past. The Littauer ladies include an appendix on writing heritage or legacy letters. Though the book includes male contributors, more women than men will find the book interesting.
Florence Littauer is a prominent speaker and writer on biblical teaching, relationship issues, and life skills. Her daughter, Marita, has written thirteen books and is the administrator of CLASServices, Inc., which trains speakers and writers for ministry. Daughter Lauren Littauer Briggs is an author and co-founder of Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents whose children have died. - Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com
An Insider's Look at "Making the Blue Plate Special".......2006-02-08
I have a bit of an insider's look at this book having been a pre-publication reader and contributor on this project. However, when I was able to see the finished product it was more than I expected. In traditional Littauer Flair, Florence, Marita and Lauren combine poignant stories with true-to-life vignettes to create take home value for the everyday reader. There is no way that you can read this book and not get an idea for a new "family tradition" for your own family. This is an ideal gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day and EVERY day! "What will they say about you?" when you give this gift? That you have excellent taste and value the longevity of your life and legacy.
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