Hi,
I'm currently reading a book called The dog listener by Jan Fennell and i'd definatly recommend it.
It was recommended by the RSPCA lady to my partner, i personally thought it was a load of rubbish! But i started reading it and there are some really good bits.
For those that don't know its writen by a lady who has a 'unique understanding' of dogs and she gives us tips and advice on how we can learn to communicate with dogs.
Has anyone else read this?
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hi my names lisa ive got 3 lhasa apsos and my grandads westie due to him passing away the westie and 1 of my lhasa apsos are bitches who used to be very close up until my lhasa apso had pups in april 2008 since then they fight all the time dont know what to do any suggestions would be very welcome thank u

hi there I am sure i have that book as well and it is really good.

Hey,
It is, if you don't have it, its definatly worth a read.
Sorry Lisa, only just seen your post. Hope your problem was sorted.
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it is that book i have and yes I agree she is good, although some of the bits is a little silly and you can see it wouldn't work, but like i said majority of it is awesome.

I agree what you say about some of it being a little silly and i also think some of it wouldn't work but i'm up for giving it a go anyway! I'd love to be proved wrong and have the most perfect acting dogs! lol
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is there such a thing as a perfect acting dog LOL

Just wanted to write and say i completely agree with what you guys have said. The majority of her book is brilliant.
My akita girl was 18 months old when i put in place the 5 minute rule (i.e. ignoring the dogs attempts for attention until you are ready to give the dog attention.)
Sashi used to run down the stairs to greet you, jumping up etc, so according to Jan Fennel I ignored her on re-entering the home for 5 minutes and by the fourth day of this new rule, my dog just stayed sitting at the top of the stairs until i have taken my shoes off and made a cup of tea and had sat down! after just 4 days, and 6 months on her behaviour is still great!
would recommend!
Sarah

Thats great news, it really is good to hear about well behaved dogs.