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Summary: Wonderful, Informative, Enjoyable
Review: "The Dog Who Loved Too Much" is a wonderful book. I've been interested in behavior and have read other books, which pretty much just covered "what dog's mean when they do this." It was great to find a book with "why your dog does this, and how to fix it." I enjoyed the stories he used in it, they made it a more enjoyable read. I'd definitely reccomend this for anyone interested in dog behavior, or wanting to correct a problem in their dog. This is definitely my favourite dog behavior book.
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Summary: Nicholas Dodman is the unofficial guru of animal behavior.
Review: As an aspiring vet, I began to read Dr. Dodman's book after watching a segment on the TV Show 20/20. As I read more and more, I found I couldn't put it down, and I finished the book in about two days. His successive analysis of behavior problems in dogs is refreshing, because his casual but informative anecdotal tone is easy to read and absorb. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves animals, regardless of whether their pet has a behavior problem or not. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Get over the goofy title
Review: because this book has a lot of useful information in it. The chapter on separation anxiety (from which the title of the book comes) is great, but many other problem behaviors--aggression, obsessive behaviors--are covered as well. Like another reviewer here, I had a hard time with the fact that Dr. Dodman medicates every dog, but then, these are the most difficult/extreme cases. The style is very accessible, with little stories about the dogs and then capsule reviews with the salient points of treatment. My only problem with the writing is that Dr. Dodman's ego manages to shine through on every page.
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Summary: James Herriot lovers look here
Review: Dodson's book is very reminiscent of James Herriot books of old that I loved to read as a child. He is a good storyteller and apparently an excellent behaviorist. I find his theories and research on thunderstorm phobia and Bull Terrier epilepsy very interesting. It is definitely written for the average dog-owner; I was hoping for a little more academic approach but nonetheless I did learn from the book. Good advice for the owner of a problem dog.
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Summary: Fascinating breakdown of canine psychological problems
Review: Dogs are apparently as screwy as humans. Targeting a general audience of dog enthusiasts, Dr. Dodman discusses a range of canine behavioral problems he has encountered at the Tufts University veterinary school behavior clinic. Although the writing and story-telling are often a bit too simplistic and chatty, the complexity of the problems and treatments are fascinating while remaining comprehensible for the psychological amateur. It is ideal for the owner of a problem dog, or even someone who just wishes to forestall difficulties with their companion. The end of each chapter provides a concise summary of symptoms and treatment options for each disorder discussed (from compulsive licking to inappropriate elimination to aggression of all sorts), which will be of great help for owners and even vets encountering such a behaviorally disordered dog. Additionally, some of the stories are quite funny and make for excellent conversation pieces. I recommend this book as a read for anyone who has, has had, or is thinking about having a dog, as well as every veterinarian interested in gaining knowledge in the field of canine behavior.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Finally a book that discusses crate training an adult dog with separation anxiety instead of an eight week old puppy. If your dog has any psychological/behavioral issues, this is a terrific book to help you with behavior modification, drug therapy, and understanding why your dog is so "strange." This book is worth reading for dog owners as well as potential dog owners. It is a good manuel to have on hand.
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Summary: good info....boring reading
Review: Having a puppy with 'issues' is both frustrating and heart braking. Dealing with this, I've read a plethora of dog psychology in the last month and found this book to be one of the most egotistical one around. While the information contained in the book is useful, wading through the authors narcissistic personal history was tedious. A much better book is the Dogs Mind: Understanding your dogs behaviour by Bruce Fogel.
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Summary: The BEST educational easy-to-read book about dogs & owners.
Review: I am really in-tune with my dog, but NEVER realized how much my behavior contributed to my dog's behavioral reactions. Dogs cannot speak like we can, but they have their own way of communicating and/or responding their needs or concerns of past/present traumas or illnesses. Sometimes you think they are being bad, but they are really trying to tell you they are scared or have an oncoming illness that even the vetinerarian cannot presently find. EXCELLENT book to understand dogs and certain breeds. I love and understand my Babalou, a Shephard/Lab mix, even more:) It is a must read and should be read by every dog owner!
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Summary: For Riley's Sake
Review: I have a puppy, 8 months old, who has been diagnosed with a severe, compulsive mental disorder. I got the name of this book from my trainer & I'd love to get Dr. Dodman's e-mail address ASAP! This dog has a very poor prognosis and is due to be put to sleep this Saturday. Can anyone help me?
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Summary: Don't Buy It
Review: I thought this book was going to be filled with caring, amusing stories of varieties of animals in the author's care. Instead I found that he prescribed the animals prescription drugs without thinking twice, for "conditions" such as being scared of thunder or even for loving too much. There are many other much more holistic approaches you can take, like talking to non-violent trainers, or even reading animal-positive books, not this one. I loved "What Your Animals Tell Me" by Dr. Monica Diedrich. I find her a very personable author and not as aggressive and drug-happy as Dr. Nicholas Dodman. I found him to hand out prescription drugs without blinking an eye, and without suggesting (humane) methods to combat the animals' "problem". This book was more about advertising various drugs, than it was about the animals, which goes completley against the title. The title is misleading, as it pulls at one's heart-strings, whereas inside he writes very clinically and cold. I would suggest to check it out in the library before making any decisions.
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