Rating: 
Summary: An enlightening novel
Review: I haven't yet begun a career in sales, but I am going to begin tis summer. In preparation I have been reading books that I think will help me. So some of the ideas he talks about were harder for me to relate to, but he explains everything really well. The first part of the book, identifying which breed you are, was the most difficult for me to figure out, because I haven't tried to sell anything yet. But the rest of the book, I enjoyed immensely. My sales manager has been talking to me about dealing with rejection and objections, and Singer goes into great detail about how to deal with both. Additionally, Singer stresses the importance of a positive outlook. Some of this book was over my head, but I plan to read it again at the end of the summer. Even though some of it was hard for me to relate to, he did a great job explaining what it takes to be a successful salesman. He also does a great job of building anticipation for a career in sales. The book is well written and easy to read.
Rating:
Summary: An enlightening novel
Review: I haven't yet begun a career in sales, but I am going to begin tis summer. In preparation I have been reading books that I think will help me. So some of the ideas he talks about were harder for me to relate to, but he explains everything really well. The first part of the book, identifying which breed you are, was the most difficult for me to figure out, because I haven't tried to sell anything yet. But the rest of the book, I enjoyed immensely. My sales manager has been talking to me about dealing with rejection and objections, and Singer goes into great detail about how to deal with both. Additionally, Singer stresses the importance of a positive outlook. Some of this book was over my head, but I plan to read it again at the end of the summer. Even though some of it was hard for me to relate to, he did a great job explaining what it takes to be a successful salesman. He also does a great job of building anticipation for a career in sales. The book is well written and easy to read.
Rating: 
Summary: Sales' "Dogs Comics"
Review: I like dogs and I can¡¦t imagine they can be talked together! You will agree with me if you are a dog-lover too. I am so happy when I was reading the book as I can see so many different types of dogs. If you are not, I am sure you won¡¦t be bored either. There are comics in each chapter and they are so funny and meaningful that you will smile from your heart! The author was really telling the truth of the sales world, e.g. different types of sales can sell different things and they can all be outperformed, though there are some critical success factor (CSF) for sales: master the art of referrals, deliver powerful presentation, etc. Interestingly, the author realizes one thing and I totally agree with him: There are some people who never want to co-operate, agree, close a deal with you and he called this ¡V PIG! HAHA!!! But don¡¦t see this as a comic. This book tells you the types of the people you are and the characters of the customers so that you can find your sales job easier with your strengths and serve your customers better. This book also teaches people how to equip themselves as successful sales e.g. manage the emotion and advises the sales manager how to manage their sales too, e.g. manage the sales¡¦ area conflict. It also encourages people as a sales, never give up. You will find this book very warm and useful. If you are not a sales, you are also highly recommended to read this book too. Not only because of the dogs or the comics, but because everyone in the world is at least selling something: selling your presentation to your boss, your spending plan to your parents, being a good sales can manage a better life. Being able to know your own character and the breed of people around you is valuable to your life more than just for your sales career. ¡§What kind of pooch are you married to?¡¨ ¡§What about your friends?¡¨
Rating:
Summary: Sales' "Dogs Comics"
Review: I like dogs and I can¡¦t imagine they can be talked together! You will agree with me if you are a dog-lover too. I am so happy when I was reading the book as I can see so many different types of dogs. If you are not, I am sure you won¡¦t be bored either. There are comics in each chapter and they are so funny and meaningful that you will smile from your heart! The author was really telling the truth of the sales world, e.g. different types of sales can sell different things and they can all be outperformed, though there are some critical success factor (CSF) for sales: master the art of referrals, deliver powerful presentation, etc. Interestingly, the author realizes one thing and I totally agree with him: There are some people who never want to co-operate, agree, close a deal with you and he called this ¡V PIG! HAHA!!! But don¡¦t see this as a comic. This book tells you the types of the people you are and the characters of the customers so that you can find your sales job easier with your strengths and serve your customers better. This book also teaches people how to equip themselves as successful sales e.g. manage the emotion and advises the sales manager how to manage their sales too, e.g. manage the sales¡¦ area conflict. It also encourages people as a sales, never give up. You will find this book very warm and useful. If you are not a sales, you are also highly recommended to read this book too. Not only because of the dogs or the comics, but because everyone in the world is at least selling something: selling your presentation to your boss, your spending plan to your parents, being a good sales can manage a better life. Being able to know your own character and the breed of people around you is valuable to your life more than just for your sales career. ¡§What kind of pooch are you married to?¡¨ ¡§What about your friends?¡¨
Rating: 
Summary: WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT?
Review: I probably read 100 or more books each year, including a significant number of business and sales books. I enjoyed some of Robert Kiyosaki's other advisor books, but this one really [is bad]. It is full of vague analogies to whatever kind of "dog" you are -the point that you do not have to be aggressive to be in sales is also foolish and false. You can certainly bring your own personality to sales or any other profession, and you SHOULD, but all this psychobabble about "being your own dog" or whatever is just that - silly psychobabbly designed to seperate you from your money and put it in an author's pocket who really has nothing useful to say. If you really want to learn something about selling that you can actually USE, read Zig Ziglar's "Sales 101" or Donald Moine's "Ultimate Selling Power".
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Summary: INCREDIBLE BOOK TO ADD TO YOUR BOOKSHELF
Review: I think that this is truly one of the best books that I have read in awhile...it breaks it down very simply the various people that you know into 5 pedigree breeds and then there can also be "cross-breeds". Specifically they are: Pit Bull, Golden Retriever, Poodle, Chihuahua and Basset Hound. I am truly looking forward to putting the information that I have learned in this book into practice, and really taking the time to think about the different personalities you deal with daily. Big Dog Chihuahua
Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: I thought this a helpful and optimistic book. I was cynical thinking the Rich Dad series was beginning to be a "cash in with as many books as possible." But this is a genuinely good book. If you don't like the simplicity and "fable" quality of the book then you should stay away from all the Rich Dad books. Most of the techniques are very simple, but often simplicity is the best thing. I'm a literary writer and film maker, and admit to artistic snobbery that sneers at "salesmanship." But I have to pitch my movie ideas and, whether I like it or not, that is "sales." So, while part of me fought this book, the rest of me embraced it.
Rating:
Summary: The Dog's Have It!
Review: I was first captivated by the title of this book and then was drawn in
more deeply by the no-nonsense approach I read throughout. I actually laughed outloud about some of the Myths about
Selling which are argued (humorously -- I might add) with
facts. Ahhh, I have heard this one COUNTLESS times before: "What does selling have to do with building businesses,
managing people, raising money and investing?" Rich Dad's answer -- "EVERYTHING!" I also appreciate the section on who your most important sales
contract is with... YOURSELF... as you are your own harshest
critic, your own most difficult client and your own
personal objection and rejection machine -- all wrapped up
in ONE body! The Five Sales Dog types are outlined more fully in the book
but even in their titles you may begin to recognize yourself
AND your staff (if you are a manager.) Pit Bull - stereotypical, aggressive sales person Golden Retriever - bundles of love customer service is everything
BEGS for the PRIVILEGE of selling to YOU, my fav customer! Poodle -- Intellectual and high strung with the focus on looking good.... Chihuahua -- Don't be fooled by their small stature, they have TEETH! Basset hound -- they look like they will roll over and take anything, what
they are really doing is building long term, loyal relationships. and then... there are the BIG DOGS..... The Sales People who want the biggest stage, the brightest lights,
the packed crowds and the FAST TRACK DEALS. They will put them
together, get the signature and for goodness sakes, get someone
else to follow up..... The book goes on to teach the reader how to leverage their own
Sales Dog style to make the most of the bottom line. With this book you can learn a LOT and enjoy the lessons as
you go. Its all delivered in the Rich Dad style PLUS yes, there
is even a free audio download available..... A sure winner -- "The Dog's Have it!"
Rating:
Summary: Disappointing.
Review: I'm truly shocked. I rarely see a book as a waste of money but in this circumstance I should have played the lottery. Blair Singer, "Sales Communications Specialist," makes a pitiful attempt to present common sense in such a way to reap the rewards from ... like me. The dog analogies are never-ending and overly relied upon. You cannot read a page that does not mention whining, whimpering, or slobbering. There is very little organization--a topic will jump from "dog to dog," wildly trying to tie together bits of traits and characteristics that could be explained in one well-thought and organized sentence. This is not written by a professional, successful salesperson for professional, successful salespeople. This is a Dummies book stuffed in a big chew-toy. We all know about our own individual characteristics. We know there are times to get to the point and ask for the sale and other times require certain rapport. We all know that we may be lacking certain traits and that by adapting and learning those traits we will be more successful. This book may be great for those people frightened of entering or being new to sales. Perhaps all the talk about canines will give you a nice, warm and fuzzy feeling so you may overcome your fears. In an ever-advancing world of sales, I want an edge. I already know I can succeed without being an agressive corporate shark. I wanted to read more psychology, more techniques, more insight--even refreshing widely known ideas (which the book does to some small extent.) I'm disappointed that I instead wasted my time reading a book that tells me that I can succeed by adapting myself--by barking loudly and courting a leg now and again.
Rating:
Summary: Sales Dogs
Review: If you are in sales or manage sales people, this book is a must read. The canine comparison is right on target and helps the reader see the good and not so good side(s) of specific breads in the sales business. I found it helpful in understanding others in sales and how to handle their traits. The book is easy to read and a fast read. The illustrations were cute and made me laugh out loud a lot. I highly recommend it.
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