The New Click to Calm: Solutions for All Dogs in a Challenging World [paperback] Parsons, Emma [Jul 14, 2021]

This book was recommended to me by a student at my obedience school and I believe that anyone who is knowledgeable with clicker training (and who has taken the time to read the entire book) will find it to be extremely valuable. The author first shares her own experiences, which are humbling yet very interesting, then proceeds to give incredibly valuable advice. Her "recipes" are clear and concise - refreshing for us experienced trainers and lifesavers for inexperienced dog owners. She covers so many topics relating to inappropriate aggression in dogs, including general dog-dog and dog-people (including children) aggression, resource guarding, and multiple dog households. She gives solid advice for managing the household and for training new behaviors. One of the best chapters is near the end, where she describes what some people in the dog world refer to as NILIF (or, Nothing In Life Is Free). This program, in which a dog learns that humans really do control everything important to him, and therefore he had better start complying, is proven and very, very effective. Yet the dog is never hurt... instead the dog-human bond is strengthened (or created!). Although most of what she wrote was familiar to me, I found myself really appreciating some of her insights. My only criticism is that I didn't see mention of the importance of having a dog thoroughly checked by a vet for possible medical reasons for aggression, nor was there information on proper nutrition which can play a part in a dog's behavior. Thanks, Emma Parsons, for adding to the growing list of books designed for people dedicated to working with our beloved canines in only positive ways. Since punishment only ever suppresses behavior, never actually extinguishing the desire for it, positive reinforcement is the only way to go if you are committed to working with your aggressive dog. Mary Woodward, APDT Greenwood Dog Training School [...] [...]

I was hooked right from the start. The author's story about being a dog trainer with a reactive dog resonated true for me as well. I have a very nice, sweet, lap dog of a baby Australian Cattle Dog. He is great and gets along with other dogs well. However, when I am feeling anxious (as I am a lot, especially when things are changing) he feeds into my anxiety and becomes defensive on my behalf. His sense of our personal space shrinks and he does not want anyone else in it. I am also a trainer and have worked countless hours to desensitize him and counter-condition him, but the latest reactivity I thought might be the end of our competition days and even the end of our hiking days. However, this book gives lots of useful information and training recipes I am already using and teaching. This is the first book I have ever read on aggression and reactivity that specifically mentioned the handler's response. Because if you are doing well with your dog, you are truly a team. I am much more aware of my responses and my dog seems to have come back into balance again. He was not the most severe, but he is big enough that a bite would cause damage. The training recipes in here are easy to follow and there is stuff for anyone from the beginner to the advanced trainer. I read it in a week, and that was only because work, life and sleep got the in the way. I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with aggression and reactivity.

"Click to Calm" is written by one of the best positive reinforcement dog trainers. Full of helpful tips and step by step training to help a reactive or aggressive dog. Best for people who already understand a little about dog training, may be a bit overwhelming to complete novice. Very detailed. Highly recommended! And, Amazon.com was great to deal with- they immediately solved a problem with delivery.

This book is great for those who has some knowledge about clicker training and has dog psychology background. Also it is very good for the dog owners who really want to make a change and teach their dogs to be calmer and more self confident. Writing style is good and easy to understand, step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. I think this book is really great because it offers solutions for cases which people usually describe as hopeless (dog-dog agression, dog-human agression and etc.). Although, all this management and improvement requires lots of time but with this guide it is easy to go through and finally make your dog a more pleasant being to have around in any situations, not only behind closed doors.

I adopted a 2-year rescue dog recently and decided to clicker train him. I really like this book. It's easy to follow and outlines foundation commands/tricks before proceeding to more complicated tasks. My dog, who has had no formal or informal training ever, is responding to the training well. I've also registered my dog for an obedience class beginning this weekend, so it'll be interesting to see how the class complements the book and vice-versa. I don't expect overnight miracles, but I can tell it's already working.

Book came used, with vaseline or fat on it. I purchased a new book as far as I know, but what I received was not it. Had no plastic wrapping too. And also had some sticker over the barcode.

L'auteur parle vrai, comme souvent chez les Américains. Dommage que cette version n'existe pour l'heure qu'en VO. Elle apporte une réelle plus value par rapport à la version à couverture bleue. L'anglais est cependant très compréhensible. Ayant recueilli un chien réactif je me reconnais dans ce livre et je suis conforté dans les méthodes mises en oeuvre depuis maintenant 4 mois. Exactement celles que préconise Emma Parsons, ses conseils et "trucs" valent de l'or, ils ont sauvé notre chien. Dire qu'un éducateur canin, promoteur de la méthode positive, m'avait conseillé d'euthanasier mon chien. La méthode du clicker l'a sauvé et transformé. Bien sûr, il sera toujours à surveiller, comme Ben, le golden d'Emma qui est 'l'origine de la publication de Click to Calm, version bleue. Ce livre remarquable est à mettre entre toutes les mains, surtout les plus désemparées. Pour ceux ne lisant pas l'anglais la version bleue fait aussi l'affaire.

A avaliação é referente a falta de opção para a tradução para o português do Brasil no kindle, não li, então não posso avaliar o conteúdo.

An amazing book for those with a reactive dog. A must read. The best book I've found so far.

I have read many dog training books over the last year. When we adopted a puppy, I was worried I would make a mistake so I started reading everything I could about training. I am sure I have made a lot of mistakes along the way! Our puppy is now one and has been socialized to everything and everyone. But he can be "bossy" at times, to dogs and to some people, like men who have rough housed with him (my dog loves it). So I read this book to see if I could prevent any further bossiness or it turning into aggression. I absolutely love Emma Parson simple but effective suggestions and have applied them with great success. This book is clear and to the point. He is rarely bossy (he used to demand attention from my husband by barking at him) and listens very well to instructions from all family members. I have tried many different training methods along the way with my previous dogs: Caser's methods, with treats, without treats with more physical force , etc, and I have found that my golden responds the best with clicker training. It's a highly intelligent way to train dogs, and, from my experience, highly effective if done properly. But I know every dog is different, and the training needs to be adapted to each individual dog.