Title: Harsh, outdated methods
Product review: This book was first published more than 30 years ago, but unfortunately, the training methods it describes are still used by some owners and obedience instructors. All of the obedience exercises in the book are taught by jerking the dog around on a choke collar (even before the dog understands what he is supposed to do), and the author even advocates striking dogs (for housetraining accidents and obedience mistakes, among other things). Our understanding of dog behavior has evolved a great deal since the 1970's, and fortunately, the methods now used by reputable trainers and behaviorists are much more humane (as well as more effective). I would recommend a book by Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, or Karen Pryor--these authors discuss up-to-date, science-based techniques for teaching dogs to behave politely, with no jerking, yelling or hitting required.
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