Reviews for The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know

The average rating for The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-05-11 00:00:00 JOSEPH COCANOUR One of the best doggie books I own. When in doubt, check it out. I can usually find at least a paragraph to direct me on unusual behavior.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-01-25 00:00:00 Timothy Tremaine 7-second review: sensible, practical, well-researched, highly useful reference for any caretaker of a canine companion. Updated from original 2012 review (opinion still current): I received it as a Christmas gift from someone who knew I love dogs, but the book sat on my bookshelf for years. Then, I remembered to consult it when my husband and I started looking for a dog of our own. That was a wise decision. Now that I actually have a dog again, this comprehensive resource has far exceeded my expectations. The text's navigability, range of topics, reading ease, and quality of information and advice place it as my number one print reference on the subject. From selecting a pet to understanding your dog to training to health, safety, hygiene and nutrition to addressing emergencies, this 7-by-9-inch, 688-page tome routinely delivers something helpful for every stage of canine life. As a 2005 publication, some of its information is out of date, such as the section about the latest developments in nutrition products. However, much of the material is current, some of it timeless. Everyone with a dog, or planning to get one, should read the parts about specific breed characteristics and genetic ailments, behavior management, communication, and dog psychology. As someone who has read and followed Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan's philosophy, I find the core of author Tracie Hotchner's perspective to be quite similar and in agreement on key aspects of the human-dog relationship. Yet, the scope is wider as she offers alternative opinions worth considering for your unique situation. Brimming with predominantly sound content, this reference is a worthy investment for dog lovers, pet owners, dog industry workers, people living or working around dogs, knowledge hounds, dog seekers, and even generalist veterinarians. Just like my dog . . . 10 years old and already a classic. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.