As a Dog Thinketh, Monique Anstee
As a Dog Thinketh, Monique Anstee
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As a Dog Thinketh
Daily Words of Wisdom for Dog People

Author: Monique Anstee

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets


Synopsis

Daily reflections, guidance, and sound advice from a top trainer and competitor.Confused by your canine? Monique Anstee believes we have made dog training much too hard, when it really is very simple. Anstee teaches you to think differently, which will help you get out of your mind and into the moment.Monique Anstee trains dogs kindly, but effectively, and her clients love her for her honesty. Now, she has compiled a book of daily wisdom in which she shares her most deeply held values and philosophies, and her most sought-after lessons gleaned from more than 25 years in the business. With her signature no-nonsense approach and wry sense of humour, Anstee shares reflections that will inspire a-ha moments, nurture your confidence, and invite you to be more authentic with yourself and with your dog.When should you reward, and when should you tell him to try harder? How can you create ten moments a day where you can praise your dog sincerely? How can you use your own thoughts, beliefs, and body language to improve communication with your dog? How are we creating reactivity in our dogs?Anstee offers a new and inspiring way to think about your relationship with your dog, tempered with the clear-eyed perspective of one who has seen dogs and their owners find solutions to all kinds of problems. She empowers her listeners to affirm their instincts with their dog, and to believe in the power to change together, each and every day.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on June 01, 2023

When my husband and I travelled during our RV years, there were two musts that had to happen on our trips: 1) we had to stop at local bookstores. 2) we had to stop at local libraries - especially Friends of Library book sales. It was always fun for me to find out what each of the local book stores wou......more

Goodreads review by Trisha on May 23, 2021

This was a fascinating read - full of good advice for how to train your dog. But it was also full of ways to communicate with your dog so they know you love them. Great advice on treats, how to handle other aggressive dogs and even some tips on how to find help if your puppy has picked up some dange......more

Goodreads review by laladebombay on May 14, 2021

Wonderfully empathetic, this book will make a perfect gift to all dog parents - especially the new ones! I love how the entire book is drawn from the author's own experience and most of it is essential learning even for well-meaning dog lovers so that they can protect, train and cherish their darling......more

Goodreads review by Tania on January 21, 2018

Easily applicable to people and horses :)......more