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GOOD DOG! - KIDS TEACH KIDS ABOUT DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
by Evelyn Pang & Hilary Louie (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Edition: 2008 Paperback, 88 pages
ISBN: 9781929242580
Item: DTB1029
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Summary: What is it that kids need to know about dogs? How to be safe around dogs, how to recognize what a dog is doing, and how to learn the right way to train a dog are three good places to start. And, of course, it's really cool if the authors understand kids and speak their language, which in the case of Good Dog! they do because the authors are kids themselves. A fun and educational book on dogs, written by kids for kids!
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Expanded Description:
When kids teach kids about dogs, everybody has fun! You'll learn how to how to watch a dog and figure out what he is feeling or doing. And you will learn how to teach him cool things like "Sit," "Come," and "Stay" just like professional trainers do - and even learn how to use clickers and targets when you train! Show everyone you can help a dog be a Good Dog! Written in a way that good 8-12 year old readers can understand. Illustrated by the authors. Click here to view an excerpt.
Click here to view an article on Effective Reinforcers by the authors!
What reviewers are saying...
LATHAM LETTER
“So who are these “kids,” Evelyn and Hilary, and how did they come to write this extraordinary book about do behavior and training? Many of you will not be surprised to know that a caring, generous and creative professional name Lynn Loar is responsible for this endeavor. In 2002, Hilary and Evelyn were 9 years old. They participates in SHIP (Strategic Humane Intervention Project), an AAT program that Lynn was conducting… The girls asked Lynn if they could do a project for extra credit and Lynn saw this as an opportunity to develop dog training materials aimed at children… By now three years had passed and Lynn said “You have half a book. Would you like to write a whole book?” They certainly did. So, for 2 more years they met weekly with Lynn and researched and wrote about calming signals and safety around dogs. Evelyn illustrated the key points and made a dazzling drawing for the book’s cover. Lynn negotiated a book contract with Dogwise Publishing and here you have the final product – a first-of-it's-kind book written by kids for kids. Let me restate that last sentence: this is a book written by kids for everyone, regardless of age. You will be impressed by: the simplicity and clarity of their writing… their wonderful examples of calming signals… their emphasis on gentleness, empathy and safety… their highly readable glossary of terms noted in the text… their “test your knowledge” sections at the end of each chapter… the amazingly expressive drawings that capture the essence of the text. So Evelyn and Hilary have published their first book at the age of 14. Lynn has tried to convey the significance of the book being listed in the Library of Congress. Evelyn and Hilary, however, believe that proof of success is to be listed on amazon.com. Lynn is resigned to the fact that she and the girls represent different generations. Their common goal, however, is that each young author will one day attend the college of her choice. With Lynn as their agent, I have no doubt that will happen.”
Barbara W. Boat, Ph.D.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL LIBRARY
“Both kids and adults will learn a great deal from this book. The accomplished young authors began their careers by participating in a shelter dog training program that helps homeless dogs become more adoptable. The concise three chapter book focuses on how to be safe around dogs, how to enjoy dogs, and clicker training. A glossary is included where you will find definitions for jargon such as “bite inhibition” and “calming signals.” This highly acclaimed dog training manual will definitely be a hit with kids. Interest level: ages 8-14.”
APDT CHRONICLE OF THE DOG
“If you’ve ever had kids in your classes, you know that sometimes they can be better handlers than the adults. Now here’s a training book written from the point of view of the kids themselves. [The authors] are middle-school students who studied dog behavior and training with Lynn Loar, Ph.D… They has do much fun, they wanted to share their knowledge with other kids. The book is divided into three main sections: understanding canine behavior, how to be safe around dogs, and clicker training. There is a quiz at the end of each section and a glossary in the back… One of the nice thinkgs about his book is that it covers dog behavior, not just training. The authors explain how a dog’s eyes, tail, ears, mouth, nose and fur offer clues as to how a dog is feeling… It is a very good launching pad for kids eager to learn how to better understand and successfully work with dogs. I can definitely see the appeal young people would have for a book written by their peers.”
Teoti Anderson
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| Good Dog - A Great Book for all., June 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jean Meyer |
I've presented a copy of Good Dog! to each of our local elementary school and public libraries. School librarians and principals commented that they thought the book was extremely helpful, the illustrations were fantastic and would help them understand their own dogs better and train them. They were awed at the age of the authors and what a great job they had done and how readable the book is.
The authors were guests on my radio program and did as great a job during the 54 minute interview as they did on the book.
I believe every school library and public library should have a copy of this book as a resource for every family considering or having a dog. Good Dog! would be a great gift for any family who is considering getting a dog or any family with a dog - in other words, every family. |
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| These 'Kids' Teach College!, May 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ann Howie |
| This is an exceptional book, no matter who wrote it. But the fact that it was written by 8th grade at-risk youth makes it even more exceptional! This book provides information *anyone* can understand about how dogs communicate. It gives factual, theoretically sound information about dog training - again in a manner that anyone can understand. In fact, it is a required text in the University of Denver's Animals in Human Health certificate classes. This book should be required reading for every household with a dog. |
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| A lifesaver, October 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Judy Blevins |
My Golden, Daisy, is a Certified Pet Therapy dog who spends a lot of time in our elementary school. She loves the kids, they can do no wrong, but I have worried that she will give them a false sense of security about a big dog that will become a safety issue in their interactions with other dogs. They also frequently express curiosity about how she was trained, or how to teach their own dogs, and 'Good Dog' is a wonderful answer to both concerns.
'Good Dog' contains very good information, simply stated and interesting to read. Having read and been impressed by it I now plan to purchase several copies, to supply each classroom we visit, the school library, and the book collection of our Pet Therapy Group. If one bad 'bite' experience can be avoided, one pet better trained by its young owner, it is well worth it. My congratulations to the authors for a job well done. A definite need has been well met by 'Good Dog'. |
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