Product Description

In this title, John Cree draws on a lifetime's experience to provide advice and guidance for all German Shepherd owners. Covering all aspects of training and with a strong emphasis on understanding the breed's psyche, this book is a comprehensive and practical companion for all German Shepherd enthusiasts and trainers, both novice and experienced.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183877 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Review
"This is a book I am glad to have added to my shelves. It has a lot to offer and is well-planned to take the dog up through the work in a broad and sensible way." Our Dogs; "The will become a classic on dog training... a splendid book." Dog World

About the Author
John Cree is an internationally known German Shepherd specialist of more than forty years' standing. He is an International Championship Working Trials and Obedience judge, and a breed judge at Open Show level. He is a well-know writer and author of Understanding the German Shepherd Dog [Crowood 2000].

Customer Reviews

An excellent guide to training all dogs
This book is an excellent guide to training all kind of dogs not just the German Shepherd. It is simple and easy to follow and is well illustrated. It offers a step by step guide to training your dog to whatever standard you are looking for, from basic pet obedience up to competition level, using modern methods.

BEWARE - the Synopsis makes inaccurate claims!
BEWARE - the Synopsis makes inaccurate claims!

As I'm considering buying a German Shepherd, I was looking for a book specifically dealing with this breed. The synopsis claimed: "Covering all aspects of training and with a strong emphasis on understanding the breed's psyche," which fooled me into buying a copy.

This claim could not be further from the truth. The synopsis should more accurately read, "For those interested in circuit training, with a few small black and white photos of German Shepherds thrown in for good measure."

I can't comment on whether it does a good job coaching readers to train their non-specific-breed of dog to jump through tyres, weave through cones and skip merrily before the judges, but I can say as a book about German Shepherd dogs, their history, their psyche, specifics of the breed, etc, with particular emphasis on training, it's marginally better than "The Complete Cat Guide," but not much... So again, to summarise:

For circuit training your dog - maybe.
For German Shepherd specific training - no way

Ahead of its time!
Really good book - works along the lines of many modern day dog training techniques but its been around for years. John Cree clearly adores working with his dogs and provides really good explanations and ideas for different elements of working with your dog. Its suitable for anyone wanting to take on basic training to those who want to have a go at working trials etc.