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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kristin's Meet Me with Pawsitivity: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Dog Training Through Positive Reinforcement" by Kristin Leest.]
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Dog training is all about teaching your dog how to behave in different situations. Just like humans, dogs need to learn what's right and wrong, and it's up to us to show them the way. The key to successful dog training is patience, consistency, and lots of positive reinforcement. Training should be fun for both you and your dog, so try to keep sessions short and enjoyable. Kristin's Meet Me with Pawsitivity: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Dog Training Through Positive Reinforcement by Kristin Leest is a well-loaded book on dog training and everything you need to know in order to raise the best dog.

This is a book all about teaching your dog how to be the best they can be through positive methods. Dog training is like teaching your dog how to understand and respond to different situations and commands. This book is like a roadmap that helps you navigate through the world of dog training using positive techniques, which means rewarding your dog for doing the right thing instead of punishing them for mistakes. It's like learning to speak your dog's language so you can communicate better and build a stronger bond together. Whether you're dealing with common issues like barking or jumping or you just want to teach your dog some cool tricks, this book has got you covered with simple, easy-to-follow advice. So, get ready to unleash your dog's full potential and have fun along the way.

This book explains things in a way that anyone can understand. For example, when it talks about teaching a dog to sit, it doesn't use big words or complicated sentences. Instead, it says something like, "Hold a treat above your dog's nose and slowly move it back over their head. When their bottom touches the ground, say 'sit' and give them the treat." It's like having someone talk to you in plain, simple language. There are plenty of examples and illustrations throughout the book to show you exactly what to do. For instance, when it talks about teaching your dog to roll over, there's a picture showing a dog lying down and another one showing the dog rolling onto its side. It's like having a visual guide to help you understand better. The writing style is engaging, error-free, and easy to read, keeping you interested from start to finish and also showing flawless editing.

While the book does address common behavioral issues, some readers may feel that it doesn't offer enough troubleshooting tips for specific problems. For instance, if your dog continues to exhibit unwanted behaviors despite following the training techniques outlined in the book, you may struggle to find alternative solutions. This is the only challenge I can mention, even though it didn’t affect anything. Therefore, I would rate this book five out of five stars, following the positives. This book is suitable for dog owners and veterinarians.

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I love dogs and this has taught me a lot and I’m now learning and understanding better
Very beautiful master piece…I love it and enjoyed learning more skills on how to raise my dog
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Post by Alex Lynn »

The emphasis on positive reinforcement and the analogy of learning to speak your dog's language to build a stronger bond is particularly appealing. Your commendation of the book's clarity in explanations, simple language, and the use of examples and illustrations is valuable. The practical step-by-step guidance, such as teaching a dog to sit or roll over, with visual aids, suggests that the book is designed to be accessible for all readers, regardless of their level of experience with dog training.
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Post by Biswajit Barman 1 »

At the heart of the book lies the principle of positive reinforcement, where dogs are rewarded for exhibiting desired behaviors rather than punished for mistakes. Leest emphasizes the importance of patience, consistency, and plenty of positive reinforcement in successful dog training, ensuring that both owner and dog enjoy the process.
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You've explained very well about the book and you have mentioned the content of the book very nicely. I'll definitely start reading this book.
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Thank you for your valuable insights, your review built interest in me to read this book. Great information is given by you about the book, thank you for that.
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Post by Nwansimdi Mercy Someze »

Thank you for this beautiful review. The step-by-step guidance in this book shows that it will be well understood by all readers.
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As another Kristin specializing in animal behavior , but cats, this is so interesting!
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Just like humans need training to act in the right way dogs need it too. I so much love dogs and I so much love this book. Nice review.
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