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BRINGING LIGHT TO SHADOW - A DOG TRAINER'S DIARY
by Pamela Dennison (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Edition: 2004 Paperback
, 235 pages
ISBN: 9781929242177
Item: DTB808
Summary: What did Pam get her self in to? A handsome, fearful, human-aggressive Border Collie. A professional dog trainer with too much on her plate. Follow their 18 month journey from doubt to success in this diary of their lives together.
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Expanded Description:
Can this dog be saved?
A fearful, human-aggressive dog.
A trainer who wouldn't give up.
Positive, no-force training methods.
Will this be enough to save Shadow from death row?
The gods that protect fools, optimists, and little children must have known what they were doing when they brought together THIS dog and THIS owner. Shadow was a handsome, fearful, aggressive, one-year-old, second-hand Border Collie. He lashed out at people without warning and avoided human touch. Pam Dennison was a professional dog trainer with 12 years experience and a half dozen successful dog adoptions behind her when she met Shadow. When Pam found Shadow at a Border Collie rescue site on the Internet she was just looking to round out her canine family. Like a match.com date she decided to meet Shadow “just to see” and, because she couldn't think of any reason not to take him home, he became hers. He also became her problem!
Follow their 18-month journey from the early, dark days of fear and frustration to the daylight of confidence and trust. Learn how difficult it is, even for a professional dog trainer, to handle a dog with a past—and a temper too.
Did she regret her decision to adopt Shadow? Yes. Sometimes.
Did she make mistakes along the way? Of course.
Did she resort to punishment? Never once.
Reviews from other canine professionals
Outstanding stuff! Very impressive! I have yet to run into someone with your determination and commitment. It's great to see an animal this far in the hole is now climbing Everest.
Ted Turner, Animal Behaviorist, former director of training at Sea World
Pam reveals what to do and (occasionally) what not to do when working with an aggressive dog.
Ali Brown, Author of Scaredy Dog
I was terrified of Shadow when I first met him. No one had faith that he could be rehabilitated except Pam.
Jane Killion, "Dog Bait" during Shadow's retraining process
Author Pamela S. Dennison is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training and her new book, How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong is in the works. A member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors), and DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America), Pam competes in several dog sports, teaches a wide range of basic and advanced dog training classes at her training facility in Blairstown, NJ and makes her home with a trio of dogs, including Shadow.
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What reviewers are saying...
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Dennison's Bringing Light To Shadow: A Dog Trainer's Diary provides the diary of a dog trainer who turned an aggressive rescue dog into a good pet. Shadow lashed out at people without warning and was dangerous; Dennison was a pro dog trainer who faced a real challenge with her new Internet acquisition. Her mistakes and successes come to life in a diary which tells of a successful achievement. James A. Cox
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| Excellent Book-A must read, November 1, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Stacey Modica |
This book is an absolute must read for anyone who has an aggressive or even mildly reactive dog. It is very well written from the owner's perspective as well as comments and thoughts from the trainer's perspective. Knowing Pam and Shadow personally, as I was reading I was so drawn into the story that I forgot that I know him. I was so moved by the events written in this book, that it brought tears to my eyes and parts made me so sad. Then I stopped and realized, hey I know how this ends! But I was still riveted until the absolute end of the book. Pam has to add another book telling us more of Shadow's story after the CGC.
Stacey |
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| Beautifully written, November 2, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Erica |
| My first impression was how the book was written. I could not put it down. It was an easy read and it was beautifully written. The author's humor keeps the book moving and the story keeps you interested to find out how the next day will be for this humbled trainer and fearful dog. You are drawn into their lives and with every sentence you hope they succeed. The author included valuable training tips that are useful for anyone with either an aggressive dog or not. Not only is this a wonderful story, but there are valuable lessons that any dog owner can take away from this book. I know I did! |
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| Amazing!, November 7, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Elise G. |
| I cried when I got the book in the mail... I have waited SO long for something that would relate to what I am going through with my dog and also give me help. And Pam's book hits ALL the issues of working with a shy/reactive dog head on! For anyone that has an aggressive dog, this book should be with you at ALL times. It is a complete work - it will help you with facts and helpful info, inspire you when you feel hopeless about ever making progress, and entertain you when the work seems so tedious. It is intelligent, compassionate, and pragmatic. So, even with the numerous times it made me cry, it's always been the good type of tears... and it still teaches me and helps me stay focused on my work with a reactive pup! I am SO thankful that Pam was willing to write about her experience with Shadow - it is a gift to all dog people who train or just live with (and love) dogs! |
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