Katz on Dogs

A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs

Jon Katz

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Random House Inc
15 January 2007

The natural world, country life & pets; Dogs as pets; Dog obedience & training

For readers of all Katz's dog narratives as well as more prescriptive and analytical books by people like Patricia McConnell and the Monks of New Skete.

In a nation where our love of dogs keeps growing and dog ownership has reached an all-time high, confusion about dogs and their behavioral problems is skyrocketing. Many dogs are out of control, untrained, chewing up furniture, taking medication for anxiety, and biting millions of people a year.

Now, in this groundbreaking new guide, Jon Katz, a leading authority on the human-canine bond, offers a powerful and practical philosophy for living with a dog, from the moment we decide to get one to the sad day when one dies. Conventional training methods often fail dog owners, but Katz argues that we know our dogs better than anyone else possibly could, and therefore we are well suited to train them. It is imperative, he says, that we think rationally and responsibly about how we choose, train, and live with the dogs we love, and the more we learn about ourselves, the better we can recognize their wonderful animal natures. Misinterpreting dogs is a profound obstacle to understanding them.

Katz believes that both people and dogs are unique-a chow differs from a Lab just as a city dweller differs from a farmer-and he describes how such individuality isn't addressed by even the best and most popular training methods. Not every training theory is for everyone, notes Katz, but almost anyone can train a dog and live with him comfortably. Katz on Dogs is filled with no-nonsense advice and answers to such key questions as-

. What kind of dog should I have? Is there is a specific breed or kind of dog for my personality, family, or living situation? . What is the best way to train a dog? . Can I trust my vet? . How often (and for how long) can a dog be left alone? . Is it preferable to have only one dog, or are more better? . What are the secrets to successful housebreaking? . What are my dogs thinking, if anything? . How can I walk my dog instead of having her walk me?

. Is it ever okay to give away a dog you love? . When is it time to put my dog down?

Katz draws from his own experience, his interactions with thousands of dog owners, vets, breeders, dog rescue workers, trainers, and behaviorists, and he has tested his approach with volunteer dog owners around the country. Their helpful and often inspiring stories illustrate how all of us can live well with our dogs. You can do it, Katz contends. You can live a loving and harmonious life with your dog.

By: Jon Katz
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9780812974348
ISBN 10: 0812974344
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 January 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jon Katz has written fourteen books-six novels and eight works of nonfiction-including A Dog Year, The New Work of Dogs, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm, and Katz on Dogs. A two-time finalist for the National Magazine Award, he has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, he writes a column about dogs for the online magazine Slate and is co-host of ""Dog Talk,"" a monthly show on Northeast Public Radio. Katz lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York and in northern New Jersey with his wife, Paula Span, who is a Washington Post contributing writer and a teacher at Columbia University, and their dogs. He can be e-mailed at jonkatz3@comcast.net or at jdkat3@aol.com.

Reviews for Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs

Praise for The Dogs of Bedlam Farm An inspiring portrait of the human-animal bond, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm traverses an emotional terrain that ranges from embattled spirit to celebratory energy. And it made me a Katz fan for life. -The Seattle Times You are a lucky reader if you pick up this rewarding memoir full of insight, humor, and hard-won wisdom. -The Providence Journal A potent stew of triumphs and failures, all tied together by the constancy of complicated, joyful, lovable dogs. -Publishers Weekly Funny, touching, and insightful . . . a perfect gift for the introspective dog owner. -AKC Gazette From the Hardcover edition.