A Dog’s Best Friend: The Secrets That Make Good Dog Owners Great

by JanFennell (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2004

  $4.23

  In A Dog's Best Friend Jan outlines the qualities that distinguish the good owner from the great one, sharing the secrets of how we can all become the pet owners our dogs deserve. Drawing on her own inspirational experiences, she illustrates the importance of qualities such as patience and leadership, and gives tips on improving as an owner. In her best-selling books, THE DOG LISTENER and THE PRACTICAL DOG LISTENER, Jan Fennell revolutionised the way we think about our dogs. Her unique method taught owners how to communicate effectively with their pets by understanding the inner language that guides them. People around the world were empowered to live happier, more fulfilling lives with their dogs. Yet, as Jan knows herself, even the best and most knowledgeable dog owners must constantly look to grow and improve. In her new book she outlines the qualities that distinguish the good owner from the great one. Drawing on the inspirational stories and experiences that have made her a better owner, she illustrates the importance of such qualities as patience and trust, loyalty and leadership. And in doing so she shows how everyone can become better, even more understanding companions to their dogs.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.77

  Through touching and emotive anecdotes, internationally-acclaimed author and dog trainer Jan Fennell shares with us the successes, set-backs and secrets that will strike a chord with dog lovers everywhere. In an age of selfishness and misunderstanding, the virtues of duty, loyalty and sacrifice have become symbols of a bygone age. Perhaps this is one of the more subtle reasons why we are drawn to our dogs - creatures for whom all these positive attributes are purely instinctive. In this series of inspirational stories, drawn from her vast wealth of experience with both dogs and their owners, Jan Fennell recounts some of the greatest acts of kindness, heroism, loyalty and compassion that she has ever witnessed. And in recounting these inspirational tales, Jan demonstrates, with heart-rending sensitivity, the qualities that distinguish a good owner from a truly great one. This touching, poignant book complements Jan's practical series of best-selling titles with inspirational tales of set-backs, successes and occasional heart-ache. It is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere.