Positive PetzineAmichien Bonding
Hi,
I just finished "The Dog Listener" by Jan Farrell. I found it quite interesting and wonder what others think. Just in my years as a petsitter, I learned instictively that ignoring animals often calms them down. People say I have such a way with animals- maybe that's it! Just wondered what others thought.
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Dogs do what works for them...
...so my suggestion is to read this:
http://positivepetzine.com/node/157
...then ask yourself what you can take from Jan Fennel, and what you can leave. I think you'll find a lot in both piles.
You might gain a strong insight into why ignoring dogs sometimes calms them down (and when it won't).
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Aidan
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Jan Fennell
I'm not fan at all, I tried it when I got my pups and found it confusing for the dogs and after embarking on positve reinforcement training and learning clicker training I decided it was not much cop! I know someone who followed it immaculately and her dog developed many behavioural problems wich I feel stem from the mixed signals that are given off. The whole issue of ignoring dogs to calm them down is valid in as much as you want to reward calm behaviour but the dominance issue is I feel very questionable. However, I feel that ignoring stressed dogs can often make them even more stressed and have found techniques such as Tellington Touch and clicker training far more effective. My dogs run and see me when I return because they have missed me as I them I truly don't believe jumping up to say hi is a sign of dominance.
jan fannell
I haven't tried out any of her ideas. I am most pleased with what I've learned about and implemented re: clicker training and the positive as you say. I was curious mostly because there are so many books and so much information about dog training-I like to hear what others have to say.
For me clicker training is still my stand by.
Books
I agree I like to get opinions too and the more you read the more you figure the good from the bad. A good book to read is A Dog's Mind by Bruce Fogle also John Fisher books as well if you disregard the dominance angle (I believe he changed his mind about that just before he died). John Fisher books are great to explain why negative reinforcement is not a good idea as he gives loads of examples as to what can go wrong.
Clicker training is the best and I wish more people weren't so "afraid" of it!
Books, just my 25 cents!
I really like Jean Donaldson, she is so funny and I really enjoy reading and re reading Culture Clash. She and Dr. Ian Dunbar did a DVD seminar, "Fighting Dominance in a Dog Whispering World." The science and mythology of dominance theories, because the real world doesn't have a cutting room floor. Jeans part of the DVD had my group laughing so hard we had to rewind parts! ( bought the set and invited a group to come watch it) I Like her straight way of talking and her obvious love of dogs as they really are.
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Amichien Bonding
Hello,
I have practiced Amichien Bonding for ten years properly and have not only helped many dogs but also saved them from being put down. The method does work if done properly and seen through to the end. The only problem lies with inexperienced people using the method with not all the knowledge. When dogs are ignored they 'can' try to push the boundries more but if you keep your composure and do not give up then they eventually will and except you as the leader. Think of Super nanny when the child screams even more, does she give up? No, she keeps her composure and follows it through. Many people want instant results and Amichien bonding is not about quick fix, it is about working with your dog in a kind way until they elect you leader by their own free will. An open mind and full knowledge is necessary to acheive the results.
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