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Reviewers, Journalists & Media pages.

Reviews:

"Finally, a book that gives dog trainers and behavior consultants the tools they need to address the family dynamics that impact follow through with behavior and training recommendations!  Every animal behavior consultant can identify with the situations described in her book, and Lynn Hoover shares ways to best facilitate change and avoid becoming entangled in family dysfunction. Whether dealing with a married couple that blames each other for the dog's behavioral problem, or the owner who cannot let go of the "ghost" of a previous dog, Hoover offers concrete strategies to facilitate communication and promote positive change. Hoover's experience as a family therapist and her skills as a counselor help the reader understand the nuances behind family systems. She simplifies complex concepts and gives examples of how they impact pet - pet owner and pet owner - consultant relationships."

"Lynn brings a fresh, new and essential perspective into the field of animal behavior consulting. While there are countless resources on addressing animal behavior issues, this is the first book that addresses how family interactions impact success in resolving pet behavior problems. This book is packed with useful information, intriguing examples and is entertaining and often humorous to boot! While the book's title is specific to "dog behavior consulting," the book is a must-have for trainers and behavior consultants of all species."

"I would like to include a quote that describes my opinion regarding this book. 'Talent is the ability to hit a target others cannot hit; genius is the ability to hit a target others cannot see.' Schopenhauer/author

~ Debbie Strother, MS, BCBA, CABA/Equine

"The book is profound and, at the same time, extremely practical---a rare combination. I believe this should be required reading for all of us who work with dogs and their people. I cannot recommend it too highly."

Dani Weinberg, Ph.D. CDBC Albuquerque, NM http://home.earthlink.net/~hardpretzel/DaniDogPage.html     Author of Teaching People Teaching Dogs

"Unique and insightful . . . If only all of us were this willing to be effective!"

Brenda Aloff, CDBC, author of Aggression in Dogs: Prevention and Behavior Modification

The Family in Dog Behavior Consulting---available at www.amazon.com & Dogwise Books!