Pooches & Small Fry: Parenting Skills for Dogs (And Kids!)

By Jack McDaniel

The authors' philosophy is that dogs and children learn in much the same way. The heart of the author's message is assuming control early and retaining it. It involves leadership and respect. Funny, outrageous at times, and full of basically sound information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944875378
• ISBN13: 9780944875377
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Doral Pub
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book for training dogs OR kids :)

I loved this book and the comparison between pup and toddler. This is a great read for new parents -- of babies or puppies ;-)

Excellent parenting insights for dogs and children

The book surveys the developmental stages of a dog's life, focusing on the training/parenting needs of each stage and paralleling these stages with those of our own children. The comparisons are interesting both for application to man's best friend and children. The key concept developed is what is leadership and what are the responsibilities of the pack leader (Alpha--male/female). The text is very application-oriented and provides many examples, both positive and negative, of behaviors and responses. Finally, the leadership skills discussed in the text may very well have applications beyond just dogs and children, perhaps business management as well. Fun reading with many applications and yet doesn't fail to maintain the focus on developing a better relationship with your canine friend.