Synopses & Reviews
DOG TALK chronicles Harrison Forbes's life with dogs, from the first bond he formed as a boy with a Belgian Tervuren named Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who attacked his owners wife, and was redeemed by Harrisons intense love and respect for the breed. Forbes also offers practical aspects of understanding and dealing with whatever type of dog the reader may have. In DOG TALK, the pet owner will find fascinating insights into behavioral problems, as each chapter addresses a different situation or issue.
Here are some of Harrison's trademark insights into dog behavior and training:
*Energy management is the basis of behavior management : unwanted or aggressive behavior, is often the result of pent-up, frustrated energy
*Dog behavior should always be taken in context; a dog that is housetrained in its home isn't necessarily so everywhere else
*Every dog's make-up is individual and distinct--:a combination of nature and nurture
*Non-verbal communication, structure and clearly delineated limits, and the human-canine bond are basic building blocks in a good relationship
*Reasonable expectations are key to an enjoyable pet experience
DOG TALK is at times funny, irreverent, insightful, and touching, and it will deepen the reader's understanding of dog behavior and as a result will enable him to approach his own dog in a fresh and motivated way to begin, improve, mend, or strengthen a relationship that can last a lifetime.
Review
“An anomaly of recent publishing is dog books written by writers who don't know much about dogs and don't seem to like them all that much. Mr. Forbes book is happily different. Harrison Forbes is modest about his own accomplishments but introduces us vividly to the minds and spirits of some fascinating, extremely difficult dogs (How many of us have a dog that has put 11 people in a hospital?).
Dog Talk is deeply and importantly about dogs and those humans who understand and love them. I gladly pay Mr. Forbes the highest compliment one dog man can pay another: I would trust him with my dogs.”--Donald McCaig,
New York Times bestselling author of
Nop's Trials, Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men and
A Useful Dog "Harrison Forbes talks 'dog' fluently. As one of this country's leading dog trainers and behaviorists, he truly understands canines and can solve any doggy dilemmas in his unique, no-fuss style. Whether he's importing and training German Shepherds for high security police work or schooling Chihuahuas to cope with apartment-style living, he has some great stories to tell. If you love dogs, you'll love this book."--Sandy Robins, Pet lifestyle expert, author and regular pet contributor to MSNBC.com and DogCentral.MSN.com
“Harrison Forbes is a treasure for the pet-loving public. He has the combination of experience and intelligence that cuts to the essence of those topics that matter.”--Rolan Tripp, DVM, veterinary content consultant for Animal Planet and Founder of Animalbehavior.net
"In a compelling and engaging style, Harrison Forbes has recounted experiences with dogs throughout his life. In doing so, he reminds us of the extraordinary power of the human-animal bond and the special relationship we have with dogs in modern American culture."--Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States
“Harrison Forbes is who I use for all my dog advice.”--James Gandolfini, actor
“Entertaining and informative, Forbess stories will inspire the average owner and help them build a bond with their own dog.” —DogChannel.com
“In the newest life-with-dogs memoir, veteran dog trainer . . . Forbes forgoes the maudlin for some genuine insight into dog behavior and psychology. . . . Forbess tone of love and respect for his charges is itself both instructive and encouraging.” —Publishers Weekly
“As Forbes talks about dogs he has trained and potentially dangerous situations he has encountered, he is also teaching the reader a tremendous amount about why dogs act and react the way they do.” —Booklist
Synopsis
Nationally syndicated talk show host and TV pet expert Forbes has been a dog trainer for more than 20 years. In his first book, he interweaves his moving personal story with invaluable practical advice that applies to every dog.
Synopsis
Dog Talk chronicles Harrison Forbess life with dogs, from the first bond he formed as a boy with his neighbors Belgian Tervuren, Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who attacked his handlers wife, was saved by Harrison from euthanasia, and transformed into his favorite companion. Dog Talk combines Forbess intense love for these extraordinarily driven and intelligent creatures with the more practical aspects of understanding and dealing with whatever type of dog the reader may have at home.
Dog Talk will deepen the readers understanding of dog behavior and as a result will enable him to approach his own dog in a fresh and motivated way to begin, improve, mend, or strengthen a relationship that can last a lifetime.
About the Author
Harrison Forbes has been a dog trainer and behaviorist for over twenty years and has trained over six hundred police dogs for departments all over the country. For the past fourteen years he has hosted the nationally syndicated radio show Pet Talk. Harrison has been featured in Animal Fair Magazine, Dog Fancy, and USA Today. He is a recurring guest as pet expert on numerous TV shows and lives in Tennessee with his family.