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Martina
8th March 2005, 12:57 PM
You're right Roosje - we have oodles of new owners! It's wonderful. I thought I'd take a moment to recommend the two best books that have helped me with Gigi & Lola ...

The Dog Whisperer by Jan Ferrell - loved it!
An easy to read and understand book that focuses on establishing yourself as the Alpha in all situations. Very easy to implement techniques that worked wonders for us.

The Flat Face Encyclopedia by Grebe/Eltinge - a life saver!
This is a wonderful reference book for almost any and all problems facing a brachycephalic dog - from worms, to luxating patella, to mange, to birthing, to configuration. I LOVE this book and it helps to keep me sane when I start worrying about something - or something serious that I really need to contact my vet. I keep it right next to the computer along with the phone book, dictionary, etc!

gilazno
8th March 2005, 01:22 PM
Yup, I have to second the Dog Listner...very easy to read and a very good book!!

my second recommendation would be jean Donaldson's culture clash..it is not as easily read as the Dog Listener but also has some very good information.

Lastly, a must have (well at least I think it's a must have) for all frenchie owners...this one is not that easy to find though...i got mine on ebay...
French Bulldog
(Pet Love: Special Rare Breed Edition)
by Muriel P. Lee

Martina
8th March 2005, 01:35 PM
I too have French Bulldog by Muriel P Lee but found the Flat Face Encycopedia way more thorough. I think both are special order on Amazon - but well worth the wait!!

gilazno
8th March 2005, 01:40 PM
k, now i gotta get the flat faced encyclopedia...don't have that one.just checked it out on amazon..looks great thanks for the suggestion :-)

wasabi-glow
25th March 2005, 08:06 AM
You're right Roosje - we have oodles of new owners! It's wonderful. I thought I'd take a moment to recommend the two best books that have helped me with Gigi & Lola ...

The Dog Whisperer by Jan Ferrell - loved it!
An easy to read and understand book that focuses on establishing yourself as the Alpha in all situations. Very easy to implement techniques that worked wonders for us.


CORRECTION: DOG LISTENER by JAN FENNEL (ISBN 0-06-008946-6) .... :lol: :lol:

I am reading it right now.... it's great!!!! appicon appicon

Martina
25th March 2005, 11:22 AM
:lol: :lol: DUH -- Silly me!! I've even got two copies: one for me and one to lend to friends! So glad you caught that - and so glad you're enjoying the book ;)

frenchiesmom
25th March 2005, 11:57 AM
Thanks for all the info everyone.. I will have to check these out. I need all the help I can get. Especially on frenchies.

frenchiesmom