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Praise for Second-Hand Dog

"At long last, the book all animal shelters have been waiting for is here: Carol Lea Benjamin's Second-Hand Dog." --Sue Sternberg ASPCA Report

"...goes right to the heart of what it's all about..." --Barbara Dyer, Director Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

"Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets 'adopted' from a shelter." --Publishers Weekly

"...a solid training program...a great book." --Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy

"Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self-esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second-hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." --Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club

"...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second-hand pets knows first-hand. If you're thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!" --John F. Kullberg President ASPCA

Length: 96 pages	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled	Page Flip: Enabled
Language: English	Grade Level: 7 - 9

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Praise for Second–Hand Dog "At long last, the book all animal shelters have been waiting for is here: Carol Lea Benjamin′s Second–Hand Dog ." —Sue Sternberg ASPCA Report "...goes right to the heart of what it′s all about..." —Barbara Dyer, Director Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter "Benjamin writes with love and sensitivity about caring for pets ′adopted′ from a shelter." — Publishers Weekly "...a solid training program...a great book." —Job Michael Evans, Dog Fancy "Why a book like this has never before been written is beyond me. It is an invaluable guide to rehabilitating those myriad unfortunate dogs which have either never had a home or have been shuttled from one owner to another, losing confidence, trust and self–esteem every step of the way. It is an absolute must for every owner who wants his second–hand dog to regain the ability to become the warm, loving companion every dog should be." —Kenneth A. Marden President, The American Kennel Club "...Carol Lea Benjamin has written a witty, sound and thoroughly appropriate book on the extraordinary advantages that each of us who has second–hand pets knows first–hand. If you′re thinking about sharing your life with a pet or with another pet, read this book first!" —John F. Kullberg President ASPCA --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN : B00DNL4130
Publisher : Howell Book House; 1st edition (21 April 2008)
Language : English
File size : 4653 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 96 pages

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Dale A. Haines

Very old fashioned and very disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 August 2007

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Fairly quickly after starting this book I found myself flicking to the flyleaf to find the publication date. I was not surprised to read that it was written as a series of articles for a magazine between 1980 & 1987, the final version being published as a book in 1988. This explained the very old feel to the training ideal which are put forward, many of which are now widely believed to be ineffectual and wrong. For example the author still puts forward the theory that when a dog has done wrong while you are away, no matter when you return you whould take them to the point of their crime, gasp them by the collar and say 'no' loudly while shaking them to gain their attention.
She also seems of the typically American view that dogs when not being walked should spend most of their time in a cage. If that's what they want then why have a dog in the first place?
I also gained the impression that all the rescue dogs the author had ever met had nothing more than the slightest deviation from the canine behavioural norm. This book will NOT help you if you have an older dog with a lot of baggage.
There is also the suggestion that you should stare down a wilful dog without anything more than a passing suggestion that this could be a bit debatable/dangerous depending on the dog.
I also found the apparent need for large numbers of pointless cartoons somewhat annoying. They did nothing except show the author was appearing to pay homage to James Thurber in her cartooning style.
All in all I have to say that I found this book of no use whatsoever and if you have a seriously problematic rescue dog this book will be a complete waste of time and money

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Amanda George

A good read, but could be improved!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2010

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This has got the basics of looking after a dog without really covering rescue dogs in particular. A good book but needs more information on how to make a rescue dog feel loved. Get this book but don't rely on it for specific information about rescue dogs... sorry!

ke davies

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2016

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Monti S.

The most Awesome bool of understanding of why animals need a period of adjustment.

Reviewed in the United States on 6 July 2014

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Second-Hand Dog is one of the best books available for a person or family who is thinking about adopting or rescuing a dog (or cat) for their family. Animals who have come with "baggage" need special understanding and this book helps adoptive parents of the animals to understand why certain habits happen and how easily habits and withdrawals, shyness, nipping and sensitivities can be overcome with a little love and understand. Animals are in a shelter whether it is a rescue shelter, SPCA, Humane Society, County Pound, etc, because someone else had the animal and no longer wanted it. Many come with a past of abuse, neglect and have been abandoned, now they need love. This is an awesome book and should be purchased whenever an adoption of an animal is going to take place. Second-Hand Dog makes sense of what is happening and explains that no one of thing is to blame for what is happening during the adjustment period and no one should feel guilty. Just take a breath and this too shall pass. I was the Education Director for the Bakersfield SPCA when this book first came out and have recommended it to hundreds of people. I strongly recommend it. Good luck with your new family member.

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Ancilla

A Great Help for Understanding Rescued Dogs

Reviewed in the United States on 21 October 2010

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This book was recommended to me by a FEMA employee who had 3 working dogs. She lived next door to a 9 year old dog who was poorly treated and abandoned by the rest of the family when her elderly owner went into the hospital and never came home. This kind lady took it upon herself to find a new home for the dog. Many people had come to look at the dog but for one reason or other declined to take her home. What a blessing for us! She was a wonderful dog and very, very loyal. When we first brought her home, she showed the signs of anxiety described in the book. It was very helpful to see that this was common. There are many other situations addressed with helpful, common sense advice. It is readily apparent that the author truly understands Second-hand Dogs.

When my in-laws acquired a beautiful dog that was rescued from use as a bait dog for training pit bulls (unbelievable how low some humans can sink), I ordered this book immediatly for them. They were happy to receive it. Their dog, also, has turned out to be a loyal and loving companion.

I now have 3 recued dogs ages 4,8 and 13. This little book has been very helpful with each one. I highly recommend it.

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