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Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs | 
 enlarge | Author: Suzanne Clothier
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 129248
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0446525936
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
EAN: 9780446525930
ASIN: 0446525936
Publication Date: September 2002
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For anyone who has ever dreamed of being able to really talk to their dogs--and 'hear' what they have to say BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY Akin to Monty Roberts's The Man Who Listens to Horses and going light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs or any training manual, Suzanne Clothier takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with dogs...and our mutual love. Drawing on a lifetime of experience with dogs, this nationally renowned dog trainer brings us astonishing new lessons about our animals--and ourselves. Gently, with intelligence, humor, and unfailing patience, Suzanne Clothier guides us to truly comprehend another creature's mind and heart. You will discover how our dogs see the world from their uniquely canine perspective, how we can meet their deep need for leadership without using force or coercion, and how the "laws" of canine culture often put our dogs at odds with us and our very human world. Clothier's unparalleled insights into aggression in dogs can help prevent a tragedy, including the unnecessary destruction of a pet. In these pages, you will meet unforgettable dogs who will capture, and perhaps break, your heart. There is Badger--handsome, curious, and perhaps dangerous. Can his threatening behavior be changed? Though doomed by a congenital heart murmur, the winsome pup McKinley offers an unforgettable lesson in living. Then aging Vali brings us to the moment that all dog owners must someday face: the loss of a devoted companion. But what this old dog teaches us in her last days may change you forever. As in no other "dog book" or training manual, in BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY an extraordinary woman shows us how to find a deep connection with another being and to receive an incomparable gift: a profound, lifelong relationship with the dog you love.
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 Not a how to but an absolute Go to November 13, 2008
Deborah J. Turner (Central Florida)
I am just finishing this book and while it doesn't give cookie cutter solutions to individual behaviors it does give one of the best explantions of how to deepen your relationship with your dog, per the title. Unfortunately, like everythng else in American Society we want predigested pills and solutions for every little thing. If you are looking for a recipe this book does not give you one. But as she says you can make a meal from a recipe but to be a cook you need to learn by feel. As to the length it isn't a quick read but you have to hear or read something 7 times to remember it and having it be restated from a different angle can make the difference between getting the concept and just reading it.
 Mixed Emotions October 8, 2008
K. Smalley (Cumming, GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first began reading this book I was in agreement with the five star positive reviews that I see on Amazon. I think Ms. Clothier's writing style is poetic, witty, and engaging. However, upon further reading and reflection, there is one aspect of this book that does concern me. I still recommend the book, but with an observation. The author is critical of compulsive training methods, and yet does not offer tangible, PRACTICAL alternatives. As a trainer myself, I have read many books about dogs. I get disappointed by what I perceive as the tendency to be black and white, in what often appears to be a marketing tactic. It's the my way is the only way approach that I question. I do understand that this book is about our relationships with dogs, and not training per se. But then I think one should be careful about criticizing training methods and philosophies without providing real life alternatives.
Several times throughout the book I was moved to tears by Suzanne's deep, thoughtful, and emotional portrayal of her life with dogs. My concern however, is that while this portrayal is beautiful, I do not think its completely realistic. For example, she talks about dogs wanting to be with us if the relationship is right, and if we are perceived as the leader. While I believe that my dog likes being with me and respects me, he also likes chasing cats. Given the opportunity to do so, (even if it meant crossing a busy street and perhaps getting hit by a car) he probably would. I am able to avoid this situation easily enough, and I live on a very quiet cul-de-sac. However, it is an example of where I would use some compulsion if the situation was endangering his life. I agree that it is best to use cognitive, positive, relationship based methods to the greatest extent. But I think we have a moral obligation to admit that the dog as spiritual creature approach to training also has its limitations.
ok September 16, 2008
P. Marta (Guam)
A little long winded for the info included. Lots of personal examples of how she trains.
So Much More Than Training September 13, 2008
Sarah M. Marcella (Fairport, NY)
I love this book. I have had it for about 4 years and still pick it up and read a few chapters. It is a tenderly written book by someone who is wise and understands that we would like to live with our dogs in the richest way possible.
While reading a wonderful business book - "Why Dogs Wag Their Tails - Lessons for Leaders..." by Sherri McArdle and Jim Ramerman, I hauled out my dog-eared copy of Bones and was deeply impressed by Suzanne Clothiers understanding of leadership. Real leaders, like leaders of a pack, always act in the best interests of those they lead.
This book will have you looking deep into your soul, which is always a good thing.
This book is a Masterpiece July 24, 2008
Gary Fuqua (Joliet, IL United States)
This book is one of my all time favorites. One of my wife's friends gave it to her, and I read decided to read it, because I like the title.
I'm glad it did. This has turned out to be one of my all time favorite books.
This isn't a dog training book. It is much more than that. There are several key sections that echo in my brain, whenever I am out on the training field working with my dog, or watching others interact with their dogs, or just quietly observing my dogs going about their day.
If you love dogs, this book is a must read.
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