Excellent and extremely helpful book in understanding humane, positive dog training. Couldn't recommend this enough. In fact, I recommend ALL her books, especially For The Love of A Dog, and The Other End of The Leash.

I sometimes worry that I'm not succeeding at being a strong, benevolent pack leader. This worry led me to Patricia McConnell's book, How to Be the Leader of the Pack . . . and Have Your Dog Love You For It. After reading the synopsis and reader reviews, I felt like this book could help me with my desire to be a better pack leader.

This 16-page book covers 12 must-read topics:

1. Petting
2. Body Blocks
3. Look Aways
4. Lie Down and Stay
5. Wait at the Door
6. Four on the Floor
7. Teach Off
8. Integrate Obedience Into Your Day
9. Leaders Are In the Lead
10. Play
11. A Word About Food
12. Alpha Roll-Over ... Don't Do It

I found McConnell's advice to be practical and realistic,and took away helpful tips from each of these sections. Tonight, I've successfully "body blocked" my dog's attempts to use her front paws to lean on the couch as she stands on her hind legs. I've also started making my dog sit (the only command she knows right now) prior to petting her.

This book is concise, interesting, and at 16 pages, I read it in less than 30 minutes. I highly recommend How to Be the Leader of the Pack . . . and Have Your Dog Love You For It to puppy owners and anyone interested in polishing their dog's manners.

Okay, it was fine...but even at $3.50 there's not much here. Buy her books instead.

This little pamphlet should be given out with every adopted dog! While only 16 pages it's a great intro into beginning training and how to care for your dog. It's especially useful for people who can't or won't read a longer book like my husband.

My customers love this book in their doggy gift baskets. Great purchase even at retail price.

Informative but I didn't learn as much as I thought I would have however I have been reading the "Dog Whisperer" series which is superior.

A tiny little pamplet 8" X 5" with 14 pages. There was very little information found in this. But I noticed in almost every thing I read that to train your dog you need a large amount of treats to feed them for every time they move in the direction you were hoping they would. It sounds like you would have to work with them for a lot of time and would have a pretty fat pooch when you managed to get him trained in the basics, and you would have to have him all to yourself to accomplish this. In other words it would be about as cheap to send him to obedience school. I was not pleased at all with these books/pamplets.

Everyone that gets a dog should buy this book a head of time. Especially for rescue/shelter dogs. Its brochure size but full of basic, useful information.

Since it's short, sweet and so easy to understand, this book should be given to anyone and everyone who has a dog in their home. Seriously. I'm tempted to buy handfuls of these books and hand them out at the nearby dog park, where it's crystal clear which dogs own their people and vice versa. This book made a big difference after I brought my newly adopted fullgrown pit/lab mix home from the shelter. After a few weeks of struggling with him, I read this book. I could clearly see his wily and subtle ways of being the dominant one in the house and I asserted myself accordingly as the pack leader. Everything was easier after that.

Didn't impress us- hard to follow concept,much better books not booklets to learn from out their that are easier to apply. 3 paws down!

Read ad closely, I didn't pay enough attention...this is a phamplet. I bought it used but after paying s/h costs I certainly didn't think it was worth the money!! Could have bought a full book for that price. I found nothing new in it either. I was very disappointed.

I found the book to be an easy-to-read brochure that gets right to the point with clear, concise suggestions for training your dog.

Don't let the size of this book turn you away - this book has all the information you need to greatly improve your relationship with your dog. I highly recommend this book to anyone that has a difficult dog, but people with obedient dogs can benefit as well.

This book was well written, short and to the point. I followed her advice and now my dogs listen to me and I no longer yell or pull on the leash!

Very good condition and prompt delivery. I would definitely purchase from this seller again! Thank you very much

This book saved my relationship with my two "kids" - it is written in language that is very easy to understand and presents principles in a way that anyone can appreciate and practice. I believe that reading this book taught me how to live with and relate to my four legged family in a way that truly allows us to live together in a harmony that we had not known previously and cherish every day since. Highly recommended for anyone who has a canine companion, whether it is a new relationship or one that has gone on for a while but has become a strain for any member of the family.

I enjoyed this practical little booklet, but it is twice as useful and entertaining if you read it aloud and substitute the word "man" [or a man's name] for the word "dog" [or a dog's name]. I gave it to my sister when she adopted one of my foster dogs, and we had a jolly and educational time reading it "both ways". Anything by Patricia McConnell is a "must-read" for those of us who love interaction with our dogs!

My husband and I really found this little book helpful. We've also given it as a gift to family and friends who have dogs. It's info I believe every dog owner should find useful. Patricia McConnell writes in a very practical way, and her understanding for, and kindness toward dogs are between all the lines. Don't miss it. It's short, but well worth the price. (Her other books are very good, too.)

There is definitely some helpful tips in this little booklet on how to convey to your canine companions that you are the leader of their family pack, but most of it was information I'd already come across in other puppy rearing/dog training books. The information was simple and to the point, so if all you want to know about is how to be the leader, then this book is for you. I think I would have liked this book much better, however, if there had been a more thorough discussion of what's going on in a dog's mind in respect to what they're looking for in a leader, how to tell if your dog is truly trying to lead you (and not just taking advantage of a leadership void), etc. When ordering this book, I hadn't paid any attention to how many pages it contains, so I was expecting more.

Okay, so I'm the fool who was soon parted from my money. This teensy twelve page pamphlet is smaller than those free brochures at your doctor's office and contains far more MISinformation. Amazon should be ashamed for peddling this.

As a professional dog trainer, Patricia McConnell's booklets are one of the materials that I hand out to clients. Unlike some of the force-based methods that have unfortunately made a resurgence lately, McConnell clearly (and often humorously) explains how to establish leadership without using physical force. Her writing style is straightforward and down-to-earth, which makes digesting the information effortless. Anyone looking for an in-depth book should purchase The Other End of the Leash by McConnell as well, but this booklet is an excellent resource in and of itself, and I highly recommend it along with all of her other publications.
- Nicole Wilde, author Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears and So You Want to be a Dog Trainer (2nd edition)

As a professional dog trainer, Patricia McConnell's booklets are one of the materials that I hand out to clients. Unlike some of the force-based methods that have unfortunately made a resurgence lately, McConnell clearly (and often humorously) explains how to establish leadership without using physical force. Her writing style is straightforward and down-to-earth, which makes digesting the information effortless. Anyone looking for an in-depth book should purchase The Other End of the Leash by McConnell as well, but this booklet is an excellent resource in and of itself, and I highly recommend it along with all of her other publications.

As a professional dog trainer, Patricia McConnell's booklets are one of the materials that I hand out to clients. Unlike some of the force-based methods that have unfortunately made a resurgence lately, McConnell clearly (and often humorously) explains how to establish leadership without using physical force. Her writing style is straightforward and down-to-earth, which makes digesting the information effortless. Anyone looking for an in-depth book should purchase The Other End of the Leash by McConnell as well, but this booklet is an excellent resource in and of itself, and I highly recommend it along with all of her other publications.

I was suprised when I received such a little book. However, I was really suprised when I read it ...So much important information in such a little book. This is a must read for the person who really loves their dog. After reading this book you will have a much better understanding of your canine friend.

Vauge platitudes designed for sale to frustrated pet owners; worth less than a bowl of pet food.

I got this book as well as 2 others by Cesare Milan for my daughter who got a new 18 mo old mix. The more she read the more she was impressed and came to understand that dogs aren't human and have their own way of interpreting life.

This book is useful and a fun read, but there's a lot more to understanding your dog. I recommend "Adam's Task: Calling Animals by Name," by Vicki Hearne, which combines animal training with philosophy and literary criticism. If you are an animal trainer-- or even just an animal lover-- it's definitely worth checking out.

This little booklet is a must have for all dog parents. It is short and sweet but gives you an easy to understand view of your best friend. We have a dog rescue/obedience training program and this booklet is required reading for our handlers plus it is included in all of our adoption packets.

I She makes it fun to own a dog and learn to speak it's language.

The information was sparse and old fashioned. Not worth the money.

don't be fooled and think it is a book; it is a bookLET, as stated and is very thin. did have SOME good information, though.

Informative, but nothing really new in it.

Well written and quick reading

This short pamphlet provides a great jump start or overview of dog training. It maintains an emphasis on positive training while providing empowerment to help you be the leader of the pack.

I watched the whole video and kept expecting more.
It looked as if any 12 year old could have made the tape.
I was not impressed at all.
Since the product did not cost much, I told myself that you get what you pay for.

Dr. McConnell has many little things you can do to establish yourself as pack leader. The only surprise for me was that she does not mention the walk. I have found that long, disciplined walks (loosely at heel) work wonders in demoting a dog that thinks he is the boss. You can allow fun walks too occasionally, but the regular discipline of following the leader is the habit you want to establish.

It is a good booklet to have but thought it was not really worth the price or shipping and handling. This is something you can learn by either listening to other people in the dog training world, humane society, or the dog whisper on T.V.

For the price, this book had a lot of good ideas. It gave simple answers to problems a lot of us face with our dogs. She used a simple, non violent approach to how to teach our dogs to stop doing things that are undesirable to us. It was fast and easy to read.

Excellent book, especially for a first time dog owner...

Every dog owner should read this booklet.

I'm an experienced dog owner who just adopted a [..]rescue dog. I decided to go "back to school" and look for some new books to help me train my new dog. I bought three books by this author:
1) How to be the Leader of the Pack...And have your dog love you for it
(a WONDERFUL short primer on having happy relationships with dogs)
2) The Other End of the Leash
(a full-length book about communicating with dogs-- GREAT!!!!)
3) Family Dog Training
(a very readable, clear, wonderful book on training dogs gently-- it works!!)

This is the best author I have found for people who want to learn how to train their dogs through understanding effective canine-human communication. Read her books and you will never again try to train your dog through "leash pops", etc.. What a breath of fresh air! Finally, training methods you can feel really, really good about. Fun for dogs and humans. I can't say enough good things about Patricia McMillan!

I was expecting a book when I ordered this one but its more a pamplet . What I did find is what it lacked in length it made up for in concise information . It helped greatly in training my puppy.

not worth the 10 minutes it takes to read this booklet

She has some good points for the beginning dog trainer, however she is not right about pinning dogs down. They do in fact do it in the wild, it is NOT always by choice as she states in her book. When looking at books, be critical as everyone has their own point of view. Stubborn thinking dogs like the livestock guardian breeds need pinning at times, though it's usually through play to maintain your dominant possition.
Otherwise she is good.

This book is a great help to anyone who needs some basics on the understanding canine behavior. It is really a great idea for anyone who want to live more easily with their dog. I am a breeder of a large breed and will be including this book with every puppy.

I wish I had known this pamphlet (definitely not a book) was only 15 very sparse pages long because I would not have ordered it. The word descriptions of actions to be taken are very hard to understand with no sketches or photos. It seems more like a book review or outline of a book that is yet to be written.

So many to choose from and some are better than others and this is the case here. I loved this book. Very educational and was quite a rewarding read. Well, will be for my dogs. Speaking of dogs, MEN, another must read; A Stripper's Tail, learn how a single mother of 2 goes from poverty to being a millionaire in eight years... Real must have.....

I love this book(let). It's a book that any dog owner will actually read, since it's easy, short, and the concepts are clear. And it introduces the handful of concepts you *need* to know if you're going to have a successful & rewarding relationship with your dog.

The rescue group I'm involved with gives this to every potential adopter to get them prepared mentally for dog ownership - that's how I got my hands on this. I thought I knew the ropes, but little book clarified things for me, and made me more effective in implementing what I knew. Terrific.

Good insight into a kind, gentle way of training a dog...the "psychology" of canine behavior. Why dogs do what they do and how to build on their behaviors to get them to do what you want them to do.

This is a short, easy to understand booklet on how to lead and train your dog. If you are only going to buy one dog training book, or a hundred dog training books, you need to own this one.
McConnell gets to the point, explains what she's talking about and covers the true basics for dog ownership and leadership. All of her books are good - but this one is especially terriffic because of it's brevity and focus.
I believe if everyone that adopted a dog would read this book we would have many less stray and surrendered dogs in the local shelters.
If you are buying a dog as a gift for someone, this would be a great addition to the dog's welcome basket!

A pamphlet of 10 tips to control your dog. The title is longer than the information. Don't waste your money!

This mini-book was very revealing. I've had some problems with my dog recently, mostly with my father becoming the dog's favorite because he gives her food for just looking cute. I made him read the book and he's changed his ways. It's helped us with minimizing the unwanted behavior of jumping up on me as soon as I come home and the posessiveness of objects. Very informative.

This book does not waste space. Every page is packed with applicable information, advice and case examples in dealing with dog training and behavior issues on every level.

It was easy to incorporate the advice and suggestions into daily routine.