Review: Delightful memoir from a writer who really knows her stuff,
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
"Loving the Sensitive Dog" is an entertaining and heartwarming memoir describing the author's joys and challenges as she welcomes dogs into her life, learns to compete (playfully) in obedience trials, and ultimately adopts and socializes "Buster the Wonder Dog" - the adorable Papillion on the cover - who'd become a nervous wreck after bouncing from one failed rescue home to another.As a dog-owner and long time fan of the "Cesar" school of discipline (set limits, take the poor beast for a walk!) I wasn't sure I could buy into the notion of "sensitive" dogs. If there are no bad dogs (only bad owners), wouldn't the same likely be true when it comes to sensitivity?Perhaps. There's no question, Linda White is a sensitive owner, willing to build careful relationships and lavish understanding and patience on her pets. Fortunately, Ms White is also a *sensible* owner whose involvement as both a student and teacher of obedience classes gives her a deep understanding of the principles of positive reinforcement. Although this is not a training manual, the techniques she uses to reassure Buster and teach him doggy responsibility are useful and practical for anyone living with dogs."Loving the Sensitive Dog" is a delightful, well-written memoir from an author who knows how to tell a great story. Highly recommended for anyone who loves canines and wants an enjoyable read!