In this unusual book, a canine psychotherapist and psychiatrist look at human and canine behavior comparing the two and asking hard questions about our child-rearing and dog-training practices. There are more similarities than differences in the early socialization world of puppies and children. Both authors question those techniques that rely on negative reinforcement to shape behavior. The book's chapters alternate between the two authors and their respective 'patients,' yet they also merge in the perspective they take of possible solutions to 'unacceptable' or 'crazy' behavior. Whether you're training a puppy, raising children, or just want to do whatever you can to divert society from a self-destructive path, this book is well worth reading.

The only two creatures on earth that are gifted with an unique, divine, altruistic Willingness To Serve (W.T.S.) mankind. The Golden Rule key to conditioning their behavior is to understand this unique W.T.S. nature. The biggest mistake is to battle/intimidate/suppress their Will To Power (W.T.P.) base nature which is survival.

A unique combination of psychiatrist and canine psychotherapist sharing their combined 60+ years of experiences and understanding of the neurological, psychological and emotional parallels and similarities between humans and dogs.

This unique combination of psychology and humanistic dog training results in a systematic approach to behavior modification that will benefit both realms.

(272 pages with colored graphs and photos. 6 x 9 hardcover. ISBN #0-9601292-9-4) $26.95