Reviews:

• "Alana Stevenson's Training Your Dog the Humane Way does an excellent job of meeting client needs and trainer goals. The book is both savvy and accessible. It's a great choice to help beginners have a more thorough understanding of the techniques they're learning, and it's a handy reference for the trainer who wants a few tips in helping clients master basic behaviors."

  — Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Book Review, Jan/Feb 2009

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• "For too many years, dogs have been unnecessarily trained with harsh and combative methods. Training Your Dog the Humane Way is straightforward, easily read, and will assist caring dog owners in developing appropriate behavior in a compassionate way and in a fashion that will strengthen the bond between dog and owner."

  — Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, CPDT, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

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• “I highly recommend this book as a replacement to traditional training methods. It is easy reading and clearly states what creates the best results for both you and your dog.”

  - Chris DeRose, Actor, President and Founder of Last Chance for Animals, Los Angeles, CA

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• "Alana Stevenson's Training Your Dog the Humane Way is a welcome addition to the chorus of positive dog training. Its beauty lies in Alana's direct approach. The book is easy to understand and is fueled by Alana's genuine and obvious love of animals. She emphasizes the importance of educating dogs "Training Your Dog the Humane Way," which is an invaluable refrain. If more and more people implement her suggestions, more and more dogs...and people...will benefit."

  — Paul Owens, author of The Dog Whisperer, A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training

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• "Finally! A 100 percent humane dog-training book! We have been waiting a long time for this. No more harsh methods. Just a gentle, caring approach with rewards for good behavior. How refreshing! I would love to see every dog guardian read this book."

   — Karen Porreca, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

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• "The Right Way the First Time: Teaching Your Dog Kindly and Humanely is beautifully written and has great content for discerning and naive dog owners."

   — William E. Campbell, author of Behavior Problems in Dogs, The New Better Behavior in Dogs, and Dog Behavior Problems: The Counselor's Handbook

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• "Alana Stevenson has done a fabulous service to dogs and their guardians. She knows how a dog's mind works, and her clear advice and positive approach make training rewarding for both canine and human."

   — Jonathan Balcombe, PhD, author of Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good

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• "One of the few books that delivers great positive training methods for basic behaviors — but does it in a clear and well-written fashion that the casual or novice dog owner will understand and hopefully accept. If you are a trainer or dog enthusiast and are having trouble recommending a solid training book to your less experienced clients or friends that they can actually understand and follow, this is a really good choice."

  — DogWise

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