tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post6834571101158909081..comments2024-03-04T06:54:50.622-06:00Comments on Reactive Champion: Book Review: Control Unleashed The Puppy Program, by Leslie McDevittCrystal (Thompson) Barrerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-37351447475278402742012-02-25T08:10:17.540-06:002012-02-25T08:10:17.540-06:00CU Puppy explains HOW to do the games. The origina...CU Puppy explains HOW to do the games. The original CU does a great job of explaining WHY they help dogs specifically with reactivity. If you're like me, and want the explanations, definitely get the original- it provides more context and depth, and I need that. Otherwise, all the tools needed are in CU Puppy- you just have to accept it on faith that it will work.Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-89134164753939316012012-02-24T17:31:25.531-06:002012-02-24T17:31:25.531-06:00I'm part way through this, and agree it's ...I'm part way through this, and agree it's fantastic :)<br /><br />I've been wanting CU for months, but hadn't been able to get it yet - then this was released and more easily available, so I got it. Now I'm wondering, do I need Control Unleashed as well or will the Puppy one provide everything I need? (I have a dog reactive 13 month old)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-67668199370505629302012-02-16T10:13:43.888-06:002012-02-16T10:13:43.888-06:00Oh, I hadn't even heard of this book yet! I lo...Oh, I hadn't even heard of this book yet! I loved CU, I can't wait to get my hands on this one!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926854472611072303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-59245487410206622852012-02-15T18:07:08.143-06:002012-02-15T18:07:08.143-06:00Sounds cool. I have the original CU and, once I go...Sounds cool. I have the original CU and, once I got through the draggy introduction, I liked the book. I'll put the puppy version on my 'to get' list (which is about a mile long).Teganhttp://leemakennels.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-40031666007440321012012-02-15T17:00:44.728-06:002012-02-15T17:00:44.728-06:00Okay, this review has convinced me! It's not i...Okay, this review has convinced me! It's not in my budget at the moment but it's on my wishlist and I'll get it at some point. :)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491779584676839564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-7796563781408614932012-02-13T16:49:35.743-06:002012-02-13T16:49:35.743-06:00Oh, Jamie Lynn, what a lovely comment. Thank you s...Oh, Jamie Lynn, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much. I'm so glad to have had a small part in your dog's recovery. That is EXACTLY why I blog. :)<br /><br />Kristen- I DEFINITELY think the puppy book is applicable to adult dogs. I think the puppy book is especially strong in the concept/philosophy section; there is so much good stuff in there about expectations for your dog, management at trials, stress thresholds, etc. I just loved it, and think that was worth the price of purchase alone. <br /><br />There are only a few new games/exercises- biofeedback (which previously eluded me and I'd like to start trying), "ping pong puppy" (a low-stress way to introduce your dog to things that worry him), and "watch the distracted handler" (although I'm not sure that's so much of a new game as just a high-criteria LAT). <br /><br />As someone with no immediate plans for a puppy, I felt the book was useful, it gave me a few new ideas to try with my dog, and I definitely think it was worth the purchase price. Besides... someday I WILL get a puppy, and then I'll be ready. :)Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-29633294594669611402012-02-13T11:14:11.348-06:002012-02-13T11:14:11.348-06:00So, do you think this book can be useful for a dog...So, do you think this book can be useful for a dog older than a puppy who's already gone through some CU training? We have the first CU book and are working through it, and I'm interested to read about the new games in the puppy book, but I just don't want to buy the book if I really can't use it with my dog. What do you think?kristen58https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908841555481978192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-92078032900292677932012-02-13T09:55:57.912-06:002012-02-13T09:55:57.912-06:00Hey folks, just learned that Cleanrun has opened u...Hey folks, just learned that Cleanrun has opened up the FREE SHIPPING window on this book through Friday, 2/17 - and that's worldwide. So go for it...A to Z Dalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240833658656810463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-31695959837345327552012-02-13T08:31:48.396-06:002012-02-13T08:31:48.396-06:00What a great review! I've referenced the origi...What a great review! I've referenced the original CU heavily in dealing with my own severely anxious dog and wasn't sure if this new book would have much for "adult-onset" issues or training an adopted adult dog. And Crystal - I discovered your blog several months ago when our dog's anxiety began to spiral out of control. Because of your writing, my husband and I sought professional help quickly and we all now feel we're on the road to recovery. Thank you for the time and thought you put into writing and assembling resources. We had no idea there were such wonderful, dog-friendly, science-based trainers, authors and vets out there to help. So thank you for "introducing" us. <br /><br />Jamie LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-51437271498322494482012-02-13T06:31:43.392-06:002012-02-13T06:31:43.392-06:00Jen- I agree about the organization, which is why ...Jen- I agree about the organization, which is why I love the puppy book so much! I think the original CU is pretty amazing for what it is (groundbreaking ideas, by a first-time author), but this is just.... I love it. ;)<br /><br />Raegan- That's a really good question. I think the exercises are definitely doable by "just pet" people. The writing is really clear, and the directions are pretty easy to follow. I also really liked some of the "um, it's not working" material- the chapter on Give Me a Break does a really nice job of describing what to do if your dog doesn't return (or doesn't leave!). <br /><br />That said, I'm not sure that "just pet" people would read this and see the value in it. Like its predecessor, the book makes a lot of references to agility. It would be easy to think "this doesn't apply to me" even though there are some examples in the book for just "pet people"- how CU helped Leslie's dog become more comfortable with kids, for example.Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-57863884891685460462012-02-13T02:44:30.652-06:002012-02-13T02:44:30.652-06:00How accessible is the material to "just pet&q...How accessible is the material to "just pet" puppies? Do you need to be a trainer to implement exercises effectively, or are they doable by people more interested in the product than the process?Raeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993187206192547252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-63101476001961702892012-02-13T00:23:47.017-06:002012-02-13T00:23:47.017-06:00I really enjoyed Control Unleashed, and "know...I really enjoyed Control Unleashed, and "know" some folks on forums who train with CU trainers and sessions. <br /><br />My only issue with the book is that its organization seemed like it could need some work. But I really like it, and think McDevitt makes a lot of great points.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.com