The Books
It’s Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet
Published September 5th, 2005
Victoria’s first book, It’s Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet is the ultimate guide to understanding your dog and building a balanced relationship based on trust and respect. By clearly and concisely laying out her general philosophies on dog training and then delving into more detail on some of the most common dog behavior issues, Victoria effectively provides a roadmap readers can follow to emulate her world-renowned, wildly successful dog training techniques and tame even the most problematic dog. Simple, intuitive instructions and stunning color photography help dog owners not merely train their pets, but understand them -- so when a new issue arises, they’ll be able to adjust their approach and nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. Throughout, she reminds owners that training isn’t about imposing their will on a dog; it’s about giving him the tools he needs to live in the human world. Central to her philosophy is that in order to fully understand and effectively communicate with your dog, you must first learn to talk and think dog and see the world from the dog’s point of view – only then can the bond between dog and owner truly be based on constructive discipline, mutual respect and love.
Chapters include:
- Think Dog: understanding your pup
- Talk Dog: canine communication
- Dog School: basic obedience training
- Dog’s Dinner: the right diet
- Accidents Will Happen: house-training
- You’ll Never Walk Alone: exercise
- Worker’s Playtime: having fun with your dog
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Fat Dog Slim: How to Have a Healthy, Happy Pet
Published January 3, 2007
“You are what you eat” is as true for dogs as it is for humans, so it's no wonder that so many dogs have behavioral problems when you look at what really goes into a typical can of dog food. Or why dog obesity is increasing exponentially when you look at the sedentary lifestyles so many owners lead. In her second book, Victoria tackles the hottest canine subject of the day and shows how you can have a happy, fit, healthy dog by giving them the right food and the right exercise. Along the way she deals with all sorts of related behavioral problems - from food stealing to managing exercise - in her typically feisty and highly effective way.
Chapters Include:
- Dogs’ Dinners: good food/bad food; what/how much should puppies and dogs eat? How to make simple dog food yourself; food for puppies/older dogs/particular conditions.
- Fat Dog to Slim Dog: what is overweight? Eating plans for overweight dogs; top tips for sticking to it.
- Problems, Problems: behavioral problems around food and Victoria's solutions to them including stealing food, constant begging, etc.
- Walkies and Workouts: How exercise is crucial to well-being; how much exercise different breeds need; motivating reluctant exercisers; dealing with problems when exercising such as running off, pulling on lead etc.