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CONTENTS
ОглавлениеCover
Title Page
Copyright
Note to Readers
Dedication
Preface by Monty Roberts
Introduction
‘How Would You Feel?’
Why great owners put themselves in their dog’s place
The Ties That Bind
Why great owners understand man’s special relationship with dogs
‘What’s in it for Me?’
Why great owners work with, not against, their dogs
Our Mutual Friends
Why respect is the key to a great relationship with dogs
Feeling the Force
The importance of drawing on the lessons of others
Living in the Real World
Why great owners know their limits
Role Models
Why great owners lead by example
Second Among Equals
Why great owners always put their dogs first
Flexible Friends
Why great owners keep an open mind
When the Going Gets Tough
Why it pays to show courage under fire
The Great Healer
Why patience really is a virtue
A Dog is for Life
Why great owners understand the meaning of responsibility
99% Preparation
Why great owners think ahead
The Buck Stops Here
Why great owners always shoulder the blame
Happy Families
Why great owners are fun owners
Cometh the Hour
Why great owners rise to the occasion
The Best Dog Comes Home with Us
The importance of owning dogs for the right reasons
Better Happy than Rich
Why great owners understand the real value of dogs
Give a Dog a Good Name
Why great owners don’t pigeonhole their dogs
The Glass Half Full
Why great owners are positive owners
Sense and Sensibility
Why great owners never underestimate their dogs’ instincts
Separate Worlds
Why great owners accept that dogs are different
Letting Go
The importance of knowing when to say goodbye
In Sickness and in Health
When their dogs grow weak, great owners grow strong
Through Thick and Thin
How great owners show strength for their dog’s sake
Reaping the Rewards
Why you only get out what you put in
Breathing Space
The benefits of letting a dog be itself
A Dog’s Best Friend
Why great owners just want to give their dogs the best
Acknowledgements
About the Author
About the Publisher
