The Cautious Canine has no information that is helpful to anyone experienced with dogs. It took about 5 minutes to read. I had looked forward to this book since I have recently adopted a dog who will not come utililizing any of these common and well known methods. I was hoping for something of substance that could help me with a real problem. If you want something that is more advanced for dogs with severe problems with fear, save your money. This little brochure is useless.

I was expecting a book, but all I got was a thinly bound pamphlet. Not what I expected. Very disappointed.

am really sorry this book just reiterates everything that I already knew and was published inother articles that I have read .The cautious dog

I wish someone would have posted that this is treat training behavior modification, although the author does say you can substitute a favorite toy. Although some of this information is useful, much of it I already knew. I was hoping for something more creative. For me, some of this training is not practical as I do not have an extended network of friends and family to come by and help with training by repeatedly ringing my doorbell, and I do not feel comfortable asking strangers to throw treats at my dog. We have a German Shepherd, our Vet said many of them are not food motivated, and our trainer also recognized the dog is not food motivated. The author also stated these methods helped her with fear of public speaking, I don't see how that is possible, did she have a cupcake or a vodka as she approached the podium? Overall I would not recommend this book.

There was no information in this pamphlet that I could not have gotten for free online. I thought I was buying a book, not a pamphlet for $10. I wouldn't bother. You can get similar info at the pet store.

I ordered this with several other dog training books, missing the fact that it is nothing but a padded-out pamphlet (I clicked on one of those misleading "buy these books together" offers). Twenty-nine pages of large-type, generously-spaced advice, which would make up one chapter in a real book. As for the training "program," I discovered nothing new, and was offered nothing that isn't already available in online (free) articles.I feel cheated. I purchased this because I am familiar with the methods of, and I used to respect, Patricia McConnell. This marketing rip-off has changed my opinion of the author, for the worse.