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Puppy Mill Dogs SPEAK!: Happy Stories and Helpful Advice Paperback – July 25, 2010

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Puppy Mill Dogs SPEAK! gives voice to dogs previously used as breeders in puppy mills - the adult males and females kept captive all their lives to produce those cute puppies in the pet stores. Many puppy mill breeder dogs cannot speak: Breeders cruelly "de-bark" them to keep them quiet and undetected. Author, pet behavior consultant, and dog trainer Chris Shaughness gives voice to these animals, their rescuers, and adopters. "The first dog that I knew was a rescued breeder dog was a young Golden Retriever who had just been brought in from the puppy mill farm," Chris explains. "When a leash was placed on her, she dropped straight to the ground. It was like she had no legs. She was frozen in terror, and went between pancaked and crawling on the ground to whirling around on the leash, trying to escape it. It was so far away from what a dog should be - the happy, waggy-tailed Golden Retriever that you'd picture in your family home." Can breeder dogs overcome such abusive beginnings and learn to live and love as family pets? SPEAK! shares the inspirational stories of several brave, resilient dogs and the families who adopted them - patient, loving heroes who serve as bright, shining examples of unconditional love. Chris marvels, "I have an obligation to pass along words spoken by these adopters: 'It's one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but certainly one of the most rewarding.'" SPEAK! further details and explains many behavior and health issues typically presented by these dogs and the puppies they produce, and provides compassionate, practical advice for overcoming these problems and other training issues common to all dogs. Each year, hundreds of thousands of puppy mill puppies are sold in U.S. pet stores and other retail outlets. No other book explains the realities and consequences of how these dogs are mass-produced. Puppy Mill Dogs SPEAK! gives voice to the voiceless, and shares the cry "adopt, don't buy" with everyone.
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    1451594690
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Chris Shaughness is a dog trainer and behavior consultant, pet massage therapist, author and speaker specializing in rescued dogs. A former telecommunications executive with a Master's degree in IT, she tossed it all for the love of animals. Chris volunteers for several animal rescue organizations and shares her home in West Chester, PA with an ever-changing population of older, previously homeless dogs. She co-produced the film, Uncaged: Second Chances for Puppy Mill Breeder Dogs.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (July 25, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451594690
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451594690
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.43 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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joge
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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Felt as I read it was about my rescue
Helps to understand my rescue
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5.0 out of 5 stars A big "Thank you" from Lyla and myself
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2012
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I adopted my maltese Lyla last October and she was a puppy mill dog for 8 years. After breeding puppies all her life, she finally found her forever home - and we are facing together many of the issues that the author describes in her book. Lyla is very afraid of stairs and won't even look at them, she doesn't look at anybody in the eyes if you get close to her, she flattens down on the floor "like a pancake" if someone tries to pick her up, she is very uncomfortable around men and she doesn't like too much to walk thru doors. Just like the book describes. We are making progress working together every day and enjoying the little things. She is now doing a special little dance everytime I come back home and walks good on a leash. Even though she doesn't know how to play, I've bought "smart toys" where I put food in and she has fun trying to get it out. It is a joy seeing her personality shine more and more every day that goes by. I am blessed because she was sent to me. Thank you for writing such a great book and showing all of us that there is light at the end of the tunnel and these are special dogs that just need to learn what it feels like to be loved and part of a family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
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This is a well written book. The accounts of puppy mill dogs were sad; but full of hope. I found the information helpful in the raising of my new adult kennel dog. I was able to relate to the many quirks and fears my girl displays. She is slowly improving with patience on my part.
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Jill Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for every rescue (puppy mill or not) dog owner
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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Clear, concise, matter-of-fact descriptions of the conditions faced by puppy mill dogs, the lasting emotional and physical damage it does, and the heartwarming stories of people who take on the challenges of rehabilitating these dogs--what works and what doesn't.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Gave me new perspective!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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Used book to help me understand the obstacles I will face as I retrain my puppy mill momma. It's helping!
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Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars A well written, touching and helpful book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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Well written. Touching and often depressing descriptions of puppy mill facts. [I took off one star because it seemed a bit too optimistic. That is just my take which is admittedly slanted.] I've had my Bichon rescue for two years so most of the helpful techniques are familier to me and I have used. Progress has been made but she remains fearful of people and cautious around me. The saving grace is that she loves my Lab and is happy around her. She still will not take treats from anyone's hand and wants to eat without people around. She is also not entirely house-broken. You can guess that food was used to lure her into trauma. I write this to say that not all puppy mill dogs make a recovery to "normal". PTSD is present in animals too and has lasting effects. Still these dogs can have a better life after rescue and small improvements are heartwarming. She is less fearful and wags her tail much more. I wouldn't give her up in spite of the work. She makes me smile more often than frown.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars very informative about Puppy Mills
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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Really explained what these dogs go through at a Puppy MIll. It's heartbreaking.
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Dogmobile
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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I purchased this book for my aunt who adopted a dog who was used for breeding in a puppy mill. She learned a lot about what her dog may have gone through and why she's so traumatized. It's not easy to learn about the hell of puppy mills, but it is important to know and to spread the word.
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M R
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable and encouraging
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2019
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Enjoyed this book very much. Very encouraging. I wish I had had it when I first brought my own puppy mill dog home some years ago. I hope the authors will consider writing another book focussing on some practical tips that other owners found to be useful.
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