Book Reviews

Dog Fancy Magazine, January 2005 (Terry Winkelmann)
Rating: 4 Bones (= Beg for more, Highest Rating = 4 Bones)
"Chapters alternate between delightful stories depicting her Schnauzer Family and lessons learned from clients at her California kennel, Atherton Acres. You'll discover important keys to creating a successful pet partnership."

Dog World Magazine, January 2005 (Janine Adams)
"Reeves has written the rare dog training book that is humorous and emphatic without being didactic. The lessons she offers make sense, ensuring that the reader is bound to benefit from taking them to heart."

Amazon.com: Consistently highest customer rating of ***** 5 stars!
(18 reviews)

"This book is a true gem! I loved the down to earth humor. I read Barking on a long plane trip and laughed until I cried and had to tell those around me, who thought I was nuts, what a great book it was. (Remember that people accuse Dear Abby of making up tales. These are real people, real dogs, and real stories, so enjoy looking into the mirror!)"
—Jean Hicks, Novato, CA

"I was delighted to find out what an entertaining and literate writer Reeves is. I can sincerely recommend 'Barking Up the Right Tree' to my clients."
—Dr. Kerrin Hoban, Veterinarian and Behavior Consultant, Santa Cruz, CA

"Each story is chosen with its educational value in mind. However, Barking makes for such a fun, good read, that the reader will never recognize it. In the end, it's hard to offer any higher praise."
—Judy Hensley, DigitalDog.com

"Dog owners who have enjoyed the humorous and moving stories in this new book will never look at their dogs in quite the same way again."
—Doggienews.com

"'Barking Up The Right Tree' is that rare occurrence, a book that will give equal satisfaction to the serious student of dogs as well as to any reader who loves an entertaining and well-written book."
—Seth Schwartz, New York, NY

"Vera Reeves came to my rescue when my first Belgian Sheepdog was so dog-aggressive I was afraid to take him out for a walk. Vera's lessons, described in her new book, have defined the easy and loving relationship I have enjoyed with all five of the sheepdogs I have owned. Tough and witty, Vera's stories will guide the most diffident dog owner."
—Patricia Morgan, Past President of the Palo Alto Humane Society

"At last! The book that the many admirers of the amazing Vera Reeves have long hoped she would write. Forget those dull training manuals. This wonderful collection of stories, drawn from long years of experience, is not only highly entertaining and instructive, but amply demonstrates that Reeves is one of the premier dog trainers in the country. Her informative, entertaining style and pull-no-punches opinions mark her as the freshest new voice to appear in decades. May this book be the first of many."
—John Grissim, Journalist and Author

"Vera's stories of her dog training adventures are a hoot! Her candor is refreshing and her experience and knowledge are impressive. I really enjoyed reading her book."
—Robert Hitchman, Novato, CA

"'Barking Up the Right Tree' lets us enjoy the keen observations and original solutions of an innovative dog trainer whose heart for dogs permeates every page. The result is an irreverently humorous and sometimes poignant description of canine and human behavior."
—Judy Karau, Mill Valley, CA

"These insightful and humorous stories light the way towards a new relationship with our dogs based on trust and clarity. They have radically altered my view on how to read dog behavior and how to understand human responses to that behavior. I've had dogs for years and wish I'd come across this book at the start so that the love I feel towards my dogs could be coupled with knowledge that would help me know them better and give them better lives."
—Toni Mirosevich, San Francisco, CA

"Far from the usual 'same old same old' message from other trainers and organizations, this book provided the first 'aha' experience I've had in relating to dogs in years. Using the easy suggestions in Barking Up the Right Tree, things have changed dramatically for the better inour household. Tails are wagging. I am smiling and we are a happier crowd. This book is a must!"
—Shotsy Faust, San Francisco, CA

"Reeves' irreverent sense of humor had me laughing out loud often. Her eye for human behavior quirks is as good as her eye for dogs and it really was a great read. I went straight through with only a short lunch break. If this book doesn't touch your heart, you are not human or worse yet, you have never loved a dog!"
—Judy Kempler, North Bay Working Dog Club, Rohnert Park, CA

"Barking will be the first book I recommend to both new and seasoned dog owners."
—Marth Galuszka, Editor, The Schnauzer Browser, Hartford, CT

"Barking Up the Right Tree is inspiring and informative. The stories made me laugh and cry. I loved it!"
—Kathy Mahoney, Cobb, CA

"These stories draw such a great picture of the true nature of our canine companions. I recommend this book to anyone with or without a dog."
—Ann Dolan, DVG Judge, St. Louis, MO

"Thoroughly enjoyable! Informative and humorous! Reeves has a wonderfully descriptive way of helping the reader understand dog psychology and the canine learning process. I have read dozens of books on the subject and this is one of the very best."
—Joy Sedlock, Napa, CA

"Reeves obviously trains motivationally and with love. A must reading for anyone who loves dogs!"
—Linda Gibbons, Director, Working Schnauzer Federation, Paris, VA

"I have trained dogs for 20 years and I both enjoyed and learned from this book. Ms. Reeves keeps the reader entertained while informing him or her."
—Nancy Schick, St. Louis, MO