I'm a huge fan of Dogs Behaving Badly and was hoping for the essence of that in a book.

Unfortunately I found this book to me more of a training manual for dogs and as I don't currently have one a lot of the content was lost on me.

Sadly a DNF.

Star rating based on overall average for fairness.

3.5 star rating. If anyone enjoys Graeme’s programmes on Channel 5 then they will enjoy this book too. Lots of useful tips, good advice and information especially for us hapless owners see things from a dog’s perspective. The programmes do have a slight edge though as you can see more clearly how it all works in practice. Interesting and entertaining apart from the gags which you could see coming! Shame that 86 to 100% was taken up by the index which is a considerable chunk.

Love the tv series so was really looking forward to reading this book. Whilst reading the book you can just imagine Graeme’s voice telling you about his experiences. It is a wonderful insight into the world of a fantastic dog behaviourist/trainer.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed All Dogs Great and Small by Graeme Hall.
I like Graeme’s very down to earth approach.
I found it to be an extremely informative read and would recommend to anyone, even if you are not a dog owner.

I absolutely loved reading all about Graeme’s life. I love watching his TV programme & this was just as good! He is the best dog trainer I have seen. Highly recommended by me.

I've been a big fan of Graeme Hall's television programme Dog's Behaving (Very) Badly right from the start. I have an extremely anxious rescue Dachshund with many issues and am always looking out for helpful dog training tips.

I've read countless training guides before and never described one as gripping, but this book had me hooked from the start.

Graeme is a straight talking Yorkshireman with an amazing sense of humour, two things which are essential  when dealing with our furry friends (and their owners!). His voice comes over strongly and he actually explains the psychology behind his training methods which I find is rare in this type of book.

The book taught me that instead of focusing on my rescue dogs issues, to think about how far he had come in the time he has been with us. There was a font of knowledge regarding the body language of a dog and Graeme dispels some of the myths of dog training. He includes amusing anecdotes and talks fondly of his two Rottweilers Axel and Gorden, who have now sadly died.

Many people in the dog training world are 'dog people' and harshly blame behavioural issues on incompetent owners. Graeme Hall is a 'people person' and a 'dog person', therefore he connects with humans and canines alike. His easy going manner gets the owner to open up to him and through this connection Graeme spots a well meaning mistake and explains how to correct it. There is no element of blame, just sheer pleasure that an owner and his dog can live happily together.

I highly recommend this book for experienced dog owners or anyone considering buying a puppy. It makes you see your dog in a totally different light. You realise that something as small as a facial expression (eg a smile) can have a big impact on your dog, that the tone of your voice is critical and that calmness is king!

As a mum to a rescue dog I wish I had this book when it came to training him. It took me two years and although it was worth it this book could have helped make the process much easier to understand.

I've seen Graeme on TV and love watching him turn dog owners around with his three and a half golden rules. I have to agree it's dog owners who are usually the problem, not the dogs. This book goes hand in hand with the show. I enjoyed reading about Graeme's background and was surprised to learn he was much older than I imagined when he got his first dog. I loved the 'down to earth' approach and the explanations of not only how, but why, were brilliant. Bringing everyday situations to explain things made things really clear. Although it's a serious subject, training your dog, the book has lots of humour.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who loves dogs, even if your dog is totally trained you will still find something useful. Definitely lots of food for thought and lots of relatable information. Absolutely loved reading this book.

Having watched Graeme Hall perform what look like miracles on Channel Five's Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly which is delivered in a non-patronising or overly bossy manner, I was more than a little interested to read his book.

If you want a book that will touch your heart as well as deliver bite-sized nuggets of advise for your furry friend, this is definitely a book for you. In the first half Graeme covers many of the common issues us dog owners witness, either in our own pooches or those we meet on our walks. The second half has some stories that illustrate how to put the theory into practice. So recall, something that our dog is not so good at. My heart sank when Graeme impressed on the reader how important it is to do most of the work when your dog is young - we'd tried that, failed and since then I'm more or less terrified to start again, although puppy steps have been made in 2021. Was it all a waste? Fortunately not, Graeme tells how he trained his rescue aged 3 from scratch and old dogs can learn new tricks.

A word of warning the book covers all subjects from getting a puppy to saying goodbye, the latter a brave but worthy inclusion!

Highly recommended we're busy tweaking our behaviour, yes Graeme is the Dogfather because he understands people as well as dogs!