tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post4227577646209066206..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: Book Review: Soldier Dogs, by Maria GoodavageJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-82023666570089535382012-05-17T00:04:50.417-04:002012-05-17T00:04:50.417-04:00It's about time Dogs are getting some of the a...It's about time Dogs are getting some of the attention they deserve. Dogs have been in combat for centuries. I recommend this book. The author did her homework and talked personally to each of these handlers. You can tell she has passion in her heart.Sverigehttp://destructiveaging.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-31010604602662222372012-04-19T22:28:52.842-04:002012-04-19T22:28:52.842-04:00Oh, Acronyms and I have a history of bile and frus...Oh, Acronyms and I have a history of bile and frustration. I think I was thinking Pendleton because I'd read something else lately that mentioned it, not dog related. <br /><br />The Dobie picture in the book is probably my favorite! Though I feel bad saying that, really, because all of the pictures are so great. The cover photo is what got my fiance and I talking about Doggles...Elka's came yesterday!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-26963278119766027972012-04-19T21:33:06.739-04:002012-04-19T21:33:06.739-04:00Odd - I could have sworn I responded, but maybe I ...Odd - I could have sworn I responded, but maybe I just didn't hit the final Publish button! Anyway I think I'd written that if you think it's easy to get military places confused, try the acronyms. <br /><br />Glad you thoroughly enjoyed the book.I hope you saw that there was a photograph of a Dobie in the book, in the first page of photos. That'll make Elka feel better. ;)Maria Goodavagehttp://www.soldierdogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-43891335287307069032012-04-18T10:58:01.412-04:002012-04-18T10:58:01.412-04:00Being civilian through and through, I do frequentl...Being civilian through and through, I do frequently get military stuff confused! I do try, though, and I do mean to be respectful while doing it, anyway. I'm not the one getting shot at; these fine people volunteer!<br /><br />Hmm, maybe I should tweak the review some more, as I did thoroughly enjoy it! Maybe I just haven't harshly reviewed anything on here (if I don't like it, why give it the airtime, right?), so there's no point of reference. I read a lot of books, working at a library, and in recent years it's been a lot of dog books. <br /><br />Thanks again! You and Jake have a good day ^^Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-6330388307602745372012-04-18T10:48:37.448-04:002012-04-18T10:48:37.448-04:00No worries, Jen. It's easy to get military pla...No worries, Jen. It's easy to get military places confused. And "most trainers" was indeed meant in the context of the military. Lemish's book War Dogs is an excellent book with incredible research that he spent years doing around the US and the world. You will find more mentions of Dobermans there.:)<br /><br />"Overall, a good book, but..." is not the highest praise the book has received but everyone has different tastes! Best to you and Elka!Maria Goodavagehttp://www.soldierdogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-76837972515369759172012-04-18T10:18:26.300-04:002012-04-18T10:18:26.300-04:00Thanks for for setting me straight! I've fixed...Thanks for for setting me straight! I've fixed the Pendleton references, and added a note about trainers. Those are some serious errors! I'm sorry about that; it's what i get from posting from memory and not taking notes<br /><br />I in fact read "most trainers" as such, not "most military trainers", which is the significant distinction! Military training, I know nothing about other than what I've read, and you're certainly the most recent for that! I apologize for the confusion.<br /><br />Dobies did get a mention in the history segment (and when you talked about breed selection, certainly), and it was by no means a dealbreaker. It wasn't a genuine "flaw" to the book, I really just ALWAYS want to hear about Dobermans ^^ I'll have to check out Lemish's book as well.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-59306973732387553602012-04-18T02:34:25.216-04:002012-04-18T02:34:25.216-04:00Thank you for your review of my book, Elka's m...Thank you for your review of my book, Elka's mom. A few points/answers: It's not Camp Pendleton, but Lackland Air Force Base, where I got this great access, got to "catch" a dog, and where Malinois pups are born and fostered to willing homes. (Pendleton is in the San Diego area. Lackland in San Antonio, TX.) <br /><br />Sorry you are disappointed that I didn't include dobies more, but I believe they got a mention in a history segment. This book is mostly about today's military working dogs, as you noted. There are some very good books military dog history books (the one you noted, and Mike Lemish's books, eg) if you want to read more about Elka's ilk. :)<br /><br />Finally, as to the training, I can assure you that most trainers in the military frown upon food treats. They are occasionally used, but they really try to stay away from this. I'm not sure where you're getting information that this is not necessarily true. Things are different in the civilian world, but that's not what my book is about. <br /><br />If you or anyone reading this would like to see bonus pix of some of the dogs and handlers in the book, pls visit my site, www.soldierdogs.com.<br /><br />Cheers!Maria Goodavagehttp://www.soldierdogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-54085913304703261982012-04-18T01:58:35.586-04:002012-04-18T01:58:35.586-04:00I hope you enjoy it when you get it! (do they have...I hope you enjoy it when you get it! (do they have hardcovers on Paperbackswap? This one only just came out, I imagine paperback reprint is going to take awhile)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-86869458961172431612012-04-18T01:56:51.582-04:002012-04-18T01:56:51.582-04:00Of course there will be pictures of Elka in doggle...Of course there will be pictures of Elka in doggles (once I actually get them, and get them on her...and I'm sure bribe her thoroughly with turkey meatballs). Because of her "Steampunk" collar, I think the Goggles are very fitting, and was telling my fiance that she also needed a little leather jacket and a ray gun. Apparently, I was taking things too far.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-34806730484607240732012-04-17T18:13:36.307-04:002012-04-17T18:13:36.307-04:00This is on my Paperbackswap.com list!
Stop on by ...This is on my Paperbackswap.com list!<br /><br />Stop on by for a visit<br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.comKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-90474837403624480502012-04-17T17:25:53.789-04:002012-04-17T17:25:53.789-04:00Thanks for the recommendation.
We need a pic of E...Thanks for the recommendation.<br /><br />We need a pic of Elka in doggles!, Mum wants to get Sampson a pair for when he sticks his head out of the car window.<br /><br />SlobbersSmile With Your Tailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232774949799277776noreply@blogger.com