Magic Starts with You: Doggy Education for All

By Peter Jam

This book is backed by MagicDogs.net which was founded on fundamentally changing the way folks approach pet training. The last chapter is named ‘The Approach’; rather than demanding ‘Obedience’ using force or treats, it’s focused on two way trust in a relationship. This relational approach of ‘Doggy Education’ resonates in its ethical relationship with all humans as well as other sentient beings. This book brings the readers into a robust relationship between them and their pets/dogs, starting with themselves because Magic starts with You.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Jun 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781489742292

Peter Jam

Meeting Peter Jam, you will appreciate the deep knowledge and love he has for his four-legged friends! After Peter’s two beloved dogs died, he cultivated a passion for dogs, getting officially certified as a Professional Dog Trainer / Instructor (PDTI) and completing a Pet Psychology program. In the midst of the pandemic, Peter Jam launched Magic Dogs (www.MagicDogs.net) “Doggy Education for all”. He trains dogs and teaches humans how to nurture optimal communication for rewarding animal human relationships. Peter is dedicated to understanding dog psychology and cognition. He has worked with over 150 dogs in the past few years, conjuring Dog Magic!

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-4230-8 (sc)

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LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 06/28/2022

Acknowledgments

To Hugh Taft-Morales, Niko Mamula, Elise Feibush, Jonathan Gavrin, Isabelle Gallicchio, Izabella Harutyunyan – thank you for making this dream turn into reality.

The purpose of life is to be happy But.

Happiness turns to joy when we share,

because sharing is caring,

as caring is compassion,

and compassion is a pure source of love.

Center City Spotlight

Meet Peter Jam!

By Niko Mamula and Hugh Taft-Morales

Award-winning global rights activist, composer, quadrilinguist, and professional dog behaviorist—Peter Jam does it all. On any given day, you might see him at Rittenhouse Square, training dogs or dropping by the Ethical Society for a visit. He’s a fascinating person with an intriguing life story.

Jam (an abbreviation of his surname, Jambazian) was born to Lebanese-Armenian parents in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War. His grandfather, for whom he was named, was a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, and lived in the Armenian quarter of old city Jerusalem, where Peter’s father was born.

When his father was a teenager, the family moved to Lebanon. Peter was very fond of soccer as a child, so much so that he once considered pursuing a career as a pro player. He also loved animals. He didn’t have any, but his uncle did.

I always wanted to go and visit them, says Jam, because there were dogs there. Then he discovered a new passion—guitar, realizing it’s more creative to be with the guitar than the ball.

As a teen, Jam practiced music eight hours a day and, at 19, started giving lessons. Affording lessons for himself was a struggle, however. I come from a modest family, Jam says, so I had to work.

His father sent him to a jewelry workshop, an Armenian heritage thing, but Jam never lost sight of his passion for musical creativity. He formed a school band called Vibrations—the same name as his debut album. His love for music impelled him to look towards America, but 9/11 put that dream on hold.

After working a few years as a guitar teacher and technician, Peter Jam confronted a series of serious health challenges. In 2004 he suffered from a condition where his body was unable to regulate its temperature, causing him great suffering. He overcame that, but in 2006 he was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was serious enough, but Peter Jam’s life was