iBookstore Top 50 Pets Ebooks

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Scent of the Missing - Susannah Charleson Cover Art

Scent of the Missing

Scent of the Missing Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog by Susannah Charleson

A "haunting meditation on trust, hope and love" by a woman who adopts and trains a Golden Retriever puppy to become a search-and-rescue dog ( People ).   In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson's attention was caught by a newspaper photograph of a canine handler, his exhausted face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog.   Susannah, a dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local canine team, plunging herself into an astonishing new world. While the team worked long hours for nonexistent pay and often heart-wrenching results, Charleson discovered the joy of working in partnership with a canine friend and the satisfaction of using their combined skills to help her fellow human beings.   Once she qualified to train a dog of her own, Charleson adopted Puzzle—a smart, spirited Golden Retriever puppy who exhibited unique aptitudes as a working dog, but was a bit less interested in the role of compliant house pet.  Scent of the Missing  is the story of Charleson's adventures with Puzzle as they search for a lost teen; an Alzheimer's patient wandering in the cold; and signs of the crew amid the debris of the space shuttle Columbia disaster—all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between humans and dogs.   "A riveting view of both the human animal bond and the training of search and rescue dogs. All dog lovers and people interested in training service dogs should read this book." —Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog - Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier Cover Art

How to Raise the Perfect Dog

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed

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The Other End of the Leash - Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Cover Art

The Other End of the Leash

The Other End of the Leash Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.,

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language   “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”— The Washington Post   An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them.   After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover:   • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!”   Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

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The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar - Martin Windrow Cover Art

The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar

The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar Living with a Tawny Owl by Martin Windrow

This memoir of the relationship between a British military historian and a Tawny Owl is "a small masterpiece of animal literature . . . [a] perfect book" ( The Wall Street Journal ). Mumble was so much a part of my life in those days that the oddity of our relationship seldom occurred to me, and I only thought about it when faced with other people's astonishment. When new acquaintances learned that they were talking to a book editor who shared a seventh-floor flat in a South London tower block with a Tawny Owl, some tended to edge away, rather thoughtfully  . . . I tried to answer patiently, but I found it hard to come up with a short reply to the direct question 'Yes, but  . . . why?'; my best answer was simply 'Why not?' Martin Windrow was a war historian with little experience with pets when he adopted an owl the size of a corncob. Adorable but with knife-sharp talons, Mumble became Windrow's closest, if at times unpredictable, companion, first in a South London flat and later in the more owl-friendly Sussex countryside. In The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar , Windrow recalls with wry humor their finer moments as well as the reactions of incredulous neighbors, the awkwardness of buying Mumble unskinned rabbit at Harrods Food Hall, and the grievous sense of loss when Mumble nearly escapes. Windrow offers a poignant and unforgettable reminiscence of his charmed years with his improbable pet, as well as an unexpected education in the paleontology, zoology, and sociology of owls. "A memoir of his friendship with this singular creature, interwoven with a natural history of her species . . . [It] is all the more affecting because of its gruff understatement." — The New York Times Book Review "Pure joy. Martin Windrow shows us the essence of a wild animal in a story as informative as a scientific paper on the species Strix aluco , but much more fun to read." —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of A Million Years with You Includes photographs and illustrations

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Evidence-Based Horsemanship - Dr. Stephen Peters Cover Art

Evidence-Based Horsemanship

Evidence-Based Horsemanship A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Dr. Stephen Peters

Most horsemen agree that timing, feel, and balance are the holy trinity of horsemanship. They are also key elements of this book. The timing couldn’t be better. We are in the midst of a revival of interest in horsemanship. People are hungry for factual information and intelligent conversation. The feel of the book is genuinely refreshing and original. It is unpretentious, straight forward and informative. The balance is brilliant: scientific facts and the empirical evidence to support those facts assembled by two highly respected professionals in their respective disciplines.  (RANDY RIEMAN)

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The Complete Labrador Handbook - Linda Whitwam Cover Art

The Complete Labrador Handbook

The Complete Labrador Handbook The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Labrador Owners by Linda Whitwam

No.1 Labrador Bestseller! “This is an excellent read for anyone who wants a Labrador or already has one. I have been breeding Labradors for 35 years and I will be recommending this to my puppy buyers from now on,” CHERYL A. CURTIS, USA “This is the book I have been looking for. This is my first Lab & after reading this book I am able to understand why my Lab behaves the way he does,” L. NORDENHOLD Discover The Best Way To Train Your Labrador Quickly This Apple book has over 100 colour photos of Labs & dozens of pages devoted to TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR: Housetraining & Crate Training, Obedience Training, Clicker Training, Collar & Lead, The Recall, Speak & Shush, Typical Labrador Traits - & Dealing With Unwanted Behaviour. 31 Labrador breeders & trainers share their best methods & insider tips for training & raising a happy, well-behaved Lab from pup to old age. This is the highest-rated Labrador book & part of The Canine Handbooks, the No.1 Dog Breed Series. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE: • What Every Labrador Owner Should Know • First Few Weeks Step-by-Step • Socialisation & Exercise - How Much & How Often? • What Makes a Labrador Tick? • Differences Between Working & Show Labradors • Neutering, Spaying & The Heat Cycle • A-Z on Labrador Health • Avoiding & Dealing With Separation Anxiety • Feeding & Grooming • Labrador Rescue • Caring for Older Labradors IF YOU HAVEN’T GOT YOUR PUPPY YET: There’s tons of advice on how to spot good & bad breeders, the important questions to ask, & how to pick a healthy Labrador pup with a good temperament. REVIEWS "I was sceptical about the merits of this book when bought in preparation for arrival of 8 week old black lab Loki. It’s actually a brilliant book/manual, very readable and loaded with really helpful and important info about every stage of your Labrador’s development and needs. It is permanently on our kitchen worktop and consulted almost daily,” RUSS TATTERSALL, UK "Plenty of research has clearly gone into this book with so many quotes from reputable breeders. As an Assured KC Breeder of Labradors I have already added this Handbook to my suggested reading list for prospective puppy families, and can wholeheartedly recommend it," MOLANTALI, UK “We found this to be an excellent book filled with valuable information, tips & guidance for Lab owners. Our puppy is now 4 months old & we have already put into practice some of the tips & techniques suggested in the book,” R.M. SCHARNHORST, US "A great book for new labrador owners like ourselves. I like the fact it gives real-life experiences from seasoned labrador owners. Bella seems to like it too, as there are already teeth marks on the cover...lets turn to the chapter to stop puppies biting!" ENUD DAVIES, UK

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No Nonsense Dog Training - Haz Othman Cover Art

No Nonsense Dog Training

No Nonsense Dog Training A Complete Guide to Fully Train Any Dog by Haz Othman

This is not just another book about dog training. This is a complete manual that encompasses how dogs learn, think and communicate to how to completely train your dog in as little as six weeks from beginning to end. Common behavior problems along with effective remedies are also addressed. No frills, no fluff and no nonsense! Just real training methodology that actually works in the real world on real dogs. From working K9 to the family pet, Haz takes the reader through the training step by step and makes the process easy to understand and implement.

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The World According to Bob - James Bowen Cover Art

The World According to Bob

The World According to Bob The Further Adventures of One Man and His Street-Wise Cat by James Bowen

This touching sequel to the New York Times –bestselling, heartwarming true story A Street Cat Named Bob is "every bit as good as the first book" ( Best Friends Magazine ). As James Bowen struggles to adjust to his transformation from street musician to international celebrity, Bob is at his side, providing moments of intelligence, bravery, and humor and opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust—and the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high-five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learned from his street-wise cat. Readers who fell in love with Dewey and Marley will be eager for this gift book presenting the next chapters in the life of James and Bob. "This smartly balanced blend of humor, pathos, and humility makes Bowen such an engaging narrator, and it's no wonder the unlikely duo have inspired so many followers on Facebook as well as in real life. Bowen has crafted a terrific sequel to an amazing and inspiring story that's just beginning." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This human-feline team has not lost any of its extraordinariness." — Booklist (starred review) "A simple, heartwarming story of continued companionship and mutual trust and respect . . . sure to be another best-seller." — Kirkus Reviews

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Meet the Miniature Schnauzer - American Kennel Club Cover Art

Meet the Miniature Schnauzer

Meet the Miniature Schnauzer by American Kennel Club

The Miniature Schnauzer is the nation's most popular terrier breed, prized for his smart looks and cunning personality. His beard and mustache and his instantly recognizable outline are his calling cards. The first breed series ever authorized by the American Kennel Club in its 150+ years' history, The American Kennel Club's Meet the Breed Series serves as an excellent introduction to the nation's most popular purebred dogs. As an official publication of the AKC and vetted and endorsed by the national parent club of each breed, every book in the series describes how best to select a breed and acquire a healthy, sound puppy and offers expert advice on all aspects of care and training. Each title includes: -Characteristics of breed; choosing a puppy; supplies; house-training and obedience training; feeding; grooming; veterinary care and preventive medicine; activities and competition -Sidebars containing breed trivia facts, historical data, AKC owner advice, and chapter summaries -Index plus Resources, containing recommended books, periodicals, websites, AKC affiliates and programs.

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Whippet Training Guide Whippet Training Includes - Gavin Knox Cover Art

Whippet Training Guide Whippet Training Includes

Whippet Training Guide Whippet Training Includes Whippet Tricks, Socializing, Housetraining, Agility, Obedience, Behavioral Training, and More by Gavin Knox

This training guide is a truly unique and informative book which is full of reliable and time tested information - written for the admirers and owners of this wonderful breed. Easy-to-read and in-depth in its nature - you will thoroughly enjoy your experience with this training guide. A wealth of reliable methods and procedures, alongside detailed advice for current or soon-to-be-owners is contained within. Contributed to by a series of specialist dog trainers, this book is certainly a must have addition to your collection.

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) - Monks of New Skete Cover Art

The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition)

The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) by Monks of New Skete

The classic bestseller that established the Monks of New Skete as America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond, updated to include the latest developments in canine health. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy , the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs. This new edition of The Art of Raising a Puppy features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory.

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Puppy Brain - Kerry Nichols Cover Art

Puppy Brain

Puppy Brain How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love by Kerry Nichols

* NATIONAL BESTSELLER* How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens. Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens, brings readers into the whelping box and onto the frontlines of a puppy’s developmental journey with her trademark clarity and wit. With guidance about everything from crate training to spaying and neutering, Puppy Brain distills the latest insights and breakthroughs from canine research into practical, actionable, evidence-based guidance. Through years of research into brain development and the use of intentional rearing protocols that focus on honoring a puppy’s choices and needs, Kerry has developed an approach that results in a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with our dogs rather than one steeped in rote obedience. Puppy Brain will reshape the way you think about your dog and show you how to meet your dog’s most basic needs. With irresistible photos, clear guidance, and engaging humor, Puppy Brain reveals the best training practices based on how your dog’s mind works. As her hundreds of thousands of followers can attest, Kerry’s guidance will help you raise dogs who are confident, loving, and happy. The perfect gift for dog lovers and psychology enthusiasts alike, Puppy Brain is the definitive resource for anyone looking to raise their puppy with respect and love.

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Little Dogs - Deborah Wood Cover Art

Little Dogs

Little Dogs Training Your Pint-Sized Companion by Deborah Wood

Award-winning author Deborah Wood details how to safely and gently train your little dog, communicate effectively, deal with problem behaviors, and participate in size-appropriate games and activities. Colorful sidebars and numerous photographs highlight key information and provide extra training tips that every owner will appreciate.

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Dog Training - Liz Palika Cover Art

Dog Training

Dog Training by Liz Palika

Nothing is more exciting than bringing home a new puppy or dog. But without some basic training, a dog can turn life upside down. Idiot's Guides: Dog Training helps readers lay a solid, positive behavioral foundation for dogs of all ages and levels of prior training. Filled with full-color, step-by-step photos for housetraining, obedience, behavior modification, and more, this book is the fastest, easiest way to help a dog grow into a happy, well-behaved member of the family. And when the dog has mastered the basics, this book also shows readers some fun tricks to help owners and dogs enjoy their time together even more. The book includes the perfect balance between textual instruction and visual illustration to teach the essentials of dog training: Buying and using the right tools and gear. Establishing rapport and understanding with the dog. Housetraining easily and humanely. Learning the foundations of good behavior: come, sit, down, stay, leave it, walking on a leash, and more. Correcting bad behavior in a positive way and learning to behave well in special situations and with other dogs. Practicing some fun tricks to help the owner bond with their pet. An introduction to beginning AKC behavioral and competitive training.

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Dog Training Made Simple - Jamie Diaz, CPDT-KA, VSPDT, CNWI, TDCT Cover Art

Dog Training Made Simple

Dog Training Made Simple The New Owner's Manual for Raising a Happy, Well-Behaved Pup by Jamie Diaz, CPDT-KA, VSPDT, CNWI, TDCT

The Ultimate All-In-One Guide for Positive Reinforcement Training You got the treats, the toys, and the dog—now what? Certified Professional Dog Trainer Jamie Diaz is here to share the fundamental canine knowledge she’s gained over her 17+ years of experience. Packed with practical tips, relatable anecdotes, and step-by-step instructions for implementing positive reinforcement training techniques into your daily routine, this is the essential guide to training your dog at home. Whether you’re introducing a new puppy or an older dog into your family, this book will help you to navigate the complexities of dog training with confidence and ease. You’ll learn how to build trust and healthy routines with your pet with lessons like . . . - Introducing the crate - Creating a potty schedule - Implementing daily mental stimulation - Curbing problem behaviors such as biting and jumping - Proper socializing in new experiences - Successfully introducing dogs to each other - Choosing the best treats and toys for your training goals By practicing Diaz’s tried-and-true, reward-based methods, you’ll be able to keep your dog happily trained, stimulated, and well socialized. This is the only guide you’ll ever need to create, and maintain, a harmonious home for you and your new best friend.

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Modern Dairy Goats -Goat Keeping - Mary Gordon Cover Art

Modern Dairy Goats -Goat Keeping

Modern Dairy Goats -Goat Keeping by Mary Gordon

This vintage book contains a complete guide to keeping dairy goats, with information on selection, breeding, housing, necessary equipment, and many other related aspects. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this detailed handbook is highly recommended for prospective farmers, and would make for a useful addition to collections of agricultural literature. Contents include: “Goat Farming”, “Why Not Keep a Goat”, “How to Choose a Goat”, “Housing”, “The Use and Abuse of Pasture”, “Feeding”, “Breeding”, “The In-Kid Nanny”, “Kid Rearing”, “Male Goats”, “General Management”, “Milking, and the Care of Milk”, “Butter and Cheese from Goats’ Milk”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on farming.

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Pathological Horse-Shoeing - Joseph Brine Coleman Cover Art

Pathological Horse-Shoeing

Pathological Horse-Shoeing A Theory and Practice of the Shoeing of Horses by Which Every Disease Affecting the Foot of the Horse May be Absolutely Cured or Ameliorated, and Defective Action of the Limbs Effectively Corrected by Joseph Brine Coleman

"Pathological Horse-Shoeing" is a comprehensive guide to the diseases and ailments common to the feet and limbs of the horse. It contains chapters on the detection, prevention, curing, correcting, etc., of a variety of diseases, as well as sections on subjects such as general care and management, shoeing, and more. Highly recommended for modern horse owners and farriers. Contents include: "Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot of the Horse-General Remarks", "Definitions", "External Structures of the Foot", "The Wall", "Composition of", "Form of", "Shape of", "Bars, Braces, or Buttresses of", "Laminated Internal Surface of", "Epidermis or Cuticle of", "Coronary Concavity", "Angle of Inflection, Abnormal", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

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Training the Best Dog Ever - Larry Kay & Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz Cover Art

Training the Best Dog Ever

Training the Best Dog Ever A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement by Larry Kay & Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz

"A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to the power of positive reinforcement training." — The Bark (Editor's Pick) Best Training and Behavior Book—Dog Writers Association of America The first-ever Canine Life and Social Skills Award—Association of Pet Dog Trainers Training the Best Dog Ever , originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program , is a book based on love and kindness. It features a program of positive reinforcement and no-fail techniques that author Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz used to train the White House dog, Bo Obama, and each of Senator Ted Kennedy's dogs, among countless others. Training the Best Dog Ever relies on trust and treats, not choke collars; on bonding, not leash-yanking or reprimanding. The five-week training program takes only ten to twenty minutes of practice a day and works both for puppies and for adult dogs that need to be trained out of bad habits. Illustrated with step-by-step photographs, the book covers hand-feeding; crate and potty training; and basic cues— sit, stay, come here —as well as more complex goals, such as bite inhibition and water safety. It shows how to avoid or correct typical behavior problems, including jumping, barking, and leash-pulling. Plus: how to make your dog comfortable in the world—a dog that knows how to behave in a vet's office, is at ease around strangers, and more. In other words, the best dog ever. "If this wonderful book were universally used, every dog would live up to its potential. Love, respect, and rewards work even better with dogs than they do with people . . . Buy this book. Use it. Be Happy." —Dean Koontz

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Mine! - Jean Donaldson Cover Art

Mine!

Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson

Winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for 2002, Training and Behavior Book. A practical how-to guide on resource guarding - food bowl, object, bed, crate, owner, etc. - in dogs. Contents include: aggression basics, nature of resource guarding, kinds of resource guarding, behaviorist vs. medical models, recognizing guarding, prognosis, safety tools, treatment overview, management, desensitization and counterconditioning, resource sample hierarchies, generalization, troubleshooting, body handling desensitization, operant conditioning.

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The Divinity of Dogs - Jennifer Skiff Cover Art

The Divinity of Dogs

The Divinity of Dogs True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man's Best Friend by Jennifer Skiff

From the bestselling author of God Stories , this “uplifting book...filled with pure joy” ( Chicago Tribune ) shares the inspiring stories of people who have encountered the divine through their dogs. The Divinity of Dogs is about the moments we learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. In this inspiring collection of true dog stories, you’ll hear dramatic firsthand accounts from people whose lives have been transformed by a dog’s love. From everyday blessings to lifealtering miracles, these stories confirm what many of us have always known: dogs are the ultimate gift, sent here to help us on our journey. You’ll meet Mazie, the Lab who was rescued from a shelter only to return the favor by rescuing her new family; Luna, the Retriever who pulled her person to safety after she collapsed in a field; Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected cancer in her owner’s breast; Emma, the Rottweiler who stopped a troubled man from taking his life; Bo, the Boxer who helped comfort a mother after the loss of her son; and other amazing, heroic dogs you’ll never forget. Filled with heartwarming anecdotes, adorable dog photos, and the author’s moving personal story, The Divinity of Dogs reminds us that we’re not alone and will always have joy in our lives as long as we have dogs by our sides.

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The Forever Dog Life - Rodney Habib & Karen Shaw Becker Cover Art

The Forever Dog Life

The Forever Dog Life 120+ Recipes, Longevity Tips, and New Science for Better Bowls and Healthier Homes by Rodney Habib & Karen Shaw Becker

In this beautifully illustrated guide, the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog show how to create a thriving, sustainable lifestyle and environment to help your dog live a longer, happier, and healthier life. In The Forever Dog, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker explained that your dog’s longevity starts with proper pet nutrition. In The Forever Dog Life, they offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and better from the inside-out and outside-in, including easy-to-follow tools, recipes, and tips. Learn to prepare healthy, homemade meals your dog will love, with more than 120 nutritionally packed dog food recipes for delicious bowls, fresh food toppers that supercharge any type of pet food, and nourishing broths and stews that entice the pickiest of eaters. And don’t forget DIY training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews. Accompanying the recipes are science-rich tips for the best ingredients, food hacks, and tools to use in the kitchen. But food is only one aspect of a dog’s good health. The Forever Dog Life teaches you how to create a non-toxic home that is as healthy as possible, with practical instructions for your own DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions that can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products. Also included are all-natural recipes for body care and natural pet care, including shampoos and conditioners, skin rinses, oral and ear care, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. Habib and Becker make it easy to incorporate their science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. Filled with wonderful stories and fantastic canines, The Forever Dog Life makes the world a safer, healthier, and happier place for animals. Backed by science and filled with photographs and four-color instructions, it is the ultimate handbook for dog wellness to help your dogs and cats live their best life.  This comprehensive guide to dog and cat health delivers practical, science-backed solutions for a healthier life: Homemade Pet Food: Master more than 120 recipes for complete meals, nutrient-dense toppers, and nourishing broths that even the pickiest eaters will love. Healthy DIY Treats: Go beyond the bowl with easy, wholesome recipes for training treats, cookies, jerkies, and chews that replace store-bought junk food. Non-Toxic Cleaning: Swap hazardous chemicals for simple, effective DIY cleaners, natural disinfectants, and lawn care solutions to create a safer home environment. Natural Grooming Solutions: Care for your pet from the outside-in with all-natural recipes for shampoos, conditioners, and chemical-free flea and tick solutions. Science-Backed Longevity Tips: Implement the LIFE strategy (Lifestyle, Ideal microbiome, Food, Environment) to support your pet’s health and extend their happy years.

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The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs - The New Yorker Magazine, Susan Orlean, John Updike & James Thurber Cover Art

The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs

The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs by The New Yorker Magazine, Susan Orlean, John Updike & James Thurber

Only  The New Yorker  could fetch such an unbelievable roster of talent on the subject of man’s best friend.  This copious collection, beautifully illustrated, features articles, fiction, humor, poems, cartoons, cover art, drafts, and drawings from the magazine’s archives. The roster of contributors includes John Cheever, Susan Orlean, Roddy Doyle, Ian Frazier, Arthur Miller, John Updike, Roald Dahl, E. B. White, A. J. Liebling, Alexandra Fuller, Jerome Groopman, Jeffrey Toobin, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Ogden Nash, Donald Barthelme, Jonathan Lethem, Mark Strand, Anne Sexton, and Cathleen Schine. Complete with a Foreword by Malcolm Gladwell and a new essay by Adam Gopnik on the immortal canines of James Thurber, this gorgeous keepsake is a gift to dog lovers everywhere from the greatest magazine in the world.

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Australian Shepherd Training: Dog Training for Your Australian Shepherd Puppy - Claudia Kaiser Cover Art

Australian Shepherd Training: Dog Training for Your Australian Shepherd Puppy

Australian Shepherd Training: Dog Training for Your Australian Shepherd Puppy by Claudia Kaiser

Australian Shepherd Training - Dog Training for your Australian Shepherd puppy The training of dogs is often... ... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. What constitutes dog training and what is it good for? And how can you and your Australian Shepherd profit from it without having any experience? The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is "normal" for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Australian Shepherd will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. This book is vol. 1 of the Australian Shepherd training books. Vol. 2 for your grown up Australian Shepherd is also available with the title "Australian Shepherd Training Vol. 2: Dog Training for your grown-up Australian Shepherd" Author Claudia Kaiser says about her book: "It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship." Quench your curiosity to know about background information, read reports on other experiences and obtain step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made for your Australian Shepherd. Get your copy of this book today and experience... ... how your Australian Shepherd sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. Your Australian Shepherd will appreciate it... ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! Content of this book: About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Australian Shepherd Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter – The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion

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Social, Civil, and Savvy: Training and Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs - Laura VanArendonk Baugh Cover Art

Social, Civil, and Savvy: Training and Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs

Social, Civil, and Savvy: Training and Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk Baugh

You want a dog who is confident and happy, able to immediately distinguish between friend and threat, capable of intense focus on her work, and able to relax and play with you when you need some puppy love. But these attributes are not born in our puppies; they are created through proper socialization. So much can be done in a puppy's first few months of life to equip her for our human world and expectations. A well-socialized puppy is not only a happier puppy for her own sake but is also a better-mannered and more reliable pet. Learn how to raise a puppy to be: More comfortable and confidentUpbeat and bold from family life to excursions to vet clinicsLess reactive and excitableA better learner with better memoryA more creative thinker and better training partner This practical approach to socialization, with plenty of detail and easy-to-follow steps, will help you to prepare your puppy for her best approach to life and social success. Material is included for the older dog as well!

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Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure - Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis Cover Art

Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure

Acu-Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure by Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis

Acu-Dog A Guide to Canine Acupressure This 188 page, 4-Color book is the Ultimate HOW-TO Canine Acupressure Book. Tons of charts and photos with detailed discussion of TCM concepts, Assessment, Session Protocol, Hands-on Techniques, and, best of all - 32 Canine Health & Behavioral Acupressure Sessions. ACU-DOG is by Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis with Foreword by Linda Tellington-Jones.

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Dog Is My Co-Pilot - Bark Editors Cover Art

Dog Is My Co-Pilot

Dog Is My Co-Pilot Great Writers on the World's Oldest Friendship by Bark Editors

Dogs have been our muses, our mentors, and our playful and noble co-pilots. They’ve had a profound influence on us as healers and spiritual guides, and also as co-workers, helping to guide, hunt, herd, search, and rescue. Our bond with dogs is deep and unbreakable, and there’s no better source a reader can turn to for a richer understanding of that complex and wonderful relationship than The Bark . The Bark began as a newsletter in Berkeley, California, that advocated for an off-leash area where dogs could cavort and play. Within a few years it had become a full-fledged, award-winning glossy magazine that published work by some of the best writers in America today. And as it grew, the magazine embraced a much larger canvas: to cover the emerging phenomenon of “dog culture” that has been developing over the past decade, as dogs have moved out of the backyard and into our homes, communities, and, indeed, the very center of our lives. As editor Claudia Kawczynska writes, “The implications of integrating another species into society’s daily fabric go well beyond how we nurture our dogs. It calls for a revamping of the standard etiquette—respecting the concerns and interests of society at large. This new relationship, along with an appreciation for our rich and unbounded future, comprises what we call dog culture. This is what The Bark set out to chronicle.” Dog Is My Co-Pilot is an anthology of essays, short stories, and expert commentaries that explores every aspect of our life with dogs. Fifty percent of the material here has never been published before. The book is divided into four sections: Beginnings explores that first meeting, “the initial murmurings when a dog-human relationship is formed.” Pack investigates the theme of “togetherness” and pays tribute to the dynamic of multiple personalities in the canine-human relationship. Lessons examines what dogs teach us, from love to enlightenment. The final section, Passages, reflects on the themes of true friendship, transformation, and loss. Included are pieces by Lynda Barry, Rick Bass, Maeve Brennan, Margaret Cho, Carolyn Chute, Alice Elliott Dark, Lama Surya Das, Pam Houston, Erica Jong, Tom Junod, Caroline Knapp, Donald McCaig, Nasdijj, Ann Patchett, Michael Paterniti, Charles Siebert, Alexandra Styron, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, and Alice Walker. In selections that are humorous, poignant, truthful, sometimes surprising, and frequently uplifting, Dog Is My Co-Pilot embraces the full experience of the world’s oldest friendship. For people who love great writing and, yes, great dogs, it’s a book to be both shared and treasured.

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Training the Disaster Search Dog - Shirley Hammond Cover Art

Training the Disaster Search Dog

Training the Disaster Search Dog by Shirley Hammond

Disaster Search Dog (DSD) teams save lives. Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. Highly trained Disaster Search Dog teams are an increasingly important component in response efforts to save lives in the face of terrorist attacks, earthquakes, and floods—and training these teams has never been more important. Detailed how-to information to pass FEMA tests.

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Horseback Riding For Dummies - Audrey Pavia Cover Art

Horseback Riding For Dummies

Horseback Riding For Dummies by Audrey Pavia

Giddy up! Your guide to horseback riding is here!   There’s nothing quite like the sound of a horse’s gallop. Add to that the sight of its mane catching wind as its powerhouse body criss-crosses the boundary of strength and graceful agility. They are majestic creatures to behold—and if you’ve caught the equine bug, Horseback Riding For Dummies is all you need to get saddled up and started on your journey to riding into the sunset!  Inside, riders at the beginner level will discover the differences between Western and English riding styles, get the knowledge to select the best stable and instructor, and so much more! Choose the riding discipline that best suits your interests Find a qualified riding instructor Learn how to enter the competitive riding world Fit and care for the saddle, bridle, and other equipment  Once you’ve fallen for one of these beautiful animals, it’s hard to hold your horses—and this guide is here to give you the skills and know-how to take that excitement to the ring!

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Letters To Strongheart - J. Allen Boone Cover Art

Letters To Strongheart

Letters To Strongheart by J. Allen Boone

This book, originally published in 1939, comprises a series of letters written by American author J. Allen Boone to the late Strongheart, née Etzel von Oringer, the hugely popular German Shepherd film star of the 1920's. A true actor, Strongheart was the hero of six movies, has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—and even beat a murder charge! A must for all animal-lovers.

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Horse Training - Winnie Prandell Cover Art

Horse Training

Horse Training by Winnie Prandell

If you are reading this book, you are either looking to buy a horse or maybe you have already acquired a horse. Either way the will need to be trained. Whether you do it yourself or hire a trainer to train the horse for you. You already know the cost of purchasing a horse can range from about $1000 to $20,000. You may have estimated the cost of feeding, shoeing, and health care to run you about $2,000 per year. That $2,000 per year is if you have property in the country and will keep the horse with you. If you are planning on boarding your horse, then you can expect an additional $2,000 to $3,000 per year. Assuming you are planning on riding your horse an average of 350 hours per year, you will want to include in all those expenses the cost of your health insurance and possible time off from work. Since you are asking yourself, “Why?” I will explain. There are thousands of people each year that receive injuries from horseback riding. Twenty-five percent of those injuries happen to children who are 16 years of age and younger. Many of the head injuries lead to brain injury. The brain injuries can cause serious damages that have a lifelong effect. Unfortunately we are not talking about injuries caused riding rodeos. The majority of these mishaps occur during recreational riding. Eighty percent of the fatal accidents occur at normal horse speeds and are not caused because the horse bucked or reared up. As it turns out you are safer riding a motorcycle than you are on the back of a horse. Researchers tell us that motorcyclists average 7,000 hours of riding time per serious accident, while horseback riders can expect an accident to happen for every 350 hours of riding time. The best method of stopping injury accidents is education. A properly trained horse is less likely to misbehave, and he will be a much safer animal to ride if he has been taught not to behave in a way that will cause a serious injuries. These actions will include biting, kicking, or running away with a rider. A well-trained horse will be much more patient with the odd habits of the untrained person. Riding on the back of an untrained horse is like driving a car that does not have any brakes. You can take them out for a test run, but you may come back dead. Even though the horse’s intentions are good, if he doesn’t have experience, you are riding around with a creature that weighs over a thousand pounds and likes to do whatever he wants. As an investment, horses are more of a liability. The horse has the potential of hurting someone and his resale value is next to nothing. If you have an untrained horse, he can be dangerous. You probably didn’t buy him just to put him out to pasture and get fat and lazy. Just remember training your horse makes your horse more accessible to you as well as being useful and safer to be around. If you don’t seem to have enough time to train a horse, you can hire a trainer. Depending on the training the horse needs, training can take anywhere from two months to a year to be trained. The end results you will have a horse that is well trained. However you will still be untrained unless you are already an experienced rider and just don’t have the time to train your own horse. If you are not an experienced rider, you are not allowed to participate in the training of your horse. This means you will have to find training for yourself. For a whole lot less money than you will pay for a trainer, you can train a horse on your own. You will both be learning at the same time. Of course the horse will not be rideable for a portion of that time, but you will learn some things before you get on the back of that horse. Here are some tips for the novice horseback rider. If this is the first time your have owned a horse, it would be a good idea to pay a professional trainer to help you choose the right horse for you pay out the money for a horse. You will always want to supervise children when they are around horses. Make sure the children are not in the line of fire should the horse decide to kick. If you have children, you will want them to know all about horse safety.When you are looking for a saddle to purchase, make sure to purchase a saddle that has release catches to ensure a fallen rider will not be dragged by the horse because of a foot caught in the stirrups. Make sure you invest in an equestrian helmet that meets the ASTM standards. Do not allow a horse to nibble or “kiss” you, not even a young horse. This can turn into biting and is very hard to stop. Do not wear any loose fitting clothes. It may catch on tack, branches or fences. Never sneak up on a horse from behind.

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Why Do Cats Do That? 98 Kitty Questions Answered - Peter Scottsdale Cover Art

Why Do Cats Do That? 98 Kitty Questions Answered

Why Do Cats Do That? 98 Kitty Questions Answered by Peter Scottsdale

★★★★★ "Peter Scottsdale has written a wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages, Why Do Cats Do That?  ...it aims to supply the definitive answer to such questions as 'Why do cats hate getting wet?' 'Why do cats purr?' and 'Why do cats meow?' plus 95 other questions.  Perfect for all cat lovers."  (Mary Price, NetGalley Reviewer)  Ever wonder why cats do the perplexing things they do? Do you ask yourself or a friend, What makes a cat act that way? Now, you can know the answers. In this book, Peter Scottsdale gives you solutions to the cat questions you want answered. You will know the answers to the most asked Why? questions about cats. Discover 98 Cat Secrets Including: Why do cats purr? Why do cats meow? Why do cats hate getting wet? Why do cats fight? Why do cats hate dogs? Why do cats throw up? Why do cats knead, purr and drool? Why do cats eat grass? Why do cats scratch? Why do cats bite? Why do cats sleep so much? Why do cats make such noise when mating? Why do cats hate car rides? Why do cats drink from the toilet? Why do cats suck on and eat material? ...And much more. Click the Buy Now button and download the answers you need right now. You'll Love This. What people are saying about Why Do Cats Do That? ★★★★★ "I was given a complimentary copy of Why Do Cats Do That? by Peter Scottsdale through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a fun, quick read full of information about cats. If you've ever wondered something about your feline overlord, this book probably has the answer! And if it doesn't? They are mysterious creatures. While this is written with middle grade kids in mind, it's absolutely not too 'young' for more advanced readers. I'm in my 30s & I thoroughly enjoyed it! This was a fun, quick read."  (Jenna Rideout, Goodreads.com & NetGalley Reviewer)  ★★★★★ "Why Do Cats Do That? is a great small book about cats and their behaviour. I enjoyed the book a lot and even learned a new thing or two. The language used is very accessible, which makes it perfect even for younger readers. Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with (a copy) in exchange for an honest review." (Oxana Tomova, Goodreads.com & NetGalley Reviewer) ★★★★★ "For anyone who is new to cats or wants a refresher on some of the most common questions about cats, this is an excellent book."  (Christina F, Bookseller)   

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Problem Animal Behavior - James O'Heare Cover Art

Problem Animal Behavior

Problem Animal Behavior Functional Assessment & Constructional Contingency Management by James O'Heare

Problem Animal Behavior is an essential textbook providing detailed coverage of the functional assessment of problem animal behavior and the design and implementation of constructional contingency management plans. It introduces the natural science of behavior and the basic laws and principles of behavior. It places a strong emphasis on constructional positive reinforcement-based methods throughout. The strategies and procedures are applicable to all species. Functional assessment forms are provided for the reader’s use.

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Healing Power of Horses - Wendy Beth Baker Cover Art

Healing Power of Horses

Healing Power of Horses Lessons from the Lakota Indians by Wendy Beth Baker

Wendy Beth Baker's The Healing Power of Horses is devoted to the world's greatest horsepeople, the Oglala Lakota Indians of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She begins the book by sharing the philosophy of these great horse-loving people: "There are those who feel the sun rises and sets on the back of a horse, and no matter what obstacles life sets in their way, they never dismount." The spirit and fortitude of the Lakota Indians inform Baker's words as she describes how this once-nomadic tribe came to view the horse as sacred and assigned it great significance in their culture, religion, and lifestyle. The Indians who live on the Pine Ridge Reservation have grown spiritually and as a community through their relationship with their horses, and it is through this connection to the natural world that the power of healing and ultimately, health, flows. With photography by Hope Vinitsky, The Healing Power of Horses tells the individual stories of over a dozen Lakota Indians and how horses have affected each of their lives. Baker was able to interview each of these inspiring individuals for inclusion in this book. The empowering stories told come from Wayne Waters, Marlin "Moon" Weston, Eugenio White Hawk, Wendell Yellow Bull, Aldeen Twiss, Phillip Jumping Eagle and Billy, Dale Vocu, Emma and Shelly Waters, Wilmer Mesteth, Vernell White Thunder, Pat Heathershaw, Lester Waters, and the Carlows. While the stories of each of these exceptional men and women are different, the common denominator in each is the horse's transformative power to heal their minds, spirits, and bodies. These are stories of artists, athletes, and common noble folk, all of whom have struggled to overcome life's many obstacles to thrive and become better people. The author's intention in this book, as she describes in the final section "The Future of the Lakota Horsepeople," is to have her readers gain a better understanding of horses in Lakota culture while at the same time affording some of the Lakota people an opportunity to reconnect with their cultural identity. In reading this book, it is clear that the Lakota people have preserved the emotional power of their ancient culture and strength as a people by maintaining their connection to horses, animals that they deeply love. Fiercely loyal to the United States, the Lakota horsepeople are a strong, proud, and brave community who have much to teach all people about life and the pursuit of healing.

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Train Your Puppy in 8 Weeks - Charlotte Schwartz & Susan Ewing Cover Art

Train Your Puppy in 8 Weeks

Train Your Puppy in 8 Weeks A Positive Guide for Dog Owners by Charlotte Schwartz & Susan Ewing

A positive training guide to puppy training written by much-loved author and puppy-class instructor Charlotte Schwartz is a "week by week training guide" for all new puppy owners. The late Charlotte Schwartz had trained dogs for over 40 years and was a popular, award-winning author, whose no-nonsense style of writing and training comes forth on every page of this best-selling introductory guide and dog training book. Focusing on the first eight weeks that a puppy spends in the new owner's home, Puppy Training, Revised Edition walks the owner through the lessons to teach one week at a time, offering common sense solutions to obedience and housetraining problems along the way. Sidebars throughout the text offer useful tips and alternative methods on how to train a puppy and teach lessons, all of which were originated by Schwartz in her puppy classes over the decades. From the first week -- during which the puppy is taught to sit and stay -- to the eighth week -- devoted to teach the puppy to retrieve and a trick or two -- this puppy primer is the best canine educational tool available! New to this edition is updated and modernized content on housetraining, collar conditioning, human and canine roles, and terminology.

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How to Train a Puppy - John C. King Cover Art

How to Train a Puppy

How to Train a Puppy by John C. King

Puppy training is a wonderful time for you and your pet. If you want them to be more obedient but are uncertain about the training process, look no further! With this book, you'll learn: The use of collars, leashes, treats, and clickersBasic and elaborate tricksHow to keep your puppy from bitingHow to housetrain your puppy like a pro      And much more! Presenting life-changing instructions, this book is a journey you and your four-legged friend will enjoy!

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The Forever Dog - Rodney Habib & Karen Shaw Becker Cover Art

The Forever Dog

The Forever Dog Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer by Rodney Habib & Karen Shaw Becker

#1 New York Times Bestseller In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans—cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration, and autoimmune disorders—also beset canines. As a result, our beloved companions are vexed with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives and suffer shorter life spans. Because our pets can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan for optimal dog health focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food—including what the commercial manufacturers don’t want us to know—and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. Habib and Dr. Becker also explore how external factors we often don’t think about can greatly affect a dog’s overall health and wellbeing, from everyday insults to the body and its physiology, to the role our own lifestyles and our vets’ choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel “up the leash.” Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health—if you know what they are. This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come. Inside this definitive dog care guide, you’ll find the tools and knowledge to extend your dog’s healthspan: A New Approach to Dog Nutrition: Learn what commercial pet food manufacturers don’t want you to know and discover simple recipes and tips to ensure your dog gets the vital nutrients they need for a long life. A Proactive Canine Wellness Plan: Tailor a prescriptive plan for your dog that focuses on diet, movement, and stress reduction, based on the latest science from top geneticists and longevity researchers. Environmental Health for Pets: Uncover how hidden external factors, from everyday exposures to your own lifestyle choices, can dramatically affect your dog’s wellbeing and contribute to chronic disease. Lessons from the World’s Oldest Dogs: Be inspired by stories of dogs who have lived into their 20s and even 30s, and learn the practical, proven tools their owners used to achieve remarkable health and vitality.

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Family Dog - Richard A. Wolters Cover Art

Family Dog

Family Dog A Simple and Time-Proven Method, Revised Edition by Richard A. Wolters

The bestselling dog training book that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog . This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day.  In Family Dog , you’ll discover: • How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle • The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks • The key to your dog's healthy mental development • The benefits of play and relaxation • How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods • Talking with your dog—it's not what you say but how you say it • Children and dogs—learning to take responsibility • Tips on grooming • The best dog diet in the world • First-aid and medical advice • And much more... Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog  will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you’ve always wanted.

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Adopting the Racing Greyhound - Cynthia A. Branigan Cover Art

Adopting the Racing Greyhound

Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Branigan

A HOWELL DOG BOOK OF DISTINCTION Since the first edition of this groundbreaking book was published, tens of thousands of people have been inspired to adopt ex-racing Greyhounds. These gentle, lovable dogs have special physical and emotional needs, and no other guide is more authoritative or complete in preparing potential Greyhound owners for the responsibilities involved than Adopting the Racing Greyhound. This fully updated edition features veterinary information not available elsewhere, backed up by painstaking research by some of the country’s leading authorities. Respected Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan—who has helped place more than 4,000 ex-racers through her organization—provides updated statistics on the costs of adoption as well as new health information, such as safe new flea, tick and heartworm preventives, anesthesia protocols for Greyhounds and suggestions on purchasing veterinary insurance. Branigan carefully explains how potential adopters can decide whether a Greyhound is the right dog for them—a critical issue in successful adoptions—and covers everything from feeding and grooming to training to extending the dog’s life span. She helps readers prepare a Greyhound for the arrival of a new baby; decide whether or not to add a Greyhound to an existing pack of dogs; determine when to return an adopted dog; and locate adoption agencies throughout the world. Branigan also offers a wealth of updated information on medical conditions in Greyhounds and the latest in tests and treatments.

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Bird Dog - Ben O. Williams Cover Art

Bird Dog

Bird Dog The Instinctive Training Method by Ben O. Williams

Originally published in 2003, this one-of-a-kind dog training book is now available in softcover. Both a training manual and a hunting philosophy, Bird Dog reveals unique and time-tested methods that cultivate a dog's instincts to hunt.

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A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG - Debbie Jacobs Cover Art

A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG

A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG by Debbie Jacobs

Debbie Jacobs (CPDT-KA, CAP and finalist in the 2008 Dog Writers Association of America Writing Competition) introduces the most effective and humane ways to help fearful, shy or anxious dogs. A guide to the philosophy and techniques for working with fearful, shy or anxious dogs, the book dispels common myths and misinformation regarding fear based behaviors. It provides, in easy to understand language, the most effective and humane ways to handle dogs with fear based behavior challenges. Very useful information and full of resources for shelters, foster care givers, rescue organizations and veterinarians. While volunteering at the Humane Society of Louisiana's Camp Katrina after the hurricane of 2005, Debbie met Sunny, a border collie mix rescue from a 477 dog hoarding site, She had him transported to her home in Vermont, where he spent the first month cowering in a corner. Thus began the journey of helping Sunny escape from his fears. It was a journey of discovery for Jacobs too. She learned that changing a dog's fear-based behaviors often begins by changing the way we think about the dog. She learned to change her expectations and see Sunny for who he was, not who she thought he should be. And she discovered the most effective and humane ways to help him and other dogs like him. While moving heaven and earth to help Sunny, her extremely fearful dog, Debbie Jacobs became an expert on fearful dogs. A Guide to Living With & Training a Fearful Dog is an excellent book for anyone whose life includes a dog who is afraid. It combines explanations of techniques to use with fearful dogs, information on the many resources available to help them, ad a feeling of hope. Because Jacobs lived it, she understands what it's like to work with a dog who is scared in a way so few people do. Her caring, sharing interest in assisting others who want to help a dog overcome fears comes through in every part of this book, and because she's such an excellent writer, it's a pleasure to read. --Karen B. London, Ph. D., CAAB, CPDT-KA

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Train Your Dog Like a Pro - Jean Donaldson Cover Art

Train Your Dog Like a Pro

Train Your Dog Like a Pro by Jean Donaldson

The tools you need to think and train like a professional Jean Donaldson is one of the top dog trainers in the United States, and her training academy has gained a reputation as the Harvard for dog trainers and behavioral counselors. Now, you can harness her highly effective dog-training techniques and benefit from her expert guidance without leaving your home. If you're like most dog owners, you treat your four-legged friend as a valued member of the family who enjoys the full run of the house-which is why good behavior is so important. Train Your Dog Like a Pro offers a trusted, systematic approach to positive dog training that anyone can follow. You'll get clear, detailed instructions for teaching essential behaviors, more advanced skills, and even some fun tricks. Training is based only on positive reinforcement, patience, and persistence Donaldson is the best-selling author of The Culture Clash: The Revolutionary New Way to Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs Whether you're the proud parent of a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult dog, this book truly give you everything you need to train your dog like a pro.

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Chaser - John W Pilley & Hilary Hinzmann Cover Art

Chaser

Chaser Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by John W Pilley & Hilary Hinzmann

"This marvelous blend of good science and heartwarming dog story will inspire all of us to reexamine our canine friends." — Booklist, starred review The New York Times– bestselling story of a very smart Border collie who redefined animal intelligence. A joyous explanation of behavior, learning, and perception—any pet owner, parent, teacher, or psychologist will be enriched by this book. When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got his new Border collie puppy, Chaser, he wanted to explore the boundaries of language learning and communication between humans and man's best friend. Exhibiting intelligence previously thought impossible in dogs, Chaser soon learned the names of more than a thousand toys and sentences with multiple elements of grammar. Chaser's accomplishments are revolutionizing the way we think about the intelligence of animals. John and Chaser's inspiring journey demonstrates the power of learning through play and opens our eyes to the boundless potential in the animals we love. "The most scientifically important dog in over a century." —Brian Hare, founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center and coauthor of  The Genius of Dogs "After you read Chaser, you will realize that you may have underestimated the intelligence of your dog. Marvelous insights into a dog's mind." —Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation  and  Animals Make Us Human "Dogs and those of us who love them owe to debt of gratitude to the brilliant, courageous author and his equally heroic subject." —Jennifer Arnold, author of  Through a Dog's Eyes "An engrossing and remarkable tale." — The Bark   "A delightful memoir that offers a challenge to behavioral psychologists and inspiration for pet lovers." — Kirkus Reviews

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog - Adam Spivey Cover Art

How to Raise the Perfect Dog

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Everything You Need to Know from Puppyhood to Adolescence and Beyond A Puppy Training and Dog Training Book by Adam Spivey

The ultimate no-bullsh*t guide to raising and training your puppy in the first year, with straight-talking advice from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog Training The first twelve months or so of a dog’s life are the hardest work, but Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this handy guide to your puppy’s first year, he teaches you everything you need to know to understand your dog and help you both thrive. He shares essential guidance on: • The top five dog breeds for a first-time owner and what to know about temperament  • What to buy (and not buy) to prepare your home for a puppy • Crate training, puppy potty training, and bedtime routines • Basic training and leash walking • Socialization, puppy separation anxiety, and more!   Adam says: My simple, straight-talking approach takes all the nonsense out of dog training and puts your dog at the center of everything you do. You’ll hear me say again and again that I like to train the dog that’s in front of me, not follow a set of rules or guidelines that might not even apply to your puppy, and that’s what you’ll find here. Because for me, the dog always comes first.

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Aquarium Care of Cichlids - Claudia Dickinson Cover Art

Aquarium Care of Cichlids

Aquarium Care of Cichlids by Claudia Dickinson

Cichlids are popular and attractive fish that require specific care and maintenance. This easy-to-follow guide provides clear and concise information on how to keep cichlids healthy and thriving in home aquariums. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from an expert. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

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The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise: Finding, Raising, Feeding, Training, Socializing, and Loving Your New Bichon Puppy - Rachel Kass & Kris Wolfe Cover Art

The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise: Finding, Raising, Feeding, Training, Socializing, and Loving Your New Bichon Puppy

The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise: Finding, Raising, Feeding, Training, Socializing, and Loving Your New Bichon Puppy by Rachel Kass & Kris Wolfe

Are you thinking about getting a new Bichon Puppy? Or have you recently rescued a dog that is part, or full Bichon? The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise is your go-to guide for everything you need to know to prepare to successfully raise and train a happy, healthy Bichon from puppy to old-age. Chapter topics include: Choosing a Bichon FriseBringing Home your Bichon FriseBeing a Puppy ParentHousetrainingSocializing with People and AnimalsLiving with Other PetsPhysical and Mental ExerciseTraining your Bichon FriseBasic CommandsDealing With Unwanted BehaviorsTraveling with Bichon FriseNutritionGrooming your Bichon FriseBasic Health CareAdvanced Bichon Frise Health and Aging Dog Care The Bichon Frise is a hypoallergenic family dog with a huge personality packed into a small body. These dogs have a sense of humor, love to joke around, but also can't wait to snuggle. While there is little variance in the breeds look, each dog has a unique personality. They are great with all types of people, from infants and small kids, to adults and the elderly. They are regularly described as cheerful and funny and are a great dog for first-time dog owners. Royalty runs through the Bichon's blood and they know it. They love to be pampered and to be included in everything their owner or family does. These wonderful family dogs tend to have short periods of high energy and then love to relax and snuggle the rest of the time. The energy onsets fast and they enjoy running circles around the house or tables or going for walks outside. Bichon's are comical in their demeanor and their adorable black eyes make them hard to resist. They are friendly, cute, and love to play and do tricks. Kids and adults alike love them for their size, softness, and fun personality. They will integrate themselves into your family from day one and will find a place deep within your heart. Whether you already own a Bichon, or plan to soon, The Complete Guide to the Bichon Frise will be an invaluable guide to help you learn everything you need to know to be a successful Bichon parent.

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Animal Wisdom - Linda Bender & Andrew Harvey Cover Art

Animal Wisdom

Animal Wisdom Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals by Linda Bender & Andrew Harvey

Scientific and spiritual, Animal Wisdom thoughtfully explores “the ways in which animals, if we will but watch them and listen to them, can help us to live our lives more fully”—Jane Goodall How is it that pets are able to travel thousands of miles through unknown territory to reunite with their beloved humans? How can dogs detect cancer with up to a 98 percent accuracy rate, and foresee epileptic or diabetic seizures in their owners? How do animals seem to know an earthquake is coming long before the world's best seismologists? In Animal Wisdom, veterinarian and animal advocate Linda Bender offers a wealth of amazing stories and research-based evidence indicating animals have deeply perceptive—even extrasensory—abilities. She shows us that animals are extremely perceptive, intuitive, and psychic and provides step-by-step practices for honing your natural ability to communicate with them, so that you too can learn to understand their urgent messages about peace, happiness, and the future of the planet. Animal Wisdom is for animal lovers and anyone who seeks a deeper, more spiritual connection to these beautiful creatures.

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Miniature Donkey. Miniature Donkey Owners Manual. Miniature Donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding. - Harry Holdstone Cover Art

Miniature Donkey. Miniature Donkey Owners Manual. Miniature Donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding.

Miniature Donkey. Miniature Donkey Owners Manual. Miniature Donkey care, environment, health, feeding and breeding. by Harry Holdstone

The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, also known as the Miniature Donkey or simply the mini, hails originally from the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily. They are not just very small donkeys but an entirely separate species. They are the smallest of the equines and increasingly popular as pets. This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction, their feeding needs, socialisation and bonding, how to train them and what makes these adorable equines such wonderful pets. It will also tell you what you need to know in order to decide whether or not this is the pet for you – cuteness factor aside – and, if it is, where to buy one, how to select your mini, what you need to arrange and buy before you bring it home, and how to take proper care of it. The owner must know what these pint-sized, intelligent and very loving equines need with regards to their environment, feeding and social and mental lives in order to be both healthy and happy. The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey is susceptible to several of the same bacterial, parasitic and viral infections that standard donkeys and horses may contract. Anyone who is serious about owning one needs to know how to care for them, what to look for and how to deal with common conditions. Covered in this book: Care Costs Daily care Do’s and don’ts Feeding Health History Intelligence One or two Personality Tips on buying Training Travelling …and much more

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The Book of Pet Love and Loss - Sara Bader Cover Art

The Book of Pet Love and Loss

The Book of Pet Love and Loss Words of Comfort and Wisdom from Remarkable People by Sara Bader

A powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief. An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and forgiving. “Affection without ambivalence” is how Sigmund Freud described the connection. “No matter how awful the day, or how awful I am behaving at any given moment, George doesn’t care,” writes journalist John Dickerson. “He finds me smoldering in my chair and dashes to my lap.” Our lives are intricately intertwined with our pets, and together, over time, we establish rituals that are as steady as a metronome. It’s no wonder the grief is crushing when they depart—even those who’ve had time to prepare describe feeling stunned, devastated, and cracked in two. “We were a bit broken up over the death of our black Persian cat,” crime novelist Raymond Chandler confessed. “When I say a bit broken up, I am being conventional. For us it was a tragedy.” Nobel Prize–winning author V. S. Naipaul described the experience as “calamitous,” and writer May Sarton called it a “volcanic eruption of woe.” Poet Emily Dickinson was so bereft she asked for help: “Carlo died,” she announced in a letter to her friend Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1866. “Would you instruct me now?” The Book of Pet Love and Loss is a collection of quotations—poignant thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs, and other original sources—from beloved cultural figures who understood this singular experience so deeply, they felt compelled to write about it. This book dignifies the profound connection we share with our animal companions, but it also provides solace as mourners document their heartache over the loss of their cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other animals—even, in the case of Pablo Neruda, a mongoose. Their comforting and wise words are what every animal lover needs on this journey of heartbreak and healing.

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Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Includes - Lauren English Cover Art

Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Includes

Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Catahoula Leopard Dog Training Guide Includes Catahoula Leopard Dog Agility Training, Tricks, Socializing, Housetraining, Obedience Training, Behavioral Training, and More by Lauren English

This Training Guide is a truly informative and unique book, full of reliable and tested information - written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. It is an easy-to-read, and in-depth text which you will thoroughly enjoy, and it contains a wealth of interesting facts and reliable information. Contributed to by a series of specialist trainers, this is a must have addition to your collection.

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The Original Rocket Recall - Lisa Lyle Waggoner Cover Art

The Original Rocket Recall

The Original Rocket Recall Teach Your Dog To Come by Lisa Lyle Waggoner

Do you want a dog who will come to you the first time—every time? That’s what you’ll get when you follow the easy, fun, and effective training steps in The Original Rocket Recall™ (with a foreword by Steve White, working dog consultant, and retired police K9 trainer/supervisor). This easy-to-follow book lets you say goodbye to the embarrassment of calling your dog and getting no response, and hello to recall training that's fun and effective for you and your dog. You’ll learn: How to build fabulous focus and attention as a foundation for Rocket Recall. The Check-In Game, Name Game, and Chase Me Game—fun ways to build your dog’s attention and desire to come to you. How to create a simple training plan to get your dog running to you from a long distance. Strategies for recall success in highly challenging environments, even around other animals. Ways to avoid—and undo—the common mistakes that undermine a reliable recall. Author Lisa Lyle Waggoner, a certified professional dog trainer and faculty member of The Victoria Stilwell Academy, shares her easy-to-understand training techniques based on today’s modern, scientific positive reinforcement training—the alternative to the outdated shock collar compulsory training techniques. In The Original Rocket Recall™: Teach Your Dog to Come, you’ll unleash your dog’s focus and enthusiasm like never before so you can safely enjoy off-leash activities. Whether you’re a dog owner, dog walker, pet sitter, or dog trainer, if you want a dog who will return to you with rocket-like speed the first time—every time—this book is for you! Praise for The Original Rocket Recall™: Teach Your Dog to Come ...the definitive guide for teaching a fast, reliable recall— and having fun doing it.” Veronica Boutelle, MA Ed., CTC, Founder of dog*biz. A reliable recall is one of the greatest gifts you can give your beloved canine companion, allowing him to stay safe while having much greater freedom and many more opportunities to explore his world, without the annoying, constant constraint of a leash. Lisa Waggoner's The Original Rocket Recall™ book is an incredibly valuable gift to the dog-loving world, sharing sound, scientific, and effective positive reinforcement-based methods that can only strengthen relationships between dogs and their humans, and enhance the quality of life for both. Lisa is a superb teacher and trainer and an excellent writer. This book deserves to be read and put into practice by everyone who wants to give their dogs the best life possible. Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, renowned dog training author.

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