Monday, October 31, 2011

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words (Bright & Early Books(R))

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words (Bright & Early Books(R)) Review



I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words (Bright & Early Books(R)) Feature

  • ISBN13: 9780394826929
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Illus. in full color. Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.  


Saturday, October 29, 2011

Training Your German Shepherd Dog (Training Your Dog Series)

Training Your German Shepherd Dog (Training Your Dog Series) Review



Barron's Training Your Dog titles offer breed-specific advice on virtually every aspect of canine training, including housebreaking, obedience to basic verbal commands and hand signals, retrieving, and walking the dog on a leash. These books also discuss humane methods for breaking a dog's bad habits. The German Shepherd is intelligent and a quick learner, which makes him highly trainable. However, training of this fine dog should begin early in life. German Shepherds are best suited to owners who are calmly authoritative and consistent in their training methods.


Friday, October 28, 2011

A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Boy, Dog, Frog)

A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Boy, Dog, Frog) Review



A boy and his dog go walking in the swamp.

They spot a frog in the water.

Can they use a net to catch him?


Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cerberus, The Dog of Hades - The History of an Idea

Cerberus, The Dog of Hades - The History of an Idea Review



Cerberus, The Dog of Hades - The History of an Idea is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Maurice Bloomfield is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Maurice Bloomfield then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.


Monday, October 24, 2011

And Baby Makes Four: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to a Baby-Friendly Dog

And Baby Makes Four: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to a Baby-Friendly Dog Review



And Baby Makes Four: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to a Baby-Friendly Dog Feature

  • ISBN13: 9780793805679
  • Condition: New
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Having a baby should be an exciting and celebratory time for parents-to-be. However, if there is a pet in the household, there may be concern about how he will react to a newborn addition to the family.

And Baby Makes Four provides expecting parents with straightforward instructions on how to prepare the family dog for a new baby's arrival. Written by a behaviorist and mother, this useful guide helps to address specific pet behaviors that may concern parents-to-be, including possessiveness, jealousy, fear of new people and new situations, inappropriate jumping, and chewing on baby toys. The chapters are arranged chronologically by trimester, continuing through childbirth and the arrival of the newborn baby, to help your dog adjust to changes in the home. The book also features an assortment of contemporary, eye-catching illustrations that highlight and define key information from the text.

If you wish to guide your pet through your pregnancy and help ensure a loving relationship between him and your new baby, And Baby Makes Four can show you how to be a leader to your dog while reinforcing his status within the family dynamic.


Sunday, October 23, 2011

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love Review



Now in paperback, the New York Times-bestselling story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted.

In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen--one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue--ran up to them and captured their hearts. The dog had been used as bait for fighting dogs when he was just a few months old. He had been thrown in a cage and left to die until the police rescued him and the staff at Ardmore Animal Hospital saved his life. The Levins, whose sons are themselves adopted, were unable to resist Oogy's charms.

Heartwarming and redemptive, OOGY is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him "Oogy" (an affectionate derivative of ugly), and made him one of their own.


Saturday, October 22, 2011

Schutzhund "Top Working Dogs", Training Manual

Schutzhund "Top Working Dogs", Training Manual Review



This is the fifth edition of "TWD", a Schutzhund Training Manual written by the first licensed, FCI accredited German Schutzhund Judge to reside in the US. It is presented in a factual, concise and easily understood manner, a "how-to" book novel and unique in several ways: ** it presents in detail the methods that experts use - but never reveal ** it offers a multitude of approaches for the individual routines ** it lists, for each task, the problems most often encountered, and it suggests a variety of remedies ** it aids the trainer in using psychological principles, by giving descriptions and explanations ** it emphasizes the general components of training which can readily be applied to specific situations in the various branches of the sport of working dogs ** it stresses and explains playful instruction of the young dog ** it introduces fun activities / games for individuals and groups of canines ** it addresses and solves common dog behavior problems which even animal behavior specialists struggle to decipher. Tracking, obedience and protection work are described in this training manual which has found world-wide recognition. It guides experts and novices, even owners of small dogs, with its combination of practice and theory, technique and technology, experience and common sense. The reader would have to pick bits and pieces from thousands of websites and hundreds of books, DVD's, seminars and lectures on the subject to find what is presented here - and he would still come up short by many miles. We offer this book to the general public to make the man/dog relationship more meaningful, and more enjoyable, for both partners.


Thursday, October 20, 2011

The BACKWARD BIRD DOG PAPERBACK

The BACKWARD BIRD DOG PAPERBACK Review



The BACKWARD BIRD DOG PAPERBACK Feature

  • ISBN13: 9780671568528
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What's a Bird Dog to Do?

Everyone knows a bird dog leads with his nose. Everyone but J.C. After all, what's a pup supposed to think when he's welcomed to his new home by a cat who thwacks him on the nose with his claws...a dog who bites him on the nose...a bee sting on his you-know-what and a mad mamma bird who attacks the sorest part of his body with her beak? Poor J.C. All he wants is love...cuddling up to My Justin...a good tummy-scratching by My Bill and My Carol. J.C. wants to make his new family proud. But how can he point with a nose everyone wants to attack? There must be a better way...


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

It's Quilting Cats & Dogs

It's Quilting Cats & Dogs Review



A collection of delightful character quilted projects from world-renowned designer, Lynette Anderson, perfect for cat and dog lovers. Several large quilts are featured in this book, along with bags, pincushions, pillows and needlecases. These smaller projects make ideal gifts.


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog Review



An explosive novel of the drug trade, The Power of the Dog, takes you deep inside a world riddled with corruption, betrayal, and bloody revenge.

Art Montana is an obsessive DEA agent. The Barrera brothers are heirs to a drug empire. Nora Hayden is a jaded teenager who becomes a high-class hooker. Father Parada is a powerful and uncorruptable Catholic priest. Callan is an Irish kid from Hell’s kitchen who grows up to be a merciless hitman. And they are all trapped in the world of the Mexican drug Federaciรณn. From the streets of New York City to Mexico City and Tiajuana to the jungles of Central America, this is the war on drugs like you’ve never seen it.


Sunday, October 16, 2011

The Gift of the Sacred Dog (Reading Rainbow Book)

The Gift of the Sacred Dog (Reading Rainbow Book) Review



A brave boy goes into the hills and prays for help for his people. A rider on a magnificent animal comes to him and says: "This animal is called the Sacred Dog. He can do many things your dogs can do and also more...He is as the wind: gentle but sometimes frightening." The clouds close and suddenly one by one countless Sacred Dogs course down from the sky. And so the courage of one determined boy is rewarded by the Great Spirit: The horse, or Sacred Dog, is given to his tribe.


Saturday, October 15, 2011

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism Review



In this paperback edition is a foreword by activist and author John Robbins and a reader's group study guide. This ground-breaking work, voted one of the top ten books of 2010 by VegNews Magazine, offers an absorbing look at why and how humans can so wholeheartedly devote ourselves to certain animals and then allow others to suffer needlessly, especially those slaughtered for our consumption.

Social psychologist Melanie Joy explores the many ways we numb ourselves and disconnect from our natural empathy for farmed animals. She coins the term "carnism" to describe the belief system that has conditioned us to eat certain animals and not others.

In Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows Joy investigates factory farming, exposing how cruelly the animals are treated, the hazards that meatpacking workers face, and the environmental impact of raising 10 billion animals for food each year. Controversial and challenging, this book will change the way you think about food forever.


Friday, October 14, 2011

Learn How to Train and Understand your Havanese Puppy & Dog

Learn How to Train and Understand your Havanese Puppy & Dog Review



Learn how to take good care of your Havanese puppy and dog with these fun chapters to read and learn from! 1. The Characteristics of a Havanese Puppy or Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Havanese Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Havanese? 5. How to Crate Train Your Havanese 6. When Your Havanese Makes Potty Mistakes 7. How to Teach your Havanese to Fetch 8. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Havanese 9. When Your Havanese Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 10. When Your Havanese Is Afraid of Loud Noises 11. How to Stop Your Havanese From Jumping Up On People 12. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Havanese or Any Other Breed of Dog 13. How to Teach Your Havanese to Sit 14. Why Your Havanese Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 15. How to Stop Your Havanese From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 16. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Havanese Puppy 17. How to Socialize Your Havanese Puppy 18. How to Stop Your Havanese Dog From Excessive Barking 19. When Your Havanese Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 20. What you Should Know about Fleas and Ticks 21. How to Stop Your Havanese Puppy or Dog From Biting 22. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 23. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 24. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 25. How to Clean Your Havaneses Ears Correctly 26. How to Stop Your Havanese From Eating Their Own Stools 27. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 28. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 29. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 30. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Havanese 31. How to Clean and Groom your Havanese 32. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 33. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog 34. How to Deworm your Havanese for Good Health 35. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 36. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes


Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Dog Wars: How the Border Collie Battled the American Kennel Club

The Dog Wars: How the Border Collie Battled the American Kennel Club Review



Well-known writer Donald McCaig turns his attention in The Dog Wars to the 1990s controversy between the working border collie community and the American Kennel Club. Chronicling a critical turning point in the history of the border collie, The Dog Wars is a must read for anyone interested in the culture of dogs in the United States.


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Bird Dog: The Instinctive Training Method

Bird Dog: The Instinctive Training Method Review



Originally published in 2003, this one-of-a-kind dog training book is now available in softcover.

Ben Williams has become legendary for his hard-charging, bold, and obedient hunting dogs.

The training method he has developed over 40 years consistently produces friendly and affectionate dogs that also perform at the highest level in the field.

Both a training manual and a hunting philosophy, Bird Dog reveals unique and time-tested methods that cultivate a dog's instincts to hunt.
 


Monday, October 10, 2011

DOG'S BEST FRIEND | The Quick, Easy And Painless Guide to Training Your Dog

DOG'S BEST FRIEND | The Quick, Easy And Painless Guide to Training Your Dog Review



This guide is a must have for people wanting to learn how to train their dogs quickly and humanely. The author leaves out his personal story, testimonials from people he's helped over the years, and the history of dog training and behavior because, while perhaps interesting, he felt that these subjects were unimportant to the reader in regards to learning how to train their dogs. The guide was designed to be a very quick read so that that dog owners could start training their dogs immediately.

In this easy to navigate guide you are given detailed instructions for teaching your dog the commands for sit, down, stand, recall, and drop it. The author also explains how to teach your dog name recognition, crate training, house training, walking on a leash properly, and politely greeting guests at the door. Each subject is contained in a chapter so finding the commands and lessons you want to learn is quick and easy.


Sunday, October 9, 2011

How to Stop Your Puppy or Older Dog from Biting

How to Stop Your Puppy or Older Dog from Biting Review



Chapter 1

Why Do Puppies Bite?

"For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." Newton’s third law of motion. Don't be surprised that a book on dog training is starting with an old physics quote. It's from Newton but it's a natural law which is applicable to other events including dog training.

I know you will want to ask: Of what use is this law here? You see, lots of people are trying to find solutions to problems without actually knowing the cause of these problems.

Lots of dog owners have been trying to stop puppies from biting without even knowing in the first place why puppies bite. According to Isaac Newton, every action is a result of an opposite reaction. Everything happens for a purpose and for a reason. Your puppy will bite because of certain reasons, which if you study will help you in creating a good old dog as a friend.

The main reason why puppies bite is as a result of TEETHING.

The teething period is a state when puppies are cutting new teeth. This is mostly between the age of 4 to 6 months and the maximum age is 10 months. A nursing mother once told me about her experience when her toddler was passing through the teething stage too.

How painful it was for her little baby girl. In the same way it is also painful for puppies passing through this stage of having loose teeth hanging in their mouths.

Puppies’ jaws are weak and for them to inhibit the force of their jaws as a result of these new teeth they gnaw, mouth and even play-bite to sooth the gums around the teeth.

The combination of weak jaws with extremely sharp, needle-like teeth and the puppy penchant for biting results in numerous play-bites which, although painful, seldom cause serious harm. Thus, the developing pup receives ample necessary feedback regarding the force of its bites before it develops strong jaws - which could inflict considerable injury. The greater the pup’s opportunity to play-bite with people, other dogs and other animals, the better the dog’s bite inhibition as an adult.