Download or read book The Other End of the Leash written by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Re Jane written by Patricia Park and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Re--a half-Korean, half-American orphan--takes a position as an au pair for two Brooklyn academics and their daughter, but a brief sojourn in Seoul, where she reconnects with family, causes her to wonder if the man she loves is really the man for her as she tries to find balance between two cultures.

Download or read book I Like Beagles written by Linda Bozzo and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Early readers will learn how to care for a beagle, including breed-specific traits and needs"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Where the Red Fern Grows written by Wilson Rawls and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 1961 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend. This edition also includes a special note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool. Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two, dogs. So when he’s finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own—Old Dan and Little Ann—he’s ecstatic. It doesn’t matter that times are tough; together they’ll roam the hills of the Ozarks. Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters—now friends—and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair, and that the seeds of the future can come from the scars of the past.

Download or read book The Dog s Mind written by Bruce Fogle and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992-10-14 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Quite simply this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing." -R. W. F. Poole, Daily Telegraph How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.

Download or read book Bubble Head One Slick Chick written by Cari D. Elmore and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bubble Head is a Crested Polish Banty – One Slick Chick – and a strange-looking chicken that takes on a crafty fox in the first part of this children’s adventure book. “I happen to be a stunning chicken. I allow these humans to pet my lovely feathers and tell me I’m one hot chicken, but of course I know this. It’s obvious I’m a chicken worth pick-en.” Whether she’s strange-looking or lovely, this hip chick will delight young readers as she takes on some worthy adversaries, including a killer fox, and a large snapping spider that appears on Halloween (and if it bites, you become the spider). Does Bubble Head come out on top?

Download or read book The Memory of Water written by Shelagh Stephenson and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 1997 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORIES: The Globe and Mail describes THE MEMORY OF WATER as both gloriously funny and deeply felt...Indeed, THE MEMORY OF WATER is so funny that it appears at first to be pure black comedy, with the newly bereaved sisters indulging wildly in wi

Download or read book Choosing the Perfect Puppy written by Pippa Mattinson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Happy Puppy Handbook comes the definitive guide to choosing the perfect puppy for you. Ready for an adorable puppy in your life? With over 200 breeds to choose from, picking your new life companion can be hard. But the dog of your dreams is out there, and Choosing the Perfect Puppy is here to help you find it. In this book you will discover: - How to compare pedigree with mixed breeds - At-a-glance information on the most popular dog breeds in the world - How to choose the best place to start searching - How to choose the right puppy from a litter And many more tips to find the perfect pooch to complete your life! Written by dog-training expert and puppy enthusiast Pippa Mattinson, this book tells you everything you need to know before you welcome a new puppy into your life.

Download or read book From Our Kitchen to Yours written by Country Women's Association Victoria and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of tried and tested, family favourite Australian recipes from the members of The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. The recipes gathered here come from the wonderful cooks of The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc., some of whom would never have envisaged that their recipes would still be in such demand. The 185 tested and true recipes in this book have been shared countless times between friends and published as community cookbooks to raise funds for cash-strapped good causes. Food tastes may have changed and evolved, but these recipes stand the test of time - Tex Mex Fish with Crispy Potato Slices to feed a hungry family, Lamb, Lentil and Rosemary Soup to give as a gift to a neighbour who might need a helping hand, or Orange Poppyseed and Cardamon Biscuits to share with a friend with a strong cup of tea. There are recipes for breakfasts, morning teas, soups, salads, vegetarian dishes, main meals, jams, chutneys and preserves, updated with additional tips and hints to ensure success for the most inexperienced modern cook.

Download or read book The Labrador Handbook written by Pippa Mattinson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to living with and caring for the world's most popular dog, from the leading expert in the field. 'The best guide to preparing for a puppy and emerging unscathed from the next 12 months that I've seen' -- The Bookbag 'Covers everything you need to know' -- ***** Reader review 'I would be lost without it!!' -- ***** Reader review 'Love Labs? Got a Lab? Then get this book, pretty much everything you want and need to know is in here' -- ***** Reader review 'Fantastic book - really informative and helpful. Recommend.' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************************************* Pippa Mattinson, dog-training specialist, tells you everything you need to know about training and caring for your labrador. From puppyhood to old age, this book provides an in-depth guide to raising your labrador, making for a contented owner and a happy dog, covering among other topics: · Surviving the first few weeks · Health queries · Practical training · Sexual maturity · Breeding · Senior Labradors · Games to play for all ages Pippa Mattinson is in touch with over 300,000 dog owners every month through her website The Labrador Site and online forum The Labrador Forum and knows exactly what labrador owners want. Founder of The Gundog Trust, her first two books Total Recall and The Happy Puppy Handbook have won praise from many happy dog owners.

Download or read book Squirrel Dog Basics written by David A. Osborn and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Happy Puppy Handbook written by Pippa Mattinson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pippa Mattinson, dog-training specialist, tells you everything you need to know about training and caring for your new puppy. From preparing the house and garden before the puppy arrives, to introducing your new friend to all the family (including children and other animals), and solving problems like crying, night waking, feeding, upset stomachs, biting, chewing and jumping up, this book is packed with all you need to know as a puppy owner.

Download or read book Dogs written by Bruce Fogle and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for a would-be purchaser of a pedigree dog, this is a pocket-sized photographic guide to the canine world written by an authority on dog behaviour and veterinary care. It provides over 280 pedigree dog portraits which are accompanied by key facts about the breed, including its place of origin, physical features, temperament, grooming requirements and breed colours.

Download or read book Retriever Training the Modern Way written by Susan Scales and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Our Oldest Companions written by Pat Shipman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the dog become manÕs best friend? A celebrated anthropologist unearths the mysterious origins of the unique partnership that rewrote the history of both species. Dogs and humans have been inseparable for more than 40,000 years. The relationship has proved to be a pivotal development in our evolutionary history. The same is also true for our canine friends; our connection with them has had much to do with their essential nature and survival. How and why did humans and dogs find their futures together, and how have these close companions (literally) shaped each other? Award-winning anthropologist Pat Shipman finds answers in prehistory and the present day. In Our Oldest Companions, Shipman untangles the genetic and archaeological evidence of the first dogs. She follows the trail of the wolf-dog, neither prehistoric wolf nor modern dog, whose bones offer tantalizing clues about the earliest stages of domestication. She considers the enigma of the dingo, not quite domesticated yet not entirely wild, who has lived intimately with humans for thousands of years while actively resisting control or training. Shipman tells how scientists are shedding new light on the origins of the unique relationship between our two species, revealing how deep bonds formed between humans and canines as our guardians, playmates, shepherds, and hunters. Along the journey together, dogs have changed physically, behaviorally, and emotionally, as humans too have been transformed. DogsÕ labor dramatically expanded the range of human capability, altering our diets and habitats and contributing to our very survival. Shipman proves that we cannot understand our own history as a species without recognizing the central role that dogs have played in it.

Download or read book Timeline written by Tom Young and published by George F Thompson Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If pictures could talk, what a tale they might tell. That thought lurks behind every image of Tom Young's masterful visual story of a life -- is it his? or yours?

Download or read book Bulldogs For Dummies written by Susan M. Ewing and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it's just what you need for Bulldog success! Discover how to * Understand the breed and its history * Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog * Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands * Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active * Watch for breed-specific health problems