Download or read book Caucasian Shepherd Dog Caucasian Ovcharka What You Must Know Before You Buy a Caucasian Shepherd Dog Caucasian Ovcharka as a Pet written by Clifford Worthington and published by Imb Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caucasian Shepherd/Caucasian Ovcharka is not suitable for everyone as a family pet! The Caucasian Shepherd is mostly used for guarding purposes and for large commercial estates, the Military and the prison. The application of this dog can be ascribed to its strong willed, ferocious and fearless nature. It is also very loyal and will protect anything and anyone it considers his family, including other dogs, children and even cats. But know that it will attack everyone else. This may include friends of your children and any guests who may visit you. This dog is not for anyone who is planning to get a dog for the very first time. This is for those experienced dog lovers who have the time, passion and expertise to tame, train and socialize this aggressive breed. The Caucasian Shepherd will be happy if and when he can do the job he is born and trained to do, i.e. to guard and protect. If you have cared well for this dog, had it well socialized, put in a lot of patience and attention in his training, then you can expect him to be highly loyal and devoted, giving you a complete peace of mind. You need to know that this dog is a working breed and needs to have a guarding job to keep him busy. They are now increasingly being owned by people to guard their property. It is for those people, who have decided to buy the Caucasian Shepherd as a pet/to guard their property that this book is most suitable for as the book clearly mentions all the negatives about owning a Caucasian Shepherd. This book is a must have guide for anybody who is thinking about keeping a Caucasian Shepherd as a pet as you must be aware of the big negatives before you buy this breed of dog.

Download or read book Caucasian Mountain Dog written by Stacey Kubyn and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the remote mountainous regions of the Caucasus in southeastern Europe comes the Caucasian Mountain Dog, an ovcharka breed whose origins trace back two millennia. Employed by Russian shepherds to protect the flocks from predators, the Caucasian Mountain Dog is a discerning guardian, wary of strangers, that is at once fearless and impressive. The author, breeder and exhibitor, Stacy L.G. Kubyn shares her insight into this remarkable Russian breed as she traces its origins in the countries of the former USSR and its spread to the United States, where she organized the breed’s first parent club. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide also offers a candid view of the breed’s characteristics and temperament, including sound advice about owning this powerful, demanding working breed. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Download or read book Like Wind Like Wave written by Stefano Bolognini and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Italian psychoanalyst and raconteur reflects insightfully on life and the common experiences that make us human. “The brief pieces collected in this volume are as much short stories as they are essays as they are psychoanalytic studies. In every chapter, the stage is set for consideration of large matters—the nature of passion, the crucial role of illusion and disillusion in life, what constitutes heroism—but always in relation to a very particular story from the author’s life, and always a story told with the kind of charming humor that points us toward tolerance for and appreciation of the richness of humanity. There is a lovely and beguiling intimacy about Stefano Bolognini’s prose, so that psychoanalytic concepts are never intrusions of jargon, but rather ideas to conjure with, creatively.” —From the Foreword by Owen Renik IN THESE TEN ESSAYS, Stefano Bolognini tells colorful stories from his life, from encounters with a giant Caucasian sheepdog and a martial arts master to a wandering journey through a remote Italian village, and draws out the meaning of these experiences for himself and his readers. Showcasing Bolognini’s gift for storytelling and his remarkable insight, Like Wind, Like Wave marks a welcome return to psychoanalytic writing as a subjective art. as a subjective art.

Download or read book The Dogist written by Elias Weiss Friedman and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.

Download or read book Chaser written by John W. Pilley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them—more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on command. Based on that learning, she and her owner and trainer, retired psychologist John Pilley, have moved on to further impressive feats, demonstrating her ability to understand sentences with multiple elements of grammar and to learn new behaviors by imitation. John’s ingenuity and tenacity as a researcher are as impressive as Chaser’s accomplishments. His groundbreaking approach has opened the door to a new understanding of animal intelligence, one that requires us to reconsider what actually goes on in a dog’s mind. Chaser’s achievements reveal her use of deductive reasoning and complex problem-solving skills to address novel challenges. Yet astonishingly, Chaser isn’t unique. John’s training methods can be adopted by any dog lover. Through the poignant story of how he trained Chaser, raised her as a member of the Pilley family, and proved her abilities to the scientific community, he reveals the positive impact of incorporating learning into play and more effectively channeling a dog’s natural drives. John’s work with Chaser offers a fresh perspective on what’s possible in the relationship between a dog and a human. His story points us toward a new way of relating to our canine companions that takes into account our evolving understanding of the way animals and humans learn.

Download or read book Farm Dogs written by Janet Vorwald Dohner and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.

Download or read book The Intelligence of Dogs written by Stanley Coren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-01-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions, and inner lives of dogs.

Download or read book Takedown written by Brad Thor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of a Fourth of July terrorist bombing that has destroyed all of the bridges and tunnels leading out of Manhattan, an elite cadre of Middle Eastern soldiers searches for a man who holds a powerful secret of key importance.

Download or read book Mountain Cur Mountain Cur Dog Complete Owners Manual Mountain Cur Book for Care Costs Feeding Grooming Health and Training written by George Hoppendale and published by Imb Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a professional dog whisperer and dog owner, the Mountain Cur dog Complete Owner's Manual has the answers you may need when researching this short-coated working hound dog. Learn about this courageous hunting dog and find out whether or not this classic American hunting dog will be the best choice for you and your family.

Download or read book Dogs Unleashed written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive compendium of canine varieties—from purebreds to designer doodles—from the acclaimed author of The Spirit of the Dog. One glance around the local park will confirm that man’s best friend comes in many varieties. As the first animal domesticated by humans, dogs have been selectively bred for tens of thousands of years to be herders, hunters, guard dogs, and friends. The result is a plethora of breeds that are as different as the pint-sized chihuahua and the massive St. Bernard. Now there is a guide to each of them. Dogs Unleashed contains all the information required to differentiate breeds of canine. From the standard poodle to the Finnish spitz, readers will become experts of identification. Alongside beautiful photography, discover information on conformation, history, temperament, health risks, and more. This book even contains a section on today’s designer breeds like the labradoodle, the puggle, and the cockapoo. Ideal for researching a new family pet, or for general knowledge, this book reveals which dogs are the most expensive to keep, which are the best swimmers, and which breed has the longest life expectancy.

Download or read book Brain Training for Dogs written by Adrienne Farricelli and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They discovered simple techniques to develop your dog's intelligence...Eliminate bad behavior rapidly and create loving obedient pets...

Download or read book Little Kids and Their Big Dogs written by Andy Seliverstoff and published by Little Kids and Their Big Dogs. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From celebrated photographer Andy Seliverstoff, another volume of gorgeous images of little kids kissing, hugging, playing, laughing, jumping, and just generally loving the big dogs in their lives. "Nothing short of magical," the Today Show wrote about Seliverstoff's first "Little Kids and Their Big Dogs" book. "You'll never see anything as adorable as these little kids with big dogs," agreed Buzzfeed. "Outrageously precious" added People magazine. This second volume contains a global assortment of some of the biggest dogs on the planet, from Irish Wolfhounds and Great Danes to lesser-known breeds like Spanish Mastiffs and Caucasian Shepherds. Also available are "Little Kids and Their Big Dogs" greeting cards, a 2018 calendar, and, of course, Volume 1.

Download or read book About Dogs written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by Nicolae Sfetcu. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 1196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog anatomy, breeding, breeds, equipment, health, law, monuments, organizations, related professions and professionals, shows and showing, sports, training and behavior, types, working dogs. Dogs in popular culture, famous dogs, fictional dogs, films. The dog is a canine mammal of the Order Carnivora. Dogs were first domesticated from wolves at least 12,000 years ago but perhaps as long as 150,000 years ago based on recent genetic fossil evidence and DNA evidence. In this time, the dog has developed into hundreds of breeds with a great degree of variation. This guide details the dog anatomy, breeding, breeds, equipment, health, law, monuments, organizations, related professions and professionals, shows and showing, dog sports, training and behavior, dog types, working dogs, as well as dogs in popular culture, famous dogs, fictional dogs, films about dogs, dogs as pets, and many other related aspects.

Download or read book The Sheep Dogs of Anatolia written by Guvener Isik and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheep Dogs of Anatolia, Yörük Koyçs, is not intended to be a guide or instruction manual, and the material in the book is presented by integration into stories and the author's personal observations. The author has worked on this book since 1997. Although the focus is the Anatolians, the information provided here is applicable to all Large Guardian Dogs, such as Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz, Alabai, and Ovtcharka. The reader is not forced to accept rules and laws dictated by the author or any club. On the contrary he is encouraged to mold his own methods based on the practices in the rural Anatolia. Rights and wrongs in sheep dog raising are not confined to rules; rather they reside in understanding the mindset of the shepherds, the nature of the flocks, and the dogs, which are summarized in principals. The main source of information in this book is from the authentic shepherds instead of white collar data collectors and the sedentary farmers. No ready- to -swallow pills are provided in order to successfully live with sheep dogs and to benefit from them. Once the reader understands the aboriginal conditions of the sheep dogs, only then can she start seeing where they are coming from and why these primitive dogs act in certain ways. The book helps the reader to understand the source, which allows a smoother journey to the destination.The first half of the book provides general information on the sheep dogs in Anatolia in terms of historical background, descriptions, various strains of dogs, traditional selection, conditioning, feeding, numerous practices, fundamental characteristics, and determining standards of Anatolian sheep dogs in relation to the requirements set by the shepherds. The second part of the book is mostly discussions about the common misunderstandings related to the sheep dogs, such as breed descriptions, training problems, and the concept of primitive breeding. The approach to tackle these issues is radically unconventional, which challenges the show mentality which consists of pedigree based breeding and artificial selection criteria, as well as other practices related to conformation showing. The author also looks at the dog-wolf interaction in terms of flock guarding. The format of the book allows the reader to pick up any chapter from the second part, independent from the first part, and read without having to have read the preceding chapters or accordingly, choose to be done at the end of the first part of the book. In other words, one can feel free to stop reading at the end of Part I if he is not interested in the philosophy behind pastoral sheep dogs. The second half of the book follows with 63 pages of original photographs from the author's private collection and is composed of 119 dog photos from all corners of rural Anatolia.

Download or read book The Howell Book of Dogs written by Liz Palika and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Howell Book of Dogs is a hardcover, four-color book that will serve as a timeless and authoritative reference for dog owners and those who are considering getting a dog. Approximately 300 breeds and varieties are covered, encompassing AKC breeds, UKC breeds, and many rare breeds, such as the Eurasier, Jagd Terrier, Mi Ki, and Thai Ridgeback. One or more color photos of each breed will supplement text that describes the breed’s origins, physical characteristics, and personality traits. In addition, the book includes an informative section about dog care and training, making it the only reference book dog owners will ever need.

Download or read book Livestock Protection Dogs written by Orysia Dawydiak and published by Blue Ribbon Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orysia Dawydiak and David Sims have achieved international fame for their pioneering work with livestock protection dogs. For years they have championed the age-old practice of using dogs to guard herds and flocks. With the environmental damage caused by poisons and traps, livestock guardian dogs provide an ecologically sound, safe and economical alternative for farmers and ranchers trying to reduce their losses. This complete guide will tell you all you need to know, including the authors' revolutionary discoveries on temperament testing these breeds. This extraordinary book is chock full of useful information.

Download or read book The Complete Dog Book written by American Kennel Club and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: