Download or read book Lessons from a Dog written by Patrick Moberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for dog lovers, Lessons from a Dog is full of charmingly-illlustrated book of life lessons inspired by man’s best friend. They may slobber, but they’re loyal, sensitive, and affectionate. Dogs have a lot to teach us. Illustrator Patrick Moberg has assembled a beautiful, witty, and heartfelt collection of illustrated lessons in this charming guide to becoming a better person. Lessons include: • Give and accept affection, freely and often. • When someone prepares food for you, devour it smiling like it’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten. • Take naps. • Let your friends know you miss them.
Download or read book Zak George s Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
Download or read book The Dog Trainer s Complete Guide to a Happy Well Behaved Pet written by Jolanta Benal and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to raise a happy dog who loves to play and cuddle--but still comes when called and doesn't chew up your favorite shoes--you need Jolanta Benal's The Dog Trainer's Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet. Jolanta's dog-training philosophy is simple: playful, rewards-based training fosters sociable, polite behavior that is the hallmark of a likeable dog. Harsh, outdated prong collars and choke chains do not. Whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your life, or are facing some struggles with an already beloved family member, Jolanta has sound advice on everything you want to know, including: • How to housetrain your dog for good • How to read your dog's body language • How to avoid common training mistakes and fix the ones you've already made Jolanta's warm, funny tone and encouraging conversational style will teach you to raise the most loving and best-behaved pooch on the block.
Download or read book Life Lessons from a Dachshund written by Simon Glazin and published by Dog n Bone. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life advice from a very wise wiener dog. Are you short of time, short of friends, or just short in general? From relationships to how to handle yourself in an argument and surviving in the big city, Dhillon the Dachshund will teach you all of life’s valuable lessons. This little dog has bags of personality, isn’t afraid to use his voice, and has learnt to adapt to—and navigate—the pitfalls of the modern world. In this hilarious guide, Dhillon imparts his words of wisdom on love, life, and everything in between.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training written by Teoti Anderson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teoti Anderson provides the last word on dog training. The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is the most comprehensive single volume ever written on the subject and is the one training manual every dog owner needs in his or her home.When it comes to dog-training books, owners can be overwhelmed by choice, with literally thousands of titles available. Finally, the publisher of Dog Fancy magazine has conceived how one book can do the training of thousands;The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training encompasses every topic from the puppy's first lessons and house-training to advance training methods and retraining rescue dogs, rebellious teens, and seniors.Dog trainer and behavior expert Teoti Anderson offers straightforward advice and easy-to-follow instructions for each topic, all based on her success-oriented positive-training methods. From selecting the right training equipment and avoiding common first-time owner mistakes to executing the perfect heel cue and solving complicated behavior issues, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training will remain an indispensable guide for the dog owner for years to come.INSIDE THIS DOG FANCY BOOK:•The basics of dog training: how dogs learn, communication, canine senses•Puppy training: house-training, first lessons and basic cues, socialization, manners and life skills•Principles of positive-training methods, lures and rewards, and using clickers•Obedience school, formal heeling, off-lead training, and the recall•Introduction and overview of 35 dog sports and activities, from obedience and agility trials to weight pulls, dock diving, and more•25 favorite tricks plus interactive games for dogs and owners•50 behavioral problems explained and solved•Training tips for small and giant dogs and special-needs dogs•Resource section of websites, associations, and publications plus a glossary of training terms
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Choosing Training and Raising a Dog written by Sarah Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and entertaining, here is complete advice on choosing the right dog for the family, plus easy-to-follow training instructions that make quick work of discipline. An out-of-control pet can throw a household into complete chaos, upsetting dog and owner alike, but with Hodgson on board readers will be well on their way to a well-behaved, well-adjusted pet.
Download or read book A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG written by Debbie Jacobs and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Lessons from a Dog Guide written by Dallas A. Brauninger and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dee Brauninger has a way with words that makes one's heart sing and be open to learn and hear more. Gentle phrases leap out and make one think and wrestle with God and one's self. (from the introduction) Margaret Slater, Inclusive Ministry Coordinator Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ In these meditations on the love and trust of the relationship between guide dog and person, readers find themselves learning to love and to trust in other important ways. Brauninger speaks from experience, yet with care and respect for the reader's own journey and conclusions about life. Mary Avidano, Pastor Albion United Church of Christ Albion, Nebraska Brauninger has a gift for writing words that are truly inspired and inspiring. Her work with guide dogs has given her a unique insight into spiritual life, and a very understandable way of presenting God's message. Judy Campbell, Director of Training Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester, Michigan Theses superbly crafted meditations, focusing on messages of hope and the reality of God's presence, introduce insights that speak to the heart. The meditations bear reading several times, allowing one to savor the words and explore the meanings for one's own life. Martha D. Walker, Counselor and Christian Educator Pottstown, Pennsylvania Using her own experiences with leader dogs as a metaphor for our dependence upon a caring God, Brauninger creatively weaves together personal stories, fresh insights into biblical passages, and implications for people in the pews. Dosia Carlson, Pastor Emeritus Church of the Beatitudes Phoenix, Arizona These messages are a real treasure! Told in a setting that includes a dog guide named Treasure, the stories help relate our faith to our own daily situations. Treasure helps us gain some insight and understanding into both our faith and our life. Bob Loffer, Associate Conference Minister Nebraska Conference, United Church of Christ The images of our faith strengthen our spiritual growth. Dee Brauninger weaves the attributes of the divine so well as she captures the person with a disability living in unity with a dog, or is it with God? David Denham, Consultant United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries Dallas A. Brauninger is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and full-time writer who has served churches in Colorado and Nebraska. She has been honored by her denomination for outstanding ministry to persons with disabilities and their families, and she is the editor of That All May Worship And Serve, the United Church of Christ's national disabilities ministry newsletter. A cum laude graduate of Albion College, Brauninger received her Master of Divinity degree and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. Among Brauninger's many other CSS titles are Preaching The Miracles and Preaching The Parables.
Download or read book How to Speak Dog written by Aline Alexander Newman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide about how to understand a dog's body language and behavior illustrates such key concepts as barking, howling, panting, bared teeth, and wagging tail --
Download or read book Zak George s Guide to a Well Behaved Dog written by Zak George and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems “Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page.”—Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs. In this problem-based guide, he makes it easy to look up and solve the exact behavioral issue that you're struggling with—whether you’re dealing with a new puppy, an adult dog you’ve had for years, or a recently adopted rescue. He also helps you prevent many of these problems from becoming established in the first place. Packed with case studies and examples from Zak’s videos so you can see his dog and puppy training tactics in action, this book contains step-by-step instructions for dealing with: • Chewing • Jumping up • Barking • Play biting • Begging • Not listening • Thunderstorm phobia • Separation anxiety • Aggression • And much more! Delving deeply into why dogs do what they do and how to work through any problems that might arise, Zak proves that it's never too late to correct behavioral issues.
Download or read book The Dog s Guide to Your Happiness written by Garry McDaniel and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we define happiness in a world where people regularly feel rushed, stressed, and overwhelmed by the daily demands of life? Authors Garry McDaniel and Sharon Massen suggest that we look to our canine companions to learn what happiness is really about. Based on the authors' research and insights as well as real-life stories about dogs and their people, this eye-opening guide helps us explore seven essential traits for happiness through the eyes of our trusted furry friends.Inside The Dog's Guide to Happiness:•The value of loyalty in our personal and business relationships•Canine communication tactics;namely, vocalizations, body language, and eye contact;and a discussion on interpersonal communication•The lost art of play and why it is important for people;and dogs;of all ages•The unconditional love that dogs bestow on their humans and how it applies to our relationships with other people•How an unwillingness to forgive others holds us back, and why dogs are able to "forgive and forget"•How to nurture an optimistic outlook on life's ups and downs•A dog's approach to life balance and why a lack of balance is detrimental to emotional health•Exercises, charts, and worksheets to guide readers in self-exploration through applying the principles set forth in each chapter•Suggestions and activities to help readers attain the seven secrets of happiness
Download or read book Through Otis Eyes written by Patricia Burlin Kennedy and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1997-11-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This admirable little puppy helps us to see past our busy daily lives and to focus on what's enduring and important. Guiding Eyes for the Blind enthusiastically recommends this work…" — Richard Abbott, Vice President Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Download or read book Train Your Dog Like a Pro written by Jean Donaldson and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book How to Look After Your Human written by Maggie Mayhem and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are plenty of guides out there for humans about training their dogs - as if humans have ever been the ones in charge. One dog has at last agreed to share the insights gained through years of hard experience: Maggie Mayhem has trained some of the world's most stubborn humans (including her co-author Kim Sears), and so there is no better canine to explain the complexities of human behavior and guide you through the ownership journey. How to Look After Your Human includes: - tips and techniques on everything from choosing the right human for you, to managing their diet and instilling a mutually beneficial exercise regime - a guide to deciphering human language, including which words you should be paying attention to (very few) and those you should ignore entirely (rather a lot) - advice on the vexed issues of fancy dress (canine) and personal hygiene (human) Written with Maggie's signature wit and wisdom, How to Look After Your Human is the perfect gift for dogs looking to build that unique bond with their humans. The text is accompanied throughout by bright, quirky artwork from critically acclaimed Penguin in Peril creator Helen Hancocks.
Download or read book One on One written by Nicole Wilde and published by Phantom Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dog trainer's guide to private, in-home training. Sales, scheduling, sample phone scripts; history-taking questionnaires; designing lesson plans and protocols; much more. Includes ready-to-use forms, contracts and handouts.
Download or read book Doggie Language written by Lili Chin and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags. This small but mighty book is the perfect illustrated guide to noticing and understanding the subtle cues and behaviours that our beloved pets use to express how they're feeling, so that we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy.
Download or read book Nate Schoemer s Dog Training Manual written by Nate Schoemer and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this manual, you will learn the step by step process to teach your dog any command! Would you be surprised if I told you that there are no secrets to dog training? The reality is that it comes down to understanding the science behind the methods and each dog's individual needs, desires, and perseverance levels. After spending years in the industry-traveling and working with dog trainers throughout the country, training new dog trainers, and even having my own show on Animal Planet (Rescue Dog to Super Dog), I have developed a system that is easy to understand and most importantly-easy to implement. These are techniques that I have evolved over the years by working with some of the best trainers in the industry-and now they are available to you for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!
