Download or read book Paws Effect written by Sharon Sakson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-06-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs have always been our friends and changed our lives for the better. But they may save our lives as well. Seamlessly weaving scientific research with compelling narrative, Paws & Effect tells incredibly moving stories of beloved pets who have supported their people through periods of ill health and other crises—with miraculous results: *Little Ben, a Chihuahua who can sense impending epileptic seizures *Abdul, a Golden Retriever/Lab mix, who was the world’s first service dog and helped his owner by retrieving keys and phones, medicine from countertops, water from the refrigerator, and could even hand in credit cards at the grocery store *A Dalmation named Trudii, whose obsessive behavior prompted her owner to seek a medical examination that revealed melanoma

Download or read book Power of Paws written by Gary Shiebler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few things in life can transform, empower, and enlighten our lives the way a dog can. It is a power that can be measured not only by memories and pawprints left on our hearts and souls (and carpets!), but also by the simple wag of a tail or a cheerful greeting at the end of the day. The Power of Paws poignantly illuminates that special magic and takes the reader on a heartfelt and often humorous journey about loyalty, love, and how to let go.

Download or read book Paws 4 Peace written by Patty LaTaille and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Power of Positive Dog Training written by Pat Miller and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned dog trainer gives you the positive training tools you need to share a lifetime of fun, companionship, and respect with your dog. Plus, you'll get: information on the importance of observing, understanding, and reacting appropriately to your dog's body language; instructions on how to phase out the use of a clicker and treats to introduce more advanced training concepts; a diary to track progress; suggestions for treats your dog will respond to; and a glossary of training terms.

Download or read book Dogs Human Health written by Milena Penkowa and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you could significantly improve your physical and mental health by taking a simple step thats easy, rewarding, and fun? Dr. Milena Penkowa says you can do that and more by owning a dog and yet people continue to invest time and money in costly treatments before even considering a furry friend. Dogs can stave off diseases and certain cancers, erase pain, and ease anxiety, depression, allergies, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Over the long term, they can also reduce the burden of dementia, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinsons disease, schizophrenia and autism. This guidebook explains the scientifically proven benefits of dogs, and youll learn how dogs: change the human brain so it reacts and thinks differently; improve the immune system to make you more resilient than dog deprived individuals; boost and invigorate the human spirit and secure happiness; promote a life of longevity and healthiness. Stop looking for fancy remedies to physical and mental problems, and start looking for a dog wagging its tail. Tap into a natural method to survive and thrive by learning about the fascinating connections between Dogs & Human Health.

Download or read book Paws of Wisdom written by Sofia Steryo-Bartmus and published by . This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author uniquely shows the reader that by observing our pets we can find wisdom and make a positive transformation in our lives. Throughout the book there are also scriptures and many quotes from around the world which teach us Wisdom. This is the story of a dog, named Bunny, who lived her life to the fullest despite a chronic illness and the joy, love and happiness she shared with her family.The book also includes a Resource Guide on identifying illnesses that your pets may be suffering from, as well as valuable tidbits on "how to" care for your pets and keep them healthy.

Download or read book The Power of the Paw written by Melissa Polin and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a true story, Bailey is a therapy dog who loves helping and meeting new people! Everywhere he goes, he makes lots of friends and has exciting adventures. Read along and follow Bailey as he visits the hospital to help with the power of his paw!A portion of each book sold will be donated to cancer research. Bailey is an actual therapy dog who has touched so many lives and this book follows him on an adventure to meet all the children in the hospital, as he enjoys doing each week at his local hospital.

Download or read book Medicine Cards written by Jamie Sams and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-07-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling divination system--over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide--revised and expanded for the first time.

Download or read book Mighty Pup Power PAW Patrol written by Nickelodeon Publishing and published by Nickelodeon. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol become super pups after a mysterious meteorite crashes near Adventure Bay. But can Marshall, Chase, Skye, and the rest of the team stop Mayor Humdinger from getting powers and using them for his own sneaky purposes? Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will find out in this all-new storybook. This Nickelodeon read-along contains audio narration.

Download or read book Helping Paws written by Melinda Luke and published by Cartwheel Books. This book was released on 2001-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some of the jobs performed by working dogs.

Download or read book The Power of Wagging Tails written by Dawn A Marcus, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-19 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword Reviews 2011 Book of the Year Honorable Mention (Health Category) Medical studies have consistently shown that patients benefit from therapy dog visits. One recent study of 59 adults showed that following a therapy dog visit their energy levels increased, respiratory rated calmed significantly and pain scores decreased by over 20%. Mood scores improved by over 60% with the patients feeling less tense, anxious, angry, tied depressed and dejected. Now in The Power of Wagging Tails, Dr. Dawn Marcus showcases the wide range of research that shows the therapeutic and healing power of dogs for people of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. These research findings are brought to life through the personal stories of healing from dog owners across the United States and Canada. She shows you how to unleash the healing power of your own dog, describes how to effectively add a dog to the home of someone with a chronic condition, explains how the family dog can help with chronic health conditions, and teaches how to train a companion dog to be a certified therapy dog to help others. The Power of Wagging Tails will be of interest to dog owners, people wondering how to help family and friends coping with chronic illnesses, and individuals considering training their dogs for therapy work. Special Features of The Power of Wagging Tails include : Presentation of reliable medical research showing that dog therapy offers therapeutic benefits to people First-person accounts from service dog trainers, aerobic instructors, and recognized dog training experts such as Carol Lea Benjamin First-person accounts of people who have experienced dog therapy Practical suggestions to help people decide if they should add a dog to their home or have a therapy dog visit Sound advice to help people decide if dog therapy is right for them Practical tips on how to make dog therapy visits safe, effective, and successful for the dog, handler, and people visited

Download or read book Talk to the Paw written by Melinda Metz and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious and heartwarming novel about everyone’s favorite klepto-kitty, MacGyver, an adorably mischievous tabby with a talent for thievery and a sideline in helping the humans in his life find the love they deserve… She’s putting her love life on paws… but her cat has other ideas! Jamie Snyder is thirty-four and single but NOT ready to mingle. After suffering through The Year of the Non-Commital Man, The Year of the Self-Absorbed Man, and The Year of the Forgot-to-Mention-I’m-Married Man, Jamie’s ready to celebrate The Year of Me—and MacGyver, of course. MacGyver is an adorable tabby with a not-so-adorable habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from the neighbors. That’s right, MacGyver is a cat burglar. He’s still the only male Jamie trusts—and the only companion she needs. MacGyver knows his human is lonely. He can smell it. It’s the same smell he’s noticed on their neighbor David, a handsome young baker who’s tired of his friends trying to fix him up. But now MacGyver’s on the case. First, he steals something from David and stashes it at Jamie’s. Then, he steals something from Jamie and leaves it with David. Before long, the two are swapping stolen goods, trading dating horror stories, and trying not to fall in love. But they’re not fooling MacGyver. When humans generate this much heat, the cat is out of the bag . . .

Download or read book Animals in Translation written by Temple Grandin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With unique personal insight, experience, and hard science, Animals in Translation is the definitive, groundbreaking work on animal behavior and psychology. Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.” Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and even animal genius, Grandin is a faithful guide into their world. Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.

Download or read book The Magical Language of the Heart written by Diane Samsel and published by Buchanan. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diane Samsel is a highly successful internationally renowned animal communicator with clients as far away as Kathmandu. After practicing and successfully teaching animal communication for over twenty years, she is confident that it is something anyone can do. This book introduces you to how Diane practices animal communication--and how you can too. She describes her journey to becoming an animal communicator and her struggle to follow the most enlightened path the stars suggested for her cosmic journey. Diane explains the fundamentals of animal communication and discusses the professional practice--all drawn from her own experiences. She details the tools and techniques she consistently uses in her practice, including a unique, thorough, and enlightening description of how to apply astrology to animal communication. She includes relevant personal observations gathered over the years, plus useful down-to-earth tips. Along the way, she shares tons of fascinating stories to provide you with an illuminating insight into the world of animal communication, insight that will inspire you to begin your own journey into this remarkable realm.

Download or read book Paws to Protect written by Sharon R. Sakson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs have never been so widely used to protect human society as they are today. Paws to Protect is packed with true stories about the strong bonds that form between war dogs, police dogs and search and rescue dogs and their handlers, as they work together in often dangerous situations. Cutting to the heart of the ancient human-dog relationship, Sakson's thoughtful coverage of heroic animals will thrill and tug at readers' heartstrings. Compassionate without being sentimental, Paws to Protect is straightforward, thorough and well documented.

Download or read book Positive Perspectives 2 written by Pat Miller and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogwise Publishing is pleased to reunite again with Pat Miller for the publication of her second volume of Positive Perspectives, a collection of her recent articles. This collection is more advanced than volume one, with particular emphasis on understanding the latest in canine behavioral research so that you can become a more effective trainer and/or owner. Written in Pat's understandable but sophisticated style, Positive Perspectives 2 presents the latest "positive" thinking on body language, training and behavioral concepts, teaching behaviors, problem behaviors, and aggression.

Download or read book Becoming a Therapy Dog Team written by Katha Miller-Winder, PH D and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of guidance and advice about how to become a Therapy Dog team. It contains the tips and tricks the author has learned in a decade of Therapy Dog work. If you're ready to become a Therapy Dog team but are hesitant to dive into the unknown and just want someone to be there to guide you along the way, this book is for you. If you've always been a little curious what Therapy Dog work was all about and why people do it, this book is for you. If you're a trainer, veterinarian, groomer, or other dog professional who has people asking them about Therapy Dog work but you've had no idea how to help them find answers, this book is for you.