Download or read book The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels written by Dr. Joanna de Klerk and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Springer Spaniels are beautiful and full of life, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and devoted, with massive characters. However, their drive and neuroticism can make them a very challenging breed for the inexperienced owner, and anyone new to the breed should have a full awareness of what owning a Springer Spaniel entails. This book provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying or rescuing an English Springer Spaniel for a pet or a working dog. In The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the information is specific to English Springer Spaniels and in easy-reading comprehensive detail. Find answers to questions like: Is a English Springer Spaniel the right dog for me? Should I buy from a breeder or adopt from a rescue? I brought my ESS home. What now? How can I best train my Spaniel? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran or novice English Springer Spaniel owner, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapters include all the basics such as: English Springer Spaniel Breed Overview Breed History Behavior Preparations for a New Dog How to choose an English Springer Spaniel Behavioral Training Recall Obedience Training Traveling Nutrition Dental Care Grooming Preventative Veterinary Medicine English Springer Spaniel Diseases & Conditions Hunting Working dogs Living with a Senior ESS Compiled by veterinarian, Dr Jo de Klerk, the book will ensure there is nothing left for you to wonder or worry about. It will provide you with everything you need to know to help you care for, train and bond with your new friend.

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 English Springer Spaniel written by Haja Van Wessem and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A loving family pet, a handsome show dog, a well-rounded sporting companion, the English Springer Spaniel enjoys a reputation of being one of the most widely appreciated dogs in the world. Affectionate, biddable, and good-natured, the Springer makes a fine choice for an active and attentive owner willing to put in the time training, grooming, and socializing this exceptional dog. Haja van Wessem, an international spaniel expert, has written an impeccable survey of the English Springer Spaniel, offering an excellent chapter on the breed's history in England, the Continent, and America, illustrated with over three dozen photographs of important dogs, and a chapter on the breed's characteristics, depicting the Springer's physical attributes and personality.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 How Stella Learned to Talk written by Christina Hunger and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words. When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn’t take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn’t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word “outside” when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences. How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella “spoke” her first word, and the other breakthroughs they’ve had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets. Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade.

Download or read book Gamify Your Dog Training written by Terry Ryan and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pet Specific Care for the Veterinary Team written by Lowell Ackerman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to identifying risks in veterinary patients and tailoring their care accordingly Pet-specific care refers to a practice philosophy that seeks to proactively provide veterinary care to animals throughout their lives, aiming to keep pets healthy and treat them effectively when disease occurs. Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a practical guide for putting the principles of pet-specific care into action. Using this approach, the veterinary team will identify risks to an individual animal, based on their particular circumstances, and respond to these risks with a program of prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve health outcomes in pets and the satisfaction of their owners. The book combines information on medicine and management, presenting specific guidelines for appropriate medical interventions and material on how to improve the financial health of a veterinary practice in the process. Comprehensive in scope, and with expert contributors from around the world, the book covers pet-specific care prospects, hereditary and non-hereditary considerations, customer service implications, hospital and hospital team roles, and practice management aspects of pet-specific care. It also reviews specific risk factors and explains how to use these factors to determine an action plan for veterinary care. This important book: Offers clinical guidance for accurately assessing risks for each patient Shows how to tailor veterinary care to address a patient’s specific risk factors Emphasizes prevention, early detection, and treatment Improves treatment outcomes and provides solutions to keep pets healthy and well Written for veterinarians, technicians and nurses, managers, and customer service representatives, Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a hands-on guide to taking a veterinary practice to the next level of care.

Download or read book The Dog Encyclopedia written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man’s best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you’re bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.

Download or read book Puppies For Dummies written by Sarah Hodgson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features a new 8-page color section The bestselling guide to making the most of puppy's first year Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics -- housebreaking, feeding, training -- to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to * Choose the perfect puppy for you * Socialize your puppy * Stimulate your puppy's growing mind * Use the latest training tools * Keep peace between kids and puppies

Download or read book Dogs of Dreamtime written by Karen Shanley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When does a dog’s behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept? Karen Shanley tackles this question in lyrical prose and brings to life her relationships with three very different dogs: Kiera, Molly, and Magic, who all manage to capture Shanley’s heart. Dogs of Dreamtime makes readers take a long, hard look at what matters most in life,and what does not—what can and cannot be controlled. This is a touching story that will stay with readers forever.

Download or read book Welsh Springer Spaniel written by Haja Van Wessem and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regal in his red and white splendor, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most well-rounded sporting breeds of all. Prized as a gundog of instinctive ability in the field, the Welshie is a striking presence in the show ring and a favorite in pet homes the world over. Intelligence, trainability, merriness and loyalty are but a few of the traits that have won him a multitude of fans. This Special Limited Edition, written by Haja van Wessem, a gundog enthusiast from Holland, presents the breed’s history in its homeland and traces the breed’s development in the United States and around the world. Also discussed are the breed’s characteristics and description, including the breed standard. New owners will welcome the complete chapter on finding a breeder and puppy selection as well as the chapter on general maintenance, with topics including feeding, grooming and exercise of the Welshie throughout his life. The subjects of house-training and obedience are explained in step-by-step detail. All chapters are accompanied by color photographs and sidebars with useful information for the new owner. An excellent chapter on preventive healthcare, written by veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, completes this package, making this volume indispensable for all owners and admirers of the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

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 Genetics of the Dog written by Elaine A. Ostrander and published by CABI. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics in the ten years since the first edition of "The Genetics of the Dog", this new edition of the successful 2001 book provides a comprehensive update on the subject, along with new material on topics of current and growing interest. Existing chapters on essential topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics and the genetics of behaviour have been fully updated, while new authors report on the latest advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds, canine genomics, olfactor.

Download or read book Let Dogs Be Dogs written by Monks of New Skete and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's foremost authorities on dog care and training distill decades of experience in a comprehensive "foundational" guide for dog owners. No matter what training method or techniques you use with your dog, the training is unlikely to be optimally successful unless it is predicated on an understanding of the dog's true nature. Dogs need food, water, exercise and play, rest, veterinary care -- the basics. But since dogs naturally want to be led, they also need focused and compassionate guidance. Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.

Download or read book Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps written by Zoom Room Dog Training and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7-steps to well-trained puppies (and happy humans) If you're anything like most new puppy parents, it won't take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don't panic--slowly remove the shoe from your pup's mouth and open this book, because it's time to start successfully training. Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps is a practical, step-by-step guide to guarantee that your cute and curious friend stays cute. From puppy proofing your home to mastering need-to-know commands, this fool-proof training manual sets you and your canine companion up for a lifetime of positively reinforced obedience and tail-wagging fun! In this dog training book, you'll find: Puppy Prep--Stock up on all of the supplies you need to start training with helpful checklists and insider tips. Dog Training in 7-Steps--This includes bringing your puppy home, crate training, potty training, preventing food aggression, socializing your puppy, the six key commands, leash walking and coming when called. Troubleshooting Tips--Get quick advice to make sure your dog training goes according to plan, no matter how many squirrels, birds, or other temptations catch your pup's attention. Sit. Stay. Heel. Fetch. This no-nonsense guide to dog training will teach you and your pup how to do it all in just 7 easy steps.

Download or read book Positive Puppy Training written by Peter Collar and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Strategies to Raise an eExtraordinary Dog Do you want to raise an happy trained puppy? Do You want to Train Your Puppy? Do you want to do it by using modern and friendly method? Every puppy grows intо a dоg, and рuррiеѕ thаt аrе nоt properly trаinеd and care for can bе еvеn mоrе of a hаndful whеn they grоw uр. In ѕоmе ѕеvеrе cases, thеу can аttасk guests or otherwise wrеаk hаvос оn a hоuѕеhоld, and it is еѕѕеntiаl to rесоgnizе thеѕе signs еаrlу оn аnd trаin your dоg аgаinѕt thеm. Thеrе аrе lоtѕ of tесhniԛuеѕ for рuрру training that will еnѕurе уоur рuр grоwѕ into a happy, hеаlthу, friеndlу dоg, and in thiѕ bооk, we'll take a look аt ѕоmе оf the mоѕt рорulаr mеthоdѕ for trаining your рuрру. Onе оf thе most basic mеthоdѕ in рuрру trаining, but аlѕо оnе оf the mоѕt widely uѕеd and ѕuссеѕѕful ones, iѕ the idеа оf роѕitivе аnd negative rеinfоrсеmеnt. Whеn уоur рuрру dоеѕ ѕоmеthing bаd, like рutѕ hiѕ tееth оn ѕоmеоnе, barks overly muсh, оr hаvе аn ассidеnt in the house, you can diѕсоurаgе thiѕ bеhаviоr with a simple ѕсоlding аnd by рutting him оutѕidе. If thе рuрру bеginѕ tо bаrk оr whine while оutѕidе, dоn't immеdiаtеlу lеt him in, оr he will take this tо mеаn thаt аll he has to dо tо get back inѕidе whenever hе wаntѕ iѕ to bаrk аnd whine. If уоur рuрру does ѕоmеthing gооd, likе рrореrlу реrfоrming a tаѕk or triсk, then reward him with a trеаt or рrаiѕе. This саn bе uѕеd tо tеасh him еvеrуthing from gоing оutѕidе likе he is supposed tо be рlауing dеаd оr fеtсhing a bаll. Yоu should uѕе роѕitivе rеinfоrсеmеnt аѕ оftеn аѕ possible, аѕ nеgаtivе rеinfоrсеmеnt will be еffесtivе оnlу if it iѕ balanced out with positive reinforcement. Pоѕitivе rеinfоrсеmеnt аlѕо fоѕtеrѕ a ѕtrоng bond bеtwееn уоu аnd уоur pet аnd iѕ a great way to build a young dog's self-esteem during рuрру trаining. Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf how уоu train your puppy, thе vitаl thing iѕ always to bе раtiеnt. Yоur рuрру will tеnd tо make mоrе miѕtаkеѕ thаn nоt fоr a whilе, but еvеntuаllу, you will bе able to wеаn him of any рrоblеmѕ he might hаvе. You will ѕее a ѕhаrр decrease in ассidеntѕ and аn increase in motivation and playfulness thе more you intеrасt with him, and thе best way tо kеер him dоing thingѕ уоu wаnt iѕ tо ѕреnd lоtѕ аnd lоtѕ оf time with him. Puppy training iѕ, in lаrgе раrt, simply аbоut spending time with уоur dog аnd teaching them right from wrоng. It iѕ аlѕо important tо аllоw the рuрру рlеntу оf timе to рlау аnd to interact with other рuррiеѕ аnd dоgѕ. Sосiаlizаtiоn trаining iѕ vital tо making уоur new рuрру a good canine citizen, аѕ dоg аggrеѕѕiоn iѕ a growing problem in mаnу areas. A properly ѕосiаlizеd dоg learns how tо play рrореrlу with оthеr dogs, аnd оvеrlу aggressive play is рuniѕhеd bу thе other dоgѕ in thе Plауgrоuр. Thiѕ tуре of play, lеаrning iѕ something that hарреnѕ among ѕiblingѕ in littеrѕ оf рuррiеѕ. Aѕ the puppies рlау with еасh оthеr, they learn what iѕ аррrорriаtе аnd whаt iѕ nоt. Inаррrорriаtе bеhаviоr, ѕuсh as hard biting or ѕсrаtсhing, is рuniѕhеd bу the оthеr рuррiеѕ, by thе mother dog, оr bоth. I hоре you lеаrnеd a lot about a positive dоg training. If all of this

Download or read book The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels written by Joanna de Klerk and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary new look into everything "Springer Spaniel"; a MUST-READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights to help a new (or seasoned) English Springer Spaniel owner. Using interviews with 9 top English Springer Spaniel breeders, author and experienced ESS owner Dr. Joanna de Klerk (former star of the hit BBC show "Young Vets") has created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train an English Springer Spaniel. Covering all the Springer Spaniel-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as: The unique characteristics and quirks of the English Springer Spaniel breed Early training (including housebreaking) strategies for English Springer Spaniels Choosing the proper supplies and food for a Springer Spaniel puppy Helpful strategies for socializing an English Springer Spaniel with other dogs Health care advice for each stage of your English Springer Spaniels life Grooming tips that a Springer Spaniel owner needs to know! If you are considering bringing an English Springer Spaniel into your home (or already have!) then you need to read this book as soon as possible! "This book is your Go-To Guide for the new owner of an English Springer Spaniel. The information provided is very useful, and the pictures are priceless!" Carol Farmer - Gulf Coast English Springer Spaniels English Springer Spaniels are beautiful and full of life, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and devoted, with massive characters. However, their drive and neuroticism can make them a very challenging breed for the inexperienced owner, and anyone new to the breed should have a full awareness of what owning a Springer Spaniel entails. This book provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying or rescuing an English Springer Spaniel for a pet or a working dog. In The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the information is specific to English Springer Spaniels and in easy-reading comprehensive detail. Find answers to questions like: Is a English Springer Spaniel the right dog for me? Should I buy from a breeder or adopt from a rescue? I brought my ESS home. What now? How can I best train my Spaniel? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran or novice English Springer Spaniel owner, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapters include all the basics such as: English Springer Spaniel Breed Overview Breed History Behavior Preparations for a New Dog How to choose an English Springer Spaniel Behavioral Training Recall Obedience Training Traveling Nutrition Dental Care Grooming Preventative Veterinary Medicine English Springer Spaniel Diseases & Conditions Hunting Working dogs Living with a Senior ESS

Download or read book E Collar Training for Pet Dogs written by Ted Efthymiadis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've struggled with training your dog off leash, you need to know that some dogs are a real pain to train with traditional tools and methodologies. E-collar training for pet dogs is a book that will guide you as you train your dog with the aid of an electric collar. Your dog can be trained to come to you every time and it can be done humanely. Bonus online access to our e-collar training video series E-collar 101! Here are some of the topics that this book dives into: * Choosing the best e-collar for your dog * Properly fitting your e-collar * E-collar foundation training * Using food and treats in combination with the e-collar * 100% recall * Perimeter training your property with your e-collar * Ensuring that you are always using the right level * Working with distractions * Using tone and vibrate for recall * Using food/treats/praise with your e-collar * Weaning off the e-collar While many e-collars have 100 levels of stimulation available to them, this book focuses on the only three levels that matter; Not enough, just right and too high. You'll also find the frequently asked questions section to be a game changer for your dog. * Will my dog get collar smart? * How long will my dog need to wear the e-collar? * How do I transition off of the e-collar? * How do I use an e-collar if my dog has already worn a bark collar or perimeter fence collar before? * Stealing food from the counter * Dogs eating poop * Jumping up on people * Pulling on the leash * Working with two dogs at the same time * Predatory chasing * How far should my dog range away from me? CAUTION: This book does NOT cover, training basic obedience commands with your dog. This book focuses on training your dog to come when called and to STOP many of their bad behaviors. Also, note that this book is NOT a book that teaches only positive methods. This book outlined a balanced training philosophy. Learn from my 10,000+ hours of experience training dogs with e-collar. Go ahead and purchase the book today!