Download or read book Oh My Dog written by Beth Ostrosky Stern and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling the toughest canine questions! Owning a dog is one of life’s great joys, but sometimes the challenges it brings can make even the most devoted dog lovers panic, throw up their hands, or feel completely overwhelmed. Before you get to the end of your leash, turn to this friendly and relatable reference that’s the next best thing to talking to a dog-owning friend who's seen it all. In Oh My Dog, animal rights activist Beth Ostrosky Stern has compiled tips and invaluable advice from experts—and from her own experience as dogowner—to sooth concerns, answer questions big and small, and help you and your dog get the most out of your relationship. From the moment you even consider getting a dog, to caring for your old friend when his puppy years are far behind him, Oh My Dog covers every angle of dog ownership, including: • Which breeds would be good match for me? • What do I look for in a vet? • How do I make sure our first night together is as stress-free as possible? • What activities will help me bond with my dog? • Is my dog showing sign of illness? • What should I know before I head to a doggie day care or park? • How do I read pet food labels? • What should I do in an emergency? Choc full of informative side bars, questionnaires, to-do lists, and much, much more, Oh My Dog is the answer-filled field guide for anybody who owns a dog or is considering getting one. •••••• Beth Ostrosky Stern
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 Hunting Together written by Simone Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predation Substitute Training is a force-free and motivation-based training program to stop predatory chasing in dogs.
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 Guarding the Art written by and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exhibition about the relationship between security guards and the art they protect every day. It shines a light on the perspectives of security officers and offers a collaborative framework for learning about the exhibition process, the security officers' experiences, and provides opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue feature works from the BMA collection.
Download or read book The Education of Will written by Patricia B. McConnell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An animal behaviorist recounts the story of how in order to help a troubled dog she was compelled to revisit painful memories about her own past in order to gain understanding into the impact of trauma on the brain, "--NoveList.
Download or read book Love Has No Age Limit written by Patricia B. McConnell and published by McConnell Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you welcome an adult or adolescent dog into your home and incorporate this new individual into your family. The authors guide you through the first steps of this new relationship, with advice on training and a section on solving common behavioral problems.
Download or read book The Cautious Canine written by Patricia B. McConnell and published by McConnell Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In dogs, "many fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. Whether fear of strangers, vacuums, or objects, by identifying triggers and creating a step-by-step plan you [may] improve the quality of your dog's life--and yours"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Line Wash written by Paul Taggart and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adding a wash of color to a simple drawing is one of the first techniques every budding artist must learn, and a terrific stepping stone from sketching to painting. These comprehensive exercises and studies, utilizing Paul Taggart's uniquely detailed Artstrips, explain exactly how to master this skill. Demonstration studies, sketches, and finished compositions provide inspiring starting points, and there are tips on materials and advice on the basics of color mixing. Step by step, create landscapes, figures, flowers, and buildings, using an exciting variety of media, from pastels and watercolors to inks and gouache. Even those who already paint will discover new ideas for developing their abilities, tactics for bending the rules, and unusual ways to manipulate familiar painting tools.
Download or read book Affective Health and Masculinities in South Africa written by Hans Reihling and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Affective Health and Masculinities in South Africa explores how different masculinities modulate substance use, interpersonal violence, suicidality, and AIDS as well as recovery cross-culturally. With a focus on three male protagonists living in very distinct urban areas of Cape Town, this comparative ethnography shows that men's struggles to become invulnerable increase vulnerability. Through an analysis of masculinities as social assemblages, the study shows how affective health problems are tied to modern individualism rather than African 'tradition' that has become a clichâe in Eurocentric gender studies. Affective health is conceptualized as a balancing act between autonomy and connectivity that after colonialism and apartheid has become compromised through the imperative of self-reliance. This book provides a rare perspective on young men's vulnerability in everyday life that may affect the reader and spark discussion about how masculinities in relationships shape physical and psychological health. Moreover, it shows how men change in the face of distress in ways that may look different than global health and gender transformative approaches envision. Thick descriptions of actual events over the life course make the study accessible to both graduate and undergraduate students in the social sciences. Contributing to current debates on mental health and masculinity, the volume will be of interest to scholars from a number of disciplines including anthropology, gender studies, African studies, psychology and global health"--
Download or read book Feisty Fido written by Patricia B. McConnell and published by McConnell Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dog who barks and lunges at other dogs when out for a walk is embarrassing and potentially dangerous. Using these pet-friendly, positive reinforcement techniques you'll soon be able to relax and enjoy your walks.
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 288 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 The Very Best of Black Bob written by Jack Prout and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes some of the early stories and features from the Black Bob Book, with an introduction by the editor of The Dandy from 1986 to 2006.
Download or read book The Life of William Cavendish written by Margaret Cavendish Duchess of Newcastle and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pawprints of Wisdom written by Carol Grace Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming keepsake book is for anyone who knows there is so much to be learned from our canine companions. As a birthday, holiday, thinking of you, or any occasion gift, this book shares messages of joy, hope, and love that author Carol Grace Anderson learned from her own furrever friend and that will ring true in the heart of any dog owner.
Download or read book Beautiful Joe written by Marshall Saunders and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dog describes being mistreated by a cruel master but then later being taken in by a kind family.
Download or read book Biscuit Storybook Collection written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-12-28 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sweet, yellow puppy is here – Woof! Join Biscuit in all his adventures. Each day presents the chance to make new friends or learn something new. A collection of ten stories about the sweet, yellow puppy Biscuit. Contains: Bathtime for Biscuit, Biscuit, Biscuit and the Bunny, Biscuit Goes to the Park, Biscuit Meets the Neighbors, Biscuit's Birthday, Biscuit's Day at the Beach, Biscuit's New Trick, Biscuit's Picnic and Time to paint, Biscuit! Ages 2+
