Download or read book The Christmas Dog Sitters written by Lucy Mitchell and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-09-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Christmas, all you need is love—and a mischievous spaniel to help you find it . . . “[Mitchell’s] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart.” —Sandy Barker, author of Match Me If You Can Rachel is struggling. She’s navigating the loss of her best friend, she’s left heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend, and she’s recently been made redundant by her employer. So the impending holiday season is the last thing she wants to think about. Then her rich sister suggests that Rachel dog-sit her spaniel, Humphrey, in her luxurious country house in a quaint village in Surrey. However, Rachel is soon manipulated into caring for her elderly Grandpa Eric, too. Between managing flight-risk Humphrey and rebellious Grandpa Eric, Rachel uncovers family truths, discovers a secretive west wing . . . and must cook Christmas dinner for an entire village. Amid the chaos, Rachel meets handsome builder Ben. Working at the house, he’s also no stranger to loss, but is willing to re-enter the dating scene—albeit with a six-year-old daughter in tow. Can Rachel and Ben find their way through grief at this tricky time of year? And when a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas for everyone, can Rachel and Humphrey bring the community together? The Christmas Dog Sitters is more than a heartwarming, festive comedy—it’s a story of love and loss, and finding your own path, from the bestselling author of The Car Share.

Download or read book The Dog Sitter The Zara Stoneley Romantic Comedy Collection Book 7 written by Zara Stoneley and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One dog. Two strangers. An unfurgettable romance.

Download or read book The Wedding Date The Zara Stoneley Romantic Comedy Collection Book 2 written by Zara Stoneley and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A USA Today Bestseller! ‘All the fun, love and laughter of a real wedding–but without having to buy a new dress!' Debbie Johnson 'The best date I have ever been on' Kaisha, The Writing Garnet One ex. One wedding. One little white lie.

Download or read book The Christmas Puppy written by Irma Wilde and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations. This year, every child in town wants a toy dog for Christmas, but Santa runs out before he can get to Polly’s house! So instead, Santa makes the holiday extra special by giving Polly a sweet, loveable, real puppy. Polly—and the puppy—couldn’t be happier!

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 The Night Before Christmas written by Nicola Knight and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Felicity Brooks is a bit of a Scrooge—but when she meets a man dressed as a giant penguin on Christmas Eve, could it spell a change of heart? The ridiculous music. The excessive presents. The stupid Christmas sweaters. Felicity wants nothing more than to escape it all, and she pounces on the chance to work shifts over the holiday season at an animal rescue center. After all, it’s the only place that brings her true happiness. But one day, her evening is disturbed by a stranger named James—dressed as a penguin and cradling a weak kitten. As Felicity and James work together to nurse the sick feline back to health, it gives them the perfect excuse to bond over their mutual dislike of all things festive. And soon, sparks fly. However, their attraction is interrupted when Felicity’s ex-boyfriend Adam returns to declare his undying love. And when she’s let down by both men, Felicity decides to return to her childhood home for some peace. While there, she uncovers an array of family secrets, and even more about herself—which may just help her to make a choice between the penguin and the ex . . . “Romantic, funny, and touching, Felicity’s story of falling in love with Christmas is wonderful. I loved every word. Better than a warm mince pie on a snowy day.” —Stephanie Butland, bestselling author of Lost for Words and Found in a Bookshop “Could reconnecting with Christmas, lead to falling in love?” —Heidi Swain, Sunday Times–bestselling romance author

Download or read book Christmas Actually written by Lisa Darcy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-10-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time spent with family can be challenging, especially at Christmas actually . . . Kate Cavendish is stuck in a rut. That is until a former colleague contacts her and offers her a chance to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a successful photographer. But with her focus pulled in all directions by her children, her pregnant sister, her newly dating mother, and the niggling worry that her husband might be having an affair, Kate is filled with self-doubt. Then, as the countdown to Christmas begins, and memories of her own childhood resurface, Kate’s anxiety deepens—both personally and professionally. Can she move on from past events and rebuild her future? And can the power of social media finally stop hindering her family, and help her create something successful? Christmas Actually is a festive drama about family and forgiveness, and a snapshot of modern family life—addressing subjects from social media to motherhood and everything in between.

Download or read book Love Laugh Woof written by Lynn Stacy-Smith and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time she was five years old, author Lynn Stacy-Smith has lived side by side with dogs as her best friends and constant companions. Love, Laugh, Woof, a memoir and guide to being a compassionate forever dog owner, shares a collection of stories from the authors life with her dogs a tribute to how her dogs brought joy and adventure into her childhood and later life. It segues from her memories into a training manual and pet care book that helps potential pet owners decide if a dog is right for them, and the importance of training and teaching the dog the rules of living in a human world. Smith shares the responsibilities involved in bringing a pet into their lives, and she strives to help people become more compassionate and understanding dog owners. A combination of anecdotes and instructional materials, Love, Laugh, Woof offers a look at Smiths philosophy on dog ownership. Love Laugh, Woof is a way of life and a set of beliefs that she follows to be a loving, thoughtful and fair dog owner.

Download or read book The Christmas Dog written by Melody Carlson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. There's church, of course. But who can she bake for these days? And who would care whether or not she pulled out the Christmas decorations? Her new neighbor just adds to the problem. He's doing home improvements that don't appear to be improving much of anything. These days when Betty looks out the window, she sees a beat-up truck, a pile of junk, lots of blue tarps, and--horror of horrors--an old pink toilet. But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn a very important lesson about what Christmas is all about. This contemporary Christmas story is a timely yet gentle reminder that God can work miracles through something as seemingly insignificant as a little brown dog.

Download or read book Pet Sitting for Profit written by Patti J. Moran and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-13 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's estimated that professional pet sitters serve a million clients annually, and demand for their services is growing rapidly. Updated and expanded for today's entrepreneurs, Pet Sitting for Profit, Third Edition covers all the fundamentals of starting and operating a pet-sitting business. It addresses new challenges and concerns faced by novice and experienced pet sitters alike, as well as the issues fundamental to the field. With information on everything from office procedures and personnel to advertising and business forms, this book is invaluable to entrepreneurs interested in starting a pet-sitting business or making an existing business more profitable. It's laced with real-life stories from professional pet sitters--stories that show how to handle unexpected situations with furry, feathered, or finny pets or their owners.

Download or read book Fired Up Frantic and Freaked Out written by Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP and published by Æclipse Press. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I’m loving it! Laura has managed not only to write a clear and incredibly important book, she’s really funny too! Her way of writing, the images in her language, and the diagrams make this book really stand out; there’s no way to misunderstand the concepts she’s presenting." —Emelie Johnson Vegh, co-author of Agility Right from the Start Some dogs need a little help. Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that “don’t listen” and “go crazy” don’t live the lives we—or they—want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. Inside you’ll learn how to: - Achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less - Maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry - Know when to call in medical help - “Clean up” unreliable behaviors in both overexcited sport dogs and pets at home - Recognize how fear, aggression, and excitement are variants of the same root problem The conversational tone is both informative and fun—very accessible, and it feels like the reader has a consulting trainer standing at her shoulder! Bring your dog from emotional to thoughtful, and enjoy a calmer, more enriched life with your best friend.

Download or read book Toby written by Hazel Mitchell and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming story about the growing bond between a child and a new pet—inspired by the author’s experience with a rescue dog of the same name. When a young boy and his father move from one house to another, they decide to adopt a dog from the local rescue shelter. But their chosen dog, Toby, is having a tough time adjusting to his new life outside the shelter—howling all night, hiding fearfully from his new humans, forgetting where to go to the bathroom, and chasing a ball through the flower bed. The boy has promised to train his new companion, and he’s trying his best, but Dad is starting to get exasperated. Will Toby ever feel comfortable with his new family and settle into his forever home, or will Dad decide he’s not the right dog for them after all?

Download or read book Norman The Christmas Dog written by Candace Faust and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Dog s Life written by Cathy East Dubowski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sabrina's mixing spell goes awry when her friend Harvey and Macdougla, the dog, have their personalities switched.

Download or read book How to Start a Home Based Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business written by Cathy Vaughan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just fifteen years ago, “pet sitter” meant the kid down the street who helped feed pets when the neighbors traveled. Today, this fledgling field is fast becoming an established profession. Combining the appeal of working with animals, a viable customer base, and truly low start-up costs, it is for many people the ideal home-based business. And yet its “fun” aspects are often overshadowed by the daunting tasks of registering the business, purchasing insurance, and knowing what first steps to take and how to continue from there. With a simple, step-by-step format, How to Start a Home-Based Pet Sitting Business guides aspiring pet sitters from the dreaming stage to the doing stage more clearly and comprehensively than any such book to date.

Download or read book Rounding the Bases written by Jaqueline Snowe and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR JAQUELINE SNOWE Book three in the Out of the Park series What happens when a summer fling doesn't end with the season? Sarah Blue has one dream—to open her own pet boarding business. When she receives an offer to spend three months in a penthouse looking after two dogs, she intends to do the best dog-sitting job possible, and focus on her business plan. What she didn't expect was to run into a stranger so handsome that she could barely put two words together at the sight of him. And she certainly didn't expect him to live across the hall and befriend her. Brigham Monaghan's reputation is on the line. After an arrest that went very public, his future as an outfielder with Los Soles isn't guaranteed. With his life a total mess, he welcomes the distraction from the blue-haired girl across the hall who not only doesn't know his name, but hates sports. It's the perfect situation. But things get complicated when what was supposed to be summer fun and flirting turns into something more. Sarah's business takes off, where Brigham's future is barely hanging on by a thread. With the odds stacking up against Brigham, Sarah can't help questioning his motives. Did he fall hard for her, like she did him, or is it just a PR ploy? Either way, he's going to break her heart...

Download or read book Middle School Dog s Best Friend written by James Patterson and published by jimmy patterson. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the series that inspired the Middle School movie with this hilarious installment of James Patterson's hit series starring everyone's favorite underdog, with non-stop laughs on every page. It's a dog-eat-dog world, and Rafe Khatchadorian is just trying to live in it. Life in middle school is finally starting to seem bearable-until Rafe spots his grandmother standing on the free-meal line at the local soup kitchen. In order to help bring in more money, Rafe concocts a brilliant plan: a dog-walking business that soon turns into a huge money-making neighborhood empire. He'll even have extra cash to buy his own WormHole Deluxe Multi-Platform GameBox! That is, until two terrible twins launch the Great Dog War by sabotaging Rafe's flyers and stealing his customers. Plus, his bratty kid sister Georgia has skipped a grade, so now she's in all of Rafe's classes. Throw a kid a bone!