• A detailed guide on how to train dogs with cool tricks, exciting sports moves, and interactive games • Draws from techniques used in canine sports and applies them to a positive-reinforcement manners training program • Provides effective strategies for teaching dogs impulse control, obedience, polite leash walking, and good manners around kids and strangers • Written by prominent urban dog training professionals
"Grandmother Bones has lost her youth, so everyone in the village tries to make her happy again. It takes the ingenuity of a child to find the solution. A classic tale of love, beautifully illustrated" Cf. Our choice, 2000.
“Foster convincingly brings her characters to life against the idyllic backdrop of Kentucky farmland. This down-to-earth romance will especially appeal to animal lovers.”—Publishers Weekly on The Somerset Girls No one knows you quite like a sister… Summer in Sunset, Kentucky, means long, hot days—and sometimes surprising new beginnings. Through it all, the ties of sisterhood will be there, guiding Autumn and Ember to the lives, and loves, they need… When they’re running the animal-rescue farm they inherited from their grandparents, Autumn and Ember Somerset are perfectly in sync. At all other times, not so much. Dependable Autumn would rather curl up with a good book than paint the town red with Ember. After the disaster that was Autumn’s last relationship, it’s pure self-protection. But when her high school crush comes back to town with his adorable young daughter, igniting memories best left forgotten, there’s only one person Autumn can turn to… Beneath Ember’s free-spirited facade is a layer of deep hurt. She’ll gladly nudge Autumn toward a second chance. But risk her own heart? Not likely. The closer Autumn gets to her own happily-ever-after, the more Ember wonders what she might be missing—and if it isn’t her time to be bold, too. Don't miss The Little Flower Shop, an all new heartwarming summer read from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster about a 40-something florist who, with the help of her meddling small town, gets a second chance at life and love. More charming contemporaries from Lori Foster: The Honeymoon Cottage The Summer of No Attachments Sisters of Summer's End Cooper's Charm
Albert and Sylvia Caldwell were one of those rare Titanic families who lived through the tragedy at sea. Their lucky rescue aboard the Lifeboat 13 is told for the first time here. But the trip was only one part of a bigger nightmare. The Caldwells has been Presbyterian missionaries in Bangkok, Siam, but fled in what they described as a desperate journey around the world to save Sylvia’s health. Fellow missionaries, however, believed that the couple had plotted to renege on their contract at financial loss to the church. Not even sinking Titanic ended the hunt for the Caldwells. A Rare Titanic Family follows all the true-life plot twists of a family who successfully fled aboard the Titanic but never could get out from under the shadow the ship cast over them.
"Coonhounds are the essence of sport and one of the world’s most trusted hunting companions. This Coonhound guide is really breed specific and taught me a lot I never knew, even after years of experience with both Bluetick Coonhounds and Black and Tan Coonhounds.” Deacon Smith, Fayetteville, NC. "Coonhounds have been my life for over two decades- and I’m really thankful such a rich Coonhound resource has finally come. Thank you.” – Peter O’Reilly, Canton, TX. “Treeing Walker Coonhounds are a passion of mine and this is really a great companion guide, with excellent Coonhound photos and tips.” – Cindy McDaniels, St. Robert, MO. “Coonhounds have such a rich history and this guide really explains how they developed the qualities that make them such good hunters and companions today.” Gary Dawson, Peterborough, ON. COONHOUND BIBLE AND COONHOUNDS is Your Complete Coonhound Guide! Everything is covered: from Coonhound History, Coonhounds as Pets, Coonhound Puppies, Coonhound Buying, Coonhound Raising and Coonhound Adults, the Various Coonhound Breeds, Coonhound Breeders, Coonhound Grooming, Coonhound Size, Coonhound Weight, Coonhound Personality, Coonhound Health & Ensuring Coonhound Longevity. Coonhound Grooming & Supplies – What Do You Need? Grooming can be easier than you think if you follow the easy tips laid out by the author. You will learn all the proven INSIDER COONHOUND SECRETS you’ll need to have the very best experience with your Coonhound. The Coonhound breeds are rich and varied and the author Mark Manfield illustrates each one for you within including: Bluetick Coonhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Redbone Coonhounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, English Coonhounds, and the Plott Hound (which has a different origin from the others, as you will find within!). How did this rich tapestry of breeds develop over the centuries and what are they each best suited for today? How do you pick the right one for you, and what can you expect from each one? Everything is covered from the various Coonhound breeds history, finding the best Coonhound for your particular household, Coonhound Puppies and how to pick the best- and avoid the worst! Coonhound Prices what can you expect to pay? Coonhound care and keeping your Coonhound healthy, as well as ensuring great Coonhound behavior, is all covered. Coonhound Hunting: if you want to live this experience – how can you do so? Importantly- Coonhound life stages are covered from Coonhound Puppies, to Adolescence, Coonhound Training, through to Adulthood and how to maximize each stage along the way. How to care for your Coonhound in old age, and even how to slow down the process! Whether you are considering a Coonhound for the first time, or a seasoned Coonhound owner and lover, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is the must-have guide for anybody passionate about the Coonhound! The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no-nonsense fashion, Mark Manfield illustrates vividly all aspects of your Coonhound life journey you're about to take together! "Coonhounds are the essence of sport and one of the world’s most trusted hunting companions. This Coonhound guide is really breed specific and taught me a lot I never knew, even after years of experience with both Bluetick Coonhounds and Black and Tan Coonhounds.” Deacon Smith, Fayetteville, NC.
A "story of the multigenerational friendship between a vulnerable homeless youth who has experienced bullying and an independent woman who communes with the moon"--
Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions. Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected. You'll learn: • What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him • Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship • How to relate to your dog on a canine level • There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners • How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family • The difference between discipline and punishment • And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.
This adorable and hilarious collection of dog photographs captures our furry best friends anticipating, catching -- some more successfully than others -- and enjoying a scrumptious tidbit. Photographer Christian Vieler caught dozens of eager dogs at one of their favorite moments -- treat time. From a tenacious terrier to a goofy golden retriever, these often hilarious and surprisingly beautiful photographs capture each dog's unique personality in a way any dog owner will recognize and that all dog lovers will enjoy!
Fully train your dog in just six weeks with this revolutionary new method. The Monks of New Skete, long-time breeders of German shepherds and renowned trainers of all breeds and mixes, have codeveloped a successful new training technique. They and Marc Goldberg, who pioneered the approach, offer you and your canine companion a way forward using a game-changing tool: the invisible leash or electronic collar. Now in paperback, The Art of Training Your Dog presents their compassionate, efficient system along with helpful advice on choosing the best collar. At the right moment, using a light touch—that many humans can’t even feel—strategically refocuses your dog’s attention. This method helps you create effortless teaching moments that tie into your dog’s pack instincts and help strengthen your bond with your dog. In as little as six weeks, your pup can master good leash manners; obey basic commands, such as sit, down, and stay; stop problematic behaviors; and play safely off leash with consistent recall.
A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his father sets out on a cattle drive toward Kansas for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to take care of his family and their farm. Living in Texas Hill Country during the 1860s, Travis comes to face new, unanticipated, and often perilous responsibilities in the frontier wilderness. A particular nuisance is a stray yellow dog that shows up one day and steals food from the family. But the big canine who Travis calls “Old Yeller” proves his worth by defending the family from danger. And Travis ultimately finds help and comfort in the courage and unwavering love of the dog who comes to be his very best friend. Fred Gipson’s novel is an eloquently simple story that is both exciting and deeply moving. It stands alongside works like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Where The Red Fern Grows, and Shiloh as a beloved and enduring classic of literature. Originally published in 1956 to instant acclaim, Old Yeller later inspired a hit film from Walt Disney. Just as Old Yeller inevitably makes his way into the Coates family’s hearts, this book will find its own special place in readers’ hearts.
