Follow Wolfie from puppy into adulthood, and the introduction of a second puppy, called Remy. A detailed account of how to use Free Will Teachingâ„¢ as a way of life, to teach and guide every dog. Language, cognitive ability, and emotional awareness are key aspects of FWT, resulting in fantastic achievements.
Using established and cutting edge psychotherapies, Free Will Teaching™ offers a perspective that will change your approach to teaching dogs. Force-free, and embracing each dog’s right to free will, both you and the dogs you work and live with will achieve great success. Owning a puppy is an exciting and rewarding experience. Understanding why your puppy does what he does, and what influences his behavior, is key to a harmonious life together, and essential for avoiding the many problems and issues that crop up along the way. Charting the first 18 months of Wolfie's life from when he arrived with Kathie Gregory’s family at 9 weeks old, A Puppy Called Wolfie looks in detail at the mind and behaviour of a puppy, and how he develops as he becomes an adult dog. It also examines how dogs think, what they do, how they learn, form responses, their likes, dislikes, development stages, hormones, and how all of these influence a dog’s personality and development. For both pet owner and professional, FWT is a dynamic way of teaching that takes modern dog training into the future.
This easy to follow guidebook explains how you can train your dog using kind, reward-based methods that help you to create mutually strong, enduring bonds of trust and affection. ‘The Essential Guide to Dog Training’ explains why positive reinforcement works much better than the outdated, scientifically disproved harsh methods and takes you step by step through the important elements of training that ensure your dog will be a pleasure to live with. The chapters take you through how to make training sessions fun and interesting for you and your dog. You will discover how to help your dog to develop social skills and good manners, to greet people and other dogs politely and to learn instant recall. You will find out how to interpret your dog’s complex system of body language, and learn how you can use your body language to communicate effectively with your dog.The book also explores the special talents of various dog breeds and gives information about how you can devise games that will keep your dog happy and mentally alert.
In A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus, it is the brink of World War II, and a family forced out of their London home flees to the country. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they begin settling into their new life. One day, they come across an orphaned fowl, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but the war is escalating quickly and horses are needed for combat. One night, Hero is stolen, and the children are shattered. Years then pass without any indication Hero will return. It's only when Wolfie becomes a stable hand that he discovers Hero has ended up working in the mines under terrible conditions. Then and there, Wolfie resolves to save Hero, a plan that places both of their lives in jeopardy. Together again, can they will survive?
Mark’s dog Wolfie is part malamute, part German shepherd, and all heart. Mark can hardly imagine life without his big, loving canine companion. But in 1969, the Vietnam War is still raging, and when Mark learns that the army needs scout dogs, he decides to send Wolfie. As his dad says, a smart dog like Wolfie could save a lot of soldiers—soldiers like Mark’s brother, Danny. Besides, it seems like the patriotic thing to do. Inspired by real events, this is a heartbreaking story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the complex meanings of patriotism.
Mick's fear of dogs results in a lot of teasing from his family until his mother decides Micky should have a puppy of his own. But is Micky's puppy a real dog, or is it a baby werewolf?
Celebrating the unique, individual characters of dogs, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The terrific dogs pictured in the book have not been asked to perform tricks; they are simply demonstrating their zest for life, oblivious to the click of the camera.
The story “About a Friendship of a Boy with a Wolfie” is dedicated to children at any age, boys and girls. It awakens the imagination, teaches sensibility to the natural world, and develops empathy toward animals. It relaxes before sleep or a nap. The story lets you nurture family bonds during the time spent together and contains educational fun facts from the world of nature.
The Z Team sets up their headquarters in Malik's basement. They get an application for a new member, Raven. Raven is really cool, but there's something strange about her. Together, they investigate the ghostly happenings around Bridgeside. Who has come to town this time on the Eerie Express?