Courage to Dare: a Blind Woman's Quest to Train Her Own Guide Dog

Courage to Dare: a Blind Woman's Quest to Train Her Own Guide Dog

Author: Julie Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-05

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781537512723

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Rejecting the standard method of obtaining a guide dog, Julie, a blind woman, sets out on a quest to train her own dog as a guide. With a deep desire to combine her joy of dogs and her soul's need to come to terms with the most secret, never confessed, doubts about her capabilities as a blind person, Julie chooses Monty, a stray, who tries hard to become a respectable guide dog. Together they set out on a year long journey to find trust in each other and in themselves. The pair struggle to find their way, delighting in the triumphs and trying not to be overcome with doubts they experience in the year leading up to the day Monty accompanies Julie to work for the first time.


Lipstick and the Leash

Lipstick and the Leash

Author: Camilla Gray-Nelson

Publisher:

Published: 2012-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780615465586

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This dog training guide reveals nature's application of quiet cont rol without raised voices and aggression. Posture, eye contact, clear boundaries, feedback and follow-through are incorporated and studied.


Woof-Man

Woof-Man

Author: Kim Gordon

Publisher: Publish America

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781413749922

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Ever wonder what's behind the phrase "All men are dogs"? Why is an entire group of rational "homo sapiens" associated with a species best known for chasing tails? That's because deep inside every man there's a wolf howling to get out! With a uniquely tongue-in-cheek style, Woof-Man: A Woman's Guide to Her Man's Inner Canine compares well-known characteristics of men with twenty-three different breeds of dogs in a colorful book brimming with dog metaphors. This road map to the "Sirian" psyche will help men get in touch with their inner canines and put women a nose ahead in the whimsical race between the sexes. From the vain Afghan who thinks he's God's gift to the tranquil Sheepdog who lives for his mate and litter, the twenty-three distinctive personality types featured in Woof-Man: A Woman's Guide to Her Man's Inner Canine are sure to strike a familiar chord with "dog lovers" of all ages.


Men Are Dogs

Men Are Dogs

Author: Jeannette Wright

Publisher: Brown Books

Published: 2003-10-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780974306803

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Men are Dogs offers a unique perspective on relationships by comparing qualities of men with 42 breeds of dogs. The book entertains as well as offers compassionate and useful information without demeaning men or dogs. Men are Dogs assists relationships in three ways: It helps women looking for a relationship with a man to better understand their own needs so that they can then make healthy relationship choices.Men are Dogs also assists women who are already in relationships with men by helping them recognize the qualities they desire in a man versus those they are with (if they are not the same).Men are Dogs also teaches men to accept and appreciate who they are instead of pretending to be the kind of man they think a woman expects them to be.


The Complete Book of Home Remedies for Your Dog

The Complete Book of Home Remedies for Your Dog

Author: Deborah Mitchell

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 125002627X

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Provides advice on canine diet and information on symptoms, diagnosis, conventional treatment, and home remedies for fourteen common canine medical conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, kidney problems, obesity, and worms.


Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author: Zak George

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1607748924

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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!