Have you ever looked at your dog and had half a dozen questions flit through your brain? Dogs have a history as long as humans do and in all that time, they have undergone more changes than a person might expect. From hunting to companionship, these animals have worked alongside people for centuries. Your dog is not just personally significant to you, but culturally, they have even influenced mythologies. So, it makes sense that we have a few questions of our own. Like what does my dog's bone structure look like? Why are they barking at me in such an erratic way? And, what breeds are there really? If you have asked yourself one of these questions, or perhaps others, then this book is for you. Short read for a trip or sitting at the beach Tons of facts you thought you Knew
Have you ever looked at your dog and had half a dozen questions flit through your brain? Dogs have a history as long as humans do and in all that time, they have undergone more changes than a person might expect. From hunting to companionship, these animals have worked alongside people for centuries. Your dog is not just personally significant to you, but culturally, they have even influenced mythologies. So, it makes sense that we have a few questions of our own. Like what does my dog’s bone structure look like? Why are they barking at me in such an erratic way? And, what breeds are there really? If you have asked yourself one of these questions, or perhaps others, then this book is for you. Inside Barking Up the Right Tree: Unleashing Fascinating Dog Facts, discover your dog’s: Ancestry Anatomy and physiology Methods of communication Different breeds Fun facts about your dog, and How they have helped people Learn a variety of interesting details about your dog, like the fact that they don’t have a collarbone. You will be able to learn fascinating details about your dog. This book will help you answer questions you do have and ones you’ve never thought of before. Learn more about your dog while giving them a belly scratch!
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.
Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that the Rhodesian Ridgeback was first bred to fight lions? This fantastic quick-read eBook featured over one hundred facts about dogs split into categories such as evolution, health, behaviour, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know who the heaviest dog ever to have lived was, or what the wagometer was invented for, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.
The Perfect Gift: Make A Loved One Happy With This Wonderful Dog Facts Book! Aren't dogs just the most amazing animals ever? Those big eyes, the foolish things they do: when you spend a minute with a dog, stress simply melts away like snow in the sun! But how much do you (and your kids!) really know about man's best friend? Get Your Copy Of '101 Amazing Dog Fun Facts And Trivia For Kids' This fun dog facts book for kids is the ideal way to learn more about canine behavior. It is jam-packed with more than 100 interesting facts and trivia about your pooch that will: warm your heart make you smile, and teach you a little something about what it takes to raise and train a dog with love and care. Illustrated with 40+ beautiful images, this is the perfect gift book. In no time, you and your family will learn soooo much about man's best friend. If you want to start right with your dog, look no further! Why You Should Check Out '101 Amazing Dog Fun Facts And Trivia For Kids': This book is full of invaluable tips from a dog training expert. Here is a Sneak Preview of What You Will Learn: A dog can hear four times as far as humans can. There are around 400 million dogs in the world. With 78 million, the U.S. has the highest pet dog population in the world. A dog that wags its tail with a big helicopter-like rotation is very friendly. And Do You Know The Answer To These Questions? What is the net value of the richest dog in the world? Which Beatles song contains a high-pitched whistle only dogs can hear? Which dogs do not have pink tongues? Where did the name Greyhound Bus come from? Buy '101 Amazing Dog Fun Facts And Trivia For Kids', and you will learn the answer... The bottom line? If you read '101 Amazing Dog Fun Facts And Trivia For Kids', your family's life will never be the same. And this dog facts giftbook also contains a BONUS chapter: 'How To Choose the Right Dog' from the best-selling book 'Dog Training 101: The Essential Guide to Raising A Happy Dog With Love.' So, buckle up: get to know the wonderful world of canines and you may find yourself a new best friend for life! PAPERBACK EDITION: Kindle edition for FREE with purchase of paperback! Take action now! Scroll to the top of this page and click the Buy Now button.
A dog-guide that answers your every question. For dog lovers of all breeds, this book is filled with fascinating facts, witty anecdotes and heart-warming tales of canine loyalty. Amazing Dog Facts and Trivia is illustrated with striking images of dogs of all types, hundreds of indispensable dog training tips and amazing canine statistics-from the world's smallest dog to the world's fattest dog. Learn what dogs are trying to say when they bark, how to understand your dog's body posturing, and how the West Highland Terrier evolved from the wolf. This is a compendium of canine lists, trivia, tips, and dog tales. Organised in a clear and comprehensive "dip-in, dip-out" style, this book is not only a vital resource for the dog owner, it is also a treasure trove of four-legged folklore.
If your dog could choose a book for you to read it would surely be this one. Behaviorist, Shay Kelly shows you how to become your dog's best friend by providing simple, fun activities to spark their mind and enrich their life. A lack of mental stimulation is a leading contributory factor in dog behavioural problems. Ensuring that our dog's needs are met is the first step in avoiding and rectifying problematic behaviour. Shay's practical approach and behaviour knowledge combine in this critically acclaimed book, to deliver practical, kind, and scientific advice. ~ What Dr Susan Friedman says about the book: I am so happy to have Shay Kelly's book, "Canine Enrichment" to recommend to all animal caregivers. As I often say, animals are built to behave, not to be still; and, arranging the environment to facilitate meaningful behavior, that is, behavior that leads to strong positive reinforcers, is as necessary to behavioral well being as healthy food is to physical health. With this book, Mr. Kelly gives practical examples and ignites the imagination to result in endless possibilities to improve the lives of the learners in our care.~What Sara Sokol says about the book: Canine Enrichment: the book your dog needs you to read" is essential reading for any dog guardian who wants to provide their dog with the most satisfying, fun, and fulfilled life possible. Mr Kelly inspires and motivates the reader while educating them on the importance of providing enrichment to their canine companions. The result is a dog/human team who is physically, mentally, and emotionally fulfilled and behaviorally at their best. As a dog trainer and behavior specialist, I am thrilled to have this book as a reference for my clients and provide a copy to all of my new clients.
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!
