Kate & Pippin
Kate & Pippin

Author: Martin Springett

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1466815191

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When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own. What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship. Kate successfully raises Pippin to be an independent deer, and Pippin always returns from the forest to visit her best friend. With simple text and stunning photographs, Kate and Pippin, and their one-of-a-kind friendship, come to life in an irresistible way!

The Friend (National Book Award Winner)
The Friend (National Book Award Winner)

Author: Sigrid Nunez

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 073521946X

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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING NAOMI WATTS “A beautiful book . . . a world of insight into death, grief, art, and love.” —Wall Street Journal “A penetrating, moving meditation on loss, comfort, memory . . . Nunez has a wry, withering wit.” —NPR “Dry, allusive and charming . . . the comedy here writes itself.” —The New York Times The New York Times bestselling story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane traumatized by the inexplicable disappearance of its master, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building. While others worry that grief has made her a victim of magical thinking, the woman refuses to be separated from the dog except for brief periods of time. Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog's care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unraveling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them. Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion.

Great Dane
Great Dane

Author: Jill Swedlow

Publisher: *Howell Book House

Published: 1999-02-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780876050309

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This all-new book about the popular canine giant is the first in-depth work on the breed for Howell Book House since 1981. It is intended as a complete reference on the breed for every Dane owner from the reader with a first puppy to the serious breeder with a kennel full of champions. Completely authoritative, it also sparkles with the author's good humor and her obvious love of the bree—a must for the Dane fancier's library.

The Other End of the Leash
The Other End of the Leash

Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0307489183

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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.

Giant George
Giant George

Author: Dave Nasser

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2013-12-24

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1455525081

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An "engaging, humorous... and compelling story" of one couple's unexpected life with the "runt of the litter" puppy who grew to be the largest dog... ever (Publisher's Weekly). With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size and, most of all, scared of being alone. Giant George is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar. In 2010, George was named by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World-ever. He appeared on Oprah, and even has his own global fan club. But to Dave and Christie, this extraordinary animal is still their beloved pet, the one who has made them laugh, made them cry, and continues to make them incredibly happy.

Amazing Gracie
Amazing Gracie

Author: Mark Beckloff

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2003-03-04

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0761153624

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It was love at first sight. Amid the frenzied barking and prancing of a house full of Great Danes, one pup was shivering in the corner. Gracie. But when Dan Dye reached her, she struggled to her feet like a clumsy foal, raised her forehead to his, and announced, as clearly as if she had actually spoken the words, You know I'm the one. Now get me outta here! By turns funny, moving, tender, and inspiring, Gracie's tale is a treat for every dog lover. There is Gracie's first morning, racing around Dan in the snowy yard. Gracie's first determination to prove to her step-sisters, Dottie the Dalmation and Sarah the Black Lab, that she's one of the girls. Gracie's defiant romance with a pint-size charmer named Byron, a Boston Terrier from the wrong side of the fence. Then born of necessity, the eureka moment: When Gracie's delicate constitution starts turning into anorexia, Dan teaches himself how to cook, and in three days is baking her the cookies that will spur her appetite, launch Three Dog Bakery, and transform their lives forever. Courage. Compassion. Kindness. Soul. Tenacity. And joy, above all, joy. These qualities Gracie possessed in abundance, and shared with everyone, human or canine, who had the good fortune to cross her path.

Cleatus Goes Drag Racing
Cleatus Goes Drag Racing

Author: Matthew Etc Martin

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 1456743163

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THIS IS A TRUE STORY ABOUT A GREAT DANE NAMED CLEATUS Cleatus was/born on December 12, 2004. He is the only surviving member of twelve brothers and sisters. Cleatus did have a sister for a short time. Her name was Bella. She was snow white. Bella could not hear or see, but was a delight to have around. Cleatus always looked after his sister and he also looked up to his mother, Abby. For five years Cleatus was with our family. He was a ball of sunshine to have around, even though he had some problems at birth which affected him the rest of his life. Cleatus weighed 180 pounds and had no idea he was so big! His brain did not develop as fast as his body did. This made him quite the character. He was always a lot of fun to be around. Cleatus had his own bedroom and television which he enjoyed watching with his mother. He loved his momma, Abby very much.

Dog Days
Dog Days

Author: Elsa Watson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1429942053

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In Elsa Watson's Dog Days, struggling café owner Jessica Sheldon volunteered to be the chairperson of Woofinstock, Madrona's annual dog festival, to overcome her reputation as "number one dog hater" in her dog crazy Northwestern town. Determined to prove her dog-loving credentials, Jessica rescues Zoe, a stray white German shepherd— and in the process the two are struck by lightning. Jessica wakes to discover paws where her feet should be, and watches in horror as her body staggers around the town square.... Zoe and Jessica have switched bodies. Learning to live as a dog is difficult enough, but Jessica's real worry is saving her café from financial ruin. To complicate matters, she's falling hard for Max, the town veterinarian. It's clear that Zoe is thrilled to live life on "human terms," thoroughly relishing all of the fun and food Woofinstock has to offer. But Zoe is also anxious to use her new human skills to find her missing family—who may not want her back. And Jessica needs to confront a complicated figure from her past before she can move on with her life. Jessica and Zoe will need to learn from each other to set things right, and possibly find acceptance and love in the bargain. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Great Dane Puppy Handbook
The Great Dane Puppy Handbook

Author: Zach Reed

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-05

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 9781651864807

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In an age of instant communication and connected everything, finding good information about caring for Great Danes can be surprisingly difficult! As one of the world's most recognizable dogs, this giant breed has unique characteristics that require special attention. This is especially true for their puppy years, a time that many new owners find stressful. For the first time ever, this information has been distilled down into a single simple and easy to use guide. It focuses in on the exact information that every Great Dane owner should know including: Food selection and feeding recommendations Home preparation and house training Common sources of diarrhea and treatments Tips for socialization and addressing puppy biting Crates and potty training Critical grooming habits Finding a veterinarian Planned vet visits, vaccination schedules, and other expected treatments Tips for handling a Great Dane heat Spay and neuter timing Zach Reed is the founder of GreatDaneCare.com, a website dedicated to improving the care for Great Danes. In addition to being a Great Dane fanatic himself, he has helped thousands of other people care for their dogs. Zach lives in Denver, Colorado with his family and enjoys spending time in the beautiful outdoors.

Soldier Dog
Soldier Dog

Author: Sam Angus

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1250037646

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With his older brother gone to fight in the Great War, and his father prone to sudden rages, 14-year-old Stanley devotes himself to taking care of the family's greyhound and puppies. Until the morning Stanley wakes to find the puppies gone. Determined to find his brother, Stanley runs away to join an increasingly desperate army. Assigned to the experimental War Dog School, Stanley is given a problematic Great Dane named Bones to train. Against all odds, the pair excels, and Stanley is sent to France. But in Soldier Dog by Sam Angus, the war in France is larger and more brutal than Stanley ever imagined. How can one young boy survive World War I and find his brother with only a dog to help?