Dogs and Their Masters with Illustrations in Colour

Dogs and Their Masters with Illustrations in Colour

Author: Marion Chappell

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-10-13

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1473344263

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First published in 1912, "Dogs and Their Masters" is an illustrated anthology of prose and verse linked through the common theme of dogs. From beautiful poetry to interesting anecdotes and informative articles, this volume contains something for every dog lover and is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "The St. Bernard", "The Mastiff", "The Newfoundland", "The Collie And The Sheep Dog", "The Chow", "The Eskimo And The Samoyede", "The Bull-dog", "The Poodle", "The Dachshund", "Hounds Of The Chase", "The Bloodhound", "The Irish And Highland Wolf-dog", "The Foxhound", "The Greyhound And Alaun", "Dogs Of The Gun", "The Retriever", "The Spaniel, The Water Spaniel, And The Cocker Spaniel", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with the original text and artwork.


The Pointer and His Predecessors

The Pointer and His Predecessors

Author: William Arkwright

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1632200902

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Originally published in 1906, The Pointer and His Predecessors is a highly researched guide to anything and everything relating to the pointing hunting dog. These hunting dogs primarily fall under the setter and pointer breeds, and Arkwright has included everything that an owner would need to know. Anyone who has any interest in shooting and hunting culture will find this book of substantial use. The Pointer and His Predecessors includes topics such as: Characteristics of the Pointer Breeding and Selection Shooting Over Dogs Breaking and Training Kennel Management Amidst the plethora of factual information are Arkwright’s own theories and anecdotes on the topic of pointing dogs. Arkwright discusses their origin as he pulls biblical quotes and examples to pinpoint where in history these hunting dogs were first spotted. He also recalls on his own experiences with the hounds to exemplify his passion for game dogs. The Pointer and His Predecessors is the top choice for anyone interested in hunting with dogs. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


What Color Is Your Dog?

What Color Is Your Dog?

Author: Joel Silverman

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2011-07-19

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1593788630

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This exciting dog training book is based on the original techniques of Hollywood dog trainer and Animal Planet's Good Dog U host, Joel Silverman. In What Color Is Your Dog? Silverman presents his groundbreaking color-coding technique, developed over his thirty-year career training dogs for film, television, and commercials as well as working with killer whales in Sea World. By determining what color is an owner's dog, he is able to recognize and then enhance his dog's behavior, following the techniques outlined in the book.Silverman's advice for new puppy owners is to develop a strong, trusting relationship with their puppies in their first thirty days. He shuns traditional concepts of beginning the puppy's lessons as soon as the puppy comes home; instead he proposes that new owners spend time having fun, building trust, and enjoying the first month of the relationship. By increasing the dog's trust and "like" of his owner, the dog becomes more willing and eager to please and work with his owner/trainer.The main gist of the book comes from Silverman's color system in which five basic canine personalities or temperaments are assigned colors. With the descriptions of the five colors in hand;Blue (a fearful, rather skittish type dog), Green (a more or less bashful pooch), Yellow (the ideal, easygoing companion dog), Orange (excitable, but relatively under control dog), and Red (the hyper, high-strung dog that bounces off the walks as soon as bark);an owner is able to determine which color best matches his dog's temperament and approach the dog's lessons accordingly. The dog owner's goal then is to move his dog as close to the middle of the color spectrum (Yellow) as possible by using the training practices outlined in the book.Silverman devotes a full chapter to each of the five colors, explaining what makes each color type tick and how owners should best handle such a dog.The second half of the book focuses on training tools and techniques and teaching specific cues (sit/stay, stay, come, and no). There is also a chapter for the puppy owner giving helpful advice on special techniques to use for puppies.