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.


Hyperbole and a Half

Hyperbole and a Half

Author: Allie Brosh

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-10-29

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1451666187

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#1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness!


A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG

A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH & TRAINING A FEARFUL DOG

Author: Debbie Jacobs

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 0988884143

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A guide to the philosophy and techniques for working with fearful, shy or anxious dogs, the book dispels common myths and misinformation regarding fear based behaviors. It provides, in easy to understand language, the most effective and humane ways to handle dogs with fear based behavior challenges. Very useful information and full of resources for shelters, foster care givers, rescue organizations and veterinarians.


Loudest Beagle on the Block (Pet Trouble #2)

Loudest Beagle on the Block (Pet Trouble #2)

Author: Tui T. Sutherland

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0545300339

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An exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers! Ten-year-old Ella lives for music, and with the school talent show coming up, she doesn't have time for anything else. So when her aunt's beagle comes to live at her house, Ella doesn't think she has time for a dog -- especially when it turns out that every time the beagle hears music, she wants to sing along! And her voice is definitely NOT angelic. How is Ella supposed to win the talent show when all she can hear every time she rehearses is AAOOOWWAAAOOOOOO?


Beagle Diner Cozy Mysteries Books 1-3

Beagle Diner Cozy Mysteries Books 1-3

Author: C. A. Phipps

Publisher: Cheryl Phipps

Published: 2024-11-03

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13:

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An AWOL agent, a death that makes no sense, and an ex with a grudge! All celebrity Chef, Lyra St. Claire wants is to cook. After the Paparazzi lead the charge in hounding her and her TV shows, things go from bad to worse when a contestant is found dead. With her trust beagle, Cinnamon, by her side, Lyra won’t stand by and lose everything without a fight! This 3 book box set includes: Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes Beagles Love Steak Secrets Beagles Love Muffin But Murder Plus delicious recipes!


Another Good Dog

Another Good Dog

Author: Cara Sue Achterberg

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1681778394

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In 2015, Cara Achterberg’s Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes, which rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south and shuttles them north to foster homes. Nine puppies arrived with less than a day’s notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep. The stories of these remarkable dogs—including an eighty-pound bloodhound who sang arias for the neighbors—and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring book.When asked how she can possibly say goodbye to that many lovable pups, Cara says, “If I don’t give this one away, I can’t possibly save another.” Filled with humanity and hope, Another Good Dog will take the reader on a journey of smiles, laughs, and tears—and lead us to wonder how many other good dogs are out there and what we can do to help.


Nanny Fran Can, Did & Done!

Nanny Fran Can, Did & Done!

Author: Francene Alexander

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2019-08-07

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1982231637

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This book relieves the daily emotional ups and downs of caring for animals who have been loved and rescued by other people. It also sheds a bright light on the nuts and bolts of running a business as well. The 24 hour commitment to other people's beloved angels is described as well as the assimilation of those angels into Nanny Fran's home when the owners ask her to care for them permanently. Anything for the Animals is her life long commitment.


101 Rescue Puppies

101 Rescue Puppies

Author: Kathy Callahan

Publisher: New World Library

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1608686574

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Over the past decade, Kathy Callahan’s family has taken in more than a hundred rescue puppies. This delightful photo-filled book features the wonderful stories that emerged as these foster pups were suddenly surrounded by a nurturing family complete with patient adult dogs and curious cats. With a gift for capturing the moment in both words and images, Callahan brings readers inside the poignant and ultimately uplifting work of fostering. This inspiring read is indeed about puppies, but it’s also about family and human connection. It’s about finding your own way — through that one special thing you can do to light a candle, instead of cursing the darkness.


The Dogist

The Dogist

Author: Elias Weiss Friedman

Publisher: Artisan Books

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1579656714

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When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.


Rescuing Our Human

Rescuing Our Human

Author: Louise Furman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2022-09-12

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 1663241562

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The spirit of various animals/pets from the life of the Human descend upon the current human care-taker to provide their support. We learn who these RESCUERS are Through chapters on ROLL CALL and CAST of CREATURES, in which they describe themselves and the role they played inn various stages of the Human’s life, good and bad. Separate Chapters , JUST BETWEEN US and TIGHT PLACES and CLOSE CALLS have the Spirits interacting and recounting their experiences in the life of the Human. During all of this Spiritual interaction, there, earthbound, are the present canines Quincy and Dakota-currently charged with the Rescue Mission. The feline liaison is Chloe who floats in and out of their earth space to offer advice from the other Creature Spirits. The final chapter describes the Human at last walking over the Rainbow Bridge to join her beloved creatures. The book is based on The Rainbow Bridge which is a description of where the treasured animals/pets go when they give up their earthly existence. A place of extreme animal happiness. Many veterinarians give out a copy of this to clients who have come in to ask assistance in getting their elderly or sick love-pet across the bridge.