Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog

Author: Amy Newmark

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1611592887

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We learn so much from our canine companions, and along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You’ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Life lessons from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. You’ll enjoy a wide variety in these 101 entertaining stories.

Life Lessons from a Greyhound
Life Lessons from a Greyhound

Author: Angela Reed-Fox

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-06-30

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9781503253896

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Fancy some life coaching on the cheap? Read on for the pearls of wisdom handed on to me by my rescued dog, Sean. I didn't think I needed much help with running my life - least of all from a two-year-old greyhound who was considered too rubbish to race; a dog whose only experience of life was the boredom of long hours spent alone in a bare kennel, with occasional minutes of running around in circles; a dog who didn't even know his own name. How wrong I was...It was life-changing. My perspective on swans, cats, and other aliens has completely changed, as has my view of the present tense (and the importance of it). Sean and I have not known each other very long - but so far, it's been a blast.

Comet's Tale
Comet's Tale

Author: Steven Wolf

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 161620186X

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Comet’s Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf? In Comet’s Tale we follow their funny and moving journey as Wolf teaches Comet to be a service dog. With her boundless enthusiasm and regal manners, Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s isolated world. And finally, she plays a crucial role in restoring his health, saving his marriage, and broadening his definition of success.

Greyhound
Greyhound

Author: Steffan Piper

Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780982555095

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When Sebastien Rane's mother can't be bothered to take care of him, she sends him to his grandmother's across the country on a Greyhound bus.

Perfect Imperfection
Perfect Imperfection

Author: Alex Cearns

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780733339189

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These perfectly imperfect dogs have gentle lessons for us all ... Meet special little Vegemite with the permanent wink; Bali Pip, the playful pup who lost her fur; Raul, who takes partial paralysis in his stride; and many more, all seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Alex Cearns.In this inspiring portrayal of difference, Alex captures the intrinsic beauty and spirit; the sweetness, resilience and strength of 60 perfectly imperfect dogs. They adapt to their unique bodies without complaint, they survive with determination and they live with joy. In the accompanying stories from their best friends, the bond between these endearing doggos and their humans shines through - and sometimes they even save each other. For anyone who's ever loved a dog ...

A Greyhound, a Groundhog
A Greyhound, a Groundhog

Author: Emily Jenkins

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade

Published: 2017-01-03

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0553498053

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"But what Emily Jenkins and Chris Appelhans’ lyrical collaboration is really about is the intoxicating thrill of friendship, and boundless joy of play..." –The New York Times A “merry read-aloud.” –The Wall Street Journal Winner of the 2018 Zena Sutherland Award for Best Text From a heavyweight author and illustrator duo comes a delicious tongue twister of a picture book that features a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog. With very spare, incredibly lively language, this is an entertaining read-aloud, with two amazing—and oh-so-adorable—characters at its heart. When a greyhound meets a groundhog, wordplay and crazy antics ensue. The two animals, much like kids, work themselves into a frenzy as they whirl around and around one another. (Around, round hound. Around, groundhog!) The pace picks up (Around and around and astound and astound!), until they ultimately wear themselves out. “Jenkins’s masterful text is deceptively simple.” —NPR on Toys Meet Snow by Emily Jenkins “Appelhans, whose career up to now has been in animated films such as Coraline, is a revelation.” —Booklist, Starred, on Sparky!, illustrated by Chris Appelhans “Appelhans makes an auspicious picture book debut with strikingly beautiful watercolor and pencil illustrations. His style, reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s, incorporates a muted color palette, but with a slightly softer, rounder quality, while also weaving in visual deadpan humor.” —The Horn Book

Life Lessons
Life Lessons

Author: Lance Buck Paul Smith

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2008-07-29

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467865338

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Interesting accounts, tales, situations, and scenarios told through true short stories, each followed up with a train of thought: each particular train of thought being a philosophical viewpoint on the specific life lesson learned.

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.

Retired Greyhounds
Retired Greyhounds

Author: Carol Baby

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2012-12-21

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1847975054

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Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound.The sound and practical advice contained within these pages will ensure that you have a clear understanding of your dog's needs, and will help to enable successful communication between you and your dog, thereby avoiding the common pitfalls that can arise through misunderstanding.Contents include:The first few days; Day-to-day care; Problem solving; Health care; Training for obedience; Fun and games. Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year and are re-homed by numerous dedicated retired greyhound charities.This book provides valuable insight and practical instruction to ensure that new owners are able to make a success of their new partnership through correct care and understanding.Written in association with GRWE - Greyhound Rescue West of England.Fully illustrated with 93 colour photographs and 2 line diagramsCarol Baby has worked as a volunteer for GRWE for over ten years.

The 45 Mph Couch Potato
The 45 Mph Couch Potato

Author: Leslie Balcerak

Publisher:

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781612251066

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The 45 mph Couch Potato is a tale about Bohemian Agile or as her friends like to call her "Aggie," a retired racing greyhound rescued by two of the coolest parents any doggie could ever ask for. & ;& ;Aggie will take you through her life of racing, playing, traveling and just being a couch potato! You will fall in love with her silly antics and be enchanted with her story telling abilities.& ;& ;Aggie teaches valuable life lessons about pet adoption, good manners and true friendship as she shares with you her wacky, funny, loving and sometimes outrageous tales of her life. & ;& ;Join Aggie in her adventure of fun, mischief and amusement as she learns the joys of finding her forever home. Whatever your age, Aggie will remind you how the loving devotion of a rescued dog can change your life as it changed hers.