Zak George's Dog Training Revolution
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author: Zak George

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1607748916

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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!

Mutt's Promise
Mutt's Promise

Author: Julie Salamon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-03-08

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0698180690

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Fans of The Incredible Journey and Old Yeller will love this endearing, page-turning dog adventure story Luna is a farm puppy who loves to dance, and has only known a happy, serene life surrounded by her mother, Mutt, and her siblings, and cared for by Gilberto, the son of farm workers. But now Gilberto and his parents have moved on, and Mr. Thomas the farmer doesn't feel he can take care of a whole family of dogs. He finds new homes for the puppies, not realizing that the man who took Luna and her brother does not have their best interests at heart. Luna and Chief, hungry and scared, are trapped in the smelly barn of a puppy mill—until they take matters into their own paws and find a way to escape. But can Luna and Chief find their way home? With a lovable cast of animal characters and endearing illustrations, this charming story is a perfect read-aloud for fans of classic children’s novels like Gentle Ben, A Cricket in Times Square, and Shiloh.

Mutts Go Green
Mutts Go Green

Author: Patrick McDonnell

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1524869465

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A special kids’ collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education. This special collection of MUTTS comics for kids includes eco-friendly lessons on how to keep the environment clean and ways to help create a greener future for our furry friends and future generations. Mutts Go Green draws on Patrick McDonnell’s 25-year career of writing and illustrating heartwarming comics starring Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and a host of other adorable animal friends.

Be the Pack Leader
Be the Pack Leader

Author: Cesar Millan

Publisher: Crown Archetype

Published: 2007-10-02

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0307405559

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The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times

Outwitting Dogs
Outwitting Dogs

Author: Terry Ryan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2004-12-01

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0762799994

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Training dogs has traditionally been done by using negative reinforcement and brute force (take the choke collar as an example). But the tide is turning, and Terry Ryan, well-known dog trainer, is at the forefront of a revolution. OUTWITTING DOGS draws on her twentyfive years of hands-on experience helping people understand and train dogs, and solve dog behavior problems using kinder, gentler methods. OUTWITTING DOGS uses more brain than brawn to motivate dog behavior with positive training techniques, and helps readers truly understand the minds of their canine friends (and even enemies). Chapters cover: . outwitting puppies . housebreaking . curing the chronic chewer . how to cure the leash puller, the dog that jumps on people, the dog that hates to be left alone, the dog that won't come, the dog that barks too much, the biter, the aggressor . how to outwit the neighbor's dog . how to teach your dog tricks . how to outwit dog trainers . and even a chapter on outwitting dogs and kids at the same time, and much more. No sensible dog owner will want to be without a copy.

Feeling Outnumbered
Feeling Outnumbered

Author: Karen B. London

Publisher: McConnell Publishing Limited

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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NEW EXPANDED AND UPDATED EDITION -Including an entirely new section on leash-walking multiple dogs. This is a great resource if you're looking for some tips to create a little order out of the canine chaos in your home, or how you'll manage the entire pack for a walk around the neighborhood or at the dog park. Will help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household by using Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be patient and polite instead of pushy and demanding. Whether you're a novice or a professional, you'll find some practical ideas about keeping life fun when you start to feel just a little bit out-numbered by the dogs who share your house.

Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats - E-Book
Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats - E-Book

Author: Karen Overall

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-07-05

Total Pages: 833

ISBN-13: 0323240658

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This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included. - World-renowned author Dr. Karen Overall is a leading veterinary behavior specialist and a founding member of the board of clinical specialists, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior, certified by the Animal Behavior Society as an Applied Animal Behaviorist, and one of The Bark magazine's 100 most influential people in the dog world. - Companion DVD includes a 30-minute video of the author demonstrating techniques for correcting and preventing canine behavior problems, and provides handouts to assist the pet owner with behavioral modification techniques. - Supplemental material includes 45 client handouts, 12 informed consent forms, and 5 questionnaires that help you zero in on the pet's behavior. - Hundreds of images illustrate important techniques and key concepts. - Tables and boxes summarize key assessment information, behavioral cues, and pharmacologic management.

Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine
Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine

Author: Katherine Polak

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-09-12

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 1119243270

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Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine ist ein praxisorientiertes Referenzwerk für alle, die ohne viel Ressourcen tierärztliche Behandlungen außerhalb von Tierkliniken oder eines klinischen Umfelds durchführen. - Das einzige umfassende Best-Practice-Fachbuch für Veterinärmediziner mit eingeschränktem Zugang zu notwendigen Ressourcen. - Zeigt praxisorientierte, kostengünstige Protokolle, wenn unter Umständen die ideale Lösung nicht verfügbar ist. - Präsentiert Informationen zu wichtigen Themen, u. a. Kastration/Sterilisation, Notfallunterbringung, Hygiene, chirurgische Asepsis, präventive Pflegemaßnahmen, Zoonosen, Euthanasie. - Eignet sich zum schnellen Nachschlagen häufiger chirurgischer Eingriffe, zu Themen wie Interpretation zytologischer Befunde, Anästhesie- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Dosierung von Medikamenten. Das einzige umfassende Nachschlagewerk für die Behandlung von Kleintieren bei eingeschränkten Ressourcen. Beinhaltet praktische Protokolle zu medizinischen Eingriffen und deckt Themen wie Tierfang und -transport, chirurgische Eingriffe, temporäre Haltung, Diagnoseverfahren, Medizin- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Euthanasieverfahren und Triage ab.