Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Dogs
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Dogs

Author: Amy Newmark

Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1611590671

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You'll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming, and even magical things that our dogs do. They come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, but one thing is certain - our dogs are magical, beloved family members. These 101 heartwarming, humorous and completely true stories about our canine companions even include stories about the relationship between people and their dogs during the COVID-19 lockdown—the comfort they give, the dogs’ understanding of the crisis, and the adoption of new rescue dogs by families. These amazing stories are sure to touch every dog lover’s soul. You'll be left with a renewed love, affection and appreciation for your dog and all the magical moments she provides. Royalties from the book will support the nation's oldest animal welfare organization, American Humane.

The Ultimate Service Dog Training Manual
The Ultimate Service Dog Training Manual

Author: Keagen J. Grace

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1510703179

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A One-Stop Shop for Anyone Interested in Learning How to Obtain, Train, Raise, and Live With a Service Dog. The Ultimate Service Dog Training Manual is the essential resource for laypeople, handlers, and trainers alike who deal with service dogs. Covering everything you need to know about obtaining, training, and living with service dogs, this comprehensive guide provides practical dos and don'ts, tips and tricks, and advice on raising the perfect service dog for various situations. Complete with illustrative photos, tips, sidebars, and detailed information, Including the history of service dogs, the legalities of where they are allowed in public and who is permitted to have them, what rights are in place to protect them, and more, this service dog bible covers service dog topics like: What handlers want you to know The path to becoming a service dog Service dog jobs, from allergen alert dogs to psychiatric and seizure dogs Costs of owner-training “Fake” or under-trained service dogs What service dogs should and should not do in public What makes a dog unsuitable Overview of standards, requirements, certifications, and gear Task training, from opening doors to assisted pick-up, and more Service dog socialization Service dogs at work and school Service dog retirement The difference between service dogs, therapy animals, and emotional support animals And more!

Training Your Own Service Dog
Training Your Own Service Dog

Author: Patricia Lambert

Publisher: Patricia Lambert

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13:

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The proven, effective strategies on training your own service dog! Do you have a handicap that makes it hard to go out? Are you suffering from panic attacks and anxiety? Do you wish there was a way where you can easily do daily tasks and get the companionship you need? If you said YES to these questions, then a service dog is for you. Not only do service dogs help give physical support (such as opening doors, turning light switches on and off, and fetching objects), they also offer companionship and alert others when you’re going through a medical crisis. However, service dog training can be expensive and may put a strain on your budget. But there is a way around it. Training Your Own Service Dog by certified animal trainer Patricia Lambert walks you through the entire process step by step! In this game-changing guide, you will: ● Help your dog become calmer and non-reactive: In times of stress and anxiety, with the right training tools, you can rely on your dog to help you manage negative emotions and prevent panic attacks ● Help your dog become confident and motivated: Your dog needs to be alert in order to help you in times of an emergency. Using tips found in this book, you can train your dog to become more confident in seeking help or remembering its training in emergencies ● Help your dog resist becoming too social: Dogs that are easily excited can do more harm than good for its owner. Learn how you can train your dog to not get easily distracted so they can do a better job at helping you when you need them And so much more! Thousands of people have had success in training their own service dog. Give your dog the best tools they need to become an even better companion with Training Your Own Service Dog! Grab this book and get started today!

Selecting And Training Your Service Dog
Selecting And Training Your Service Dog

Author: Jennifer Cattet, PH.D.

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1617812803

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Good Service Dogs are Both Born and Made! Watching a service dog and her handler working as a team in a busy public space is a thing of beauty. Not every dog has the temperament or genetic make-up to do service work, but with the proper reward-based training, many dogs can succeed in public areas. Succeeding in Public Access Work is the subject of Jennifer Cattet’s new book, which is especially important given some of the controversies surrounding poorly or un-trained service dogs being brought into public areas. Jennifer prepares you and your dog to meet the standards of the Public Access Test developed by Assistance Dogs International. While the book focuses on training, it also covers in detail a number of other important questions including: · How much time, effort and cost are involved in acquiring and training a service dog? · Can you train a shelter dog for service work and are there breeds of dogs you should avoid? · What are your rights and the laws relating to service dogs? · How do you deal with the public when working with your service dog?

Service Dogs
Service Dogs

Author: Tom Coleman

Publisher: Pawsitivity Press

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0998546429

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How unwanted dogs are rescued and then trained as service dogs to help people with disabilities. WINNER--2016 Midwest Book Award. All proceeds will go to the 501(c)(3) charity, Pawsitivity Service Dogs. "Simply astonishing in its volume, information, approach-ability, readability, transparency, experienced voice, helpfulness/usefulness and honesty. It's inspirational, as well as competent, realistic, transparent, practical'. Its tone is forthright but kind."--Dr. Beth Rausch, DVM, University of Wisconsin, River Falls "Our service dog is better than any medication. She has not just helped my daughter but the whole family. Millie is the best, most loving and loyal companion for my daughter. Tom and Julie of Pawsitivity are the kind of people that really care and just keep giving. I can not say thank you enough."--James Artisensi, father of a child with a Pawsitivity service dog

Magic Starts with You
Magic Starts with You

Author: Peter Jam

Publisher: LifeRich Publishing

Published: 2022-06-29

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1489742298

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This book is backed by MagicDogs.net which was founded on fundamentally changing the way folks approach pet training. The last chapter is named ‘The Approach’; rather than demanding ‘Obedience’ using force or treats, it’s focused on two way trust in a relationship. This relational approach of ‘Doggy Education’ resonates in its ethical relationship with all humans as well as other sentient beings. This book brings the readers into a robust relationship between them and their pets/dogs, starting with themselves because Magic starts with You.

The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book
The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book

Author: Gerilyn J Bielakiewicz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-05-18

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1605500224

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Describes basic methods of training a dog, covering such topics as using a clicker, housebreaking, and controlling unwanted behavior, and includes instructions on how to train a dog to do tricks.

Secret Service Dogs
Secret Service Dogs

Author: Maria Goodavage

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1101984732

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US members of state are protected by service dogs and their handlers. Secret Service Dogs shines a spotlight on some of these canine heroes, from Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois with four titanium teeth, to Roadee, a little terrier mix with a big attitude. It's a must-read for dog lovers and anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most captivating programs of the United States Secret Service.

The Force-Free Dilemma
The Force-Free Dilemma

Author: Nicola Ferguson

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2024-02-22

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1476650713

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Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives. This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.

Trusting Calvin
Trusting Calvin

Author: Sharon Peters

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0762791640

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Max Edelman was just 17 when the Nazis took him from his Jewish ghetto in Poland to the first of five work camps, where his only hope of survival was to keep quiet and raise an emotional shield. After witnessing a German Shepherd kill a fellow prisoner, he developed a lifelong fear of dogs. Later beaten into blindness by two bored guards, Max survived, buried the past, and moved on to a new life in America, becoming an X-ray technician. But when he retired, he needed help. He needed a guide dog. After a month of training, he received Calvin, a handsome, devoted chocolate Labrador retriever. Calvin guided Max safely through life, but he sensed the distance and reserve of Max’s emotional shield. Calvin grew listless and lost weight. Trainers intervened—but to no avail. A few days before Calvin’s inevitable reassignment, Max went for an afternoon walk. A car cut into the crosswalk, and Calvin leapt forward, saving Max’s life. Max’s emotional shield dissolved. Calvin sensed the change and immediately improved, guiding Max to greater openness, trust, and engagement with the world. Here is the remarkable, touching story of a man who survived history and the dog that unlocked his heart.