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Author: Bruce Fogle
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780789493217
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPacked with information on everything you need to know about caring for your dog at any stage of their lives.
Author: Dr. Marty Becker
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Published: 2011-04-15
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 1609419324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough surprising facts, moving stories and tested solutions, the veterinary expert from Good Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show will give every dog owner the secrets to raising a healthy, well-behaved dog. For anyone who owns a dog or is thinking about getting one, Dr. Marty Becker's manual is a must-have guide to anything and everything canine. In Your Dog: The Owner's Manual, the "best-loved family doctor for pets" shares insider secrets on how to keep puppy problems from becoming doggy disasters and how to best bond with your dog through helpful, easily accessible tips and tricks on how to: Find the right dog for your family's lifestyle Solve the most annoying behavioral problems Make sure your dog gets the exercise he needs Use food puzzles to prevent weight gain Prevent dog health problems Save money on medication, both traditional and alternative For seasoned dog owners as well as those looking to adopt a new friend, Dr. Becker provides all the insight that makes for both happy owners and happy dogs.
Author: Monks of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: 2001-05-15
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 0759524386
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.
Author: Dr. David Brunner
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 2004-08-01
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9781931686877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt last—a beginner’s guide to feline technology! The cat parent’s guide to common kitty quirks and what they really mean—featuring useful diagrams and hilarious insights! Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my cat have an owner’s manual?” And now—finally!—she does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: • Which breeds interface best with dogs? • How can I maintain a quality exterior finish? • And why does my model always drink from the bathtub? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced cat owners.
Author: Diana Delmar
Publisher: Storey Kids
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 9781580174015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSolutions to all your puppy problems in an easy-to-follow question & answer format.
Author: Joachim Volhard
Publisher: *Howell Book House
Published: 1983-02-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780876057759
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEight carefully planned lessons teach you to apply canine/human learning patterns to train your dog simply, effectively, and permanently.
Author: David Brunner
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 2014-07-08
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 1594747687
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt last! This beginner’s guide to canine technology is the perfect quirky, humorous manual on dog ownership with answers to all your pet care questions. Pee stains on the carpet. Barking at all hours of the night. That embarrassing thing he does with your leg. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my dog have an owner’s manual?” And now, thankfully, he does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Dog Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with children? How can I program my model to fetch? And why is its nose always wet? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers right here—courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced dog owners.
Author: Angela Fitch
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 2013-07-25
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 1845285395
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis easy-to-use guide is a complete course in raising a puppy into a happy, well-adjusted and obedient adult dog that is a pleasure to live with.In a comprehensive and accessible format, it provides a simple plan to follow, with helpful troubleshooting sections for owners looking for a solution to problems they are already experiencing!It is suitable for both new and existing puppy owners, who are looking for help and advice on puppy training and behaviour. It explains what to expect, what is normal, what isn A|t, and what to do about it! Contents: Introduction; Part 1 - The Basics 1. Bringing your new puppy home; 2. Housetraining; 3. Barking, whining and attention seeking; 4. Biting, chewing and jumping; 5. Pack hierarchy; Part 2 - Training 6. Walking on a lead; 7. Sit, down and stand; 8. Recall; 9. Leave and stay; 10. Playtime and tricks; Index.
Author: Renea L. Dahms DipCBST, RMT, CTDI
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2013-01-03
Total Pages: 85
ISBN-13: 1105741079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book was designed as a workbook for use by dog owners. Each chapter represents a week of training. In a class setting, the learning concepts would be introduced and the training exercises practiced. This book contains information on training basic behaviors as well as creative ways to deal with some behavior issues and creative problem solving tips. This book can also be used by training professionals, as it outlines a total 7-week training class in basic manners that are considered important for companion animals.
Author: Kristin Mehus-Roe
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2011-10-04
Total Pages: 945
ISBN-13: 1935484893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe wooftasticsecond edition. “This attractive, copiously illustrated easy-to-understand volume covers every aspect of responsible dog ownership.” —Library Journal The revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Original Dog Bible remains the most comprehensive dog lover’s resource on the market! The book is divided into eight parts—each fully illustrated and designed for easy reference—plus helpful, entertaining sidebars covering hundreds of related topics. With detailed chapters on the requirements of caring for a dog, health, training, and so much more, this book will prepare you for a wonderful life with a dog. Also included is a catalog of over 250 purebred dog breeds with insightful articles for each! “Being a veteran veterinarian of twenty five years and a lifetime pet lover, I can enthusiastically say ‘this old doc learned new tricks’ upon reading the consummate book on all things dogs . . . I highly recommend it!” —Dr. Marty Becker, former resident veterinarian on ABC’s Good Morning America and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul “This comprehensive book certainly lives up to its subtitle . . . The best part of the book, however, covers ‘life with a dog,’ with sections on pet care partners like sitters and walkers, emergencies, lost dogs, biting, traveling with a dog, and a fantastic chapter on activities one can do with one’s dog.” —Publishers Weekly
