What I Lick Before Your Face

What I Lick Before Your Face

Author: Jamie Coleman

Publisher: Atria Books

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1982127449

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“The one book every dog lover should have at their fingertips for an instant smile.” —The New Barker The perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere—a heartwarming and hilarious collection of sixty-four haikus and gorgeous color photographs celebrating man’s best friend. From the perks of face licking to considering what constitutes a good boy, these charming and laugh-out-loud funny haikus take us into the minds of our beloved pets. Capturing the quirky personalities of our dogs and their unique bond with us and illustrated throughout with adorable color photographs of dogs of all shapes and sizes, What I Lick Before Your Face is a fun and loving celebration of the canine spirit. Playing I do not believe That your fixation with my Playing Dead is fine Standing I sometimes feel bad That I don’t get as happy Whenever you sit The Outside Bell It is very rude That you don’t call out in joy When people arrive


Don't Lick the Minivan

Don't Lick the Minivan

Author: Leanne Shirtliffe

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1634509250

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As a woman used to traveling and living the high life in Bangkok, Leanne Shirtliffe recognized the constant fodder for humor while pregnant with twins in Asia’s sin city. But in spite of deep-fried bug cuisine and nurses who cover newborn bassinets with plastic wrap, Shirtliffe manages to keep her babies alive for a year with help from a Coca-Cola deliveryman, several waitresses, and a bra factory. Then she and her husband return home to the isolation of North American suburbia. In Don’t Lick the Minivan, Shirtliffe captures the bizarre aspects of parenting in her edgy, honest voice. She explores the hazards of everyday life with children such as: The birthday party where neighborhood kids took home skin rashes from the second-hand face paint she applied. The time she discovered her twins carving their names into her minivan’s paint with rocks. The funeral she officiated for “Stripper Barbie.” The horror of glitter. And much more! Shirtliffe eventually realizes that even if she can’t teach her kids how to tie their shoelaces, she’s a good enough mom. At least good enough to start saving for her twins’ therapy fund. And possibly her own. Shirtliffe’s memoir might not replace a therapist, but it is a lot cheaper.


You Are a Dog

You Are a Dog

Author: Terry Bain

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2010-04-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0307549933

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A hilarious, captivating commentary that gives us--finally--a true dog’s-eye view of the world. • The Sofa: “The sofa is Position One. The sofa makes you feel as if you are with your people even when your people are gone.” • The Toilet: “The advantage of drinking from the toilet is that the water is always fresh.” • The Baby: “Often known as She Who Randomly Flings Food from the Table, the baby has the most flavorful, ever-changing face of all your people.” “After reading You Are a Dog, you will start thinking like a dog.” --Bash Dibra, celebrity pet trainer and author of DogSpeak “You Are a Dog should be the talk of every dog run in the U.S. With humor, and more bite than one might expect, Terry Bain helps us to see the world through the eyes of our dogs, and to look at their lives in fresh and insightful ways.” --Jon Katz, author of A Dog Year, The New Work of Dogs, and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm “Terry Bain has cracked the canine code to demystify those charming, endearing, and occasionally bizarre habits our beloved dogs exhibit. You Are a Dog is equal parts witty and warm, sweet and sympathetic--read this and be destined to meet your dog at a richer, deeper level.”--Dr. Marty Becker, veterinary contributor for Good Morning America, author of The Healing Power of Pets


I Am About to Lick Your Human

I Am About to Lick Your Human

Author: Kate Pullen

Publisher: Hardie Grant

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781743795811

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A book that celebrates how great—and gross—dogs can be. Do you take your dog to parties so that you know you'll have someone to hang out with? Does your dog eat better than you do? Do you have a doggy daycare report card stuck to your fridge? Do you regularly remove various disgusting things from your dog's mouth and hardly wince? Then this book is for you! I Am About to Lick Your Human is a hilarious collection of doggo sentiments and situations paired with fun and playful illustrations. It includes a catalogue of all the things you'll pull out of your dog's mouth, confessions of a dog lover, and a checklist for the soon-to-be dog owner (number one: no aversion to bodily fluids). This is the ultimate gift for canine lovers that celebrates all that is good (and bad) about dog ownership.


Some Pets

Some Pets

Author: Angela DiTerlizzi

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-08-23

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1481444026

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"At the pet show, there are so many different types of pets. With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas--and many, many more--this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes"--


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.


Doggy Do's & Don'ts

Doggy Do's & Don'ts

Author: Emily D. Levine

Publisher: Instinct Dog Behavior & Training ®

Published: 2020-05-09

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1662900260

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If you want to teach your kids how to be safe around dogs and learn how to have a respectful loving relationship with your dog, this is the book to read. Kids, and their parents, will learn how to behave in situations that are the most common scenarios for family dogs to bite kids. This book is intended for kids ages 2 to 4 years old (and their parents:) Book Review 1: “This book is a great resource for parents and children. It teaches children how to appropriately interact with dogs and make it a safe and happy life experience.” -- Paul Sirna M.D., F.A.A.P., Pediatrician Book Review 2: "Dogs are truly our very best friends and add so much joy to our lives and the lives of our children. It is important to remember, though, that not all dogs react to people in the same way. For the safety of our children and our dogs, it is crucial that we teach children to behave responsibly around all dogs, including their own. Many injuries are preventable if children have a healthy respect for animals!!" -- Jennifer E. Tucker, MD, FAAP Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician


A Cat Like That

A Cat Like That

Author: Wendy Wahman

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2011-06-21

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 080508942X

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A cat presents the characteristics of a perfect human friend.


Veterinary Secrets

Veterinary Secrets

Author: Andrew T. Jones

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781494928148

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This manual draws from Dr Jones' 17 years' experience in veterinary medicine to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to home pet care and disease remedies. Dr. Jones opens by explaining how he came to question conventional veterinary treatments then began to share his concerns publicly and openly educate pet owners, empowering them to provide their pets with quality, holistic care at home. Eventually, his efforts led to his expulsion from the British Columbia Veterinary College, resulting in a ban from practicing animal medicine.


Understanding Your Dog For Dummies

Understanding Your Dog For Dummies

Author: Stanley Coren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1118052765

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you’ve already brought home, now you can relax. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies helps you recognize not only why your dog behaves the way she does, but in a way that enables you to parlay that into a well-behaved companion who listens (and sits, and speaks, and comes, etc.). Whether your pooch is a mixed breed or purebred, she has a distinct identity that makes her unique. The first step in understanding your dog is to respect the honorable task she was originally bred for and to identify how these inbred impulses influence her personality and behavior. In essence, you need to speak her language if you expect her to learn to understand yours. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies gives you everything you need to learn to understand your pooch’s unique dialect of “Doglish”—and shows you how to take on the role as pack leader to give your dog the cues, guidance, and consistency she needs to shape and develop good behaviors. Inside you’ll discover how to: Read your dog’s body language Communicate with your dog Interpret your dog’s breed-specific traits Correct dog-behavior-gone-bad Counter anxiety-based behavior Understand and resolve aggressive behavior And so much more! Think of this book as Doglish 101—a prerequisite for every human member of your dog’s family. Now, let the training begin!