Secret of the Mountain Dog

Secret of the Mountain Dog

Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0545605199

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The mysterious dog showed up at Jax's door just when she needed an adventure. But adventure sometimes brings trouble -- and dangers that even a great dog can't help you escape. In the Catskill Mountains, mystery is waiting . . . .Just when she needs it most, a little excitement comes to Jax's mountain. First, a beautiful, giant dog stops at her door. Even though he has no collar, the Tibetan mastiff doesn't act like a stray -- and he seems to want to stay with Jax. Then lights appear in the old, abandoned monastery up the mountain. The mastiff, who likes being called Mo-Mo, leads Jax to the mountaintop. There she meets a boy her age, Yeshi, who has come all the way from Tibet with his teacher to open the abandoned building -- and to search for a long-lost statue, possibly hidden away in the monastery. But someone else is searching for the statue, too, and when Jax's adventure turns dangerous, she'll have to count on her new friend, and the mysterious dog that's found her, to get her back down the mountain safely.


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.


Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats

Author: Alex Gough

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-01-17

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1119225574

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Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of primary research. Incorporates the latest research, new testing methods, and newly-discovered predispositions and diseases Provides expanded information on genetics, epidemiology, and longevity Includes key characteristics of diseases, including pathogenesis, genetics, risks, and common presentations Indexes dogs and cats by breed, with listings of common inherited and predisposed disorders organized by body system Includes absolute and relative frequency/occurrence data for conditions, along with references to further information


Tibet Wild

Tibet Wild

Author: George B. Schaller

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2014-04-02

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9781597264587

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George Schaller has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species—from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. Throughout his career, Schaller has spent more time in Tibet than anywhere else, devoting over thirty years to the region's unique wildlife, culture, and landscapes. Tibet Wild is Schaller’s account of three decades of exploration in the remote stretches of Tibet. As human development accelerated, Schaller watched the clash between wildlife and people become more common—and more destructive. What began as a scientific endeavor became a mission: to work with local communities, regional leaders, and national governments to protect the ecological richness and culture of the Tibetan Plateau. Whether tracking brown bears, penning fables about the tiny pika, or promoting a groundbreaking conservation preserve, Schaller has pursued his goal with persistence and good humor. Tibet Wild is an intimate journey through the wilderness of Tibet, guided by the careful gaze and unwavering passion of a life-long naturalist.


The Intelligence of Dogs

The Intelligence of Dogs

Author: Stanley Coren

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-01-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0743280873

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Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions, and inner lives of dogs.


Small Animal Neurology

Small Animal Neurology

Author: André Jaggy

Publisher: Schlütersche

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 3899930924

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Die englische Übersetzung der erfolgreichen deutschen Ausgabe des Buches wurde für den englischsprachigen Markt überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Das Buch liefert eine umfassende Zusammenstellung der Kleintierneurologie in allen klinischen Fragestellungen. Der allgemeine Teil präsentiert detaillierte Ausführungen zum neurologischen Untersuchungs-gang, zur Neuropathologie und zu genetischen Krankheiten. Einen guten Einstieg in die praxisrelevanten Grundlagen der Neurologie geben einzelne Kapitel zu Laboruntersuchungen, Anästhesie, Radiologie und Elektrodiagnostik, Rehabilitation, Pharmakologie. Die Neurochirurgie und neurologische Notfälle werden ausführlich vorgestellt. Der spezielle Teil geht auf die spezifischen neurologischen Erkrankungen nach ihrer Lokalisation ein und bietet konkrete Angaben zur Diagnose und Therapie besonderer Krankheitsbilder. Außergewöhnlich sind die Darstellung der Neuroanatomie und -pathologie mit Bildgebenden Verfahren als Bildanhang im Buch und die beigelegte CD-ROM mit der Darstellung des Untersuchungsganges und neurologischen Fallbeispielen.