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The Howell Book of Dogs is a hardcover, four-color book that will serve as a timeless and authoritative reference for dog owners and those who are considering getting a dog. Approximately 300 breeds and varieties are covered, encompassing AKC breeds, UKC breeds, and many rare breeds, such as the Eurasier, Jagd Terrier, Mi Ki, and Thai Ridgeback. One or more color photos of each breed will supplement text that describes the breed’s origins, physical characteristics, and personality traits. In addition, the book includes an informative section about dog care and training, making it the only reference book dog owners will ever need.

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This comprehensive resource profiles approximately 300 dog breeds and varieties, describing their origins, physical characteristics, and personality traits. Authoritative yet easy to understand, The Howell Book of Dogs:

• Covers AKC breeds, UKC breeds, and rare breeds

• Includes designer dogs such as Labradoodles and Puggles

• Features a color photo of each breed

• Contains detailed, breed-specific information on grooming and exercise requirements, common health concerns, average life span, and more

Complete with up-to-date information on dog care and training, this is the ideal reference for dog owners and prospective dog owners.

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A professional dog trainer explains how to work with a dog’s inborn abilities and characteristics to eliminate bad behavior and make life happier on both ends of the leash. Using an A-Z format, this guide discusses pack behavior, the importance of establishing who is “top dog,” and how to use praise and correction over punishment to stop misbehavior. Photos.

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You can teach your dog to wait before exiting doors, exercie alongside a bike, stop jumping on people and chewing on rugs, clothing and more with this easy-to-use, A-to-Z guide to dog-training tips and techniques that really work.

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Picture this: You finally take the plunge and decide to adopt a dog. But you have no idea how to train it or make it a member of your family. As the weeks progress, the dog becomes increasingly difficult and eventually runs you out of your own bed. Now, the dog sleeps next to your partner and growls every time you approach your significant other. It may sound hard to believe, but that?s what happened to one couple that went to Matthew Duffy, a longtime dog trainer, for help. And just as they took control of their dog and their lives, you can, too! In this book, you?ll learn: How to transform a rambunctious dog into a composed family member The basic training approach needed to achieve your goals The role of distraction management How to understand how your dog thinks How to adapt to your dog?s likes and dislikes And much more! If you are an average dog owner looking for answers, then it?s time to take Ten Natural Steps for Training the Family Dog.

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This book explores the many ways in which dogs historically and currently serve humankind in the workplace, while encouraging sensitivity to the needs of working dog breeds kept as pets.

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A comprehensive, working guide on training dogs for basic obedience and handling dogs for show. Provides several solutions to try for the most common dog behavior problems. Workbook available.

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Terrell’s encyclopedia was written by Nick Terrell to share his wealth of experience and knowledge of dog training. It was written especially for people who want the very best behavior from, and relationship with, their dogs - people like you. Nick Terrell has a real love for dogs; in fact, a love for animals of all kinds. As a small boy, he became enamored with countless fish, snakes, tadpoles, rabbits, pigeons, and other pets. He found them, and their varying behavior, interesting. Raised by his Grandfather, a horse trainer, nick showed an early understanding of animals, and of their behavior. This was noticed by his science teacher, who encouraged Nick to put his expertise to work by raising and breeding animals for test. Beginning in the late 1940s, Nick began training dogs, and entered many of them in the American Kennel Club’s certified obedience trails. His dogs proved to be consistent winners, scoring as high as 199 of a possible 200 points on two occasions. Those successes led Nick to open a training school, Dog Services of America, where he began a series of dog obedience training classes, which he named “Home Obedience Training.” In fifty years of classes, Nick and his assistants have worked with more than 10,000 dogs (and their owners). Nick also personally trained many hundreds of dogs in private training sessions at his Dog Services of America kennels. Throughout his dog training career, he has learned or developed many unique methods for creating strong and loving bonds between dog and owner. Those methods are outlined in this book. Nick earned a Bachelor of Human Relations degree from Missouri Valley College, and a Masters Degree in Psychiatric Social Work from the University of Kansas. He has earned the Master of Respect and Obedience title from the many dogs he has trained during his career.

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For every right way to housebreak your boxer puppy (or even adult boxers) there are probably 100 wrong ways. In this book you will easily learn the most effective methods that get the best and quickest results. And along the way you will learn some basics about obedience training as well. There is nothing worse than having your home smell like dog pee when guests come to visit - even if you have gotten used to the odor. With the proper training techniques that you will learn in this book you will never have to worry about this embarassing situation.

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The first book specifically written for women and their dogs

Expert dog trainer Babette Haggerty-Brennan looks at the special issues unique to dogowning women in Woman’s Best Friend.

With warmth, humor, and expert experience, Babette explores the personalities of different breeds, and their needs as they relate to a woman’s specific lifestyle.

Unlike other training books, this unique guide offers advice and suggestions specifically for women, whose needs and nature require special consideration. Topics include:

• Choosing a family dog
• Preparing and training for a new baby
• Using effective commands
• Dealing with embarrassing dog behavior such as sniffing, eating underwear, excessive barking, and more
• Avoiding being overpowered by the dog, i.e. leash tugging, leash breaking, door crashing

In this fascinating and informative book, women get the advice and help they want to find a dog that fits their specific needs.

About the Author

Babette Haggerty-Brennan , a second generation professional trainer, has appeared on television, radio, in newspapers, and as a speaker at several dog conventions. She has written for a variety of dog and pet magazines.

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Dog Language tells us why dogs do what they do and how we can express ourselves so that our dogs can understand us better. It is a systematic book, ordered alphabetically with 293 entries and 94 beautiful drawings illustrating over 150 different dog expressions.

First published in Scandinavia in 1986 as Hundesprog?, this book became a great success and has since then helped many thousands of dog owners, instructors, behavior students, and veterinarians to understand dogs. Now available in English, the present edition of Dog Language is an updated, highly revised and enlarged version of the original Hundesprog?.

Following the traditions of the school of ethology founded by Konrad Lorenz, Dog Language is based on many hours of research, observation, and study. Dog Language is a no-nonsense book, written in a modern, uncomplicated style?a book for all readers with interest in dogs, wolves and other canids.

?Dog Language is a book that will benefit anyone interested in what makes our dogs tick. It is a must for the professional dog handler or behaviorist, as well as any pet owner. Dog Language is well organized and written in a clear, easily understood manner. The beautiful illustrations help to explain what our canine companions are trying to communicate to us and each other. This is a rare opportunity to tap into the talent and expertise of a well known canine ethologist.? Sandy Myers (President of Narnia Pet Behavior, member of the APDT and NADOI)

?If we are to understand the domestic dog?s natural behavior, we must appreciate his social heritage and the adaptive significance of his many complex behavior patterns. Roger Abrantes? book Dog Language provides this knowledge, and presents it in an easy to use and understand format. This encyclopedia of canine behavior is absolutely a must for all serious students of canine behavior and training!? Linda P. Case (Lecturer in Companion Animal Science, University of Illinois, Dept. of Animal Science)

About the Author

Roger Abrantes, ethologist, cand. Art. DHC, DF, MAPBC, is the author to 15 books published in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and English. He is currently the scientific director of the Institute of Ethology at the Hong Agriculture School, Denmark.

RA has participated in many TV and radio programs all over the world. He has been adviser for the Danish Police Force, Technologic Institute, the Icelandic Kennel Club and guest lecturer at the Danish Veterinary University. He is in high demand as a speaker at international symposiums in Europe and America. He often guest lectures at several universities, including the University of Illinois in the USA.

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They wag their tails, slobber, and romp just as enthusiastically as their suburban and country cousins, but city dogs are a breed apart. They live in high-rises, trot along bustling sidewalks, and play in crowded dog runs, so good manners with both canines and humans is imperative. In this thorough guide, Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson tell urban dog owners how to do everything from housetraining a puppy-when the sidewalk is 40 floors away and she has to go now-to preventing Rover from barking in a thin-walled studio apartment. Loaded with an arsenal of proven training tips, METRODOG is the book every dog owner in every metropolis must have-because bringing up a dog in the city should be a walk in the park!

About the Author

Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson live in Gardiner, New York.

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An obedient dog is a happy dog in a happy family environment. The new edition of this instructive book gives dog owners insights into the canine mind, explains the various reasons why a dog is likely to misbehave, and describes humane and effective methods to correct bad behavior. Problems discussed include aggressive behavior toward visitors and strangers, jealousy of new babies arriving in a family, excessive barking, destruction of household objects, resistance to housebreaking, pulling on the leash, eating problems, and many others. The author also presents a chart listing 28 common breeds, with suggestions for physical exercise, capsule descriptions of temperament, and the type of owner the animal is best suited to?beginners, experienced handlers, or experts. The book is filled with color photos and drawings, as well as informative sidebars.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
–This text refers to the

Paperback
edition.

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