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Dog parks are great - just not for every dog, every time. Taking your dog to a dog park is a great way to exercise and socialize your canine companion. Dog parks offer fresh air, open space, and freedom - a chance for your dog to be a dog. But not all dogs enjoy the experience and not all dog parks are safe for your dog. Learn Practical skills: Evaluate your dog’s temperament to decide if he’s dog park ready. What design features a well-planned dog park should have. Teach your dog four simple behaviors to make him dog park safe. How to read canine body language to avoid problems. Dog park etiquette for both dogs and humans

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That’s one of the most dreaded questions children ask. This book helps you give the right answer–even if that answer is “no.” It reminds you that getting a dog is making a commitment, and that an adorable, little puppy can turn into a boisterous, big dog. It helps you take a realistic look at your family situation and the challenges and rewards of dog ownership so you can objectively answer questions such as:
* Is your lifestyle suitable for a family dog?
* What is involved with responsible dog ownership, and how much will it cost?
* How much can you reasonably count on the kids to help once the newness of owning a dog has worn off?
* What breed or mix will best fit your family?
* How do you find the right dog?
* How do you train the dog?


If you decide to take the plunge and get a Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Poodle, Golden Retriever, Dachshund, or mixed breed, “Please, Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?” helps you get off to a good start so you and your kids can experience the joys of dog ownership for years to come.

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That’s one of the most dreaded questions children ask. This book helps you give the right answer?even if that answer is “no.” It reminds you that getting a dog is making a commitment, and that an adorable, little puppy can turn into a boisterous, big dog. It helps you take a realistic look at your family situation and the challenges and rewards of dog ownership so you can objectively answer questions such as:

• Is your lifestyle suitable for a family dog?
• What is involved with responsible dog ownership, and how much will it cost?
• How much can you reasonably count on the kids to help once the newness of owning a dog has worn off?
• What breed or mix will best fit your family?
• How do you find the right dog?
• How do you train the dog?

If you decide to take the plunge and get a Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Poodle, Golden Retriever, Dachshund, or mixed breed, “Please, Oh Please Can We Get a Dog?” helps you get off to a good start so you and your kids can experience the joys of dog ownership for years to come.

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From Publishers Weekly

In this stellar, if at times formal, collection, longtime horseracing and sportswriter Nack takes readers through his career at the track, the ring and the stadium. He forgoes many of the thrills of the games themselves for the dramas of the people (and animals) who play them. A profile of a determined and nearly human Secretariat mixes easily with an account of Keith Hernandez’s loneliness, Bobby Fischer’s ambivalence toward celebrity, and Sonny Liston’s poignant awareness of the effect his race has on his reputation, and vice versa. Nack can use too blunt an instrument in his attempt at psychological portraiture, as he does in a piece about Robbie Davis, whose horse trampled fellow jockey Mike Venezia. (The accident took him “back to all those years of biting anger, self-loathing and shame that sprung from [his] abuse”). But more often he hits the mark. Nack also sets himself apart from other sports scribes with his prose style; rarely does sportswriting veer so easily into poetry. There is, it should be noted, a courtliness to his tone that can give some of the pieces a mechanical feel. And his portraits of place, particularly those on Saratoga and Yankee Stadium, feel especially soulless and perfunctory. But he more than makes up for these flaws with his keen eye; the author has an uncanny talent for finding the anecdote that illuminates greater truths about an athlete, such as heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano’s paranoid refusal to accept checks. Anyone who has tasted the drama of sports-that is, the drama of being human-will enjoy this book, finding in its profiles of the larger-than-life an abundance of small pleasures.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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“Nack’s work stands tall and true next to that of any living sportswriter…we are lucky to have this collection.” — ESPN.com 12/20/03

“Rarely does sportswriting veer so easily into poetry.” — Publishers Weekly

“Run, do not walk, to your nearest bookstore and get a copy…Don’t miss it.” — Dallas Morning News 4/18/04

“This collection of stories…goes well beyond the track.” — Sports Illustrated 12/22/03

“Whether it’s a sports profile or investigative piece, Nack writes with passion.” — The Oregonian 02/01/04

Covers personalities as diverse as Willie Shoemaker, Sonny Liston, Keith Hernandez and Bobby Fisher.” — The Plain Dealer 03/13/04

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Move over Dr. Phil! In her remarkably funny new book, Relationship Strategist, Georgia Sullivan, guides women through a step-by-step plan to improve their relationships by comparing men to breeds of dogs. In the process, she helps men by giving them a way to defend themselves from the women in their lives who are trying so hard to change them.

To find out whether he?s a Lab or a Lapdog, and whether she?d be better off with a Boxer or a Beagle, readers first take the PORCH DOGS Quiz, a personality test available in the book. According to their quiz results, Georgia Sullivan offers sage relationship advice to guide both men and women toward happiness and contentment. Written with tongue-in-cheek candor, Sullivan deftly lays out the traits for each man/dog type and follows up with sections dedicated to the head, heart, family and work qualities for each.

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A ‘must’ … An excellent guide which dog owners and public libraries will find important. (Diane C. Donovan The Midwest Book Review 200705)

Thorough on discussing canine behavior and training … Taylor gives a nice overview of how to handle specific issues. (Lizz NYCityPets.com 20070525)

[Starred review] Full-color photos throughout, this book should be readable and understandable to even the first-time dog owner. Highly recommended. (Edell M. Schaefer Library Journal 20061101)

If you’ve been tempted to adopt an older or rescued … [this book] could help you take the plunge. (Janine Adams Dog World 200710)

Offers sound advice and practical solutions… a wealth of information that any dog, and owner, can benefit from. (Nancy Romanenko, Critters Editor Asbury-Park Press 20070115)

Can help prevent the many problems it seeks to fix… It’s a worthwhile read for anyone with a dog. (Mia Urquhart New Brunswick Reader )

This wonderful book is full of commonsense and should be a ‘must’ for anyone thinking of adopting. (Nancy Romanenko Neptune Asbury Park Press )

An indispensable resource. (Pet Business Magazine )

An informative and educational resource… The photos are vivid and easy to follow.. and information is easy to locate. (Angela Thompson Resource Links )

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It’s never too late to train an older dog to respond promptly and correctly to commands.

Every year thousands of families adopt adult dogs, whether from friends, relatives or the pound or rescue society. These new owners need to understand and deal with the specific problems an older dog may have, especially if its history is unknown.

Old Dog, New Tricks provides expert insights into basic adult dog behaviors. It explains how to communicate effectively with an older dog and create a great partnership. Many issues are peculiar to older dogs and, in particular, rescued ones. David Taylor addresses them all, including socialization and previous training (or the lack of either), genetic factors and adaptation to a new environment.

The book contains practical solutions to ensure good dog behavior: - Step-by-step obedience drills - Welcoming the new arrival - How to assess a dog’s problems - How a dog “thinks” - How to be a good owner/master - Communicating with a dog - What to look for in a rescued dog - Tackling problem behaviors - Understanding the effect of a dog’s prior history - Mental and physical changes in older dogs

Old Dog, New Tricks has everything needed for human-canine harmony in any household generous enough to give an old dog a new home.

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From Library Journal

In this encyclopedic approach to the all-American dog-the mixed breed-behaviorist Kilcommons (Good Owners, Great Dogs, Warner, 1992) and coauthor Capuzzo have considered mutts from all angles and come up with over 100 combinations. They start out by providing an introduction to mixes and pointedly denounce purebreds, contending that purebreds are riddled with problems from overbreeding and lack of hybrid vigor. In Part 2, the meat and potatoes of the book, the authors use the American Kennel Club classification as an organizational focus to group their mutts by type: sporting (including retriever, setter, spaniel, and pointer mixes), hound, working, terrier, herding, and nonsporting. Offering insight into the behavioral characteristics of the purebred that make up the mutt in question, Kilcommons and Capuzzo tell readers what to expect from various combinations of breeds. Part 3 focuses on selection and training, giving commonsense advice that would benefit all dog owners. Peppered with humor, illustrative stories, and captivating photos, this guide should be read by all potential owners before they purchase that “doggy in the window.” Essential for public libraries.
Edell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., Wis.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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A reference guide to mutts provides detailed information on more than one hundred mixed-breed types of canines, shares stories from dog owners, and recommends the best mutts for children, families, and singles. Tour.

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The German Shepherd Dog is the third most popular breed in America, and has an international reputation for being loyal, hardworking and eager to serve. Around the world these dogs are at work as police and military dogs, in search and rescue, leading the blind and in many other important roles. This book offers comprehensive information on care, training, health and conformation, plus an insiders look at the most influential dogs and kennels worldwide. Lavishly illustrated in full color throughout.
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Finally - a puppy guide that answers all your questions! Nothing is more adorable than a new puppy! But no matter how cute, puppies take a lot of hard work and loving care. The Everything Puppy Book teaches you absolutely everything you need to raise your precious pet through the most critical stages of his or her life.

Packed with professional instructions and useful tips, this is the one book you and your family will turn to time and time again. Including photographs of your favorite breeds, and a color insert, The Everything Puppy Book covers everything from grooming to exercise, and training to breed behavior. Before long, your puppy will become a healthy, well-mannered, well-adjusted, full-grown dog.

The Everything Puppy Book gives you valuable advice on how to:
Choose the best breed for your lifestyle
Help your other pets adjust to the new puppy
Puppy-proof your house
Buy the right supplies
Housebreak your puppy in record time
Solve common behavior problems
Feed and groom your puppy

About the Author

Amy Ammen is a nationally celebrated dog trainer and author. She regularly conducts training seminars across the United States, and has earned obedience titles with breeds from all seven of the American Kennel Club’s dog groups. She is the coauthor of The Everything Dog book, Dog Training, and Training in No Time.

Review

Help[s] prospective owners decide whether they’re ready for a dog…and whether they should get a puppy or an older dog.. (Pet Product News International 20080901)

New Dog offers tips on just about everything a prospective dog owner needs to know. (Trent Edwards The Calgary Herald )

Suited for someone in the early stages of getting a dog, who is simply looking for a primer. (Ranny Green City Dog )

Training sequences are clearly explained…. sidebars supplement the brief, clearly written text; high-quality captioned photos deliver most of the content. (Library Journal )

New Dog makes a great addition to any library. (Donna Naylor Shelf Life )

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A straightforward guide to welcoming a new dog home.

This book establishes a solid timeline for all the key decisions a new dog owner must make, whether adopting a puppy, an adult dog or a rescued dog.

Dr. Bruce Fogle provides his time-tested 20 Essential Tips for a Well-Behaved Dog and offers guidance on the 30 most popular breeds (including purebreds, crossbreeds and problem breeds). Careful attention is given to various concerns, such as allergies and urban, suburban and apartment living.

New Dog is packed with accurate, up-to-date information and wise counsel on a range of such topics as:

• Where to find the right dog
• Known inherited conditions
• Temperament testing and good canine citizenship
• Common problems: inappropriate chewing, aggression, boredom
• Effective communication
• Routine health care and choosing a vet
• Expert training sequences to follow and practice
• Traveling with dogs and choosing a kennel and a doggy daycare.

More than 300 commissioned color photographs, dozens of useful tips, and recent breakthroughs in veterinary science all make this the ideal guidebook for new dog owners.

(20081101)

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Change your dog’s bad habits using lessons learned from Dr. Gary Sampson’s pet behavior practice. His hilarious stories will help you understand the reason for your dog’s behavior, take simple, innovative steps to correct the problem, and prevent future misbehaviors.

About the Author

Gary R. Sampson, DVM, is a veterinarian who specializes in behavioral problems in dogs and cats. Dr. Sampson, whose practice is well known throughout the Midwest, was recognized as “Best Veterinarian” by Indianapolis Monthly magazine in 2004.

Dick Wolfsie is an Emmy Award winner who works for WISH-TV in Indianapolis. He is the author of seven books, including Barney: The Stray Beagle Who Became a TV Star and Stole our Hearts. His humor column is syndicated in twenty-five newspapers.