Product Description

It’s not always the dog that needs a lesson in good manners. As etiquette and pet expert Charlotte Reed shows, well-mannered people and their well-mannered pets are more pleasant to be around, are treated better by everyone, and get invited to more places, including restaurants, parties, and vacation homes. In her complete guide to dog decorum, she discusses acceptable behavior for every occasion in a dog’s life, including:

• Behaving at home and on the street
• Eating in or going out
• Extending pet courtesy to others in places of business
• Being mindful of others while traveling
• Having fun at pet events
• Treating veterinarians, pet sitters, and dog groomers with respect.

With Reed’s tips, you’ll become a model pet owner, a good neighbor, an excellent customer, an exceptional host, and a welcome guest at the homes of friends and family. Both practical and fun, with real-life stories and expert training tips, The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette is the only book you and your dog need.

About the Author
Charlotte Reed abandoned Wall Street corporate law more than a decade ago to open Two Dogs & A Goat, a premiere, full-service pet care firm with offices in New York City and the Hamptons. She has been writing the “Dear Miss Fido Manners” column for Fido Friendly magazine for several years and has been widely quoted in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and Better Homes and Gardens as an expert on pet manners. She is also a contributing editor for Dog Fancy, Pet Business, New York Dog, and Hollywood Dog magazines and has appeared on The View and Inside Edition. Ms.

Product Description

Complete and comprehensive, this handbook includes sections on choosing and finding the right dog, finding a vet, dog handling and training, understanding a dog’s diet and exercise needs, and much more. 72 illustrations. 4 line drawings.

About the Author

Marion S. Lane is the author of The Yorkshire Terrier and is on the board of governors of the Dog Writers Association of America.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities presents a detailed overview of more than 35 sports and activities that are ideal for keeping dogs physically fit and mentally stimulated. Its comprehensive scope ranges from competitive events like agility, field trials, and hunt tests to noncompetitive pursuits like search and rescue and therapy. Each chapter profiles a different sport and includes information on its history, the equipment and skills required to get started, titles available for dogs to pursue based upon their breed and physical traits, competition classes and divisions, judging criteria of sponsoring organizations, and strategies for success. All profiles offer practical tips from experts who are heavily involved in and have achieved success in a given activity. Colorful photographs highlight each sport and activity, while an extensive glossary defines key sporting terms.

The only book on the market to cover such a wide variety of sports and activities in one indispensable and portable volume, The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities makes an ideal carry-along reference for sporting events to help the viewer understand what is happening. It is also perfect for use as a home reference to get more involved in your canine companion_s daily activities.


About the Author

DIANE MORGAN is an assistant professor at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. She has authored numerous books on canine care and nutrition, breed books, and horse books and has received numerous awards, including the Maxwell Medallion for The Living Well Guide for Senior Dogs. Diane lives in Williamsport, Maryland.

Product Description

For most dog owners, a dog isn+t just a pet but a beloved family member. That+s why two internationally known parenting experts have teamed up with an acclaimed animal behaviorist to produce Pup Parenting.This one-of-a-kind guide-which takes effective child-rearing methods and modifies them to work with the canine set-represents an exciting breakthrough in dog discipline. Pup Parenting:¥ helps people choose a breed that fits their family¥ provides a simple test to assess a pup+s personality¥ presents an easy 5-step plan to bring straying behavior problems smartly to heelWith a firm, positive approach that rejects both the alpha discipline method and the overindulgent reward-based system, Pup Parenting is a companion readers can refer to throughout all doggie life stages.

About the Author

Product Description

When they help out at a guide dog training school, the Alden children meet several people who seem obsessed with a particular dog named Ginger.

About the Author

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her Grandfather Carpenter, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The Boxcar Children Mysteries.
–This text refers to the

Paperback
edition.

Product Description

How do I find the right dog for me and my family?

Why does everyone at the bark park leave when they see Fido and me coming?

How can I cure my dog’s smelly breath?

What’s really in my dog’s food?

Have you asked yourself these questions or ones just like them? Fear not, canine expert Krista Mifflin will teach you how to solve these dilemmas and much more. Whether you are a new dog owner or seasoned canine companion, The About.com Guide to Owning a Dog is there for you with easy-to-implement tips and essential dog care information. Using her extensive experience counseling the thousands of visitors to her About.com Dogs site, Krista will guide you every step of the way to a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted pooch.

The About.com Guide to Owning a Dog will show you how to:

• Choose the right kind of dog for you and your lifestyle
• Teach your dog the most important commands
• Solve common behavior problems
• Practice petiquette through socialization and training
• Understand your dog’s veterinary needs
• Travel safely with your dog

This all-encompassing guide takes you from puppyhood to the senior years and all the vet visits and doggie play dates in between.

About the Author
Krista Mifflin, the About.com Guide to Dogs, has vast experience training puppies, rescue dogs, and rehabilitating animals with severe antisocial behavior problems. She studies rare breeds, specializes in special needs pets and has written numerous articles on the essentials of responsible dog ownership. She lives in Winchester, Ontario.

Product Description

One Important Reason for the success of the human/dog relationship is the dog’s ability to adapt to human environments and requirements. Housetraining is a prime example, but when humans “humanize” housetraining, points out the Evans Guide, the result is havoc. Now, for all puppies and older dogs and their owners, celebrated dog trainer Job Michael Evans presents a sensible, effective approach to do the job once, fast and right. The author’s Access system is a powerful tool that gets the results you want. Learn how to give a “correction with a connection” so Rascal knows his mistake and not to repeat it. The support you need to succeed, in the form of handy schedules, summary sheets, photos and diagrams are all included. There are also important, special chapters for trainers, breeders, pet store operators and shelter personnel to help clients with housetraining. With understanding and humor, Job Michael Evans guides you through the housetraining process to move you and your dog to a lasting partnership?the human/dog relationship as it was meant to be.

From the Back Cover

One Important Reason for the success of the human/dog relationship is the dog’s ability to adapt to human environments and requirements. Housetraining is a prime example, but when humans “humanize” housetraining, points out the Evans Guide, the result is havoc. Now, for all puppies and older dogs and their owners, celebrated dog trainer Job Michael Evans presents a sensible, effective approach to do the job once, fast and right. The author’s Access system is a powerful tool that gets the results you want. Learn how to give a “correction with a connection” so Rascal knows his mistake and not to repeat it. The support you need to succeed, in the form of handy schedules, summary sheets, photos and diagrams are all included. There are also important, special chapters for trainers, breeders, pet store operators and shelter personnel to help clients with housetraining. With understanding and humor, Job Michael Evans guides you through the housetraining process to move you and your dog to a lasting partnership?the human/dog relationship as it was meant to be.