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Pet Video Library Books on Video presents the BOXER. This DVD contains Everything You Should Know about the breed and covers: History & Development - We’ll take you through the early history of the Boxer. You’ll learn the breed’s origin and how the Boxer was used in the working world. Characteristics - Discover the behavioral characteristics and temperament of the Boxer. Grooming - Learn basic grooming skills that will keep your dog looking great for years to come. Nutrition - Maintain optimum health with this essential diet and exercise information. Health and Aging - Learn about the special attention and love needed to maintain the health and quality of life of your aging Boxer. Training Tips - Communicate properly with your Boxer using our helpful tips.

BONUS VIDEO INCLUDED - This DVD also includes INTERACTIVE BASIC OBEDIENCE with renowned Dog Behaviorist Shannon Holstein. She shows you how to quickly and easily teach your dog how to Sit, Stand, Come & Stay.

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Nothing is more adorable than a new puppy. But without the proper time spent training them, today?s puppies can become tomorrow?s nightmare hounds. This book teaches puppy owners all they need to know to successfully raise a puppy of any breed or background. Complete with black-and-white photos, owners will learn how to:

• Choose the best breed for their lifestyle
• Help children and other pets acclimate to the new puppy
• Puppyproof the house
• Housebreak and train the new puppy
• Feed and groom according to age and breed
• Solve common behavior problems

Also includes detailed information on alternative health care options as well as exercises and advanced training techniques. This book has everything puppy owners need to ensure that their new puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-behaved dog.

About the Author

Carlo De Vito (New Jersey and New York) is a publishing professional and lifelong dog owner (Chelsea, a white German shepherd, and Chief and Cinderella, a pair of dalmatians). He is the author of The Everything Puppy Book and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. His work has also appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrates Dogs.

Amy Ammen (Milwaukee, WI) is a professional dog trainer and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. She has extensive experience in the show ring with four breed champions and three Obedience Trial Championships, and currently performs with her dancing dogs at festivals and children?s venues.

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Kennel Club Books® presents an instructional volume dedicated to the most all-American of dogs: those marvelous mutts! This is sound advice on a timely topic, as more and more pet lovers are adopting mixed-breed companions from shelters and rescue organizations. Whether your new mixed-breed friend is a puppy or adult dog, and whether or not his parentage and background are known, you?ll find an effective approach to training your dog in Training Your Mixed Breed. Experienced animal trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau acquaints you with many common breed traits as well temperament testing to help you learn about your dog?s personality and trainability based on his lineage. If your dog?s mix is unknown, the author?s descriptions will help you make an educated assessment of possible parentage. From selecting and caring for your dog to house-training and basic obedience commands, the author presents positive-motivational ways to teach your dog. A special section on preventing and curing bad habits will be helpful to readers, ideal for adopters of adult dogs with unknown backgrounds. Explore professional-training options and head-halter training for challenging cases, and have fun with your new friend, as the author introduces you to the many canine sports available to mixed breeds and their owners, along with plenty of things to do together at home. Enjoy your one-of-a-kind canine by following the experienced advice in Training Your Mixed Breed. Illustrated with photos of the various exercises as well as plenty of adorable mutts, this book is sure to be as enjoyable as it is educational.

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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.

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A reference handbook for would be owners of Golden Retrievers.

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Praise for previous books from Drs. Foster & Smith:
“The authors guide owners through each system of the dog, allowing owners to cut through medical jargon and make more informed treatment choices.” ?The Cleveland Plain Dealer

“…Presented in a basic, well-illustrated, reader-friendly fashion that avoids confusion and answers most of your questions relating to your dog’s welfare.” ?The Seattle Times

From puppy to senior citizen, Drs. Foster and Smith explain the care and training your dog needs and help you tackle the health and behavior problems you’re likely to encounter. Right From the Start begins with the time-consuming problems of puppyhood, then discusses the trials of adolescence, the principles of keeping an adult dog healthy and happy and takes you all the way through to when it may be time to say good-bye to a treasured friend. It’s the complete owner’s manual for the life of your dog.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

About the Author

Race Foster and Marty Smith are practicing veterinarians in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, with several decades of experience. They operate a call-in helpline for pet owners, and are the authors of What’s the Diagnosis?, Just What the Doctor Ordered and The Complete Cat Health Manual. They are also co-owners of one of America’s largest pet supply mail order catalog companies, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.

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An engaging, photo-filled dog-owner?s guide that will help you deepen the bond between you and your best friend.

Written in a friendly, accessible style, and full of appealing color photos, The Dog Owner?s Handbook offers plenty of expert advice on training and caring for your canine. Whether you want advice on selecting a dog, need a rundown on training techniques or health care, or plan to lavish your pet with toys and treats, here?s everything you need to know. Learn the best way to introduce a puppy to its new home; discover how to discourage attention-seeking behavior, like barking or jumping; find out how much and what type of exercise you should give your dog; and much, much more. Annette Conn is a professional dog behavior consultant and training instructor, with more than 25 years? experience. She also trains and handles dogs for television.

About the Author

Annette Conn is a professional dog behaviour consultant and trainer, who regularly teaches at several dog-training clubs and has lectured on dog behaviour, assessment and training throughout the UK. She lives in London.