101 Dog Tricks 101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips, and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog and help him integrate into your family. It keeps him mentally and physically challenged and helps to establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills needed for common dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. It's every dog lover's privilege that Kyra and Chalcy took time from their performing schedule to share their secrets in 101 Dog Tricks . Author(s): Kyra Sundance and Chalcy Quarry Books, 2007 Paperback, 350 pages ISBN: 978-1592533251
Price: $17.99
Bulldogs: A Complete Owner's Manual Although originally bred for the now-outlawed sport of bull baiting, today's bulldog is typically mild tempered and a loyal household companion. Titles in Barron's extensive selection of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with useful information and heavily illustrated with high-quality photos and anatomically accurate line drawings. These fact-filled books instruct owners on how to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, caged pets, reptiles, and virtually every other animal that people are likely to keep as a pet. Books in this series are written by breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other pet-care specialists. They advise on purchasing, feeding, health care, training, grooming, and all other aspects of responsible pet ownership. Author: Phil Maggitti Paperback, 95 pages ISBN: 9780764136450 Barron's Educational Series, 2007
Price: $14.95
Cat Miracles: Inspirational True Stories of Remarkable Felines It is often said that cats find their owners. Bestselling authors Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger turn their attention to amazing cats that have gone one step beyond and have brought actual miracles to their owner's lives. Whether saving an ailing diabetic from slipping into a coma, protecting a small child from a dangerous rattlesnake, or traveling more than 600 hundred miles to be reunited with their family, these mysterious and comforting creatures prove themselves to be nothing short of miraculous. The stories in this collection celebrate survival, courage, and unbelievable heroism. About the Authors Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger have-together and separately-written more than 100 inspirational books, including Christmas Miracles (winner of the 2002 Storytelling Award from Storytelling World magazine) and Puppy Miracles . They live in Forest City, Iowa. Author(s): Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger Adams Media, 2008 Paperback, 272 pages ISBN: 978-1-60550-016-4
Price: $12.95
Cat Naps: The Key To Contentment Every cat is a master when it comes to the art of relaxation. The sweet idleness of the kittens and cats pictured here embrace contentment, and remind us that few things in life are so important that they won't wait for a good nap! The appeal of napping kitties is almost irresistible, perhaps because the world is overworked and under-rested, and these felines appear so blissfully content that they inspire us to reexamine our priorities. This collection of photographs matched with great quotations and excerpts illustrate the value of slowing down and catching your breath. Whatever the reason, we're happy to present this collection of photographs and great quotations and excerpts that illustrate the value of slowing down and catching your breath. Features: Over 50 full-color photographs Thoughtful quotations and excerpts from well-known authors and thinkers Hardcover with Smythe-sewn binding Attractive cover and elegant dust jacket Hardcover, 112 pages ISBN: 1-56906-519-5 Ronnie Sellers Productions Gift Books
Price: $9.95
Cat vs. Cat Cat vs. Cat is a one-of-its-kind guide to setting up and maintaining a peaceful multi-cat home. Cat vs. Cat goes where no others have when it comes to solving the unique challenges of living with more than one cat. Understanding the feline hierarchy How to interpret the communication between your cats Creating a more stimulating indoor environment Thinking "vertically" in order to increase indoor territory The best technique for introducing a new cat Handling aggression and preventing squabbles Managing stress The best litter box set-up for multi-cat homes Solving multi-cat litter box problems Tips for ensuring peaceful mealtime Blended families (his pets and her pets) Interactive playtime techniques for problem solving Author: Pam Johnson-Bennett Paperback, 224 pages Penguin Books, 2004 ISBN: 0142004758
Price: $15.00
Circus Tricks for Your Dog: 25 Crowd-Pleasers That Will Make Your Dog a Star Rick Martintrainer of The Tricky Dogsoffers all the informative guidance needed to transform eager pups into canine dynamos. Geared toward dogs that have already had some solid basic obedience training (sit, down, stay), these applause-gathering acrobatics include such time-tested classics as crawling, standing on the hind legs, spinning around, and jumping through a hoop. And for something really amazing: have Rover ride on a skateboard! (Don't forget to have your four-legged friend bow to the adoring crowd afterwards.) Throughout, pictures of famous dog performers and colorful circus graphics and images provide inspiration. Author: Rick Martin Format: Paperback ISBN: 1-57990-816-0 Pages: 112 Lark Books, 2006
Price: $9.95
Clicking With Your Dog: Step-By-Step in Pictures What really sets this book apart is that on each two-page facing spread, you'll find first a discussion and description of the behavior paired with a full-page illustration of the behavior including step-by-step (click by click!) instructions for teaching it to your dog. There are over 100 behaviors taught in this book. This book is for the Pet Parent who wants to raise the great, lifelong, family dog. It covers what you need to know including teaching good manners (covers extended stays), training handy skills and useful tricks (like picking up items), teaching you and your dog and to be safe and polite around other people and kids, and creating the right environment. In the introductory chapters you get a solid introduction to clicker training and a fast-start approach. There are over 100 behaviors taught in this book, including: Sit to greet people instead of jumping up Walk on a leash without pulling Come when called, even outdoors Stay home alone quietly Find the right place to go Play hide-and-seek and other fun games and tricks This book is a fantastic, stand-alone guide to training your dog. This book is highly recommend if you have new dog/puppy or are preparing for one. Author: Peggy Tillman Publisher: Sunshine Books Sept, 2001 Paperback, 209 pgs. ISBN-10: 189094808X ISBN-13: 9781890948085
Price: $24.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: American Pit Bull Terrier Meet the American Pit Bull Terrier, one of the world's most popular, powerful and versatile pure-bred dogs. Given the great popularity of American Pit Bull Terriers and the amount of false information available, this book provides the much-needed factual information about the biddable and intelligent American Pit Bull Terrier and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. Author: F. Favorito Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-02-0 Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Bulldog Once revered for his strength, aggressiveness and courage as a fighting dog, the Bulldog has come a long way to evolve into the mild-tempered companion that has won the hearts of countless fans. Affection, intelligence and love of people are just some of the many endearing qualities for which the breed is known today. An easygoing and adaptable dog that enjoys nothing more than being with his owner, the Bulldog has become a favorite choice pet dog owners. This book provides necessary information about Bulldogs and their origins in England, breed characteristics and standard, as well as feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome the author's expert advice about selecting a healthy puppy, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Author: Michael Dickerson Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-45-4 Kennel Club Books, 2006
Price: $8.99
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel One of the world's most popular and beloved toy breeds, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a lively, sporting little dog with the confidence and personality of a dog many times his size. A refined pure-bred, the Cavalier boasts a long, silky coat in four traditional color varieties and a pleasing personality that makes him ideal for almost every owner. Whether you live on a farm or on the 44th floor in a city high rise, the Cavalier makes a terrific choice for a companion dog. British dog authority and author, Juliette Cunliffe has written a most informative and entertaining guide, proving you all you need to know about the Cavalier's history in England and the US, characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome the author's insight on housebreaking and solving puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Author: Juliette Cunliffe Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-14-4 Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Chihuahua The affectionate and beguiling Chihuahua holds two distinctions among pure-bred dogs: he is the smallest and the longest lived dog in the world. Weighing as little as one pound, the Chihuahua often enjoys good health until the age of twenty years. Many characteristics endear the Chihuahua to his millions of fans throughout the world. The breed is prized for its intelligence, its extreme devotion to its mistress or master, its saucy expression and its outgoing personality. Whether wearing a glossy smooth coat or a soft and wavy long coat, the Chihuahua is an attractive and alert companion for any dog lover who dares to open his heart to this irresistible toy dog. This book provides necessary information about Chihuahuas and their ancestry in Mexico and beyond, characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome the author's expert advice about puppy-proofing the home, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text written by breeder Barbara J. Andrews, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Author: Barbara J. Andrews Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-39-X Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: German Shepherd Dog The world's most recognizable dog needs no introduction: the German Shepherd Dog remains one of America's most sought-after canine companions and working dogs, revered for its intelligence, trainability and natural beauty. Whether performing as a companion and show dog or serving as a working dog, the German Shepherd impresses dog lovers the world over. This book provides the much-needed factual information about German Shepherd Dogs and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a German Shepherd Dog from puppyhood to the senior years. Author: Susan Samms Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-01-2 Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Golden Retriever The world's friendliest dog is the Golden Retriever, also counted among the most talented and popular dogs in America. Renowned for his lustrous golden coat, his buoyant personality and his lusty desire to hunt, the Golden Retriever makes an ideal pet dog for young and old alike. His winning ways and easy-to-train temperament account for his great popularity and success in every "field." Written by Golden Retriever breeder, trainer and author, Nona Kilgore Bauer, this book provides the much-needed factual information about Golden Retrievers and their characteristics, history and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome the author's experience and advice about puppy-proofing the home, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Author: Nona Kilgore Bauer Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-12-8 Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Labrador Retriever This book is for every owner of a Labrador Retriever. The Lab is the most popular dog in the world, gracing the homes of pet owners, sportsmen and show-dog aficionados alike. Few pure-bred dogs compare to the Labrador Retriever in personality, talent and dedication. For such a common canine, the Labrador is uncommon in its superior ways and abilities. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Labrador Retrievers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, health care and behavior. The new owner will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. Author: Margaret A. Gilbert Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-04-7 Kennel Club Books, 2007
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Lhasa Apso Written by Tibetan-breed scholar, Juliette Cunliffe, this remarkable little book provides an insightful account of the Lhasa's ancestry in Tibet and beyond, as well as discussions of breed characteristics and standard, puppy selection, feeding, coat care and grooming, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Lhasa from puppyhood to the senior years. Author: Juliette Cunliffe Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-18-7 Kennel Club Books, 2005
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Maltese Flowing strands of pure white silk adorn the diminutive Maltese, whose dark eyes reveal the breed's sweet nature and intelligent ways. The Maltese reigns as the most perfect of the Toy breeds, sailing effortlessly in his glorious floor-length coat, proudly carrying his aristocratic head topped by a well-placed bow. More than a priceless work of art decorating his owner's home, the Maltese is a loving, close-bonding companion dog who lives to be near his owner and share his life with his chosen mistress or master. Written by breed scholar and toy dog expert, Juliette Cunliffe, this colorful introductory guide provides a concise account of the breed's history in Europe, as well as discussions of breed characteristics and standard, puppy selection, feeding, coat care and grooming, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Author: Juliette Cunliffe Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-51-9 Kennel Club Books, 2006
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Pembroke Welsh Corgi The enchanting Pembroke Welsh Corgi, a dwarf in size but a giant in heart and personality, impresses one as a sturdy, workmanlike herding dog, a pure-bred whom the Welsh have revered for centuries. The breed's characteristic foxy head, upright ears and soul-filled eyes make it an irresistible choice. For the owner or family seeking a friendly, able-bodies, "big-small" dog, the Pembroke will be delighted to make your acquaintance and share his life. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Pembroke Welsh Corgis and their characteristics, history in Wales, the US and beyond and the breed standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. Author: E. Hywell Burton Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-62-4 Kennel Club Books, 2004
Price: $14.95
Comprehensive Owner's Guide: Pomeranian A diminutive dog with a distinctive foxy expression, the Pomeranian was derived from larger German spitz dogs and cultivated by the British to become the stylish, beguiling companion dog he is today. Prized for his long, fluffy coat, his tiny size and his vivacious personality, the Pomeranian delights his owners with his good looks and charming ways, adding elegance and a bit of excitement to any home. For a family seeking an energetic Toy dog, with pluck and resilience, the Pomeranian may be the ball of fluffy love for you! This colorful book provides accurate information about Poms and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, grooming, housebreaking, obedience training, showing and preventative health care. Author: Juliette Cunliffe Format: Hardcover, 160 pages ISBN: 1-593782-52-7 Kennel Club Books, 2004
Price: $14.95
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