Bearded Collie


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This new Special Limited Edition provides everything a new owner needs to know about caring for and training a Bearded Collie. Author Bryony Harcourt-Brown, a long-time Beardie breeder from England, has written an insightful chapter on the breed's origins in its homeland, and guest author Christine Walkowicz has provided an insider's view of the breed's development in the US. This colorful handbook also covers the breed's characteristics and breed standard as well as helpful information about selecting and rearing a puppy, behavior and specific health concerns. With an emphasis on positive-training methods, the chapters on training cover everything from socialization and preventing puppy problems to house-training and obedience lessons. The well-illustrated chapter on preventive healthcare, written by popular author and veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, discusses all aspects of canine health including selecting a qualified vet, inoculations, parasite control and more. Every owner of a Beardie will welcome this comprehensive and entertaining new guide as a valuable addition to his home library.




How to Train and Understand Your Bearded Collie Puppy & Dog


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1. The Characteristics of a Bearded Collie Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Bearded Collie Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Bearded Collie? 5. How to Crate Train Your Bearded Collie 6. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 7. When Your Bearded Collie Makes Potty Mistakes 8. How to Teach your Bearded Collie to Fetch 9. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Bearded Collie 10. When Your Bearded Collie Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 11. When Your Bearded Collie Is Afraid of Loud Noises 12. How to Stop Your Bearded Collie From Jumping Up On People 13. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Bearded Collie or Any Other Breed of Dog 14. How to Teach Your Bearded Collie to Sit 15. Why Your Bearded Collie Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 16. How to Stop Your Bearded Collie From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 17. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Bearded Collie Puppy 18. How to Socialize Your Bearded Collie Puppy 19. How to Stop Your Bearded Collie Dog From Excessive Barking 20. When Your Bearded Collie Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 21. What you Should Know about Fleas and Ticks 22. How to Stop Your Bearded Collie Puppy or Dog From Biting 23. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 24. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 25. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 26. How to Clean Your Bearded Collie's Ears Correctly 27. How to Stop Your Bearded Collie From Eating Their Own Stools 28. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 29. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 30. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food 31. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Bearded Collie 32. How to Clean and Groom your Bearded Collie 33. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 34. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog 35. How to Deworm your Bearded Collie for Good Health 36. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 37. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes 38. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With




Family Matters


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A deliciously romantic novel set in an unforgettable Scottish village When Hope Calvert's best friend and business partner runs away with most of their money, she has no choice but to close their shop and return to Scotland. The only work she can find is as a carer, which is challenging, but surprisingly fun, and she's pleased to find she's getting more involved in village life. She particularly wonders if this extends to Robbie Mackenzie, the handsome farmer's son But first she must sort out some long-hidden family secrets ...




Canine Form Follows Function


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The focus of Canine Form Follows Function: Separating Fact From Fiction is on functional anatomy for working and performance dogs. The type of physiology that enables difficult turns with sudden stops and starts for dogs at work and play. Canine Form Follows Function will allow the reader to see their dog or dogs in a slightly different light. The book dispels some long held beliefs about canine form and function.




My Life As a Border Collie


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A whimsical yet meaningful look at codependency by relating it to traits observed in the author’s beloved border collie, Daisy.




Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!




Understanding Border Collies


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The Border Collie is an extremely versatile breed, faithful enough to be a loyal friend, honest enough to be a hard worker and intelligent enough to be an asset in rescue and other services. This comprehensive, illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding and interpreting the body language of man's best friend. Topics include: choosing your Border Collie; taking your puppy home; commonsense dog training; nutrition; creating a partnership; training, adolescent and older dogs.




Living with Border Collies


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Simple strategies for managing your Border Collies' instincts How do you introduce a Border Collie into your home? How do you manage their working instincts in a domestic setting? This book will equip you with the understanding and practical strategies to effectively manage and train your Border Collie, whilst still having fun with your dog and building a strong partnership. Understanding the breed is fundamental to being able to train your dog. Part I of the book explains why Border Collies were bred and how their genetic features impact their character. Part II then offers practical training strategies for: lead walking and recall; introducing a rescue dog in your home; Border Collies and children and finally, trouble-shooting problems and setbacks. Barbara Sykes is an esteemed Border Collie trainer, consultant and authority on the breed. She has lived with Border Collies all her life and has spent the last fifty years training, trialling and rescuing hundreds of dogs. In her sixth book, she takes a fun approach to dog training and emphasises the importance of creating a positive relationship with your dog. Although developed with Border Collies in mind, these techniques are applicable to any breed, making an owner's life easier and a dog's life happier.




Turf, Field, and Farm


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