Doggy Do's & Don'ts


Book Description

If you want to teach your kids how to be safe around dogs and learn how to have a respectful loving relationship with your dog, this is the book to read. Kids, and their parents, will learn how to behave in situations that are the most common scenarios for family dogs to bite kids. This book is intended for kids ages 2 to 4 years old (and their parents:) Book Review 1: “This book is a great resource for parents and children. It teaches children how to appropriately interact with dogs and make it a safe and happy life experience.” -- Paul Sirna M.D., F.A.A.P., Pediatrician Book Review 2: "Dogs are truly our very best friends and add so much joy to our lives and the lives of our children. It is important to remember, though, that not all dogs react to people in the same way. For the safety of our children and our dogs, it is crucial that we teach children to behave responsibly around all dogs, including their own. Many injuries are preventable if children have a healthy respect for animals!!" -- Jennifer E. Tucker, MD, FAAP Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician




Zak George's Dog Training Revolution


Book Description

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!




Pet That Dog!


Book Description

A guide for young readers to befriend and care for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities from the dog-loving kid behind the viral Twitter account I've Pet That Dog! Pet That Dog! A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends is an illustrated guide to meeting, petting, and caring for dogs by Gideon and his mom, Rachel Braunigan. This fact-filled and fun guide features: • Helpful instructions on how to pet that dog. Step one: Ask the caregiver! • Tips for reading dog body language—how do you tell when a puppy wants to play? • Fascinating facts and stories of amazing dogs from history. Did you know dogs poop in alignment with the north-south axis of the Earth’s magnetic field? • A dog personality quiz and your very own Dog Tracker to record all the dogs you meet! This kid-friendly handbook pairs joyful illustrations with an interactive format. With step-by-step guides, fascinating stories, and helpful tips, Pet That Dog! makes a perfect gift for dog-curious kids and dog lovers of all ages. And for feline fans, check out Pet That Cat! A Handbook for Making Feline Friends.




Your Puppy, Your Dog


Book Description

With their contagious playfulness and loving nature, dogs make wonderful family pets. Training and caring for dogs, however, requires a lot of responsibility and patience. Designed as an introductory guide for children and their parents, Your Puppy, Your Dog covers all aspects of dog ownership in clear and accessible language. Pat Storer provides expert advice on selecting the best breeds, training techniques, veterinary appointments, feeding, grooming, and much more. You’ll have all the information you need to confidently raise a happy, healthy, and loving dog.




The Copyright Handbook


Book Description

Everything writers―and anyone working with words―need to know about producing and protecting content both in print and online.




How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days Or Less, Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers


Book Description

A hilarious gem of a book that turns the often-expressed axiom "Men are dogs" into a howling little handbook on men for contemporary women, assuring that control will be theirs forever, as behavioral problems vanish within three weeks--guaranteed. Three-color illustrations throughout.




Playtraining Your Dog


Book Description

At last, an inexpensive paperback edition of a book that has been acclaimed as one of the most useful and reliable guides to training your dog. Obedience training does not have to resemble Marine boot camp, with the dog as the recruit and the trainer as the drill instructor. Nor does it have to be work. Rather, as the title of this comprehensive guide suggests, it can be playful fun for both -- with a few rules thrown in to shape the game itno an obedience exercise. Playtraining Your Dog provides an alternative to the violence that conventional training methods inflict on the minds and bodies of dogs. Using widely known, standardized exercises from the American Kennel Club, and written in a clear, informative style, this book contributes to realizing the full potential of both the dog and the dog/owner relationship. Topics covered include: - instructors & training classes - training time - motivation - advice for showing a dog - cues & body language Playtraining Your Dog is an essential addtion to every dog-owner's -- and dog-lover's -- library.




Dog Breed Guide


Book Description

Presents profiles for different dog breeds that include the breed's country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, and exercise needs, along with advice on how to choose the right dog, care for it, and understand its behavior.




The Complete Guide to Poochons


Book Description

Written by author Candace Darnforth and using help and input from dozens of Poochon owners, this truly is a COMPLETE GUIDE to the Poochon! Poochon’s are one of the ten most popular designer dogs today, and here at last is a book that does them justice! They are praised for their loyal, playful and cuddly personality, even into their golden years. Their loving nature makes them the ideal pet for first-time and veteran pet owners. This book will enrich you and your dog’s life together and will help you to care for him from day one. From the first page to the last page of this book, you will discover how to navigate all aspects of your Poochon’s life – from puppy to old age and everything in-between. The Complete Guide of Poochons will answer all of your questions – and many you might not even have thought of. The Complete Guide to Poochons teaches you: How to train your Poochon with love. Solutions to common puppy behavior problems, such as barking, biting, chewing and aggression. How to make potty training as quick, and as easy as possible. Why and how to crate train your Poochon. When and how to socialize your dog. How to meet your dog’s nutritional needs throughout his entire life. Feeding, grooming, and health care. The Complete Guide to Poochons is a must-read for new pet owners everywhere! It is a goldmine of practical information, plus tips and tricks that will enrich your life and that of your Poochon.




Dogs Don't Do Ballet


Book Description

Celebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams! Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last! Also by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie: The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes Dave the Lonely Monster