Author : J. Leslie Johnson
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 21,81 MB
Release : 2014-04
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1460241290
Bike With Your Dog tells dog lovers how to safely bike with their dogs and have fun at the same time. For many high-energy dogs, a walk on the leash is simply not enough. Dogs love to run and biking enables them to get the exercise they need. This handy guide shows you how to spend high quality time with your dog, get exercise, and enjoy the outdoors - all at the same time.
Author : Janan Jarl
Publisher : epubli
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 18,80 MB
Release : 2023-03-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 3757529227
The book "With the Dog in the Cargo Bike" by Ranan Jarl shows how to ride a cargo bike with your dog stress-free, even if not every dog is immediately enthusiastic about this type of travel. Ranan Jarl provides valuable tips and advice on how to gradually acclimate your dog to riding in a cargo bike and what special things to consider to ensure a safe and enjoyable bike tour. Additionally, there are many tips on choosing the appropriate cargo bike and interesting web links.
Author : Kate Delano Condax
Publisher : Dell
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 0440505682
You can teach your dog to wait before exiting doors, exercie alongside a bike, stop jumping on people and chewing on rugs, clothing and more with this easy-to-use, A-to-Z guide to dog-training tips and techniques that really work.
Author : Tracie Hotchner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2005-11-03
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1440623082
For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog, including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before collected in one volume. Life-saving advice about the special needs of toy breeds: everything you need to know to protect and enhance their wonderfully long lives Dog Psychology: Eye-opening ideas from an emerging field of study, including a chapter on the weird things dogs do—and why! Tracie Hotchner, lifelong dog owner and author of the million-copy bestseller, Pregnancy and Childbirth, has distilled years of research into one comprehensive, accessible guide. You’ll make hundreds of decisions about your dog’s care during his lifetime. THE DOG BIBLE is here to give you the latest and best information available to help you make those decisions. It’s everything your dog would want you to know.
Author : Sue Sternberg
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 35,40 MB
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0470361727
Expert guidance in choosing the right dog -the first time Written by a renowned expert in shelter adoption, Successful Dog Adoption delivers all the information you need to find the perfect dog at a shelter and make him part of your family. In easy-to-understand language, Sue Sternberg helps you decide if you're ready to adopt by evaluating your reasons and translating them into what you should look for in a particular dog. She shows you how to find a reputable shelter, prepare for the adoption process, and work with shelter personnel to make sure they have appropriately screened their dogs. You'll also learn about "rescue" dogs and why one might be right for you. This practical guide covers all the vital issues you need to consider when adopting-choosing a male or female, a puppy or an adult; identifying fearful dogs or dogs who will bite; and seeking out a dog with the ideal temperament. Featured here are detailed tests and observations used by professionals to ascertain the temperament and compatibility of shelter dogs-now made available to the public for the first time. You'll discover how to determine risk factors in an unknown dog, gauge a dog's potential reaction to guests and strangers, and predict the compatibility level when you add another dog to your household. This book also offers invaluable advice on training your new pet, including guidance in housebreaking, selecting a training class, and helping a dog who gets carsick or doesn't like to be home alone. And, if you still experience difficulties with your dog, Sternberg gently discusses the steps you can take. Authoritative and friendly, Successful Dog Adoption is the one-stop guide for finding your own "superdog"-and keeping the dog-owner relationship fresh and rewarding for years to come.
Author : Carina MacDonald
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1493070835
Toys, treats, and techniques are the focus of this book on dog care, which teaches readers more than a hundred dog tricks designed to delight and exercise dogs and their owners. Whether one has a difficult dog or a charm-school puppy, part of the fun is how much a pup wants to play. With Dog Tricks in hand, anyone can teach a dog a new set of tricks. Featuring 450 step-by-step, full-color photos, the book first establishes training basics, and then shows how to enhance core training sessions with classic tricks such as “shake hands” and “roll over.” And it covers advanced obedience games; agility training; jumping, retrieving, and digging tricks; flashy frisbee tricks—and useful tricks such as finding the remote, retrieving the newspaper, and cornering the cat.
Author : Carina MacDonald
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,73 MB
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1599218275
Carina MacDonald’s fun, upbeat presentation ranges from the basics of choosing and getting a dog to a wonderfully complete, visually organized treasure-trove of tips on training one’s dog, addressing behavior problems, and making sure he or she stays healthy.
Author : Elly Blue
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 15,30 MB
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1621069370
Everyday Bicycling is your guide to everything you need to know to get started riding a bicycle for transportation. Elly Blue introduces you to the basics, including street smarts, bike shopping, dressing professionally, carrying everything from groceries to furniture, riding with children, and riding in all weather. With its positive, practical approach, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of getting around by bike. The new edition also includes information on bicycling with pets, using bike share, and cycling when you have a physical disability.
Author : Miriam Fields-Babineau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,97 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1119711428
Own and care for a classy dog—no pedigree required! All dogs are unique—but mixed breeds are even more so! The new edition of Mixed Breeds For Dummies helps you count the ways, walking you through the latest on choosing, training, and caring for a non-traditionally pedigreed pup. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, winsome rescues or pampered pups from a breeder, you'll find everything you need to know and more about your new faithful friend—including the science on why they frequently enjoy better health than most pedigreed breeds and often make better domestic companions! In her friendly, dog-whisperer style, professional animal trainer and prolific author, Miriam Fields-Babineau, begins with tips on choosing the mix that's right for you, setting up a puppy-friendly environment, and making sure your larder is stocked with healthy foods they'll love. Once you're confident your new pal is happily settled in, she clues you in on the best (and most enjoyable) ways to exercise together for maximum fitness, finding a vet you trust (and administering first aid yourself), as well as schooling you in the latest animal psychology-based training methods to ensure you both know where you stand (or sit). You'll also discover ways to get to know your friend even better—from exercises to test their temperament to delving into the secrets hidden in their DNA! Decide which mix is the one for you Keep your furry friend healthy, from puppy to senior Establish discipline and overcome common training challenges Socialize your dog at a mixed-breed club From walks and games on the beach to cozy nights in your happy home, there's a lot of fun to look forward to with your not-quite-best-in-show but much-loved best friend. This book will ensure you and your mixed-breed pal will live happily and healthily ever after!
Author : H. Ellen Whiteley
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 15,28 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 0865345104
Why do dogs bark? Why do dogs like to bury bones and dig in the dirt? Veterinarian Whiteley answers these and hundreds of other vital questions about raising healthy and happy dogs. (Animals--Pets)
