Finding Fido


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Between 3 and 4 million pets are put to death in shelters across the U.S. every year. Some of them are owner surrenders, some are impounds, but the vast majority of them are missing or stolen pets. C.A. Wulff and A.A.Weddle, the administrators of the service Lost & Found Ohio Pets, have compiled a guide to address this sad reality. 'Finding Fido' offers tips for preventing the loss of a pet; advice for what to do with a stray pet you've found; and a step-by-step plan in case the unthinkable happens, and you lose a pet. This is an instructive and important tool every family with a dog or cat should have on hand... just in case. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefit The Beagle Freedom Project.




Will I See Fido in Heaven?


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Book includes over 170 scriptures with commentary from 29 Books of the Bible revealing that animals go to heaven through biblical evidence and also includes fourteen wonderful true-life animal stories. Recommended by Christian Clergy in the U. S.and abroad.




Feisty Fido


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A dog who barks and lunges at other dogs when out for a walk is embarrassing and potentially dangerous. Using these pet-friendly, positive reinforcement techniques you'll soon be able to relax and enjoy your walks.




Chill Out Fido!


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Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? If you find your dog is often difficult to control, you are not alone! Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure. Chill Out will show you how to help your dog become the great dog you always knew he could be. Get results by learning about • The interrelated factors that can cause your dog's over-active behaviors. • The impact that diet can have on your dog's inability to relax. • The basics of modern positive dog training that are the key to solving these common problems. • How to reward your dog for relaxed behaviors—and avoid inadvertently reinforcing your dog's wildness. • Step-by-step training exercises that deal with the most common situations where dogs tend to have trouble staying calm.




Raggedy Ann and the Cookie Snatcher


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Raggedy Ann bakes a special cake for the cookie snatcher who ate her freshly baked cookies because no one had ever baked anything for him.




Fido's Florida: A Dog-Friendly Guide to the Sunshine State (Dog-Friendly Series)


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Enjoy everything Florida has to offer—with dog as your copilot! More than half of all households in the U.S. own at least one dog, and more dog owners are traveling with their pets these days, whether out of necessity or desire. Fortunately, more hotels, motels, and B&Bs are accommodating canine guests than ever before. When you decide that your best friend deserves a Florida vacation as much as you do but you’re not sure how to find pet-friendly accommodations, doggie day-care in vacationland, or restaurants where you and your pal will both be welcome, pick up Fido’s Florida and you’ll find a wealth of valuable information at your fingertips. Whether you need all-important resources like 24-hour emergency vets, pet stores, specialty dog-food suppliers, or resources for dog-friendly fun like sidewalk cafés, shops, and beaches where your dog can accompany you, it’s all here in one terrific new guidebook. It’s time to pack the squeaky toys and the sunblock, the biscuits and the beachball, and head to sunny Florida with your best buddy for a vacation you’ll both love!




Ruff Guide to the United States


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Ruff Guide to the United States features 365 of the BEST places to stay and play with your dog in all 50 states. Whether your pooch prefers to 'ruff it' on a hiking adventure or sit in the lap of luxury at a five-star resort, the assortment of trips in this book is sure to have him (and you) begging for a vacation!




Dog Diaries #13: Fido


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A stray dog's moving tale about life with Abraham Lincoln—our sixteenth American president and a true animal lover! Meet Fido—a "yaller" mutt who was Abraham Lincoln's constant companion and pampered family pet at the time he was elected President. Smart, friendly, and frightened of loud noises, Fido was uniquely positioned to witness American history . . . when he wasn't trying to hide under a piece of furniture! Young readers will hear from Fido about Abraham Lincoln's love for all creatures (great and small), his unique methods of child-rearing, his most famous speeches—including the Emancipation Proclamation—and the tragedy that cut short his life. With realistic black-and-white illustrations throughout and a fact-filled appendix including information about Abraham Lincoln the animal lover, animal cruelty laws, and more, this is historical fiction for middle graders who don't realize they like historical fiction!




The Fido Factor


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What could humans ¿ and especially business professionals ¿ possibly learn from dogs about leadership?As it turns out, a lot.The Fido Factor is a groundbreaking take on success that will get you barking up the right tree. It goes where no business book has gone before. That¿s because dogs exude a leadership genius that can only come from domesticated quadrupeds with wet noses and expressive tails. The Fido Factor¿s core message is that dogs can motivate each of us to become a more effective leader at work. The four ¿Fido Factors¿ are:¿Faithful leaders earn the trust of their team and their customers by doing the right things and living up to their word.¿Inspirational leaders move people to do the meaningful and the extraordinary.¿Determined leaders combine perseverance with a dose of fearlessness to keep moving toward goals.¿Observant leaders are committed to taking in as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions.This isn¿t a cute little book about puppies and it won¿t teach you how to beg. It¿s a roadmap to leadership success with dogs as your guides. And it all adds up to a fresh take on leadership with insights that can have a profound impact on you as an individual and on your career as a leader.So unleash your preconceived notions and get ready for some tail-wagging good ideas about becoming the best leader you can be. A quick read that¿s sprinkled with humor, The Fido Factor is the perfect tool to help you ¿ and your entire team ¿ get a leg up at work.




Miss Fido Manners Complete Book Of Dog Etiquette


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It's not always the dog that needs a lesson in good manners. As etiquette and pet expert Charlotte Reed shows, well-mannered people and their well-mannered pets are more pleasant to be around, are treated better by everyone, and get invited to more places, including restaurants, parties, and vacation homes. In her complete guide to dog decorum, she discusses acceptable behavior for every occasion in a dog's life, including: Behaving at home and on the street Eating in or going out Extending pet courtesy to others in places of business Being mindful of others while traveling Having fun at pet events Treating veterinarians, pet sitters, and dog groomers with respect. With Reed's tips, you'll become a model pet owner, a good neighbor, an excellent customer, an exceptional host, and a welcome guest at the homes of friends and family. Both practical and fun, with real-life stories and expert training tips, The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette is the only book you and your dog need. Charlotte Reed abandoned Wall Street corporate law more than a decade ago to open Two Dogs & A Goat, a premiere, full-service pet care firm with offices in New York City and the Hamptons. She has been writing the ìDear Miss Fido Mannersî column for Fido Friendly magazine for several years and has been widely quoted in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and Better Homes and Gardens as an expert on pet manners. She is also a contributing editor for Dog Fancy, Pet Business, New York Dog, and Hollywood Dog magazines and has appeared on The View and Inside Edition. Ms. Reed lives in New York City and can be reached for personalized pet advice at www.MissFidoManners.com.