The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Living with Your Dog


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How to welcome a new puppy, choose the right breed, keep your dog fit, and more! Deciding to have a dog live under the same roof and share our house and our life entails a series of important assessments, including understanding the canine world. Getting a puppy is a big decision, so this book aims to help you learn about their needs as they grow. Learn important skills and knowledge about dogs that will better prepare you and make your dog happy, such as how to: Choose the most suitable dog for your personality Understand the difference between buying or adopting Improve canine physical fitness Assess behavioral traits And much, much more This is only a snippet of what you will find in this book. All of these skills have been elaborated by an animal care expert, which is accompanied with a good deal of useful advice that will help you understand our four legged friend and make it grow healthy. In this book you will find everything you need to know in order to be the well informed owner of a happy and healthy dog.




The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Living with Your Cat


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How to welcome a new kitten, choose the right food, and more! While cats understand their owners, in our eyes felines continue to be regarded as unpredictable and mysterious pets. So, if we have decided that our new companion will be a kitty, we must prepare ourselves and discover its world. Learn important skills and knowledge about cats that will better prepare you and make your cat happy, such as how to: Welcome a new kitten into the house Feed your cat the most appropriate food Assess its behavior Care for it if it gets sick And other important skills to ensure it has a happy, healthy life This is only a snippet of what you will find in this book. All of these skills have been elaborated by an animal care expert, which is accompanied with a good deal of useful advice that will help you understand our four-legged friend and make it grow healthy, while at the same time debunking certain myths about the cat world. In this book you will find everything you need to know in order to be the well-informed owner of a happy cat.




Living With A Deaf Dog - 2nd Edition


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Sharing Life With A Deaf Dog Is Not Only Possible But Rewarding…especially with the book that has become known as “the deaf dog Bible.” For more than 20 years Living with a Deaf Dog has helped tens of thousands of owners all over the world communicate with and train their deaf dogs. This book has been an integral part of the world wide movement to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of deaf dogs which has resulted in increased adoptions, decreased euthanasia rates, and even acceptance into dog sports and competitions. Additions To This Valuable Resource: •Deafness due to aging, illness, and tips for living with deaf and blind dogs •Body Language illustrations of both canine and human •American Sign Language Chart and additional hand signs •Updated and modern training methods •Stories and photos from deaf dog owners




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!




Your Dream Dog


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A guide to choosing the right breed for you by noted author, Bash Diba.




Nate Schoemer's Dog Training Manual


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In this manual, you will learn the step by step process to teach your dog any command! Would you be surprised if I told you that there are no secrets to dog training? The reality is that it comes down to understanding the science behind the methods and each dog's individual needs, desires, and perseverance levels. After spending years in the industry-traveling and working with dog trainers throughout the country, training new dog trainers, and even having my own show on Animal Planet (Rescue Dog to Super Dog), I have developed a system that is easy to understand and most importantly-easy to implement. These are techniques that I have evolved over the years by working with some of the best trainers in the industry-and now they are available to you for less than the cost of a cup of coffee!




Dog Training: How to Efficiently Train Your Dog, A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Dog Training


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Chances are, if you're considering to download this book, then good for you. The world needs more responsible pet owners who acknowledge that having a pet is hard work. If an owner wants their dog to be obedient and manageable, they must exert a lot of effort on their part to achieve this. Dog Training: How to Efficiently Train Your Dog, A Complete Beginner's Guide to Dog Training serves as a guide that will help you and your new puppy start off on the right foot (or paw, to be more precise!) before he or she becomes too much to handle.The methods in this book are not limited to training young pups. The method is also applicable to matured canines as well. It is never too late to teach your dog how to behave. The old adage goes, "You can't teach a dog new tricks," but that can't be more false. With enough effort, patience, and the correct technique covered in this book, any old hound can pick up a few new tricks. If you've ever considered shelling out a large sum of money on programs and trainers to get your dog to behave, you can do away with that idea. Dog Training: How to Efficiently Train Your Dog, A Complete Beginner's Guide to Dog Training shows you how to do all that and more, all in the comfort of your own home and for little to no cost. One of the reasons why pet owners are willing to pay so much for outside training services is because they do not believe in themselves. It is to help any and all pet owners with its straightforward and easy to follow content. You can get your pet under control in no time flat and you don't even need to be a professional trainer to get your pet to sit, stay or roll over. Table of Contents Introduction Establishing Roles (Yours and Your Dog's) Housebreaking and Socialization – Essential Prerequisites to Actual Training Types of Dog Training Basic Commands for Your Dog Further Training – Show Dogs and Service Dogs Conclusion




The Dog's Guide to Your Happiness


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How do we define happiness in a world where people regularly feel rushed, stressed, and overwhelmed by the daily demands of life? Authors Garry McDaniel and Sharon Massen suggest that we look to our canine companions to learn what happiness is really about. Based on the authors’ research and insights as well as real-life stories about dogs and their people, this eye-opening guide helps us explore seven essential traits for happiness through the eyes of our trusted furry friends. Inside The Dog’s Guide to Happiness: •The value of loyalty in our personal and business relationships •Canine communication tactics—namely, vocalizations, body language, and eye contact—and a discussion on interpersonal communication •The lost art of play and why it is important for people—and dogs—of all ages •The unconditional love that dogs bestow on their humans and how it applies to our relationships with other people •How an unwillingness to forgive others holds us back, and why dogs are able to “forgive and forget” •How to nurture an optimistic outlook on life’s ups and downs •A dog’s approach to life balance and why a lack of balance is detrimental to emotional health •Exercises, charts, and worksheets to guide readers in self-exploration through applying the principles set forth in each chapter •Suggestions and activities to help readers attain the seven secrets of happiness




Rv Living: Rv Living for Beginners Guide for Discovering How to Live Your Full-time Rv Life Off-grid and Enjoying Rving (Living in a Motorhome With Camping & Boondocking)


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Earn Steady, Reliable, & Healthy Income With Just Your Laptop & Internet! Do you enjoy working from the comforts of home at hours that suit you best?Or do you like visiting different places and spaces, near and far? What about learning alternative ways of making money online — from online businesses to passive income generators? And most importantly, do you like FREEDOM? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this guide is for you! Imagine a life where you don’t have to meet up at work every morning at 9 am. You can work straight from the comfort of your own home during the hours that suit your lifestyle best. Are you picturing it? Wonderful. But wait, there’s more… You have freedom, the freedom to go wherever your heart desires. Maybe you have had a dream destination in your mind for years, only to push it away for the coming summer when you hope you’ll have the time and money for it. But what if I told you there was a way to go to that dream destination this year, and that you could even bring your job with you wherever you decide to go after that? This isn’t a Hollywood movie scene, but something entirely possible for you. By working online and becoming your own boss, you will no longer have to be tied down to any one place. You can quit your job and explore the adventurous world RV-living has to offer you. You will discover The Reasons to Choose an RV Lifestyle How to Find out which RV is Right for You To Tow or Not to Tow? How to Get Ready for the Road Ahead What to Expect on Your First Trip What You Need to Know about RV Maintenance Precious tips for Boondocking How to Save and Make Money While RVing Full Time The Best of the Best Campgrounds And a lot more! In short, the move to RV living is going to transform your entire value system. At the same time it is going to open up a whole new world of freedom and self-reliance that you may never have experienced before. Beware; this alternative way of life can be addictive.




How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend


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For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.