Author: Michele Lowell
Publisher: Owl Books
ISBN: 9780805018929
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Donated by Bickerton Brokers.
Your Purebred Puppy
Author: Michele Lowell
Publisher: Owl Books
ISBN: 9780805018929
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Donated by Bickerton Brokers.
Publisher: Owl Books
ISBN: 9780805018929
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Donated by Bickerton Brokers.
Teach Your Dog 100 English Words
Author: Michele Welton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979709104
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Make your dog the smart, attentive, well-behaved companion you've always wanted. Follow the Vocabulary and Respect Training Program in Teach Your Dog 100 English Words and your dog will look right at you, listen to your words, and do what you say!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979709104
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Make your dog the smart, attentive, well-behaved companion you've always wanted. Follow the Vocabulary and Respect Training Program in Teach Your Dog 100 English Words and your dog will look right at you, listen to your words, and do what you say!
Your Dog Is Your Mirror
Author: Kevin Behan
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608680886
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Describes a model for understanding canine behavior based on the premise that dog and owner form a group mind and that when a dog behaves in a certain manner it is reacting to the emotions the owner is feeling.
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608680886
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Describes a model for understanding canine behavior based on the premise that dog and owner form a group mind and that when a dog behaves in a certain manner it is reacting to the emotions the owner is feeling.
The Dog Merchants
Author: Kim Kavin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681771705
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers—breed devotees and adoption advocates alike—The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry.Kavin’s goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together, with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681771705
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers—breed devotees and adoption advocates alike—The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry.Kavin’s goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together, with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.
Your Purebred Puppy, Second Edition
Author: Michele Welton
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805064452
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Reviews the physical, behavioral, and temperamental qualities of 175 breeds and outlines a procedure for selecting a dog that matches the potential owner's personality and lifestyle.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805064452
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Reviews the physical, behavioral, and temperamental qualities of 175 breeds and outlines a procedure for selecting a dog that matches the potential owner's personality and lifestyle.
Training Your Dog
Author: Joachim Volhard
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470366931
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Eight carefully planned lessons teach you to apply canine/human learning patterns to train your dog simply, effectively, and permanently.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470366931
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Eight carefully planned lessons teach you to apply canine/human learning patterns to train your dog simply, effectively, and permanently.
An Eye for a Dog
Author:
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 192924214X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Develop your "eye" for sound movement and structure whether you are serious about purebred dogs or are an enthusiast. Learn how color, marking, size and leash position affect the look of the dog. Over 100 judging scenarios that test your eye.
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 192924214X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Develop your "eye" for sound movement and structure whether you are serious about purebred dogs or are an enthusiast. Learn how color, marking, size and leash position affect the look of the dog. Over 100 judging scenarios that test your eye.
The New Complete Dog Book
Author: The American Kennel Club
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1621871746
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 1344
Book Description
The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s “Bible” of dogs. For the past 88 years it has been the ultimate breed resource—the one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. The revised and updated 22nd edition contains revised breed standards, changes in breed classifications, and recently recognized breeds. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this new 22nd edition offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1621871746
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 1344
Book Description
The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s “Bible” of dogs. For the past 88 years it has been the ultimate breed resource—the one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. The revised and updated 22nd edition contains revised breed standards, changes in breed classifications, and recently recognized breeds. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this new 22nd edition offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology
Show Dog
Author: Josh Dean
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062098926
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a loveable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show. A veteran journalist, Dean shines a warm, steady light on the trials that Jack and his plucky, dedicated owners come to face, and uses their story to explore the larger histories of dog shows themselves; the fascinating and sometimes bizarre history of purebred dogs; and our complex, heartfelt relationships to the pets we grow to love. For dog lovers, readers of Marley & Me, Merle’s Door, and Oogy, and fans of Best in Show, Dean’s Show Dog is an irresistible instant classic.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062098926
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a loveable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show. A veteran journalist, Dean shines a warm, steady light on the trials that Jack and his plucky, dedicated owners come to face, and uses their story to explore the larger histories of dog shows themselves; the fascinating and sometimes bizarre history of purebred dogs; and our complex, heartfelt relationships to the pets we grow to love. For dog lovers, readers of Marley & Me, Merle’s Door, and Oogy, and fans of Best in Show, Dean’s Show Dog is an irresistible instant classic.
Choosing a Dog
Author: Nancy Baer
Publisher: Berkley Trade
ISBN: 9780425149584
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Is a Springer Spaniel too high-strung for an apartment? Is a Golden Retriever the best choice for a family with young children? This easy-to-use, A-Z guide profiles the behaviors of all breeds recognized by the AKC, as well as a cross-section of mixed breeds. The authors also discuss how to choose the right breeder, how to select a puppy and prepare for its homecoming, and more. Line art.
Publisher: Berkley Trade
ISBN: 9780425149584
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Is a Springer Spaniel too high-strung for an apartment? Is a Golden Retriever the best choice for a family with young children? This easy-to-use, A-Z guide profiles the behaviors of all breeds recognized by the AKC, as well as a cross-section of mixed breeds. The authors also discuss how to choose the right breeder, how to select a puppy and prepare for its homecoming, and more. Line art.