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After more than nine seasons as television's Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan has a new mission: to use his unique insights about dog psychology to create stronger, happier relationships between humans and their canine companions.
Both inspirational and practical, A Short Guide to a Happy Dog draws on thousands of training encounters around the world to present ninety-eight essential lessons. Taken together, they will help any owner apply the key
...85) Star
Author
Series
American dog volume 4
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
After her elderly owner passes away, Star--a deaf Australian shepherd--is brought to a local shelter. Star feels scared and alone until she meets twelve-year-old Julian. After getting in trouble at school yet again, Julian volunteers at the shelter and realizes he can communicate with Star in a way that no one else can. Their bond continues to grow, and Julian and Star become inseparable. Then the unthinkable happens: funding for the shelter dries...
Author
Series
Critter club volume 21
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at her mom's vet clinic, she agrees to help the woman train her new pet. Amy does such a great job, she starts getting calls from more puppy owners! Things go great for a while, but soon, Amy is in way over her head. She can't say no to a puppy in need and has taken on way too many clients! Amy barely has time for school or her friends in between all the puppies. Can she dig herself out of this hole before...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Whether you brought home a puppy who needs to learn how to walk on a leash or you're trying to teach an old dog some new tricks, this guide covers it all, including more than 40 different training activities. With tips from veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman, you can take your dog through basic training and problem-solving exercises, and teach the pup some paws-itively amazing acrobatics. And if you're a doggy devotee, you and your furry friend will love...
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Second in a new series from national bestselling author Kylie Logan, The Secrets of Bones is a riveting mystery following Jazz Ramsey as she trains a cadaver dog. Assembly Day at St. Catherine's dawns bright and cloudless as professional woman gather from all around Ohio to talk to the schoolgirls about their careers in medicine, at NASA, and as yoga instructors. Administrative assistant Jazz Ramsey is involved herself, giving the girls a taste of...
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Bored by the lack of crime in Quietville lately, Jimmy's vampire dog, Abby, has chewed up his mother's entire shoe collection, and so his parents have insisted in enrolling Abby in obedience training, and the longer it goes on the more "normal" (and boring) she becomes--but when mysterious things start happening to Jimmy's lacrosse team, he and his friends (the Crimebiters) realize they need to get Abby back to her crime fighting ways.
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Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the unbreakable bond between humans and canines through the story of a severely disabled woman who began training her own service dogs after she was deemed ztoo disabledy to receive one by every agency in the U.S.."--NoveList.
92) Poppy
Author
Series
American dog volume 2
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Poppy is a dog with a problem. She has too much energy, and her elderly owner can keep her only if she can be trained. When twelve-year-old Hannah moves to the coast of Northern California, she thinks she can help turn this rambunctious puppy into the good dog she knows Poppy is. But Hannah realizes Poppy’s reputation as a pit bull means she has to work even harder to prove that Poppy and dogs like her deserve a second chance. Will Hannah train...
Author
Publisher
Vergara
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Si quieres adiestrar a tu perro, o corregir problemas de comportamiento sin tener que acudir a métodos basados en el miedo y en el dolor, ¡esta es tu guía! En Adiestra en positivo encontrarás nociones básicas sobre psicología canina, consejos para evitar malas conductas, y trucos y habilidades para enseñarles desde el cariño. Enric Rodríguez, adiestrador de perros titulado desde hace más de veinte años y creador del canal de YouTube sobre...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Growing up in Gerryown, Ireland, Martin McKenna was an outcast, from a dysfunctional family, bullied by friends and neighbors. He runs away from home and is adopted by six feral dogs. Camping out in barns, escaping from farmers, and learning to fend for himself by caring for his new friends, Martin discovers a different kind of language, strict laws of behavior, and strange customs that define the world of dogs. More importantly, his canine companions...
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Publisher
CompanionHouse Books, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learning is more fun and effective when you're having a good time. The same applies to training your dog! Naturally playful animals will respond and learn best when they're enjoying the task at hand. Naito and Westcott have collected cool tricks, sports move, and interactive games that will create a positive reinforcement program you (and your dog) can easily follow. -- Adapted from back cover.
Author
Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
We all want a dog that we can take anywhere with us, a kind gentle dog with whom we can relax, walk and play without stress or anger. This practical, accessible book provides a unique way of communicating with dogs which will give you a better understanding of why dogs do what they do. This will enable you to correct undesirable behaviour in your dog and develop a friendship built on love, harmony and mutual trust. The methods used in this book don't...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Chaser, a border collie, has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them-- more than any other animal of any species except humans. Pilley has opened the door to a new understanding of animal intelligence, one that requires us to reconsider what actually goes on in a dog's mind. Chaser's achievements reveal her use of deductive reasoning and complex problem-solving skills to address novel challenges. And the training methods can be adopted...
99) The everything essential dog training and tricks book: all you need to train your dog in no time
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
The bond between you and your dog can be strengthen through training together. Bielakiewicz shows you how to introduce new skills the right way. You'll learn to teach your dog simple commands, and control problem behaviors such as excessive barking or jumping.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In this inspiring book, best-selling author and "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan uses decades of experience to reveal the many ways that dogs and people can enrich each other's lives, sharing eight essential life lessons imparted by a group of very special dogs he's trained over the years. From his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog behavior expert. Now, he reveals the amazing...
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