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When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle - who died too soon, as all our dogs do - he knew that he would want to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivore’s Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles all those subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers.

The heartwarming story of Barrie, the stray puppy rescued from the rubble in Syria by former soldier Sean Laidlaw. Barrie was rescued from the rubble by bomb disposal expert and former soldier Sean Laidlaw. He gradually gained her trust, and they soon became inseparable. When Sean's contract to Syria was not renewed and he could not return to her, he raised the funds to bring her home with him. The two created an incredible bond in their three months together, and they were reunited in emotional scenes in early November.

In The Stress Factor in Dogs, Dr. Kristina Spaulding explores what science has revealed about stress in dogs and other mammals and demonstrates how to effectively read scientific research in order to apply our acquired knowledge to the dogs in our lives. This thoroughly comprehensive book provides detailed insight on how stress affects the health and well-being of our dogs at all stages of development.

My name is Steve Mann, and I'm an expert dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. In this book, I'm going to share with you everything I've learned to create a happy and healthy bond with your French Bulldog. Dog training should never be hard, and with my easy-to-understand principles, you'll be able to teach your dog a wide range of activities in no time, whether you're the proud owner of a brand-new puppy, a 10-year-old adult dog or a rescue dog of any age.

Sadly there are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the US; it is alarming! The purpose of breeding is not to make a profit but to fulfill a need. When the priority is the dogs' well-being and to provide quality to the customer, the money will come. That's why this book is packed with all the information to start a humane dog-breeding business where the main focus is the proper care of dogs.

Are you tired of your adorable little German Shepherd chewing everything in sight and leaving "surprises" all over the house? Do you want to train your new puppy how to sit, stay, or heel? We think that training a puppy only means strictly giving him commands. But this will be pleasant neither for a puppy nor for its owner. Raising a puppy points the beginning of your journey to turn your active puppy into a faithful and reliable dog, who will be by your side for life.

Labradoodle and Labradoodles is your complete Labradoodle audiobook guide! You will discover all the proven insider Labradoodle secrets you’ll need to have the very best experience with your Labradoodle. The Labradoodle breed is very unique, as is about to be revealed. Everything is covered from Labradoodle breed history, finding the best Labradoodle, Labradoodle puppies, how to pick the best, and avoid the worst! Labradoodle care and keeping your Labradoodle healthy, ensuring great behavior, is all covered.

In Pack of Two, the author of the acclaimed best seller Drinking: A Love Story tackles a different sort of relationship. Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank ( Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) guides us into the life of Caroline Knapp who, after losing both parents to cancer and breaking off a two-decade long relationship with alcohol in the span of one year, struggles - and succeeds - to redefine her world. The unlikely solution to Knapp’s task was found in the form of a dog named Lucille.

‘Angela’s Ashes on four legs’ Evening Standard A furry festive miracle who’s there for you with a helping paw. Percy definitely isn’t just for Christmas… Percy is homeless, abandoned by his owner at an animal rescue centre on a cold winter’s night. So when he finds a loving new...

Service Dog Training & Certification Guide offers a complete, practical roadmap to help you navigate every step of the process—from choosing the right dog to certification, public access training, and legal rights. Whether you're training a dog for mobility assistance, emotional support, PTSD, or medical alerts, this book provides clear, compassionate instruction designed to empower both you and your canine partner.

Mija the beagle spent the first decade of her life imprisoned in testing laboratories, made blind by countless injections in her eyes, and producing multiple offspring along with her twelve "sisters and cousins." Her life miraculously changes when they are all finally relinquished to a shelter, ultimately rescued by a caring and courageous rescue group, then flown halfway around the world.

Discover the heartwarming and uplifting true story of how one man found kindness, friendship, and the power of faith as he desperately searched for his stolen dog (and best friend). On Valentine's Day 2019, someone stole Steven Carino's dog, Oliver, from his car. Having lost his mother at...

Do you suffer from crippling performance anxiety in the show ring? Do your ring nerves affect your ability to compete with your dog? In this audiobook Professional Dog Trainer and Sport Coach Vicki Ronchette helps the listener understand why they suffer from anxiety in dog sports and offers practical tools and techniques for people.

Raine's old boyfriend Andy Fontana is back in town...and at the top of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. With a fortune in diamonds hidden somewhere in the wilderness, several recent acts of eco-terrorism and an unsolved murder laid at Andy's door, the feds turn to Raine Stockton, with her unsurpassed knowledge of the mountains and her reputation as a wilderness tracker, to help bring Andy to justice. The only problem is that Raine still believes Andy is innocent...

50 Things to Know about Fox Terriers by author Thomas Juarez offers an approach to forming a close bond with your Fox Terrier and enjoying their unmatched loyalty. Most books on Fox Terriers will bring you into the world of these terriers through the eyes of a breeder or perhaps even a trainer.

If you struggle with correcting some of your golden retriever’s bad habits and behaviors but don’t know where to begin, then keep listening. Do you feel like you’ve made several training mistakes that have ingrained bad habits and behaviors into your golden retriever? Has it been weeks or months of trying to correct bad behaviors and your furry friend continues to give you a hard time? Is having guests over at your house an ordeal because of your undisciplined dog? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.

Allen, a former police officer who became with his wife Linda, an award-winning animal book author, received shocking news. Although only in his mid-fifties, he had two potentially fatal health issues – a brain aneurysm, which could rupture at any time, and a blood clot aimed at his heart. Leaf, his newly adopted canine family member, proved that at some level he understood and wanted to help with the dire situation. This audiobook includes a strange but true example of animal cognition that leaves readers pondering, "What do dogs really know?"

In diesem Buch entdeckst du die wunderbare Welt eines Hundes, der dir schnell ans Herz wachsen wird. Wenn du bereits einen Labrador an deiner Seite hast oder überlegst, einem dieser liebevollen Gefährten ein Zuhause zu geben, dann bist du hier genau richtig.

The author of the heartwarming Craig and Fred tells the deeply emotional and inspiring story of the next phase of their lives together: working closely with prison inmates in Maine who raise and train puppies to become service dogs. Former US Marine Craig Grossi and his dog Fred appeared on the...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inside of a Dog and The Year of the Puppy, an eye-opening, informative, “entertaining, and enlightening” (BookPage) celebration of the human-canine relationship for the curious dog owner and science-lover alike. We keep dogs and are kept by...