Washoe County Library System

"The epic true story of one man, a dog, and how they found each other As seen on an ESPN SC Featured documentary When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but dignified mongrel a meatball one afternoon. When the team left the next day,...

"An easy-to-read A-to-Z guide of 'all things dog.' The book largely focuses on dog behavior - what dogs do and why they do it - in order to help readers understand, appreciate, and peacefully coexist with dogs"-- "An all-encompassing and fun reference from an award-winning scientist and dog lover Dr. Marc Bekoff is an expert at turning cutting-edge science into practical, reader-friendly information. The encyclopedic entries in this book cover everything...

"How to Raise a Happy Dog focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, from spontaneous play and activities to making them the perfect sleep spot. We know how important happiness is for ourselves but when it comes to pets, making sure they’re happy – as opposed to obedient, say – is often underrated. Yet there’s plenty...

"In this book, readers explore how dogs help investigate and solve crimes, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades...

"Millions of people will travel with man's (and woman's!) best friend this coming year. Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die, the eighteenth book in the Fifty Places series, provides a bucket list of domestic and international dog-friendlydestinations. From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsens of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book explores fifty dog-approved journeys, highlighting where to stay and how...

"Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to understand and connect with their dogs. In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right doghome, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love. Most dog trainers focus on the dog, but Louise...

"Sally is going to the groomer! Lovable pup Sally is looking a little shaggy, so her owners are taking her to the groomer. It smells like a garden and Sally sees brushes and bows galore. Then it's time for a bath. Once she's squeaky clean and blow-dried, Sally gets brushed, snipped and clipped. When her owners arrive—surprise!—everyone has fancy new hairdos!"--

A little Scottish terrior leaves his home to see what the outside world is like. Always curious, Angus runs away from his house to seek new adventures. Find them he does, but will Angus make it back home? Find out in the third book in Marjorie Flack's lovable picture book series, Angus Lost. "Delightful in text and pictures." --Chicago Daily Tribune

"Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this collection of over 400 different dog breeds. For centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia perfectly celebrates the special relationship that binds humans with our four-legged friends. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising,...

Stick Dog, Mutt, and the rest of the tidbit-snatching gang cross Picasso Park to the site of a brand-new restaurant, where they sample mouthwatering sushi.