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"Discover the true meaning of dog behavior to form the deepest bond with your canine companion. Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this book reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviors, including the seven types of dog greetings and why some dogs eat your underwear! Packed with dog watching tips and positive reinforcement training advice, this book will help you keep your dog happy, stimulated - and adorable!"--...

Bub the pug and his human, Bella, cannot wait to teach Nana's new pup, Harlow, some new tricks, but they soon realize training a puppy is not as easy as they thought.

Long known as a dog coach to the stars, Tamar Geller changed the way Americans relate to their dogs with her bestselling book The Loved Dog. Her approach is simple and down-to-earth. Instead of utilizing negative and often painful feedback, Tamar recommends love, play, and mutual respect as the keys to a happy home for dog and human alike. Now, Tamar makes her Loved Dog (TM) Method accessible for everyone with this day-by-day guide that will lead...

Tales of Al is the moving, inspiring story of Cox's adventures on Italy's picturesque Lake Idroscalo, as witness to the rigorous training of one of these spectacular dogs at SICS, the famed school that has taught hundreds of dog owners how to train their dogs-Newfoundlands, German shepherds, and golden retrievers-for this rescue operation. Cox writes about coming to know the dog at the book's center, Al herself, from puppyhood, an adorable but untrainable...

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! Jet is a border collie puppy tired of feeling hungry and lonely. He's tired of the collar that yanks at his neck and the leash that makes things worse. When his owners move away and leave him tied up in the backyard, it seems like Jet is running out of time. When Jet is saved by a home inspector, he's taken to the Sterling Center, where he shows all the classic signs of a great...

"We’ve all seen the YouTube videos of dogs performing amazing tricks. How did their owners train them to blow bubbles, skateboard, and fetch beer from the refrigerator? Teach Your Dog Crazy Tricks expertly details how to train your dog to pull off 50 impressive tricks sure to wow friends and family. Desiree van Zon and her border collie Tess competed for years in canine freestyle dance, becoming Dutch champions in 2022. Thanks to their years of...

In TEAM DOG, Mike taps into fifteen years worth of experience and shares, explaining in accessible and direct language, the science behind the importance of gaining a dogs trust and then offering invaluable steps for how to achieve any level of obedience. His unique approach uses entertaining examples and anecdotes from his work with dogs on and off the battlefield and direct tips from the Navy SEAL guidebook to teach dog owners how to: choose the...

Show off your dog! And let your dog show off, too! Using the secrets of professional dog trainers, this fully illustrated guide with hundreds of step-by-step photos show how to teach your pet 118 tricks and stunts. Organized from beginner level to pro, these tricks run the gamut from the kinds of things any well-behaved dog should knowfetch, paw shake, roll overto stunts that will delight your friends and family, from dance routines to flying disc...

"A layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life. At loose ends with her daughter leaving home and her husband on the road, Sue Halpern decided to give herself and Pransky, her under-occupied Labradoodle, a new leash--er, lease--on life by getting the two of them certified as a therapy dog team. Smart, spirited, and instinctively compassionate, Pransky turned out to be not only a terrific therapist but an...