Gaining A Leash On Life

Author : Richard D. Parsons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1595434461

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Gaining a Leash on Life by Richard D. Parsons Pdf

Dogs are more than wonderful companions. They are, to those who attentively observe, master teachers and models of how to live a richer, fuller life. Gaining a Leash on Life invites readers to obtain a new perspective following the direction of Bud, the author's scrappy 16-year-old terrier mix. For instance, Bud has a penchant for howling at 2 a.m. for no apparent reason other than that it must feel good, that it releases his spirit. In turn, the author, a psychologist and university professor, encourages us to release our own spirit by finding our own "howl." Organized around four themes--Awareness, Acceptance, Authenticity, and Celebration--the text is aimed at increasing one's awareness and acceptance of oneself, of others, and of the world in which we all live. Gaining a Leash on Life encourages and instructs us to embrace a new way of life, one in which we howl more and worry less, turn the "every day" into something to celebrate, recapture dreams and turn them into realities, and find the peace and calm meant to be experienced. These are the encouraging, heartwarming, and spiritual lessons of Bud.

Author : Mary Renck Jalongo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030256180

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Prison Dog Programs by Mary Renck Jalongo Pdf

This edited volume brings together a diverse group of contributors to create a review of research and an agenda for the future of dog care and training in correctional facilities. Bolstered by research that documents the potential benefits of HAI, many correctional facilities have implemented prison dog programs that involve inmates in the care and training of canines, not only as family dogs but also as service dogs for people with psychological and/or physical disabilities. Providing an evidence-based treatment of the topic, this book also draws upon the vast practical experience of individuals who have successfully begun, maintained, improved, and evaluated various types of dog programs with inmates; it includes first-person perspectives from all of the stakeholders in a prison dog program—the corrections staff, the recipients of the dogs, the inmate/trainers, and the community volunteers and sponsors Human-animal interaction (HAI) is a burgeoning field of research that spans different disciplines: corrections, psychology, education, social work, animal welfare, and veterinary medicine, to name a few. Written for an array of professionals interested in prison dog programs, the book will hold special interest for researchers in criminal justice and corrections, forensic psychology, and to those with a commitment to promoting the ideals of rehabilitation, desistance thinking, restorative justice, and re-entry tools for inmates.

Author : Kara Hamilton
Publisher : Nothing But the Truth Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Children and animals
ISBN : 0996899928

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A New Leash on Life by Kara Hamilton Pdf

"Little kids like dogs. Little kids like to poke dogs. Little kids like to pull their tails. Some dogs tolerate this, some dogs don't. This book is for the dogs that don't. Smokey, the miniature apricot poodle, has it all. But can it last? With the arrival of a new baby, he struggles to adjust to his new place in the family. After several failed tactics, he ingeniously teaches the baby how to properly behave around him so they may coexist peacefully. He not only realizes that there's enough love for everyone in the family, he also gains a new best friend." --page [4] of cover

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066180418

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tracey C Jones,Ruby Red
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798371880864

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Saucy Aussie Living by Tracey C Jones,Ruby Red Pdf

Confessions of a Reformed Out-of-Bounds Hound! Sooner or later, everyone needs a second chance! Need to learn some new tricks to get a second leash on life? Then read on! Ruby Red is a six-year-old Australian Shepherd who began life on the wrong side of the tracks, with a bad attitude and "issues." But all that changed when she learned the tricks that allowed her inner beauty to shine and her inner voice to bark. Life doesn't happen by accident. We either actively participate and make the changes that need to be made-or we stagnate where we stand and become bitter instead of better. In "Saucy Aussie Living", Ruby Red reveals what she learned as she went from "broken and muzzled" to Chief Excitement Officer of Tremendous Life Books. Second Chances. New Leashes. We all deserve one. The great thing is that they're waiting for us to grab. And Ruby Red will tell us exactly how!

Author : Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780307489180

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The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. Pdf

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Author : Turid Rugaas
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781929242238

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My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas Pdf

Describes a kind and effective method for encouraging dogs to walk without pulling. Simple steps with informative photographs which aid understanding, includes tips on equipment to use, reasons for pulling and trouble shooting, along with case studies.

Author : Sarah Hodgson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781118117552

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Puppies For Dummies by Sarah Hodgson Pdf

Describes popular breeds of dogs and includes advice on training, socialization, healthcare, nutrition, and exercise.

Author : Ted Kerasote
Publisher : HMH
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780547727493

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Pukka's Promise by Ted Kerasote Pdf

This guide by the author of Merle’s Door is “beneficial for anyone who wants to ensure that their dogs will be healthy and well” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). From the bestselling author who offers “the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen” (Jeffrey Masson), this is a joyful chronicle of a dog and a groundbreaking answer to the question: How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? 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 he wanted 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 these subjects, questioning our conventional wisdom and emerging with vital new information that will surprise even the most knowledgeable dog lovers. Can a purebred be as healthy as a mixed breed? How many vaccines are too many? Should we rethink spaying and neutering? Is raw food really healthier than kibble, and should your dog be chewing more bones? Traveling the world and interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, Kerasote pulls together the latest research to help us rethink the everyday choices we make for our companions. And as he did in Merle’s Door, Kerasote interweaves fascinating science with the charming stories of raising Pukka among his dog friends in their small Wyoming village. Funny, revelatory, and full of the delights of falling in love with a dog, Pukka’s Promise will help redefine the potential of our animal partners.

Author : Milena Penkowa
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781452529035

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Dogs & Human Health by Milena Penkowa Pdf

What if you could significantly improve your physical and mental health by taking a simple step thats easy, rewarding, and fun? Dr. Milena Penkowa says you can do that and more by owning a dog and yet people continue to invest time and money in costly treatments before even considering a furry friend. Dogs can stave off diseases and certain cancers, erase pain, and ease anxiety, depression, allergies, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Over the long term, they can also reduce the burden of dementia, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinsons disease, schizophrenia and autism. This guidebook explains the scientifically proven benefits of dogs, and youll learn how dogs: change the human brain so it reacts and thinks differently; improve the immune system to make you more resilient than dog deprived individuals; boost and invigorate the human spirit and secure happiness; promote a life of longevity and healthiness. Stop looking for fancy remedies to physical and mental problems, and start looking for a dog wagging its tail. Tap into a natural method to survive and thrive by learning about the fascinating connections between Dogs & Human Health.

Author : Ray S. Anderson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597523271

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Living the Spiritually Balanced Life by Ray S. Anderson Pdf

We've all heard the saying, too much of a good thing.Ó This can apply to many of the actions and behaviors that would be called virtues.Ó By overemphasizing certain traits, Christians can lose spiritual balance. In this book, veteran counselor and author Ray Anderson offers a study of fourteen Christian virtues designed to help you develop the balance that is key to a mature Christian faith. After providing a detailed explanation of each virtue, Anderson gives a unique look at how to keep a good virtue from turning bad through overemphasis. If you seek balance in your walk with Christ, 'Living the Spiritually Balanced Life' can help. Let it show you how to build up your spiritual well-being and to help others who are struggling on the same path take the first step toward a more fruitful spiritual life.

Author : Matthew Gilbert
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250014214

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Off the Leash by Matthew Gilbert Pdf

OFF THE LEASH is a group portrait of dog people, specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, and eccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park, overlooking Boston near Fenway Park. And it's about author Matthew Gilbert's transformation, after much fear and loathing of dogs and social groups, into one of those dog people with fur on their jackets, squeaky toys in their hands, and biscuits in their pockets. Gilbert, longtime TV critic at The Boston Globe, describes his reluctant trip into the dog park subculture, as the first-time owner of a stubbornly social Yellow Lab puppy named Toby. Like many Americans, he was happily accustomed to the safe distance of TV viewing and cell-phone web surfing, tethered to the digital leash. But the headstrong, play-obsessed Toby pulls him to Amory, and Amory becomes an exhilarating dose of presence for him. The joyous chaos of wrestling dogs and the park's cast of offbeat dog owners - the "pack of freaks" - gradually draw him into the here and now. At the dog park, the dog owners go off the leash, too. Dog-park life can be tense. When dogs fight, their owners - such as the reckless Charlotte - bare their teeth at each other, too. Amid the rollicking dog play, feelings tend to surface faster, unedited. But Gilbert shows how Amory is an idyllic microcosm, too, the home of enduring friendships and, as the droll but vulnerable Hayley knows, romantic crushes. Meeting daily, a gathering of dog owners can be like group therapy, or The Office, or a standup concert. As a TV critic, Matthew Gilbert is well-known by his readership for his humorous and wry writing style. A charming narrative that will appeal to anyone who has ever enjoyed watching a puppy scamper through a park, OFF THE LEASH is a paean to dog lovers and their pets everywhere, perfect for fans of Marley & Me and Merle's Door.

Author : Ceiridwen Terrill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451634822

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Part Wild by Ceiridwen Terrill Pdf

Traces the author's four-year relationship with a wolf-dog hybrid named Inyo, recounting their shared journeys in the snow, her battles with fearful neighbors, and the wolfdog's ultimate inability to be domesticated.

Author : Victoria Stilwell
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781607744146

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Train Your Dog Positively by Victoria Stilwell Pdf

Victoria Stilwell, positive reinforcement dog trainer and star of the hit Smithsonian Channel TV show, Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs, explains how to use her force-free, scientifically-backed training methods to solve common canine behavior problems. Victoria Stilwell, America's favorite no-nonsense trainer, has rehabilitated some of the world's most difficult dogs—and now she's revealing her scientifically proven behavioral training secrets for you to use at home. Victoria's all-new training guide shows how positive reinforcement is more effective than other methods: by changing the way your dog thinks, feels, and learns, you can actually encourage your dog to want to behave. With tips and tricks for understanding canine language, harnessing the power of reward-based training, and tapping into dogs' natural instincts, there are no hopeless cases! So get ready to boost your dog's confidence, improve your communication, and build your bond with your best friend today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Korea (South)
ISBN : UCLA:L0099728743

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Korea Policy Review by Anonim Pdf