The Happy Dog Owner

Author : Carri Westgarth
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781802791310

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The Happy Dog Owner by Carri Westgarth Pdf

'Carri Westgarth's unique combination of scholarship and practical experience with dogs will make this the go-to book for every enquiring dog owner' – Dr John Bradshaw, bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs What if your dog could teach you a few new tricks for living a happier, healthier life? Drawing on her many years of research on human-animal interaction, Dr Carri Westgarth will help you to gain a new understanding of your dog's needs and how to be the best owner you can be. Learn to harness the power of your special bond with your pet and train your dog to be a canine alarm clock, cuddle on command and get you out and about more than ever before. Improve your pet's wellbeing with a wealth of science-led techniques and easy-to-learn tips – because a contented, well-behaved dog leads to a relaxed, healthy owner. You really can train your dog to train YOU to live a better life.

Author : Billy Rafferty,Jill Cahr
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781101144879

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Happy Dog by Billy Rafferty,Jill Cahr Pdf

Show off your happy dog! Every Friday from September 6 – October 2, 2009 the authors will choose a photograph of a happy dog to post on their website and treat the winner to a fabulous prize package. See www.happydogland.com/contest for details.A well cared-for dog is a happy dog. This book goes beyond grooming to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference in a pet’s physical and emotional health. From basic first aid to understanding the complete needs of a canine companion, Happy Dog shows pet owners step-bystep how to: • Monitor a pet’s health • Set up a stellar home grooming station • Brush, bathe, and dry a panting pal • Dog-proof the home and travel right With his extensive expertise, Billy Rafferty includes invaluable and exclusive features, such as: • A yearly grooming calendar • Appraisals of products and tools on the market • Safety and emergency preparedness tips • Pet nutrition, exercise and play rules • Illustrations and photos throughout—including special appearances by celebrity dogs With the expert knowledge condensed in these pages, reading Happy Dog could be the best thing a dog owner ever does for a furry best friend.

Author : Zazie Todd
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781771643801

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Wag by Zazie Todd Pdf

The perfect holiday gift for dog owners: [a] must-have guide to improving your dog's life (Modern Dog Magazine). As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today "[A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life." -Modern Dog Magazine Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend. "Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find: -A Check List for a Happy Dog -Enrichment exercises - How to socialize and train a new puppy -How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs -Tips for visiting the vet -Information on aging dogs -Expert interviews with vets and psychologists -And so much more! "Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another"-Publishers Weekly

Author : Lynn Stacy-Smith
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781480833043

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Love, Laugh, Woof by Lynn Stacy-Smith Pdf

From the time she was five years old, author Lynn Stacy-Smith has lived side by side with dogs as her best friends and constant companions. Love, Laugh, Woof, a memoir and guide to being a compassionate forever dog owner, shares a collection of stories from the authors life with her dogs a tribute to how her dogs brought joy and adventure into her childhood and later life. It segues from her memories into a training manual and pet care book that helps potential pet owners decide if a dog is right for them, and the importance of training and teaching the dog the rules of living in a human world. Smith shares the responsibilities involved in bringing a pet into their lives, and she strives to help people become more compassionate and understanding dog owners. A combination of anecdotes and instructional materials, Love, Laugh, Woof offers a look at Smiths philosophy on dog ownership. Love Laugh, Woof is a way of life and a set of beliefs that she follows to be a loving, thoughtful and fair dog owner.

Author : Barbara Shumannfang
Publisher : Happy Kids, Happy Dogs
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781411672123

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Happy Kids, Happy Dogs by Barbara Shumannfang Pdf

Children are the most frequent victims of dog bites and 80% of such bites come from the family dog, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Help your dog and your baby become friends. Happy Kids, Happy Dogs offers easy to follow exercises and practical dog training tips presented according to your child's developmental stages. Written by the prenatal instructor for safe dog-child interactions at Duke University Health System and University of North Carolina Women's Hospital. Partial profits from sales of Happy Kids, Happy Dogs go to non-profit groups that help at-risk youth and shelter dogs. For more information, visit www.topnotchdog.com.

Author : Monks of New Skete
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0759524386

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How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend by Monks of New Skete Pdf

For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.

Author : Matthew P Sam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798697697450

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How to Raise the Happy Dog by Matthew P Sam Pdf

Raising a puppy that becomes your best friend is as exciting as it is challenging. The purpose of this book is to help you navigate the challenges of being a new dog owner so that in the end, you raise a well-trained healthy, happy and well-behaved dog. In How to Raise the HAPPY DOG, you'll learn: Preparations Before Getting A Dog Where to Get a Dog Everything You Need to Know About Bringing Your Dog Home For The First Time Dog Training 101 Grooming Your Dog And lots more! Remember! Dogs are interesting creatures to have around, which explains why they're the only animal species to bear the title of "man's best friend." Click the Buy Now button to start your new journey.

Author : Mat Ward
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781526639967

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What Dogs Want by Mat Ward Pdf

______________________ What do my dog's barks mean? Should I be brushing their teeth? How do I even know what kind of dog is right for me? Let's be honest, pets may seem pretty straightforward, but as soon as you become an owner there are so many questions. Mat Ward is an internationally recognised expert on dog behaviour, and for him the secret to success is knowing that dogs and humans are both full of potential. (To prove it, he once taught a rescue dog how to fly a plane.) His tips for being the world's best owner come with original illustrations that explain everything you need to know, from how to avoid 'separation anxiety' to why dogs wag their tails. With this book, you'll learn how your pet's brain really works and discover amazing, direct ways to train them at any age from puppy upwards. Play new games, develop communication skills and just relax into having fun together! Your dog will be well-trained and contented – and that means you'll feel happy too.

Author : Betsy Rosenfeld
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781440519895

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The Complete Single's Guide to Being a Dog Owner by Betsy Rosenfeld Pdf

Should I let my dog sleep in bed with me? Can my puppy share my dinner? How do I keep my dog happy while IÆm away at work? As more and more singles share their homes with dogs (rather than mates), they face unique challenges. From what to do when your puppy poops in your shoes to how to train your dog to play nice with your new date, this guide answers all the questions you should ask before and after bringing home your new furry companions. Whether you have adopted an adult dog or are raising a puppy, international dog rescuer and author Betsy Rosenfeld offers practical, reassuring advice based on the experience of countless singles and their dogs. A single herself, Rosenfeld reveals all you need to know to live happily ever with their Prince, Baron, or Queenie.

Author : Cesar Millan
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781426211904

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Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog by Cesar Millan Pdf

The popular dog behaviorist outlines ninety-eight essential lessons to help create a happy, long-lasting relationship between dog and owner, including such issues as choosing the right dog and creating balance and boundaries.

Author : Michael Wombacher
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781608688524

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Good Dog, Happy Baby by Michael Wombacher Pdf

For years dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to prevent problems between dogs and children. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for the arrival of a new family member. In Good Dog, Happy Baby, Wombacher lays out a twelve-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives. These skills include how to evaluate dogs, resolve common behavior problems, and fully prepare dogs for a new baby. This easy-to-use guide, filled with photos and simple instructions, makes a great gift for any expecting family with a dog, whether the dog is perfectly trained or in serious need of behavioral help.

Author : Jolanta Benal
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781429985154

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The Dog Trainer's Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet by Jolanta Benal Pdf

If you want to raise a happy dog who loves to play and cuddle--but still comes when called and doesn't chew up your favorite shoes--you need Jolanta Benal's The Dog Trainer's Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet. Jolanta's dog-training philosophy is simple: playful, rewards-based training fosters sociable, polite behavior that is the hallmark of a likeable dog. Harsh, outdated prong collars and choke chains do not. Whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your life, or are facing some struggles with an already beloved family member, Jolanta has sound advice on everything you want to know, including: • How to housetrain your dog for good • How to read your dog's body language • How to avoid common training mistakes and fix the ones you've already made Jolanta's warm, funny tone and encouraging conversational style will teach you to raise the most loving and best-behaved pooch on the block.

Author : Mordecai Siegal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0876055560

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Happy Dog /happy Owner Book by Mordecai Siegal Pdf

Author : George Hoppendale,Asia Moore
Publisher : Imb Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-31
Category : Pets
ISBN : 191094100X

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Leonberger. Leonberger Dog Complete Owners Manual. Leonberger Book for Care, Costs, Feeding, Grooming, Health and Training. by George Hoppendale,Asia Moore Pdf

The Leonberger Complete Owners Manual has the answers you need when researching this noble and very powerful purebred canine. Learn about the giant mountain dog named after a city in Germany and find out whether or not this breed will be the best choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Leonberger's life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not the Leonberger is the breed for you. If you already have a Leonberger, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Health - Daily care - Feeding - House training - Medical care & safety - Grooming - Training - Poisonous Foods & Plants - Caring for your aging dog .... and much more.

Author : Geroge Hoppendale,Asia Moore
Publisher : Imb Publishing Samoyed Dog
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911142127

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Samoyed. Samoyed Dog Complete Owners Manual. Samoyed Book for Care, Costs, Feeding, Grooming, Health and Training. by Geroge Hoppendale,Asia Moore Pdf

Written by an expert dog whisperer and dog owner, the Samoyed Complete Owner's Manual has the answers you may need when researching this ever smiling Spitz-type working dog. Learn about this adaptable, friendly purebred and find out whether or not the happy and sociable Samoyed will be the best choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Samoyed's life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Samoyed, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Pros and Cons - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Finding a breeder - Puppy proofing your home - The first weeks - Health and common health problems - Medical care & safety - Daily care - Feeding - Bad treats and snacks - Good treats and snacks - House training - Grooming - Training - Poisonous Foods & Plants - Caring for your aging dog .... and much more.