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Choosing a Dog
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Thinking of adding a furry, four-footed member to your family? If so, you'll want to do your "homework" first, because acquiring a dog is a long-term commitment. Among the things to consider: puppy or adult, mixed breed shelter dog or purebred, large or small, lots of exercise or a couch potato, and perhaps most important - which breed suits you and your family and lifestyle. But don't panic. There's lots of help available!
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LIVING WITH YOUR DOG DVD
by Jack & Wendy Volhard
Item: DTB1012
The Volhard's "Motivational Method" is a holistic approach that stresses positive reinforcement as a means to enable owners to communicate effectively with their pets.
An excellent DVD for anyone welcoming a new puppy or adult dog into their home, it includes chapters on the basics, such as leash manners, door manners, jumping up, sit, stand, down, sit stay, recall, leave it and the long down.
An excellent DVD for anyone welcoming a new puppy or adult dog into their home, it includes chapters on the basics, such as leash manners, jumping up, sit, stand, down, sit stay, recall, leave it and the long down.
The Volhard's also share their knowledge on equipment, crate training, puppy development, canine socialization, grooming and nutrition.
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Price: $34.95
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SPORTING SPANIEL HANDBOOK
by Loren Spiotta-DiMare
Item: DEG631
If you are considering adding a spaniel to your family, this is the book for you! History of the sporting spaniel breeds, the current breed standards, personalities, training, exercise, and grooming requirements, as well as breed-specific health concerns.
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Price: $11.99 $8.99
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THE ORIGINAL DOG BIBLE - DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS DOG, 2ND EDITION
by Kristin Mehus-Roe, Editor
Item: DEG765
NEW 2ND EDITION - BowTie Press' best-selling dog bible just got bigger and better, with new and updated content, fresh photos and sidebars, and an expanded breed section—listed alphabetically for easy reference. The most comprehensive reference tool available, The Original Dog Bible is the one-stop information source no dog house should be without!
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Price: $29.95
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TRAINING YOUR SUPERDOG - HOW TO UNLEASH YOUR DOGS POTENTIAL
by Gwen Bailey
Item: DTB1063
This dynamic guide uses the latest research into canine intelligence to explain how dogs think, and provides detailed information on how to communicate effectively with man's best friend and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime.
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Price: $19.95
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HAPPY HOUND - DEVELOP A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADOPTED DOG OR PUPPY
by Susan Daffron
Item: DTB1111
In Happy Hound, you'll learn solutions to everyday problems dog owners face. Unlike breed-specific or veterinary books, Happy Hound is tailored to the special needs and issues related to living with a rescued puppy or dog.
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Price: $19.95
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WORLD ATLAS OF DOG BREEDS, 6TH EDITION
by Dominique De Vito
Item: DEG899
The World Atlas of Dog Breeds is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia of dog breeds available in the world. Three years in the making, this invaluable reference includes more than 420 internationally recognized dog breeds and varieties and provides detailed history, personality, traits, and care and training requirements for every breed.
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Price: $99.95
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COME BACK, COMO - WINNING THE HEART OF A RELUCTANT DOG
by Steven Winn
Item: DEG925
Based on a beloved 10-part series in the San Francisco Chronicle, "Come Back, Como" is a tender and hilarious story of one man's uncommonly rich experience with a dog who wants nothing whatsoever to do with him.
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Price: $23.99
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BREEDER'S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS - PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING
by Jerry Hope
Item: DG226
This book very succinctly lays out, in easy to read and understand terms, the sensitive periods of dog development. Better yet, the author explains why they are sensitive periods and exactly what the breeder should be doing during each one. The author also makes some painfully honest statements about what he feels the breeder's responsibility should be, and unfortunately, why people who breed dogs often do not take this responsibility seriously.
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Price: $19.95
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CREATING SUPERSTAR DOGS SEMINAR DVD
by Jerry Hope
Item: DG227
Raising Superstar Dogs Seminar DVD covers Jerry’s Superstar Program from birth through 12 weeks old; the earliest age Jerry recommends sending pups to their new homes. Professionally using lecture and video, Jerry weaves a clear and precise picture of how the program works. This is a must see video for all breeders, and, when used as a guide to selecting a caring breeder, will aid the future puppy-family in selecting the best breeder. This DVD is an excellent resource to go with Jerry’s new book, The Breeder's Guide to Raising Superstar Dogs.
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Price: $35.00
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THE CITY DOG - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR CITY DWELLERS AND THEIR DOGS
by Sarah Whitehead
Item: DTB1036
For the urbanite on the market for the perfect pet, the book provides a guide to the dogs who are most compatible with city life and small living spaces. Since city dwellings can cause specific stresses for dogs, a personalized socialization program is included to help acclimate your dog to the sights, sounds, and smells of urban living.
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Price: $18.95
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DOGS - THE ULTIMATE DICTIONARY OF OVER 1000 DOG BREEDS
by Desmond Morris
Item: DEG869
From household pets to wild dogs, hunting hounds to sheep-herders, cattle-herders, even fish-herders, this comprehensive survey provides the history, qualities, and characteristics of each breed.
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Price: $29.95
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DOGOLOGY - WHAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG REVEALS ABOUT YOU
by Vicki Croke and Sarah Wilson
Item: AN327
Authors Vicki Croke and Sarah Wilson, experts on the complex bond between dogs and their owners, use quizzes, psychological insights, and humor to analyze why dog owners gravitate toward certain breeds as pets--and to explain what owner's choices reveal about their character and
emotional makeup.
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Price: $17.95
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ESSENTIAL CARE IN THE FIELD - A FITNESS MANUAL FOR WORKING DOGS
by Jackie Drakeford & Mark Elliott
Item: CDN220
Full of sound, practical advice, it describes how to start with the right dog in the first place, how to keep it in top condition, how to achieve and manage peak fitness, and the best methods of dealing with health problems in the field.
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Price: $29.95
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PLEASE OH PLEASE CAN WE GET A DOG? - PARENTS' GUIDE TO DOG OWNERSHIP
by Cheryl Peterson
Item: DEG760
Helps you give the right answer to one of the most dreaded questions children ask - even if the answer is "no." Get off to a good start so you and your kids can experience the joys of dog ownership for years to come!
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Price: $14.99 $5.99
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SUCCESSFUL DOG ADOPTION
by Sue Sternberg
Item: DEG737
Gentle, expert guidance on how to find and adopt an exceptional canine companion. From popular author, trainer and shelter owner Sue Sternberg.
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Price: $16.99
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GREAT DOG ADOPTIONS - A GUIDE FOR SHELTERS
by Sue Sternberg
Item: DTB747
Practical, step-by-step directions that do not require more space, more people, or miracle dogs or owners. Includes reproducible handouts that shelters can customize and give out, including tips for the first few weeks, information for adopters with children, warning signs, and more.
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Price: $18.50
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