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Shelter Dogs
1. 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
     
2. BREED RESCUE - HOW TO START AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
by Sheila Boneham
Item: DEG623
All the information you need to start a breed rescue program! Learn how to get organized, find train, and manage volunteers, gain financial support, screen and place rescued dogs, more. Important reference section includes contacts, addresses, sample documents.
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Price: $19.95
     
3. SECOND HAND DOG
by Carol Lea Benjamin
Item: DTB162
An adopted "second hand" dog can make an excellent pet. With sensitivity, patience and basic training you'll have a first-rate pet.
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Price: $8.95
     
4. A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY - CESAR MILLAN'S GUIDE TO A LIFETIME OF FULFILLMENT WITH YOUR DOG
by Cesar Millan, with Melissa Jo Peltier
Item: DTB1043
NOTE: Dogwise does not endorse many of the methods used by Mr. Millan. Packed with practical tips and techniques -- plus advice from the unique perspectives of Cesar’s wife and sons -– A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions for dog owners.
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Price: $15.00
     
5. 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
     
6. ADOPTING A PUPPY MILL DOG - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED DVD
by Mission Dog
Item: DTB1065
In this fun and practical DVD, two Certified Pet Dog Trainers guide new adopters through the essential steps of transitioning adult dogs or puppies into life in a home.

Very useful step by step demonstrations of working with any shy puppy or dog lacking in socialization.

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Price: $14.99
     
7. 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
     
8. SUPERSTAR DOGS - PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING BOOK & DVD SET
by Jerry Hope
Item: A257
Save by buying both the book and DVD. This set is the best way to get all the information needed on Jerry's Superstar Dog Program!
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Price: $49.95
     
9. TALES FROM A DOG CATCHER
by Lisa Duffy-Korpics
Item: AN198
The strangest tails come from true life - Tales from a Dog Catcher is based on the author’s experiences in a smallish city in the northern suburbs of NYC. Reminiscent of both All Creatures Great and Small and Marley & Me, it offers the stories of everyday people who, whether by accident or design, come into contact with the sad, funny, and often profound world of an animal control officer.
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Price: $16.95
     
10. RESCUE MATTERS! - HOW TO FIND, FOSTER AND REHOME COMPANION ANIMALS
by Sheila Webster Boneham
Item: DEG910
An illuminated road map to make the road lighter and smoother for individual volunteers and volunteer-group organizers.

Dr. Sheila Boneham’s new book covers the rescue, fostering, and rehoming of all types of companion animals, and focuses on issues that affect individual rescuers, volunteers who work with rescue organizations and shelters, and organizers who run those organizations.

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Price: $14.95
     
11. INSIDE ANIMAL HOARDING - THE CASE OF BARBARA ERICKSON AND HER 522 DOGS (NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND)
by Arnold Arluke and Celeste Kileen
Item: DEG912
A rare look at animal hoarding for Veterinarians, Rescue Groups, Animal Control and Humane Officers - Inside Animal Hoarding profiles one of the largest and most intriguing cases of animal hoarding in recent history.

Drawing from his background in sociology and extensive study of the human/animal relationship, Arluke offers further insight about animal hoarders, how they see themselves, how society deals with them, and why people find them so perplexing. This integration of investigative journalism and scholarship offers a fresh approach with appeal to a broad audience of readers, those new to learning about the phenomenon, and those with first-hand experience in the animal welfare field.

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Price: $34.95
     
12. DON'T DUMP THE DOG - OUTRAGEOUS STORIES AND SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO YOUR WORST DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
by Randy Grim & Melinda Roth
Item: DEG913
Of special interest to all rescue organization personnel, Animal Control and Humane officers.

With his signature wit and style, Randy imparts his wisdom to his readers and rants on the various excuses used to "dump the dog" at the local shelters.

"To write what amounts to a textbook, a how-to book, and turn learning "how to" into a great read while being knee slapping hilarious - this is a gift. This is extraordinary. Reading Don't Dump the Dog, I found myself laughing out loud while learning some very valuable lessons in canine behavior." --Loretta Swit, Actress

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Price: $14.95
     
13. 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
     
14. LITIGATING ANIMAL LAW DISPUTES - A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LAWYERS
by Julie Frestman and Joan Schaffner
Item: DEG926
This is a fast-growing field of law, and today more and more lawyers are finding they have cases that deal with animal law. This one-stop resource contains every major aspect of private civil and criminal litigation of animal law disputes. The book also contains sample litigation documents, discovery materials, expert information and more. It's the one resource every lawyer who engages in animal law needs.
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Price: $129.95
     
15. RESCUE INK - HOW TEN GUYS SAVED COUNTLESS DOGS AND CATS, TWELVE HORSES, FIVE PIGS, ONE DUCK, AND A FEW TURTLES
by Rescue Ink with Denise Flaim
Item: DEG928
The true story of ten tough and tattooed bikers who rescue animals in danger. Using their combined 1700 pounds of muscle, Joe, Johnny O, Batso, Big Ant, G, Angel, Eric, Des, Bruce and Robert stop at nothing within the bounds of the law to save animals, be they furred, feathered, or scaled, from life-or-death situations throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Starring in a National Geographic reality television show premiering fall 2009, the all-volunteer group's commitment inspires and endears.
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Price: $25.95
     
16. FUNDS TO THE RESCUE - 101 FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR HUMANE AND ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS
by Susan Daffron
Item: DEG929
This book saves you from wasting time as you search for new revenue streams to support your humane organization. The book begins with "The Hows and Whys of Fund raising" and follows with 101 entertaining and creative ideas.
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Price: $19.99
     
17. 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
     
18. 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
     
19. DOGS GONE WILD - AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA
by Theresa D. Thompson
Item: DEG909
Hundreds of dogs, among other pets, were abandoned during rescue operations following Hurricane Katrina. Dogs Gone Wild is just that, an engaging, animated story of four abandoned dogs and their traumatic adventure through post-Katrina destruction and devastation in New Orleans. This heart-warming story, Dogs Gone Wild, will ask readers to consider, Would you leave your pet behind following a disaster? And do you have an evacuation plan that includes your pets?
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Price: $10.99
     
20. REDEMPTION - THE MYTH OF PET OVERPOPULATION AND THE NO KILL REVOLUTION IN AMERICA
by Nathan Winograd
Item: AN305
Redemption,the definitive book on animal sheltering in the United States, offers the formula to end the killing of up to 5 million homeless dogs and cats who enter U.S. shelters every year.
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Price: $16.95
     
21. BE THE PACK LEADER
by Cesar Millan, with Melissa Jo Peltier
Item: DTB945
NOTE: Dogwise does not endorse many of the methods used by Mr. Millan. Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well.
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Price: $13.95 $6.50
     
22. RESCUE ME! - YOUR GUIDE TO SELECTING, ADOPTING AND CARING FOR A SHELTER OR RESCUE DOG
by Bardi McLennan
Item: DTB978
Rescue Me! addresses the selection of the right dog from a source, the expectations of both parties (the family and the dog), the care an adopted dog may require, and the special training and behavior needs of rescue dogs.
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Price: $12.95 $5.95
     
23. SUCCESSFUL DOG MAKEOVERS - BEHAVIOR HELP FOR DOGS IN SHELTERS, RESCUES, AND FOSTER HOMES DVD
by Chris Shaughness
Item: DTB940
Although this video, filmed at the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, is geared toward dogs who live in shelters, rescues, and foster homes, the principles can be effectively applied to work with all dogs in all situations.
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Price: $26.99
     
24. SHELTER MEDICINE FOR VETERINARIANS AND STAFF
by Lila Miller & Stephen Zawistowski, Editors
Item: CDV185
The most current information available - both medical and non-medical - for those that care for companion animals in shelters.
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Price: $84.99
     
25. PUREBRED RESCUE DOG ADOPTION - REWARDS AND REALITIES
by Liz Palika
Item: DEG744
An inspiring, realistic guide to adopting purebred rescues. Complete with a list of up-to-date Internet resources.
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Price: $15.99
     
26. 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
     
27. YOUR OUTTA CONTROL ADOPTED DOG
by Eve Adamson
Item: DTB797
Offers clear, step-by-step instructions on how to deal with common problems that make living with an adopted dog a challenge, such as housetraining, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, shyness or fearful behaviors, aggression, barking, chewing, digging.
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Price: $12.95
     
28. CLICK FOR LIFE - CLICKER TRAINING FOR THE SHELTER ENVIRONMENT
by Karen Pryor, Editor
Item: DTB912
Learn how to use clicker training in the shelter environment to make animals more manageable and most importantly, more adoptable!
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Price: $12.95
     
29. 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
     
30. CANINE BEHAVIOR SERIES - BODY POSTURES & EVALUATING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DVD
by Suzanne Hetts & Daniel Estep
Item: DTB730
A 2-DVD training program for evaluating canine behavior and understanding canine body language. Includes a 50-page workbook.
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Price: $149.00
     

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BARKING - THE SOUND OF A LANGUAGE - Turid Rugaas

WHEN PIGS FLY - TRAINING SUCCESS WITH IMPOSSIBLE DOGS - Jane Killion

RAW DOG FOOD - MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG - Carina Beth MacDonald

CHANGING PEOPLE CHANGING DOGS - POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DIFFICULT DOGS, REVISED - Dee Ganley

FROM HOOFBEATS TO DOGSTEPS - A LIFE OF LISTENING TO AND LEARNING FROM ANIMALS - Rachel Page Elliott

POSITIVE PERSPECTIVES 2 - KNOW YOUR DOG, TRAIN YOUR DOG - Pat Miller

DOG FRIENDLY GARDENS - GARDEN FRIENDLY DOGS - Cheryl Smith

MINDFUL DOG TEACHING - REFLECTIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIPS WE SHARE WITH OUR DOGS - Claudeen McAuliffe

AM I SAFE? - THE ART & SCIENCE OF CANINE BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS DVD SET - Sarah Kalnajs

TRICKS OF THE TRADE - FROM BEST INTENTIONS TO BEST IN SHOW, REVISED EDITION - Pat Hastings with Erin Ann Rouse

PUPPY INTENSIVE CARE - A BREEDER'S GUIDE TO CARE OF NEWBORN PUPPIES - Myra Savant-Harris

TRAINING THE DISASTER SEARCH DOG - Shirley Hammond

CANINE BODY LANGUAGE - A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE - Brenda Aloff


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