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EBOOK: ELSA WAS BORN A DOG, by Rhoda Lerman
Item: DEG1085EBK
In Rhoda Lerman’s newest book about her dogs, we get to know Elsa, a very large, black and white Newfoundland, as she struggles to be human, to speak, act, and think as we do.
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EBOOK: AN ANIMAL LIFE: THE BEGINNING, by Howard Krum
Item: DEG1087EBK
Come along with Jack, Hoss, Kerri and the other first-year students of the Death Row Crew as they navigate the irreverent, malodorous, demanding and exciting new world of veterinary medicine
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EBOOK: THE DOG IN ACTION, by McDowell Lyon
Item: DAN102EBK
Written in 1950, this was the first book to thoroughly analyze, illustrate and explain the under-the-skin workings of the dog. It is the foundation for all gait and locomotion books which have been written since.
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EBOOK: HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD IN 30 SECONDS: A WEB WARRIOR'S GUIDE TO ANIMAL ADVOCACY ONLINE, by C.A. Wulff
Item: DEG1082EBK
This inspiring, informative and highly useful resource is for novices as well as experienced animal rescuers. Combining case histories with practical tips, this guide demonstrates how to use the Internet to advocate for dogs; from simple clicks to more advanced methods.
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EBOOK: DOGGIE BUSINESS CANINE COACHING - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PUPPY PARENTING, by Suzanne Wright
Item: DTB1311EBK
All new puppy owners need The Essential Guide to Puppy Parenting. You will be repaid many times over with sound advice and inspirational tips and hints to encourage loving well-mannered and happy puppies grow into confident dogs.
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EBOOK: FETCHING THE PERFECT DOG TRAINER - GETTING THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG, by Katenna Jones
Item: DTB1254EBK
There are so many books, television shows, DVDs, and training schools available today that it can be sometimes difficult to find the right training resource for you and your dog. Who should you listen to? Who should you hire? What methods are best for you and your dog?
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EBOOK: CANINE CROSS TRAINING - BUILDING BALANCE, STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE IN YOUR DOG, by Sasha Foster
Item: DN329EBK
What are the four conditioning components of top athletes? Most physical therapists agree that they include balance, strength, endurance and flexibility. The same characteristics apply to canine athletes as well and form the basis of this new book by Sasha Foster, co-author of the award winning The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog. When the four conditioning components are executed in a systematic approach using the key exercise principles of frequency, intensity and duration, you can train your dog to reach his fullest potential in whatever canine sport or activity you choose to participate in—and help keep him fitter and more injury-free over a longer period of time.
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EBOOK: AKC STAR PUPPY - A POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TO PUPPY TRAINING, by Mary Burch
Item: DTB1276EBK
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program will help your puppy, purebred or mixed breed, become a well-behaved and healthy member of your family and the community. Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsible Ownership are what every puppy needs in order to have a good life and this book will help you every step of the way! Puppies who graduate from S.T.A.R. classes have the foundation to be successful in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program and succeed in more advanced activities such as obedience, agility, rally and therapy dog work.
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EBOOK: LIVING WITH KIDS AND DOGS...WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND, 2ND ED., by Colleen Pelar
Item: DTB1298EBK
At last! A kids-and-dogs book written by someone who "gets it!" Simple, realistic advice for busy parents to help ensure that the relationship between their kids and their dog is safe and enjoyable for all.
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EBOOK: FIRED UP, FRANTIC AND FREAKED OUT: TRAINING THE CRAZY DOG FROM OVER THE TOP TO UNDER CONTROL, by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Item: DTB1301EBK
Some dogs need a little help.
Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that “don’t listen” and “go crazy” don’t live the lives we –- or they –- want.
Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that.
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EBOOK: THE MISUNDERSTOOD DOG - BREAK FREE OF THE MYTHS ABOUT MAN'S BEST FRIEND AND LEARN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG WITH FACTS, NOT FICTION, by Jordan Rothman
Item: DTB1300EBK
In this accessible and often humorous book, certified dog trainer and behavior counselor Jordan Rothman tells dog lovers how to take advantage of their human smarts (the only training tool they need), to be well on the way to a refined canine.
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EBOOK: MAGNUS OPUM - BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, by Nancy E Bernard
Item: DEG1081EBK
First and foremost, this is a book about a life-changing friendship. Nancy Bernard writes with humor and compassion about the texture of life with an aging pet, the dailiness as well as the joy and heartbreak. Unafraid of deep feeling but never veering into bathos, she gives us a complex picture of two souls making their way in the world, each transformed by their connection.
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EBOOK: TEAMWORK - A DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REVISED EDITION, by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB568EBK
Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training!
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EBOOK: TEAMWORK II - DOG TRAINING MANUAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES), by Stewart Nordensson & Lydia Kelley
Item: DTB605EBK
Provides examples of how certain service exercises were taught by people with various disabilities. Intended to give general ideas, stimulate your own creative processes and illustrate some of the difficulties you may encounter.
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EBOOK: HOW TO TRAIN A POLICE BLOODHOUND AND SCENT DISCRIMINATING PATROL DOG, by Kevin & Robin Kocher
Item: DGT270EBK
This work is an in depth study of the Kocher Method of mantrailing training using intensity level exercises to build a solid foundation for your canine partner. Using positive rewards and encouragement, it is geared for creating a more reliable, focused and driven canine partner to follow a specific human scent and quickly establishing the direction of travel. A must read for all law enforcement canine handlers, it is also of great interest to anyone involved with search and rescue or tracking.
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EBOOK: OUT AND ABOUT WITH YOUR DOG - DOG TO DOG INTERACTIONS ON THE STREET, ON THE TRAILS, AND IN THE DOG PARK, by Sue Sternberg
Item: DTB1112EBK
A condensed package full of valuable information. This book offers training and management tips to help you manage your dog in public and around other dogs. It gives you insight into your dogs personality traits and how well it will mix with other canine personalities at the dog park.
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EBOOK: THE HUMAN HALF OF DOG TRAINING - COLLABORATING WITH CLIENTS TO GET RESULTS, by Risë VanFleet
Item: DTB1281EBK
What is challenging for so many trainers is that their success in working with dogs ultimately depends on the cooperation, understanding and follow-through of the people who bring their dogs to them to be trained. Failure to work with people often leads to failure with the dogs. In The Human Half of Dog Training, author Risë VanFleet draws upon her years of experience of working with people as a child and family psychologist to teach dog trainers how take a collaborative approach with clients to help insure the best possible outcomes for their dogs.
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EBOOK: DO OVER DOGS - GIVE YOUR DOG A SECOND CHANCE FOR A FIRST CLASS LIFE, by Pat Miller
Item: DTB1154EBK
What exactly is a Do-Over Dog? It might be a shelter dog you’re working with to help her become more adoptable. Perhaps it’s the dog you’ve adopted, rescued, or even found running stray who is now yours to live with and love…forever. Or it could be the dog you’ve lived with for years but you realize he still has “issues” that make him a challenging canine companion. A Do-Over Dog is any dog that you think needs—make that deserves—a second chance in life.
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EBOOK: CHILL OUT FIDO! - HOW TO CALM YOUR DOG, by Nan Arthur
Item: DTB1061EBK
Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure.
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EBOOK: AGGRESSION IN DOGS - PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION & BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION, by Brenda Aloff
Item: DTB755EBK
The book that has become the "bible" for identifying, understanding, and resolving aggression problems in dogs. Contains detailed training protocols to use in specific types of aggression situations and how to manage the aggressive dog for his safety and the community’s.
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EBOOK: THE TOOLBOX FOR BUILDING A GREAT FAMILY DOG, by Terry Ryan
Item: DTB1167EBK
Terry Ryan is one of the most well-known figures in the world of positive dog training. She has been a mentor to a generation of trainers world-wide. In The Toolbox for Building a Great Family Dog, Terry presents a complete guide to help families raise a happy and well-mannered dog using techniques and games that are both fun and effective. Though this is a new book with a new focus, some will recognize parts from several of Terry's previous books, the original Toolbox For Remodeling Your Problem Dog, Coaching People To Train Their Dogs and The Bark Stops Here. The focus of this book is the family dog and all that phrase implies including the interactions between kids and dogs, household management strategies, common behavioral problems and training games the whole family (and dog!) can enjoy.
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EBOOK: LOVE HAS NO AGE LIMIT - WELCOMING AN ADOPTED DOG INTO YOUR HOME, by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
Item: DTB1214EBK
The latest from Patricia McConnell and Karen London, this book should be attached to the collar of every newly adopted dog, five months and older!
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EBOOK: SHOWING KUNGA - FROM PET OWNER TO DOG SHOW JUNKIE, by Alxe Noden
Item: DSH177EBK
In Showing Kunga, author Alxe Noden tells the story of how she went from being a pet owner with no interest in showing dogs to what she describes as a “dog show junkie.” This is no sugar coated story, but rather is a revealing and often humorous exploration of showing dogs, warts and all, by an author with no axe to grind and with nothing to sell other than a very entertaining and educational story.
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EBOOK: IT'S A DOG NOT A TOASTER - FINDING YOUR FUN IN COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE , by Diana Kerew-Shaw
Item: DTO248EBK
Most books on competitive obedience focus on the training and ring skills you need to be a winner with your dog in the ring—and that’s great. However if you find competing stressful or think you and your dog will not “succeed” against the “best” the key is defining success in a way that will make the sport enjoyable for you. Author Diana Kerew-Shaw takes on the subject of “how to find your fun” in It’s a Dog Not a Toaster, showing you how you can learn to enjoy the sport, even if your Basset Hound never comes close to a qualifying score.
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EBOOK: COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE TRAINING FOR THE SMALL DOG, by Barbara Cecil & Gerianne Darnell
Item: DTO157EBK
Special techniques for those training small dogs in competitive obedience! Covers novice through utility, even sources of special equipment!
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EBOOK: PLENTY IN LIFE IS FREE - REFLECTIONS ON DOGS, TRAINING AND FINDING GRACE, by Kathy Sdao
Item: DTB1246EBK
In this book, renowned dog trainer Kathy Sdao reveals how her journey through life and her decades of experience training marine mammals and dogs led her to reject a number of sacred cows including the leadership model of dog training. She describes in narrative fashion how she has come to focus her own training philosophy which emphasizes developing partnerships in which humans and dogs exchange reinforcements and continually cede the upper hand to one another.
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EBOOK: SIMPLY SCENTING, by Dawn Jecs
Item: DTO196EBK
Dawn Jecs introduces an innovative, natural way to teach your dog scent discrimination, designed for utility level obedience. Dawn's use of step-by-step instructions and black & white photos to guide you through the process from start to finish leaves little confusion in applying this technique towards utility level obedience.
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EBOOK: CHOOSE TO HEEL, by Dawn Jecs
Item: DTO162EBK
Dawn has designed this training program for competitive obedience emphasizing proofing from the start and off-leash novice exercises using positive reinforcement. Using step by step instructions and photos, it gives you the tools to build a solid foundation.
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EBOOK: SERIOUS FUN - PLAY LIKE A DOG, by Sue Sternberg
Item: DTB1115EBK
Sue shows you how true power is obtained not through domination, not by being feared, but by being revered, and by being the source of play.
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EBOOK: RIGHT ON TARGET! - TAKING DOG TRAINING TO A NEW LEVEL, by Mandy Book & Cheryl Smith
Item: DTB864EBK
Teaching a dog to follow a “target” is the best way to train both simple and complicated behaviors. Targeting is useful for everything from training the family dog to competitive obedience and agility.
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EBOOK: TRAIN TO ADOPT - HUMANE GUIDELINES AND A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DOGS IN SHELTERS, by Sue Sternberg
Item: DTB1267EBK
Train to Adopt actually teaches dogs to train people.
The Train to Adopt techniques help shelter dogs appear both smart and attentive! Shelter dogs who have received some training are often viewed by the public as ‘special’, rather than victims of abuse and neglect. This training scrubs away some dirt and silt to reveal the pearls underneath.
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EBOOK: BEHAVIOR ADJUSTMENT TRAINING - BAT FOR FEAR FRUSTRATION AND AGGRESSION IN DOGS, by Grisha Stewart
Item: DTB1224EBK
Think “functional” to solve your dog’s reactivity issues
Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) was developed by author Grisha Stewart to rehabilitate and prevent dog reactivity. BAT looks at the function of growling, lunging, or fleeing and helps dogs learn socially acceptable behaviors that serve that same function. In a nutshell, BAT builds confidence by giving dogs a chance to learn to control their environment through peaceful means. That makes BAT very empowering to your dog or puppy, in a good way. It’s also empowering for you, as you learn how to understand your dog and help him learn to safely get along with people, dogs, and other “triggers.”
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EBOOK: TEACHING FIDO TO LEARN TO EARN , by Sophia Yin
Item: DTB1266EBK
Does your dog bark excessively? Jump up on you or other people? Act aggressively toward visitors, children, or other dogs? Seem to have separation anxiety? If so, one of the underlying issues is that he lacks impulse control. Don't despair--there is a solution!
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EBOOK: HELP FOR YOUR FEARFUL DOG - A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO HELPING YOUR DOG CONQUER HIS FEARS, by Nicole Wilde
Item: DTB878EBK
From popular author and trainer Nicole Wilde! A comprehensive guide to the treatment of canine anxiety, fears, and phobias. Chock full of photographs and illustrations and written in a down-to-earth, humorous style.
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EBOOK: DON'T LEAVE ME - STEP-BY-STEP HELP FOR YOUR DOG'S SEPARATION ANXIETY, by Nicole Wilde
Item: DTB1179EBK
Yet another beautifully written book by Nicole Wilde. Nicole combines her expertise in behavior modification with easy to follow guidelines, useful resources, and alternative remedies. This book will be extremely helpful to any owner of a dog with separation issues. – Ian Dunbar, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Although this book is aimed at owners, professional dog trainers and behavior specialists will find a wealth of information and specific tricks and tips to share with their clients as well.
This interactive workbook will guide you step by step to teach your dog to feel comfortable when left alone.
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EBOOK: CAUTIOUS CANINE - HOW TO HELP DOGS CONQUER THEIR FEARS 2ND EDITION, by Patricia McConnell
Item: DTB586EBK
Learn how to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and classical counter-conditioning. Discover exactly what triggers your dog, then apply this step by step method used by thousands of dogs and their owners to overcome problem behavior that is motivated by fear.
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EBOOK: CHILL OUT FIDO! - HOW TO CALM YOUR DOG, by Nan Arthur
Item: DTB1061EBK
Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure.
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