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The Dog Went Over the Mountain: Travels With Albie: An American Journey
by Peter ZheutlinThe New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road embarks on a cross-country journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend. On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country filled with memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, Zheutlin, hits the road for a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that American is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill Bryson’s best-selling travel classics, but with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion.
The Dog Whisperer
by Graeme SimsReverend Graeme Sims's faithful pack follow his every command as if they can read his mind. But their willingness is down to an enlightened training method using his technique of dog whispering, which is based on the idea of treating the dogs as partners, not as servants, and human and dog learning to understand each other. This detailed, step-by-step instruction book shows you how to communicate properly with your dog, including guidelines on: how to choose the right breed of dog for you (or whether you're the right owner for a dog); how and when to use different commands; how to build a bond of trust; how to overcome problems with specific sections on the problem dog, the rescue dog, the nervous dog and the aggressive dog. THE DOG WHISPERER is a definitive guide to effective dog training for dog-owners and dog-lovers everywhere.
The Dog Whisperer (2nd Edition): A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
by Norma Eckroate Paul OwensIn the updated edition of this best-seller, The Dog Whisperer, Paul Owens offers more in-depth dog training protocols with additional notes, tips and problem-solving which make Paul's Three-Step-Process of shaping dog behaviors even more accessible. In addition to the best-selling nonviolent training features from the previous edition, this new edition includes: * Updated material on the power of non-force dog training * Information on the newest, most effective gear for all levels of dog training * A new section to teach dog tricks that will provide fun for both you and your dog Owens' compassionate dog training methods will help you create an emotional bridge to "plug in" and create a deeper bond with your dog than you thought possible. The Dog Whisperer book for dog behavior training offers a truly humane, revolutionary, and common sense approach to raising and training your dog. In Addition, You Will Learn: * How to "dog speak" - the body language and vocalizations needed to effectively communicate with your dog. * How to train your dog without jerking, hitting, kicking, shocking, or shaking. * How easy and fun dog training can be when you use the 9 Ingredients of Reward-Based Dog Training. * How to use "clicker" and "target training" to quickly and easily shape your dog's behavior. * How to turn affection, play, toys, praise, and social freedom into powerful rewards. * Five ways to establish a leadership role so your dog will happily follow your lead. * About dog behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, digging, chewing and mouthing. "After working for years to expose trainers' cruelty to animals in the production of movies, I applaud a book that encourages the compassion and nonviolence that dogs so richly deserve." -- Bob Barker, Host, The Price Is Right "This is an important book. Paul Owens offers a powerful voice of nonviolence and a truly enlightening approach to raising and training your dog. I wholeheartedly recommend his message of compassion and joy." -- Jack Canfield, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Soul
The Dog Whisperer Presents Good Habits for Great Dogs: A Positive Approach to Solving Problems for Puppies and Dogs
by Norma Eckroate Paul OwensFollowing the success of his books The Dog Whisperer, 2nd Edition and The Puppy Whisperer, Paul Owens introduces his groundbreaking new approach to educating your dog--"habit training." As an added bonus for the reader, each book purchase includes a free online dog training seminar--allowing first-hand access to one of America's most trusted experts on nonviolent dog training. Encompassing the author's positive training methods, habit training is a shortcut in the training process. Paul's innovative new concept makes it possible to quickly and easily eliminate your dog's problem behaviors in less time than you ever thought possible. It focuses on making training a natural, everyday process so it becomes fun rather than a chore. Inside you'll find the tricks for successful dog training, including: * How to jump-start your training with Paul's 28-Day Habit Training Program * How to use the motivating power of play as a powerful tool * How to take a vacation for canine education and learn to speak fluent dog * Step-by-step instructions for all of the basic behaviors This is the world's only self-help book for both you and your puppy or dog. It addresses the three major issues every problem-ridden, dog-human family deals with--not knowing what to do, not being motivated to do it, and not having the willpower to follow through.
The Dog Who Came to Stay: A Memoir
by Hal BorlandThe national bestselling memoir of a friendship between a New England outdoorsman and the scrawny foxhound who came to his door one snowy day. In the midst of a blizzard, late one Christmas night in the 1950s, author Hal Borland heard a howl at the back door of his home on a hundred-acre farm in the Housatonic Valley of northwest Connecticut. Resistant at first, he called around trying to find an owner whose dog had gone missing—with no luck. Finally, with the encouragement of his wife and haunted by memories of his childhood collie, Borland brought some scraps of leftover steak outside. This was his introduction to Pat, a miserable, half-starved, but deeply trusting black-and-white foxhound mutt. Pat would soon become a member of the family, accompanying Borland on hunts and terrorizing the local woodchuck population—and teaching him that sometimes our most immediate connection to the natural world is through the animals we live with. A longtime journalist and a winner of the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing, Borland tells the tale of the time he shared with Pat in this touching true story that &“will appeal to many sportsmen and to all people who have ever been closely attached to a dog&” (The New York Times Book Review).
The Dog Who Caught the Crook: and Other Incredible True Dog Tales
by Allan Zullo Mara BovsunDOGS AND THEIR INCREDIBLE TALES! A dog isn't just any old pet, nor is it just man's best friend. Dogs are also family members, heroes, rescuers, daredevils, and much more. They come in all shapes and sizes and are brave, smart, loyal, and even goofy! INCREDIBLE, Read all about some amazing canines whose stories will make you laugh, gasp, smile, or cry. There's Meg, the two-legged border collie who herded sheep. Or Henry, the retriever who ran right off a 140-foot cliff and lived to chase birds another day. And don't forget about Blue, the Australian blue heeler who fought off an alligator to save a life! This book is packed with plenty of dog tales to go around! So don't go barking up the wrong tree--read this book now!
The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side
by Damien Lewis&“A thoroughly enjoyable story of heroism and true friendship&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, flying countless combat missions and ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend.In the winter of 1939, in the cold snow of no-man&’s-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul—a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd—whom he named Ant—after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert the puppy, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed, the pair would save each other&’s lives countless times as they flew together with RAF Bomber Command. Finally grounded after being injured on a flight mission, Ant refused to abandon his duty, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war, Robert and Ant had become true war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the &“Animal VC.&” With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, The Dog Who Could Fly is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.
The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving: How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years
by Jeffrey Moussaieff MassonFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of When Elephants Weep, “a fascinating exploration of the unique relationship” between humans and canines (Booklist).Animal lovers get ready – Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of the “winning and wise” Dogs Never Lie About Love (San Francisco Chronicle ) is back with an inspiring, heart-warming, and deeply personal exploration of the unique relationship between humans and dogs. As in When Elephants Weep, The Face on Your Plate, and The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, Masson blends cultural mythology, scientific research, and stories of his own experiences to tackle deep questions about the emotional lives of humans and animals. His compelling, elegant, and often humorous narrative about the love people feel for dogs gives a new perspective on the extraordinary relationship between our species.“Masson is at his most personal and appealing in this book, especially when he writes about Benjy.” —Publishers Weekly“[An] enjoyable book for dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Dog Who Couldn't Wag his Tail
by Linda AdkinsWhen his rescuer saw him on the side of the road, the poor swollen dog, needed a lot of help. He had terrible ear mites, and no hair except for a couple of tufts on his face. The dog could not even wag his tail. But with some kind caring vets and a chance to get better [and] learn a few tricks, "Mighty Mite," a golden retriever mix, was able to make a difference as a blood donor for other animals in need and as a therapy dog. This is his true story.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
by Keiko KaszaMoka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Wolves get to run around doing whatever they want. No one ever makes a wolf dress up for a tea party. So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up? For any kid who's tired of being good, Moka's antics will be a vicarious treat.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
by Keiko KaszaMoka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Wolves get to run around doing whatever they want. No one ever makes a wolf dress up for a tea party.So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up?For any kid who's tired of being good, Moka's antics will be a vicarious treat.
The Dog Who Danced: A Novel
by Susan WilsonA very special sheepdog finds himself caught between two homes that need him in the New York Times–bestselling author’s heartwarming novel.If there’s been a theme in Justine Meade’s life, it’s loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The one bright spot in her loss-filled life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her grey and black Sheltie—that is, until Justine is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away.Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning a loss of their own. Seven years after their daughter was taken from them, they’re living separate lives together. Dancing around each other, and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in.Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive and guided by a herd dog’s instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether it’s as Justine’s partner, or just the ebb and flow of a family’s rhythms, it’s as though the little Shetland Sheepdog was born to bring people together.Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong?
The Dog Who Dared to Dream
by Sun-mi HwangFROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUN-MI HWANG This is the story of a dog named Scraggly. Born an outsider because of her distinctive appearance, she spends most of her days in the sun-filled yard of her owner's house. Scraggly has dreams and aspirations just like the rest of us. But each winter, dark clouds descend and Scraggly is faced with challenges that she must overcome. Through the clouds and even beyond the gates of her owner's yard lies the possibility of friendship, motherhood and happiness - they are for the taking if Scraggly can just hold on to them, bring them home and build the life she so desperately desires. The Dog Who Dared to Dream is a wise tale of the relationship between dog and man, as well as a celebration of a life lived with courage. Translated into English for the first time, it is a classic from Sun-mi Hwang, the international bestselling author.
The Dog Who Found Christmas
by Linda JenningsAfter being abandoned by his family, who put him out of their car, alone and in the cold, a puppy is afraid of unfriendly people, speeding cars and snarling animals as he searches for safety, warmth and food. In this touching read aloud Christmas story children will learn compassion for a helpless puppy, soaked by rain and snow and ignored even by Christmas carolers. When it seems Buster can go no farther, he finds a home and two lonely hearts are joined at last. Pictures are described.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much (A Paws & Claws Mystery #6)
by Krista DavisWhen a famous pooch comes to Wagtail for some downtime, inn owner Holly Miller learns that murder never rests in this all-new Paws & Claws mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.America's favorite dog comes to pet-friendly Wagtail for some rest and relaxation, but Holly quickly discovers that this perfect pup is a total scamp who takes every opportunity to run off and misbehave. During an outdoor treasure-hunting game, the star dog and Trixie, Holly's beloved Jack Russell terrier, stumble across a dead body.Holly has more than murder to worry about, though, when a man shows up after reading an article featuring Trixie in a magazine and claims that he is the dog's rightful owner. Holly will need to prove that she is her pup's only parent and catch a killer to restore peace to her pet-loving happy place.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much (Rachel Alexander and Dash Mystery #2)
by Carol Lea BenjaminParents are not supposed to have to bury their children, but David and Marsha Jacobs had just gone through that anguish. Their daughter, Lisa, "was studying to be a Zen Buddhist priest", according to Marsha. "The study and the t'ai chi, gave her peace". So why would the intelligent, beautiful young woman kill herself by jumping from the window of the dojo where she was studying the martial arts? That's what the Jacobs want to know and that's what they hire Rachel Alexander to discover. There's even something for Rachel's partner, Dash, to investigate: Lisa had owned a black Akita. That was one of the reasons the police were so willing to accept the death as suicide; the Akita's reputation as a watchdog and protector clearly meant that no foul play was involved. But that isn't what Rachel thinks. She moves into Lisa's apartment, almost into what was Lisa's life, and meets the men and women who were part of that life. Lisa was, indeed, everything her parents thought she was; to someone, however, she was something more, and that something is what Rachel Alexander and Dash have to discover - and quickly, now. Rachel is doing her job too well and a killer knows exactly where she is.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much: A Chet and Bernie Mystery (The Chet and Bernie Mystery Series #4)
by Spencer QuinnThe fourth installment in the irresistible New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie—&“the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit&” (Kirkus Reviews).Humor and intrigue combine for a &“thoroughly entertaining comic mystery&” (Booklist) as Spencer Quinn&’s engaging and unlikely team of crime solvers takes on the case of a boy gone missing from a wilderness camp. The kid&’s mother thinks her ex-husband snatched their son, but Chet&’s always reliable nose leads Bernie in a new and dangerous direction. Meanwhile, matters at home get complicated when a stray puppy that looks suspiciously like Chet shows up. Affairs of the heart collide with a job that&’s never been tougher, requiring our intrepid sleuths to trust each other even when circumstances—and a rival P.I.—conspire to keep them far apart.
The Dog Who Loved Too Much: Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs
by Nicholas H. Dodman"Thank God this book has been written! The Dog Who Loved Too Much is splendid--as accessible as it is profound. Dr. Dodman writes with sensitivity, a sense of fun, and an extraordinary depth of understanding as he explores the psychology of dogs. This should be compulsory reading for anyone who would own a dog." --Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs. "I was immediately taken in by the tales and treatments in The Dog Who Loved Too Much. They make for fascinating and engrossing reading for all those interested in understanding the nature of dogs in their full biological and behavioral complexity." --Oliver Sacks, M.D., author of An Anthropologist on Mars.
The Dog Who Made It Better
by Katherin NolteDr. Blob may not be a doctor but he is a dog with a very important job...it might even include saving a life or two. An uplifting tale of hope, healing, and the power of family to overcome grief.Dr. Blob has the best life a dog could ask for. He eats and he sleeps and he plays. He loves his family and they love him back. Life is pretty perfect.Then the Very Bad Thing happens. Suddenly life doesn't seem so perfect and Dr. Blob is more afraid than he ever remembers being. How can he help his family get past the tragedy when what's hurting them can't be bitten or growled at? To make matters worse, there's a new pet in the house and a growing threat outside of it in the form of an animal-hating neighor with a sinister plan. Will Dr. Blob be able to protect all he loves and save his family from grief? The Dog Who Made It Better is the story of a dazzling, if cowardly, Bernese Mountain dog learning what he would sacrifice for his faimly—and how, sometimes, the best way to overcome our fears is to face them.
The Dog Who Saved Christmas and Other True Animal Tales
by Allan ZulloMonths after being adopted from an animal shelter by a family, a Labrador retriever saved a mom's life on Christmas Eve...
The Dog Who Spoke with Gods: A Novel
by Diane JessupWhen Elizabeth, a young pre-med. student happens upon Damien, a dog being used in laboratory research on her campus, she has no way of knowing how drastically her life - and her beliefs - will be changed. Without meaning to, she slowly becomes drawn into the dog's fate and is soon torn between the love and respect she has come to feel for Damien and the sense of loyalty and obligation she feels for the medical profession as well as her father and grandfather, both cardiac surgeons.With an uncanny ability to write convincingly about life from the point of view of a canine, Diane Jessup tells an extraordinary story of friendship and loyalty in The Dog Who Spoke with Gods. Few writers have ever shown the world of man's closest friend as clearly and movingly. For anyone who has ever loved a dog this is a must-read.
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
by Bill WallaceThe Nose Knows Don Franklin's dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something's wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don's family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the corner and the threat of the mine closing. Don's worried because he's just discovered how dangerous Dad's job in the mine is. And they're all worried about getting Don's little sister, Susan, what she wants for Christmas, when she won't tell anyone but Santa Claus what it is. It looks as if Christmas might not be all that merry at the Franklins' house.But Christmas is a time for miracles, whether seen from a boy's perspective or a dog's -- and The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa looks at the Franklins' Christmas miracle from both.
The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain: How Emme the Australian Terrier Changed My Life When I Needed It Most
by Rick Crandall Joseph CosgriffThe uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks.By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.
The Dog Who Was There: A Novel
by Ron MarascoRevisit the story of Jesus through the eyes of man&’s best friend—a special dog named Barley. No one expected Barley to have an encounter with the Messiah. He was homeless, hungry, and struggling to survive in first century Jerusalem. Most surprisingly, he was a dog. But through Barley&’s eyes, the story of a teacher from Galilee comes alive in a way we&’ve never experienced before. Barley&’s story begins in the home of a compassionate woodcarving family who finds Barley as an abandoned, nearly-drowned pup. Tales of a special teacher from Galilee are reaching their tiny village, but when life suddenly changes again for Barley, he carries the lessons of forgiveness and love out of the woodcarver&’s home and through the dangerous roads of Roman-occupied Judea. On the outskirts of Jerusalem, Barley meets a homeless man and petty criminal named Samid. Together, Barley and his unlikely new master experience fresh struggles and new revelations. Soon Barley is swept up into the current of history, culminating in an unforgettable encounter with the truest master of all as he bears witness to the greatest story ever told. &“An incredibly inspiring and beautiful tale of a blessed journey of lessons learned as told through the voice of one man&’s (and humanity&’s) best friend, a loving dog named Barley. Ron Marasco transports both heart and mind heralding understanding and acceptance while weaving rich religious history within the pages of this unique adventure.&” —Kristen Chenoweth, Tony and Emmy award–winning actress &“If you need a spirit-lift, a book of hope, a read that will urge you to believe that hope is worth the risk, you are holding the right book. Do yourself a favor—read and enjoy!&” —Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author of How Happiness Happens and Anxious for Nothing &“Some of the greatest life lessons about courage, loyalty, trust, and patience . . . I&’ve learned from my dog. Read The Dog Who Was There and learn an amazing lesson about faith.&” —Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Noticer and The Traveler&’s Gift &“The Dog Who Was There is a page-turning read that stops and opens the heart. Revealing profound truth with compelling grace, Ron Marasco offers a singular vision of the greatest story ever told.&” —Beth Henley, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian &“The Dog Who Was There is a wonderful, engaging book that adds a completely new perspective to the Passion story. Ron Marasco has created a character in Barley who will entertain and inspire readers. The retelling of Christ&’s ministry through the human characters connects the reader in a unique was to the Gospel message, but it is Barley who will charm people of all ages.&” —Kevin Baxter, EdD, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles Inspirational standalone novel with biblical elements.Book length: 52,000 words.Includes discussion questions for book clubs.
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be: Penguin Modern Classics Edition (Juvenil Alfaguara Ser.)
by Farley MowatThe heartwarming, classic true story of a dog who didn&’t understand he&’s a dog—and the imaginative boy who loved him. Funny and poignant, The Dog Who Wouldn&’t Be is a lively portrait of an unorthodox childhood and an unforgettable friendship. Growing up in on the frontier of Saskatoon, Canada, the legendary adventurer and naturalist, Farley Mowat, received a gift from his mom: a dog she bought for four cents. Farley quickly named him &“Mutt.&” Mutt displayed skills at hunting and retrieving that were either pure genius or just plain crazy—once going so far as to retrieve a plucked and trussed ruffed grouse from the grocer. Mutt also loved riding passenger in an open car wearing goggles and climbing both trees and ladders — the perfect companion for a child with a love for animals and misadventures. Originally published for young people, this is a memoir by the author Never Cry Wolf that will delight dog lovers of all ages.&“The Dog Who Wouldn&’t Be was, and will forever remain, one of my first and deepest literary loves. When I first read it as a child, it became my &“gateway book&” to Farley Mowat&’s other great works, books which inspired me throughout my life. Re-reading it as an adult . . . I fell in love all over again with the eccentric and talented Mutt, with Farley&’s boyhood adventures, with the wild Saskatoon prairie. This classic remains one of the best biographies of an animal ever written–a masterful tribute to the bond between an extraordinary boy and an extraordinary dog.&” —Sy Montgomery, author of Tamed and Untamed: Close Encounters of the Animal Kind