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Author: Kim Kavin Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1681771705 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers—breed devotees and adoption advocates alike—The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry.Kavin’s goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together, with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.
Author: Kim Kavin Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1681771705 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers—breed devotees and adoption advocates alike—The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry.Kavin’s goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together, with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.
Author: Vince Stead Publisher: vince stead ISBN: 159824292X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
If you're tired of your job, working for others and making them money, and you want to start your own business, then this book is for you! Even if you don't have tons of money to start a big business, there is something in this book for just about everyone, who wants to start their own part-time or full-time business, working for themselves! This book will give you many ideas of how you can start a business and head you in the right direction of what lots of them are and how to start and market them to make money. If you pick any of these businesses to start, or have your own ideas of a different business, then this book will motivate you to get started right away. This book contains lots of various businesses that almost anyone can start, and you can make it as big as you want to build it up to. If this book gives you one different way to look at things, or gives you a better idea on how to market, or sell your product or service, then this book has just paid for itself and probably more, as you will save money, and have some new ideas to make your business make more money for you, after you read it! You also get with this book a bonus section which includes over 101 of some of the biggest, and largest suppliers of general merchandise in the United States for just about any type of retail store. If you're thinking of opening any type of retail store, or already have one, you will want to see some of the wholesalers in this book! Chances are good you will save money with just one of the vendors you might end up doing business with. It contains names, what they sell, phone numbers, websites, and more! This book is a must read for any person that wants to make their life better by starting their own business working for themselves, or running your own retail business, and finding better suppliers, and cheaper prices! You will love this book and it will make you money and give you some great ideas!
Author: SYLVIA. SMART Publisher: Dogwise Publishing ISBN: 1617810193 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 195
Book Description
Becoming a dog breeder is a significant undertaking. And there is so much more you need to know to be a successful breeder beyond just knowing how to whelp and raise puppies. Dog Breeders Professional Secrets tells you what it takes to be a successful and ethical dog breeder. Topics include networking, financial matters, acquiring breeding stock, kennel design, and many more. Sylvia Smart shares her real-life experiences (both good and bad) and explores dozens of issues that a prospective breeder must consider to build a high quality dog breeding business. This is a practical, educational book with a focus on doing things professionally, with lots of planning and forethought. And you'll learn how to be financially successful in your chosen profession all the while knowing that you have done it "the right way."What reviewers are saying ... THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW"There are tricks of every trade, including Dog Breeding. "Dog Breeders Professional Secrets: Ethical Breeding Practices" is a guide for potential dog breeders who want to get into the business and avoid breaking the industry taboos. A step by step guide to getting started, handling the business side of the trade, networking, and other vital elements one would need to get started and stay ethical in an industry where falling off the path is so easy. "Dog Breeders Professional Secrets" is enhanced with resource list, indexes, and more, making an absolute must for would be dog breeders." James A. Cox.
Author: Errol D. Alexander Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1503528391 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 559
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable and lucidly written book. The author provides an accurately reconstructed history of his family from an African slave trader named Jasinto in the eighteenth century to the year 2013. Also a series of lessons on doing genealogical research is supplied in the appendixes. It is a riveting and a must read for those who study the African American experience and the history of slavery in America.
Author: Mark Evanier Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues) ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 29
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Unemployment is rising_debts are swelling_and no one can afford to buy anything. Fortunately, that's only happening in the world of Groo the Wanderer, not in real life! Breathe a sigh of sweet relief and join Groo as, aided and abetted by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragon̩s and Mark Evanier, he rambles across the land, adding economic destruction to the many other catastrophes that he usually spreads. Also in this issue, we meet King Hordes and learn what he has to do with the whole mess!
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