Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
The Whole Pet Diet
Author: Andi Brown
Publisher: Celestial Arts
ISBN: 1587612712
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging‚ or you just want them to be as healthy as possible‚ THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats‚ and it just might change the way you eat, too.
Publisher: Celestial Arts
ISBN: 1587612712
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging‚ or you just want them to be as healthy as possible‚ THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats‚ and it just might change the way you eat, too.
The Canine Thyroid Epidemic
Author: W. Jean Dodds
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 161781041X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Weight gain, hair loss and behavior changes are symptoms of thyroid problems. Learn how to recognize and get treatment for this under-diagnosed and misunderstood malady. Easy to read text with color photos and case studies to help you help your dog.
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 161781041X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Weight gain, hair loss and behavior changes are symptoms of thyroid problems. Learn how to recognize and get treatment for this under-diagnosed and misunderstood malady. Easy to read text with color photos and case studies to help you help your dog.
Let's Take the Long Way Home
Author: Gail Caldwell
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979117
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979117
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER They met over their dogs. Gail Caldwell and Caroline Knapp (author of Drinking: A Love Story) became best friends, talking about everything from their love of books and their shared history of a struggle with alcohol to their relationships with men. Walking the woods of New England and rowing on the Charles River, these two private, self-reliant women created an attachment more profound than either of them could ever have foreseen. Then, several years into this remarkable connection, Knapp was diagnosed with cancer. With her signature exquisite prose, Caldwell mines the deepest levels of devotion, and courage in this gorgeous memoir about treasuring a best friend, and coming of age in midlife. Let’s Take the Long Way Home is a celebration of the profound transformations that come from intimate connection—and it affirms, once again, why Gail Caldwell is recognized as one of our bravest and most honest literary voices.
A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs
Author: Kimberly Gauthier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549616396
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
4% of the pet lover population feed their dog or cat a raw food diet because it's species appropriate. Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging(R), is sharing her experience as a raw feeder, including how feeding a species appropriate diet to her dogs cured allergies, digestive issues, joint issues, chronic ear infections, yeast infections, some behavior issues, and more.Five years ago, a veterinarian told Kimberly that one of her dogs, Rodrigo, would live a short life. Today, Rodrigo is a happy, active, healthy dog and his health issues are in the past. Rodrigo used to go to the vet every other month, today, he goes annually for a check up. Imagine the money saved. Kimberly is raising four dogs on a raw food diet, treating any health issues that come up naturally and through nutrition with the help of two local holistic veterinarians.Raw feeding is becoming more mainstream as pet owners are looking for a healthy alternative to kibble and canned pet food. A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs is a great introduction to a species appropriate diet that is changing dogs' lives.Kimberly is the type of person who jumps back and forth between chapters when she reads a book, so she wrote this book with that type of reader in mind. Learn more about her mindset when she wrote A Novice's Guide here: https: //youtu.be/KxjIUJfjBTA
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549616396
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
4% of the pet lover population feed their dog or cat a raw food diet because it's species appropriate. Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging(R), is sharing her experience as a raw feeder, including how feeding a species appropriate diet to her dogs cured allergies, digestive issues, joint issues, chronic ear infections, yeast infections, some behavior issues, and more.Five years ago, a veterinarian told Kimberly that one of her dogs, Rodrigo, would live a short life. Today, Rodrigo is a happy, active, healthy dog and his health issues are in the past. Rodrigo used to go to the vet every other month, today, he goes annually for a check up. Imagine the money saved. Kimberly is raising four dogs on a raw food diet, treating any health issues that come up naturally and through nutrition with the help of two local holistic veterinarians.Raw feeding is becoming more mainstream as pet owners are looking for a healthy alternative to kibble and canned pet food. A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs is a great introduction to a species appropriate diet that is changing dogs' lives.Kimberly is the type of person who jumps back and forth between chapters when she reads a book, so she wrote this book with that type of reader in mind. Learn more about her mindset when she wrote A Novice's Guide here: https: //youtu.be/KxjIUJfjBTA
The Daily Coyote
Author: Shreve Stockton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416592180
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Developed from her tremendously popular blog, this book offers the inspiring and beautifully illustrated account of the author's experiences raising an orphaned coyote as a beloved pet. Full-color photographs throughout.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416592180
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Developed from her tremendously popular blog, this book offers the inspiring and beautifully illustrated account of the author's experiences raising an orphaned coyote as a beloved pet. Full-color photographs throughout.
Dog Zen
Author: Mark Vette
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143770829
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond. This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet. Mark then explains how to train your new puppy, and if you have an older dog that wasn't trained properly at that crucial early stage, how to correct each of the top ten behavioural problems that occur. Drawing from Mark's own life and experiences there are case studies throughout with beautiful photographs of these amazing animals. The top ten problems are: 1. Hyperactivity 2. Phobias 3. Excessive submission 4. Dog-to-dog aggression 5. Dog-to-human aggression 6. Barking 7. Separation distress 8. House training 9. Destructive behaviours 10.Recall This book is absolutely packed with information. It is a comprehensive practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 0143770829
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond. This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet. Mark then explains how to train your new puppy, and if you have an older dog that wasn't trained properly at that crucial early stage, how to correct each of the top ten behavioural problems that occur. Drawing from Mark's own life and experiences there are case studies throughout with beautiful photographs of these amazing animals. The top ten problems are: 1. Hyperactivity 2. Phobias 3. Excessive submission 4. Dog-to-dog aggression 5. Dog-to-human aggression 6. Barking 7. Separation distress 8. House training 9. Destructive behaviours 10.Recall This book is absolutely packed with information. It is a comprehensive practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques.
Heart Dog
Author: Roxanne Hawn
Publisher: Champion of My Heart
ISBN: 9780996353304
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The death of any dog is hard. The death of a Heart Dog - a canine soul mate - is much, much worse ... Even if you've experienced pet loss before, losing your canine soul mate is different. Typical grief advice isn't nearly enough. Heart Dog answers all the big questions about canine soul mates, offers practical ideas for coping with each day's dose of grief, and provides inspiration for finding your place in the world after such a profound loss. Others have survived the grief. You can too. Let Heart Dog be your guide.
Publisher: Champion of My Heart
ISBN: 9780996353304
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The death of any dog is hard. The death of a Heart Dog - a canine soul mate - is much, much worse ... Even if you've experienced pet loss before, losing your canine soul mate is different. Typical grief advice isn't nearly enough. Heart Dog answers all the big questions about canine soul mates, offers practical ideas for coping with each day's dose of grief, and provides inspiration for finding your place in the world after such a profound loss. Others have survived the grief. You can too. Let Heart Dog be your guide.
The Dogist
Author: Elias Weiss Friedman
Publisher: Artisan Books
ISBN: 1579656714
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.
Publisher: Artisan Books
ISBN: 1579656714
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.
Dog Friendly London
Author: FOUR & SONS.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910566916
Category : Hotels
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Want to know the best dog friendly coffee shop, hotel or parks in the capital? Dog lovers stick together and this book, compiled by cult dog magazine Four & Sons, is packed full of locals' tips on how to enjoy the city with your pooch in tow (or vice versa). Full of orginal photography and four-legged advice on where to go fetch a stick (both in London and just beyond), how to meet other dog owners or where to get a schnauzer's beard trimmed, this book can be enjoyed both on a long walk or curled up with your man's best friend on the sofa. Go fetch.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910566916
Category : Hotels
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Want to know the best dog friendly coffee shop, hotel or parks in the capital? Dog lovers stick together and this book, compiled by cult dog magazine Four & Sons, is packed full of locals' tips on how to enjoy the city with your pooch in tow (or vice versa). Full of orginal photography and four-legged advice on where to go fetch a stick (both in London and just beyond), how to meet other dog owners or where to get a schnauzer's beard trimmed, this book can be enjoyed both on a long walk or curled up with your man's best friend on the sofa. Go fetch.