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The Dog-Driven Search is a handler's guide to working with a dog in the wonderful sport of nose work. Authors Zinn and Sternberg provide detailed explanations of human body language and the nonverbal conversations we are always having with our dogs. This book teaches the human half of the team how to fully support and trust the canine half of the team, so together they can experience the wonder of engaging in the dog's olfactory world.
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Whether you aspire to be a dog trainer or simply aim to instill basic manners or advanced skills in your beloved furry companion, this book is tailored to meet your needs. Discover optimal techniques for training your pup with positive reinforcement, gain insights into canine communication and learning, and unlock your potential to become the best version of yourself, allowing your dog to thrive as the best version of them. Witness the transformation...
4) El Schnauzer
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¡Tres razas para un mismo perro! El schnauzer merece ser conocido y reconocido. Es un perro leal, que desborda vigor y alegría, un verdadero amigo de los niños, capaz de procurar grandes satisfacciones a quien sepa instaurar con él una relación adecuada.
Valeria Rossi nos enseña a elegir el cachorro en función de la talla y del carácter, nos explica cómo integrar al recién llegado a la nueva familia y cómo inculcarle las normas de educación....
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It's never easy having to let go of a beloved family pet and this holds true whether your pet is of the mammalian variety, the reptilian variety, the insect variety, or the bird variety. A family pet is a family and that's that.Actually that's not all. A family pet is so much more than "that's that". A family pet is to all intents and purposes, another family member. And that's where finding the right pet to suit you and your lifestyle is of the utmost...
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This is a telling story of some crazy dogs with humor. They depict dogs having some unique personalities. They are shown in a way that is funny and also amusing. These breeds of dogs will capture a child heart with excitement. They're meant to capture the attention of young readers. The plot is to encourage children's to be kind and empathetic. These 21 dogs are meant to express themselves in a humorous way. They show and demonstrates an artistic...
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For the last 15 years, I've been mostly training Service Dogs. I started training Service Dogs because I was getting a lot of clients with Service Dogs who were reactive, fearful, and even aggressive. This was mostly before the Medical Alert and Psychiatric Service Dogs were being trained. So most of the dogs I was helping to empower were Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and basic Assistance and Mobility Dogs. There were a few trainers like me that started...
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Shepherd breeds that have different characteristics and traits. In this article, we will look at the differences and similarities between some of the most well-known German Shepherd breeds. German Shepherd The German Shepherd is one of the most well-known dog breeds in the world and is often used as a working dog for the police and military. It is intelligent, loyal and has a strong work ethic. These dogs are also very active and require a lot of...
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This program uses your dog's intelligence, his fantastic nose, and his ability to navigate the environment via that nose. Your dog will learn self-control when investigating new or interesting things, impulse control when movement catches his attention and kicks in the need to chase, the understanding of what to do when encountering a specific scent, sight, and/or sound, and how to alert any humans to the presence of a dangerous animal. Snake avoidance...
10) Hi! I'm Peps
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All Peps dreamed of was a home of his own.
Born on the streets, blind and scared, he found safety at a rescue centre. But he always wondered if he would one day find a cosy bed and a family to call his own.
Join Peps on his journey to his fur-ever home.
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Concordance and Collaboration: Preparing your canine lays out clear correspondence and assumptions, encouraging an amicable relationship in light of trust and participation. Through predictable preparation, you show your shaggy friend how to act suitably in different circumstances, guaranteeing smooth communications and common comprehension.Security and Prosperity: A thoroughly prepared canine is less inclined to take part in hazardous ways of behaving,...
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Humor and heart come unleashed in this adventure about a boy living with anxiety who must join with his therapy dog to save dogkind from a dog-hating secret agent.
Tonio is not, allowed to let anyone know that he can communicate fluently with his therapy dog, Buster. But when, dogkind requires that Tonio make friends with a bully, are Tonio and Buster going to go through a ruff patch... or learn some new tricks to keep the dogs in their town safe?...
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Before Brian L. Porter met his wife Juliet, and they embarked on their lives as dog rescuers, he adopted two beautiful dachshunds who shared his life as his constant companions.
This is their story. SOPHIE AND CANDY - A TALE OF TWO DACHSHUNDS tells how their lives had such an impact on the author that he discovered how the love of dogs can teach us, as human beings, to love and be loved, unconditionally.
There's laughter and tears, love and loss in...
14) Thank You, Grace
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In Thank you, Ellie, we first met Grace when she became lost during a family picnic. Facing a series of tough and scary challenges, she discovered an inner strength and made an unexpected friend who changed her life: Ellie.
Thank you, Grace continues the story. Almost immediately after returning safely from her adventure in the forest, Grace becomes aware that now it is Ellie who needs help. With the support of her brother Tommy, the children embark...
15) Sock Dog Stories
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Little Sock Dog is the happiest, waggiest dog in the world. He lives in the countryside, near to the beach. Come with him on all of his amazing adventures.
He loves to run at the seaside, but will he win the beach race?
He helps out at weddings, dressed up to the nines in his best cravat. But who will be the Best Man? Surely not!
Sock dog enjoys the funfair too. He looks after his brother and sister as they go on all of the daring rides. I wonder...
16) A Puppy's Tale
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Puppies Snuggle and Spike are two best friends. The rascally pups live next door to each other and have lots of fun together and get up to all sorts of mischief. But Snuggle years for something more and so the duo hatches a plan. With the help of his pal Spike, the pair set out on a quest to fulfil Snuggles' dream. It was early evening when the daring pups snook out of the open gate. Intent to seek out the fearsome dog trickster, Tricky Dicky.
Will...
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The amusing autobiography of a self-important cat, written from his sophisticated and cynical point of view. Thor is not your average cat. Suave, cool, man-about-town, he shares his observations of the people and pets in his household. Left on the doorstep as a newborn, his first order of business is establishing himself as the alpha male of the household. This is no problem with Maggie, the insecure family dog, but trying to convince the master of...
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Have you ever wondered, what it's like to get a puppy?
It's definitely a good thing and makes you very lucky.
Would you get a collie? Or a little Bichon Frisé?
Or you could get a dachshund who comes up to your knees.
It must always be fun with lots of kisses and cuddles.
It surely won't be hard and cause you lots of trouble…
You get a new best friend to go with to the beach,
And they do loads of tricks that you might get to teach....
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Meet Scrabble, the fun-loving Jack Russell terrier with a cute brown patch over one eye. Scrabble's always happy playing with her animal friends on the farm in Somerset.
One day, Scrabble plans a picnic by the stream with her friends, Tiddlypush the little lamb, Dora the goat, Penelope the duck, Benjamin the horse and Kitty the cat. But when they get there, they meet someone new! Who is this surprise neighbour and will they be nice or scary?
Join...
20) Labrador Retriever Training: A Beginner's Training Guide - Potty Training, Socialization, Sit, Stay
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Raise a well-behaved, happy Labrador in a few, easy steps - From potty training to socialization, and more! Do you wish your beloved Labrador would stop chewing everything in sight? Are you looking to put an end to inappropriate toilet behaviors? Want to teach your Labrador to do tricks? You're in the right place! Train your energetic put to sit, stay, heel, come, work well on a leash, and more with the help of Labrador Retriever Training! From basic...
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