Dogs can bring companionship, fun, and unconditional love to their owners. To reciprocate for all of the joy that a dog adds to life, dog owners need to be educated about and fully prepared for responsible ownership and care. There’s a lot to know when you’re a dog owner, and this comprehensive guide serves as the ultimate reference for owners at all stages of their dogs’ lives. Inside The Ultimate Guide to Dog Care: ?A thorough discussion on what you need to consider before you decide to add a dog to your family ?Sources from where you can obtain a healthy, sound puppy or adult dog ?Checklists and charts to help you buy all of the equipment and supplies you will need before your dog comes home ?How to introduce your new dog to your home, other family members, other dogs, and strangers ?The importance of socialization to a dog’s overall personality and confidence ?Complete nutrition for puppies, adults, and senior dogs ?How to groom different coat types and the tools you will need ?Making sure that your dog gets enough exercise for his body and mind, with special sections on organized dog sports and pet-assisted therapy work ?Keeping your dog safe at home and everywhere you go ?Raising a polite canine member of society through reward-based training, communication, and solutions to common problems ?Routine health checks, dealing with parasites, and recognizing and treating illness and injury, with a chapter on care of the older dog

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As puppy adoption continues to climb annually in the United States, so too does the demand for an absolute resource like The Ultimate Guide to Puppy Care and Training. Never before have all things puppy been covered in such detail as in the pages of this definitive new book. New puppy parents will make a new dog-smart friend in gifted author Tracy J. Libby, whose inviting tone, positive dog-friendly methods, and deep-rooted knowledge of her four-legged subject, provides everything a new owner needs to know for the puppy’s first year.Beginning with the selection of the puppy from a trustworthy source and the puppy’s first days in the home, this authoritative, up-to-date guide covers all aspects of house-training, feeding, grooming, obedience lessons, and home and veterinary care. Experienced dog owners, too, will find solutions to commonly encountered puppy issues, from separation anxiety and puppy cough to recurring house-training accidents and food guarding. Whether it’s natural remedies for allergies, selecting a doggy daycare, traveling by rail, or mastering the down-stay cue, The Ultimate Guide to Puppy Care and Training has the information readers want and need.INSIDE THIS DOG FANCY BOOK:?Puppy basics: selecting a puppy, puppy proofing and safety, daily routine, and accessories?Puppy kindergarten and house-training, puppy manners and socialization, puppies and children?Teaching basic cues (sit, down, stay, come, etc.) and advanced training?Grooming, feeding and nutrition, and exercise?Veterinary care, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and common puppy ailments?Solving behavioral problems (jumping, digging, shyness, aggression, etc.)?25 signs of sickness, 35 major health considerations, and 50 first aid emergencies?Natural dog care: holistic, homeopathic, herbal, and hands-on therapies?Fun with dogs: tricks, indoor and outdoor games, dog sports and competitionThis volume is the only book you’ll need to start out right with your new puppy!

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This superb book was initially published in 1998 and has been out of print for several years. This new edition has been updated to show the most recent developments in all areas relating to the heavy horse industry. The Working Horse Manual has been designed to act as bible for heavy horse enthusiasts. Diana Zeuner has collected articles from 24 leading heavy horse experts who, between them, have covered a wide array of topics including: o Choosing your breed o Harnesses and harnessing o Horses in forestry o Multiple hitches o Farriery o Ploughing o Plaiting o Horse-drawn machinery and equipment o Veterinary care o Transport law o Caring for horse-drawn vehicles o Road driving For this new edition the chapters about Training for Horsemen, Working Horses in Forestry and Transport and the Law have been completely updated to reflect recent changes. The rest of the book has also been amended accordingly. This new edition also has an increased section on cross-country driving and an improved 'useful addresses' section. The book is highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The Working Horse Manual is the only UK book of this type and is on the recommended reading list of the British Driving Society.

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Cheer up and color! With three times as many coloring pages as ordinary coloring books, Think Happy! Coloring Book offers 96 playful art activities that will unleash your inner artist. Filled with playful animals, whimsical butterflies, motivational quotes, and so much more, each sparkling, upbeat illustration is designed to help you relax, unwind, and smile. Beautifully colored finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. This optimistic coloring book is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that resists bleed-through, all of the illustrations are perforated for easy removal and display. This book has earned the DO Magazine Artist Fair Trade Seal of Approval.

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Deriving from ?The Roof of the World” where it was once prized in the monasteries of Buddhist monks, the Tibetan Spaniel today is adored throughout the Western world as a beautiful companion and pet. This wondrous Tibetan breed continues to be the dog fancy’s best kept secret, as this small dog’s attractive appearance, gay and assertive character and minimal requirements recommend it as the perfect pet for any dog lover. Here is an unspoiled, elegant and intelligent dog who excels as a companion, watchdog and show dog. This new Special Limited Edition was written by Tibetan breed expert, show judge and breeder Juliette Cunliffe, regard the world over as a leading authority in all of the Tibetan breeds. She shares her insight and knowledge of the Tibetan Spaniel in telling the breed’s origins in its homeland and tracing the breed’s history in both Britain and the United States. This book also provides new owners guidance on the selecting of a well-bred puppy, the rearing and training of the puppy as well as the daily care and health maintenance. Readers will benefit from the author’s chapters on the breed’s characteristics and breed standard, which perfectly capture this delightful dog in word and illustration. An up-to-date, thorough chapter on preventive healthcare, written by top veterinarian and author Dr. Lowell Ackerman, covers all the topics an owner needs to know about, including inoculations, selecting a vet, neutering/spaying, parasite control and more. Illustrated with color photographs throughout, this complete owner’s guide on the Tibetan Spaniel will prove to be a welcome addition to the library of every breed fancier and owner.

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More than simply coloring regions of a tangle design, this book offers lessons which enable even the novice artist to use a brush pen to color 48 delightful Zentangle animals, plants and flowers.

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Recently updated and extended, Trail Riding joins the experience and enthusiasm of equestrian Micaela Myers with the wisdom of Horse Illustrated to bring this definitive guide to beginning trail riders. The book covers the fundamentals of America’s #1 equestrian pasttime?from picking out the right gear and training your horse for the trail to planning your jaunt and learning proper trail manners. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this guide takes the guesswork out of trail riding.

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From puppy to senior - and every stage of life in between - Positive-Training Series books offer fanciers savvy advice straight from the experts.

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Who doesn’t want to spend more time playing?! Tricks and Games to Teach Your Dog is the how-to book for dog owners looking to improve their ?fun factor” in their dogs’ eyes. Author Sophie Collins, assisted by Suellen Dainty, promise that any owner of a dog?no matter what age, breed, activity level, size or personality?can transform his pooch into an accomplished performer in brief daily five-minute training sessions. In all, the book offers 80 tricks and games, from the tried-and-true rainy-day tricks like ?roll over” and ?play dead” to out-of-the-box surprises like ?lion tamer” and the ?commando crawl.” Fully illustrated with color photographs and drawings, Tricks and Games to Teach Your Dog serves as a game plan for busy owners who wish to spend more quality time with their dogs, engaging them in educational games to improve their obedience skills while deepening the dogs’ bonds with their owners. Readers can teach their dogs helpful household tasks, such as the ?laundry service,” ?fetch my keys” and ?answer the door,” as well as games that expand their repertory of manners, such as ?say please,” ?learning a ?stop’ signal,” and ?dinner time.” The authors emphasize the importance of safety in teaching tricks and games and caution owners to only work with safe objects when teaching fetching or finding games. The book is filled with practical training tips that owners can use throughout their dogs’ lives. Once an owner is confident and aware of his own technique, he will be better prepared to give the dog specific direction and not confuse the dog by giving false cues or misusing body language, tone of voice or hand signals. The level of difficulty in the lessons range from the simplest (?high five” and ?stand ten”) to more challenging tricks like ?shut the door,” ?push the ball” and ?freeze.” The unmistakable focus of the book is fun and activity, and no dog (or owner) ever wants to lead a dull, boring existence. To that end, the authors discuss some great fun outings to bring an owner’s play sessions with his dog to an all-time high: camping, volleyball, biking and hiking for starters. And for really adventurous overachievers, the authors provide a brief introduction to the ever-popular obstacle-course sport known as dog agility.

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In this fun, easy-to-use trick-training guide, Jean M. Fogle, shows readers how to teach their dog to do all sorts of great tricks. From simple beginner moves for beginning pups to the intricate tricks for super-smart pooches, there's something in here for everyone-including tricks that teach your dog how to do all the basics including: sit, lie down, roll over, and shake, plus new an intricate tricks such as hugs and kisses, shutting the door, and balancing objects. Whether your dog is a natural-born entertainer or a lazy loaf, these tricks will bring out his best.

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This remarkable collection of personal fishing tales from around the world is the perfect gift for any angler whose aspirations take him or her beyond the riverbank. In ten hugely entertaining and well-illustrated fishing tales, internationally renowned author, photographer, and angler John Bailey recounts some of the best and worst aspects of his worldwide pursuit of fish. Bailey shares his horrifying brushes with espionage and death in the world’s most remote and inhospitable places, and introduces readers along the way to a motley array of characters, as well as an immense variety of fish! Written with great energy, enthusiasm, and respect for the wild, True Tales from an Expert Fisherman is a singular record of one man's lifelong passion for fishing.

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