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Identifying nine dog owner personalities, a guide to identifying compatible breeds analyzes why certain people gravitate toward specific dog varieties and how one's interactions with a canine companion offer insight into psychological needs. 50,000 first printing.

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For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this guide for sensible, step-by-step advice on how to housebreak their beloved pets--quickly and completely. Now revised and updated, Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information!<BR> Straightforward and easy to follow, HOW TO HOUSEBREAK YOUR DOG IN 7 DAYS is a canine classic that takes the heartbreak out of housebreaking with realistic training schedules tailored to the needs of both owner and pet, including:<BR><BR>--Step-by-step programs for both apartment dwellers and homeowners, as well as for owners who must go to work vs. those who can stay home all day<BR>--Information on paper-training and litter-box training as well as housebreaking<BR>--Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs<BR>--How to cope with housebreaking lapses and problem dogs<BR>--The power of praise and positive training

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A fascinating glimpse into the world of dogs explores humans' relationships with their canine companions and the mysteries of human-canine communication, provides new insights into human and dog interaction, and explains how readers can retrain themselves to avoid sending conflicting messages to their pets. Reprint.

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The host of <IT>Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan<RO> presents the ultimate guidebook to living with and caring for a healthy, happy dog, answering frequently asked questions about how to select the right dog, introduce a new pet to the family, set the rules of the house, fulfill all a dog's needs, communicate, and manage a dog with "issues." 750,000 first printing.

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Describes how the author adopted a dog living on its own in the wild that he encountered during a camping trip and his decision to install a dog door in his house so that the dog could live both inside and outside, in a study of the human-dog partnership, animal consciousness and behavior, and how dogs might live if they can make some of their own decisions. Reprint.

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Follows the life story of an exuberant golden Labrador who gets into perpetual trouble and experiences a range of inspiring adventures, from comforting his human companions in the aftermath of a devastating miscarriage, to shutting down an entire beach, to guarding a seventeen-year-old neighbor in the aftermath of a stabbing attack. Reprint. (A Fox 2000 film, written by Scott Frank & Don Roos, directed by David Frankel, releasing December 2008, starring Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston) (pets)

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Known for its great strength, endurance, and protectiveness, the Rottweiler can be a good-natured, playful pet. It can also be a highly challenging breed. In the right hands, a Rottweiler can be the best security system in town, and at the same time, an affectionate friend to the whole family, always ready for fun and games. The well-bred, well-trained Rottweiler has the courage of a lion and is happy to obey. In the wrong hands, a Rottweiler just as easily can become an unruly beast, a menace to all that come near. <p> Is the Rottweiler the right breed for you and your family? <i>Rottweilers For Dummies</i> provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this big dog. Long-time Rottweiler breeder and trainer Richard G. Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to: <ul> <li>Choose the right Rottweiler for you <li>Socialize your new puppy <li>Educate yourself and your dog <li>Maintain good health, proper exercise and diet <li>Handle behavioral problems <li>Participate in dog competitions </ul> <p> In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Rottweiler temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Rottweiler owner should know&#160;?&#160;along with fun facts and tips on how to have a great time with your Rottie. Discover how to: <ul> <li>Decide on whether a male or female is right for you <li>Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home <li>Understand how to communicate with your Rottweiler <li>Train your Rottweiler <li>Finding a good trainer and attend classes <li>Deal with emotional conflicts <li>Feed and exercise your Rottweiler <li>Recognize, prevent, and treat common health problems <li>Have loyal friend for life </ul> <p> The indispensable guide for you and your Rottweiler, <i>Rottweilers For Dummies</i> is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with this admirable and loveable breed.

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Everybody thinks they know the German Shepherd. Many of us grew up with Rin Tin Tin, or we saw German Shepherds in nightly news reports breaking up riots, or we saw them in neighbors' backyards protecting children. But that only scratches the surface of one of the most fascinating and confusing breeds on earth. Whether it's selection, nutrition, routine health care, training, competition, or just having fun, there's more to it with a German Shepherd than with other breeds. And if you're thinking about adding one to your family, or you already have one, you need to know all you can about this breed. Which is where <i>German Shepherds For Dummies</i> comes in. <p> Is this noble and intelligent breed the right dog for you and your family? <i>German Shepherds For Dummies</i> provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for, and living with this loveable breed. Lifelong German Shepherd owner and longtime German Shepherd breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, Carline Coile, PhD ,gets you up and running with what you need to know to: <ul> <li>Find and communicate with reputable breeders <li>Choose the right German Shepherd for you <li>Housebreak and socialize your new puppy <li>Educate yourself and your dog <li>Handle behavioral problems <li>Participate in competitions </ul> <p> Dr. Coile provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice, along with fun facts and Shepherd trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your dog. Discover how to: <ul> <li>Understand how to communicate with your German Shepherd <li>Train your German Shepherd <li>Find a good trainer and attend classes <li>Deal with hereditary health problems <li>Feed and exercise your German Shepherd <li>Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems <li>Have loyal friend for life </ul> <p> The indispensable guide for you and your German Shepherd, <i>German Shepherds For Dummies</i> is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with this handsome and sensitive breed of dog.

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The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 650 bird species plus regional populations found east of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations&#8212;more than 4,200 in total&#8212;with descriptive caption text pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry contains new text concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Accounts also include brand-new maps created from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent. <br><b><br>The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America</b> is an indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative and portable guide to the birds of the East.

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