Caring for older Pugs
Whether you've owned a Pug for years, or you're considering adopting one, The Everything Pug Book is the authoritative text for keeping your dog healthy and happy for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
Everything Pug Book.......2007-02-07
Great book! Very practical information about what pugs need as far as bathing, skin fold wiping (beware of swamp face), and other general pug hygiene. Very practical training tips, such as belly rubbing to assure your pug that you are dominant (as well as providing a delightful belly rub) and choosing useful words for training, such as "off" instead of "no jumping," so that that your pug can be praised with the same word, for example, "Good Off," which then serves as a built-in reward (and doesn't exhaust the word "No"). Interesting and funny information on pug personalities. What's not to love about a pug?
Answered all the questions.......2005-07-28
We thought that this book was great. It has really helped us since we became new pug owners. It explained about health concerns and potty training, to what kind of toys pugs like the best. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone thinking about getting a pug!
Book Description
The golden retriever is one of the most popular dogs in the country. In fact, according the American Kennel Club, it ranks second only to the labrador retriever in popularity. Known for their easy temperament and boundless enthusiasm, golden retrievers have the ability to become wonderful family pets—with some socialization and training, of course.
The Everything® Golden Retriever Book is a must-have for new and potential golden owners everywhere. Written by Gerilyn and Paul Bielakiewicz, cofounders of Canine University®, The Everything® Golden Retriever Book is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their golden retrievers safely and successfully.
The Everything® Golden Retriever Book shows dog owners how to:
·Choose the right golden for their family
·Socialize their new golden
·Instill good manners
·Find the proper diet and exercise regimen for their golden
·Deal with common health problems
Packed full of photos showing goldens in action, The Everything® Golden Retriever Book is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners!
Customer Reviews:
Good knowledge, poorly written.......2006-02-06
The author clearly has a great deal of knowledge and experience with golden's, but the book is extremely poorly written. The topics explored are very relevant and useful, but discussion was cosmetic at best. Nothing was ever described with enough detail to be useful. It felt like the author wrote the book over a weekend without putting any serious thought into what they wanted to discuss or convey.
better than Dummies.......2004-09-28
This book was much more thorough than the other books we looked at, especially the "Dummies" book. Maybe not as fun to read, but much more useful.
Book Description
If you're looking for a dog that's intelligent, lovable, and loyal, the German Shepherd is just the breed for you! These highly trainable dogs make them one of the most popular breeds in America. But be prepared—these natural guardians have a protective nature that requires plenty of care and attention.
Packed with tons of information for new and seasoned owners alike, The Everything(r) German Shepherd Book is an authoritative guide to your favorite breed! Pet expert Joan Hustace Walker offers professional advice on nutrition, health care, grooming, and much more.
The Everything(r) German Shepherd Book helps you:
Identify common health problems
With these tips, your poodle will be on its way to an active, healthy lifestyle!
Customer Reviews:
Good General Book, Cookie Cutter Poodle Book.......2007-01-02
This book is a good general guide. If you are getting a poodle for the first time and do not have experience training dogs this book would be a good general guide with a few poodle specific facts (if you have not already bought a general guide). I was very disappointed in it as a "poodle book". There are a few paragraphs scattered throughout its pages, which were written (and well) by a poodle person. However, the rest of the book seems to have to the word "poodle" inserted where the word "dog" would be in any general guide. It is a cookie cutter attempt at a poodle book. Most of the poodle information is very basic anyhow, and I (as I hope any true poodle person would be) was turned off at the advocation of poodle mixes. There is not enough information guiding someone to rescue an older or mix poodle as opposed to buying a designer mix poo. Most poodle people are strictly against this. Also, there are not a lot of pictures, and the ones there are aren't very colorful or informative.
THE EVERYTHING POODLE BOOK;A COMPLETE GUIDE TO RAISING,TRAINING,AND CARING FOR YOUR POODLE.......2006-07-15
I NEEDED THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK WHEN I BOUGHT A POODLE PUP AND GOT IT HOME TO FIND OUT IT WAS ONLY 7 WEEKS OLD AND HAD ONLY THE 4 FANGS NO OTHER TEETH. IT WILL CONTINUE TO HELP ME RAISING THIS WONDERFUL, SMART, SWEET POODLE.
Best book by far about poodles.......2005-05-19
Lots of information that I had never read anywhere else, and I've read a lot of dog books. It is obvious the author loves dogs. My only complaint is just not enough pictures. But great, great book.
Lives up to its title.......2004-08-19
Janine Adams has written the definitive guide to living with and loving poodles. Her lively, well-written text answers every conceivable question that a person who lives with a poodle -- or would like to live with one -- could possibly ask. Without question, this book is a five-star opus.
Customer Reviews:
At times entertaining..........2007-01-10
While the book has a few interesting anecdotes and the author clearly loves dogs it is far from a clear and concise training manual. The constant anecdotal style and informal writing had me skipping pages to get to the techniques. My biggest issue with the book is the authors suggestion to short tie a pup and leave it alone for a few hours. This does not jive with his no harm to the dog attitude according to all the other dog training manuals out there.
Hey Pup! Fetch it Up!.......2007-01-09
Tarrant has a strange writing style and an even more odd philosophy on dog training. I would not recommend this book as my only resource for training a new puppy; only as alternate reading when books by Spencer and Wolters have been read.
some double talk about dogs.......2002-04-18
i did find this book useful but i'm a bit confused by the author chasitising the field trials as taking the dog out of the dog in the beginning of the book and then praising the fields trials as God sent, to show off what a retriever can really do. another point the author says "WHY IN AMERICA DO WE USE GIMMICKS AND WEIRD TOOLS..." and yet the book is like the insiders guide to the gimmicks and tricks the PRO uses to make a great retriever. i agree that there is some advice that is not very to the point (cook book style for us beginners), but most of it, is clear and easy to read. there is alot of good advice but it is not uptodate with the new click and treat training techinques. There is one thing that the author is right on target is his 4 T's. He seemed to be ahead of his time with his ideas about not treating the dog like he was a piece of meat.
Wonderful read - one of the better training manuals ..........2001-08-12
The book is hardcover, good binding, average quality paper, standard font size but the good layout making for easy reading. A substantial book, with 500 pages.
First published in 1979, Bill Tarrant was well ahead of his time; he's been using praise & reward training methods long before the expression "operant" became vogue.
Primarily directed to training retrievers, Tarrant's method & style is so honest - almost anyone wishing to train any breed will find the book useful and enlightening ... If there is one consistent message that comes through Tarrant's book, it is - NEVER HURT THE DOG!
Perhaps what makes this different from many others - is it becomes patently obvious even after a few pages that Tarrant is not teaching anything he has not tested & tried, he is himself unafraid watch, learn and try different methods.
Consisting of 20 chapters, the author takes the reader from how to choose a pup to training the first fetch, from how to transport a dog to emergency first aid, from housetraining a puppy to teaching the dog to force fetch. When & how to introduce a dog to water? ... How to train for a soft mouth? ... Gun-shyness, what to do? ... Tarrant deals with all and more ...
The book lays out training methods & schedules and offers potential solutions to difficulties & problems that may be encountered. Tarrant has developed his own training methods and procedure - some of which are rather novel. For example, he advocates using puppies to teach each other the beginnings of how to `stay' and to give to the lead.
Each topic is explained in-depth; each stage of training dealt with in detail.
Written with wonderful humour, the book is filled with anecdotes and stories collected from a lifetime of training & living with dogs, the book is both entertaining and educational. More than just a training manual, the book teaches us how to better appreciate our dogs, respect the individual spirit within each animal and have better understanding of our canine friend.
A wonderful read.
Hey Pup - One of the best for amature trainers.......1999-12-19
Fetch it up goes one step further than other training books, in that it addresses the next steps when your dog does not respond to the initial instruction. Covers all aspects and needs for training a hunting retriever.
Book Description
According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever has been rated as the most popular purebred dog in America for thirteen consecutive years. In fact, nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 than any other breed. What is it that makes the Labrador retriever so popular?
The Everything® Labrador Retriever Book is the perfect introduction to America's most popular pet. Written by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton, The Everything® Labrador Retriever Book is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their Lab safely and successfully.
The Everything® Labrador Retriever shows readers how to:
·Choose the right Lab for their family
·Socialize their new Lab
·Instill good manners
·Find the proper diet and exercise regimen for their Lab
·Deal with common health problems
Packed full of photos showing Labs in action, The Everything® Labrador Retriever Book is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners!
Customer Reviews:
It really does tell you everything.......2007-07-12
When it says the everything, it does tell you everything. It even has mini tips on facts, alerts and even questions that you may have on a lab. People that want to learn and care, I would highly reccomend this book.
Book Description
With their lovable personalities and easy-going attitudes, it comes as no surprise that boxers are such desired pets! Sweet, caring dogs that love their families, boxers make great and loyal friends.
If you already own a boxer, or are looking into getting one, The Everything Boxer Book is your one-stop handbook for everything you need to know about owning and caring for a boxer. Written by boxer trainer, breeder, and owner Karla Spitzer, this easy-to-read book contains vital information about raising a boxer, including:
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Chihuahuas for Dummies
Chihuahua Handbook, The (Barron's Pet Handbooks)
Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion
Guide to Owning a Chihuahua: Puppy Care, Grooming, Training, History, Health, Breed Standard (Re Dog Series)
Chihuahuas (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Excellent for Chi Puppy Owners.......2007-05-12
