Bouvier Des Flandres

Bouvier Des Flandres
Author: Robert Pollet
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1593787197

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Bouvier des Flandres serves as a complete introduction to multi-talented working dog that hails from Belgium. Written by Dr. Robert Pollet, a highly regarded expert on the Belgian breeds and an international judge, this volume paints a detailed portrait of the Bouvier's history in Europe, showing how this hard-working farm and cow dog developed into the rough and gruff purebred dog we know today. The book continues with a chapter on characteristics, encapsulating all of the virtues of this all-purpose herding and protection dog, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed.All owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are brimming with detail and illustrated with handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help readers better mold and train their independent-minded dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered good canine citizens. The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides accurate information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. The final chapter on showing the Borzoi will be of great interest to all owners wishing to explore the competitive world of dog sports. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed.

Performance Dog Nutrition

Performance Dog Nutrition
Author: Jocelynn Jacobs
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2005
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 1617810274

The first and only nutrition book written for performance dogs! Veterinarian, musher, obedience competitor and breeder, Dr. Jocelynn Jacobs, saw the need for sound, scientific nutritional information in her busy veterinary practice and in the world of canine sports.

The Genetic Connection

The Genetic Connection
Author: Lowell J. Ackerman
Publisher: American Animal Hosp Assoc
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2011
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1583261575

"'The Genetic Connection' is a complete guide to breed-related medical problems in purebred dogs and cats. Comprehensive but conveniently divided by body systems, this book presents conditions by breed, genetic testing availability, and prevalence data, as well as a new chapter dedicated to feline breed-related genetic disorders." - From back cover.

Secret Service Dogs

Secret Service Dogs
Author: Maria Goodavage
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101984732

US members of state are protected by service dogs and their handlers. Secret Service Dogs shines a spotlight on some of these canine heroes, from Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois with four titanium teeth, to Roadee, a little terrier mix with a big attitude. It's a must-read for dog lovers and anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most captivating programs of the United States Secret Service.

The Merck Veterinary Manual

The Merck Veterinary Manual
Author: Merck and Co., Inc. Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Veterinary medicine
ISBN: 9780911910803

For more than forty years, animal health professionals have turned to the Merck Veterinary Manualfor integrated, concise and reliable veterinary information. Now this manual covering the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of companion, food and zoo animals.is available on an easy-to-use, fully searchable CD-ROM. The CD includes the full text of The Merck Veterinary Manual 8/e and has been enhanced with picture links featuring original anatomical artwork and numerous clinical and diagnostic illustrations, table links and quick search links that provide quick accesss to cross referenced text.

Owning the Right Dog

Owning the Right Dog
Author: Joan Palmer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 1993
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781564651105

Provides information on feeding, grooming, breeding, showing, & training, with color illustrations.

The Other End of the Leash

The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0307489183

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.

Cesar's Way

Cesar's Way
Author: Cesar Millan
Publisher: Crown Archetype
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2006-08-08
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0307382052

Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions. Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected. You'll learn: • What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him • Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship • How to relate to your dog on a canine level • There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners • How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family • The difference between discipline and punishment • And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.