The Dog Lover's Companion to Los Angeles

The Dog Lover's Companion to Los Angeles
Author: Maria Goodavage
Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2005-08-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781566919234

Updated listings of dog-friendliest parks, beaches, hiking trails, and camping areas, and the most hound-hospitable restaurants, hotels, and shops in Southern California, including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel

The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel
Author: Kelly E. Carter
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426212771

National Geographic’s ultimate resource for traveling with your furry friend features hundreds of dog-friendly places to pamper your pooch, from doggie daycare to canine couture. Special features include walks you can take with your dog, insider tips from local pet parents on how to best enjoy their area with a pup, and sidebars detailing unique opportunities for coddled canines, such as winery hikes in California wine country. New York Times bestselling author and pet parent Kelly E. Carter, and her beloved longhaired Chihuahua, Lucy, give you the inside scoop on pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, beaches, parks, and dog runs, plus the lowdown on events for four-legged visitors and dog-friendly attractions. A detailed introduction discussed everything you need to know when taking your pooch on vacation, including the lay of the land for road tripping and flying cross-country. From Sanibel Island, FL, to Whistler, BC, from Montreal QC, and Nantucket, MA to San Francisco, CA, The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel showcases 75 of the best pet-friendly vacation destinations across the U.S. and Canada.

The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats

The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats
Author: Amy D. Shojai
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2001-03-07
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1579543650

Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.

The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia

The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia
Author: Christine Matturro McLaughlin
Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2005-03-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781566917742

The city of Brotherly Love has gone to the dogs with puppy playgrounds and bark breakfasts. To help out canines and their human friends, local resident McLaughlin "sniffs out" the best parks, restaurants, accommodations, recreation spots, and pet-friendly businesses in Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains, the Jersey Shore, Lancaster, and beyond.

Wag

Wag
Author: Zazie Todd
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1771643803

As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today "[A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life."—Modern Dog Magazine Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend. Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find: A Check List for a Happy Dog Enrichment exercises How to socialize and train a new puppy How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs Tips for visiting the vet Information on aging dogs Expert interviews with vets and psychologists And so much more! "Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another."—Publishers Weekly

The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover's Companion

The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover's Companion
Author: Deirdre Franklin
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-11-22
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1581575041

Everything you need to know about adopting, owning, and loving a pit bull All dogs are special, but living with a pit bull really is different. You know how loyal and lovable your dog is, but your life can be affected by the breed's undeserved reputation. The Pit Bull Life celebrates the everyday joys of owning a pit bull—from their boundless energy to their love of life—while providing helpful facts and strategies you need to counter unfair laws and policies you may face. You'll learn the history of how the pit bull got to where it is today and what you can do to help secure its future. You’ll also find practical advice about breed characteristics, how to find a good match, and how to communicate with your dog, along with inspiring stories of people who've devoted their lives to this very special dog.

The Dog Friendly Home

The Dog Friendly Home
Author: Ruth Strother
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1610597532

“Outlines a variety of appealing projects, from doghouses and training equipment to bedding and accessories (the nightstand/dog bed is adorable).” —Library Journal Let your creativity shape a fun and caring environment for you and your dog to enjoy every day of the year. Whether welcoming a new puppy into the house or trying to share a small apartment with an overactive Springer Spaniel, these home and garden projects cater to the needs of all DIY dog owners alike—from interior home improvement to beautiful lawns, special play areas, and other projects dogs love. The DIY projects in this book walk you through the reasons dogs love them as well as the benefits they provide to you and your dog. In addition, step-by-step instructions with full-color photography are included to build the projects. Valuable dog facts, insightful tips, and quick and easy mini-projects—including everything from homemade dog biscuits to fun games that make for a happy indoor dog—are also included. Learn how to build: a doghouse, dog window bench, raised food counter with storage, doggie den nightstand, outdoor agility projects, and more! “A DIY (Dog It Yourself) project book that can save pup parents real money. Projects include a dog palace, a nightstand bed for watchdogs on night duty and raised dog dishes for ailing diners.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Little Dogs

Little Dogs
Author: Deborah Wood
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 9780793805372

Due to today's changing lifestyles, small dogs are growing in popularity: six of the top ten breeds are registered by the American Kennel Club are in the Toy Group. This book offers solutions to the many special challenges that small dog owners face when training their dogs and helps them to enjoy living with their pint sized pooches.

Dog Logic

Dog Logic
Author: Joel M. McMains
Publisher: *Howell Book House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992-11-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780876055106

To train your dog effectively, you must establish more than authority and obedience. You must train the dog to want to please you. You must establish rapport. It is upon this basis that the excellent training regimen given in Dog Logic: Companion Obedience is developed. Understanding your dog's natural behavior and responses to the world he lives in is the key to achieving the training results you want. That key is provided in this book and will result for you in a responsive, obedient dog that accepts your leadership and happily lives by your rules. This is mutual respect that works! The exercises in Dog Logic are for the companion dog and, if you like, the obedience trial dog. They guide you gradually and expertly through the whole series of training objectives, and your ultimate reward is a dog you can always be proud of. Week by week and level by level, you will see your dog gaining poise, polish and the admiration of all who meet him. You and your dog will become a living example of what it means to be a smoothly functioning dog/human partnership. These training methods are tested, proven and reliable and can make a world of important difference for you and your dog. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Love Heels

Love Heels
Author: Patricia Dibsie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2003
Genre: Pets
ISBN:

Describes the process of training Canine Companions for Independence service dogs from breeding and puppyhood to graduation and presents intimate portraits of the relationships between individual dogs and the partners they serve.