For the Love of a Dog

For the Love of a Dog
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-07-22
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0307420574

Yes, humans and canines are different species, but current research provides fascinating, irrefutable evidence that what we share with our dogs is greater than how we vary. As behaviorist and zoologist Dr. Patricia McConnell tells us in this remarkable new book about emotions in dogs and in people, more and more scientists accept the premise that dogs have rich emotional lives, exhibiting a wide range of feelings including fear, anger, surprise, sadness, and love. In For the Love of a Dog, McConnell suggests that one of the reasons we love dogs so much is that they express emotions in ways similar to humans. After all, who can communicate joy better than a puppy? But not all emotional expressions are obvious, and McConnell teaches both beginning dog owners and experienced dog lovers how to read the more subtle expressions hidden behind fuzzy faces and floppy ears. For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog will come as a revelation–a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of man’s best friend at his worst and at his very best. Readers will discover how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Thus McConnell introduces us to the possibility of a richer, more rewarding relationship with our dogs. While we may never be absolutely certain what our dogs are feeling, with the help of this riveting book we can understand more than we ever thought possible. Those who consider their dogs part of the family will find For the Love of a Dog engaging, enlightening, and utterly engrossing.

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The Very Very Very Long Dog

The Very Very Very Long Dog
Author: Julia Patton
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492675083

Bartelby is a very long dachshund who just wants a simple walk, but his bumbling bottom has a mind of its own! "Oh, Bartelby!" Bartelby is a very long and lovable dachshund who lives in a bookstore. He has a lovely set of friends who take him for walks through the city, but he has no idea that his bumbling backside leaves a trail of destruction and accidents behind him. Embarrassed that he has no control over his back end, Bartelby vows to never leave the cozy bookstore again. Can his friends help him find a way to help himself? This beautifully illustrated picture book features silly fun along with an important message: that we love our friends not in spite of their flaws, but because of them.

Every Dog Has His Day

Every Dog Has His Day
Author: Jenn McKinlay
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0399584757

A stray kitten and a rambunctious poodle bring together a small-town bachelor and a single mother in the latest romance set in Bluff Point, Maine. Bluff Point brewery owner Zachary Caine wants nothing to do with commitment. His wild bachelor lifestyle suits him perfectly—until a foster kitten named Chaos makes him a reluctant hero. Now he’s BFFs with the kitten’s two little girls and finds himself falling for their gorgeous mother, who couldn’t think less of him. Divorced mother Jessie Connelly wants nothing to do with men like Zach. He’s sexy and charismatic and bad news, just like her ex. But her girls adore him, and he’s doing a good job filling in for their deadbeat dad. Then a snowstorm brings out the best in both neighbors, who, it turns out, have more in common than their mutual attraction... So when Jessie’s past threatens her and her girls, Zach is determined to do whatever it takes to protect them—and live happily ever after with this family he has made his own.

The Story of Your Dog

The Story of Your Dog
Author: Brandon McMillan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0063040670

GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG. Renowned expert dog trainer and bestselling author of Lucky Dog Lessons Brandon McMillan unpacks the unique and often misunderstood 15,000-year evolutionary history governing a dog’s every move. Most dog owners know the truth—their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn’t as simple as mastering “sit” and “stay.” No matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young or well trained or well-bred, your beloved companion is strongly influenced by his DNA. The result of these genetic distinctions shows up in every inch and action—from the size and shape of a dog’s head (and the brain inside it) to the length and curve of his tail, from the texture of her fur to the webbing (or lack of webbing) between her toes. It’s in their lung capacity, their tolerance for heat and cold, their appetites for food and exercise, and whether and how they bark. It goes beyond their structure and deep into their psychological profiles. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to have a dog with more than a few breeds mixed in, which makes this information all the more crucial to know and understand. In The Story of Your Dog, McMillan breaks down why your dog acts the way it does, so you can train better and easier, with fewer missteps and miscommunications, and bond in ways you never thought possible. It is an invitation to get to know the sometimes frustrating but always incredible dog at the other end of the leash.

Positive Perspectives 2

Positive Perspectives 2
Author: Pat Miller
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2007
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1929242506

Get excellent information on living with, caring for and training your canine companion in these collections of articles from Whole Dog Journal by renowned "trainer of trainers," Pat Miller. Bite-sized reads for any dog parent on virtually every dog-related topic.

My Old Dog

My Old Dog
Author: Laura T. Coffey
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-09-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1608683419

“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of “old dogs learning new tricks,” Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog. You’ll meet endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful nine-year-old dog adopted by elderly nuns; George Clooney’s cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving search dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tad less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love.

Butt Ugly

Butt Ugly
Author: Lynn Montgomery
Publisher: Zuzu Petals Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Children's stories, American
ISBN: 9780981572406

BUTT UGLY is a smallish green dog with a snaggle-toothed smile and three little hairs sticking up from his butt. He's the runt in a litter of thirteen walloping tail-waggers. The other pups get names like Sparky, Princess and Fang. But everyone calls him BUTT UGLY. It makes him feel puny—inside and out. When the day arrives for new owners to come and choose puppies to take home, Butt Ugly hangs his head and hides in the corner. "Who wants a dog named Butt Ugly?" he mumbles to himself. And sure enough, all the puppies find homes, except Butt Ugly. And just when it looks like he couldn't feel any punier, BUTT UGLY is stuffed in the bottom of a basket and left abandoned on a doorstep in a Ding-Dong-Ditch! Mutts of the world unite! This book is for every creature who has ever felt a little shy, a little alone, or a little butt ugly. And for all the heroes who have opened their homes and their hearts to love them. BUTT UGLY's Ding-Dong-Ditch turns into the happiest day of his life, for him and the marvelous boy who finds him. Butt Ugly strikes a chord with every child who has ever felt different and alone. Butt Ugly touches the heart of anyone who has ever rescued and loved any 2-legged, 4-legged and even 50-legged creature. Butt Ugly celebrates the inner beauty in us all. BUTT UGLY proves that beauty is more than three butt hairs deep! BUTT UGLY is the new beautiful. If you've ever had trouble keeping your three little butt hairs in place, if you've ever practiced smiling in front of the mirror, but can't keep that snaggle-tooth from popping out—this Butt's for you! BUTT UGLY is triple-green. It has a green theme, it's printed on recycled paper, and it also collaborates with Eco-Libris, a "tree-offset" company to replenish the world's forests. For this first edition of Butt Ugly, 1,250 trees will be planted in developing countries. Buy a book, plant a tree. Look for the eco-libris logo on BUTT UGLY and know you are helping to re-GREEN the world.