Clever Dog: Life Lessons From the World's Most Successful Animal

Clever Dog: Life Lessons From the World's Most Successful Animal
Author: Ryan O'meara
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2011-06-15
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ISBN: 184584436X

Review "Looks at the skills and talents that dogs have utilised over thousands of years to become the most successful domestic animal of all - a master survivor!" - Dogs Today Book Description The dog is undeniably the most successful domestic animal of all time. He shares his life with ours, has integrated into our society, and won the hearts and minds of millions of us. We call ourselves dog lovers because we do sincerely love them: they are fully-fledged members of our family, and we have elevated them to positions of authority in the human world. Assistance dogs, protection dogs, detection dogs, companion dogs ... they all enhance our lives immeasurably. In this book we will examine a whole raft of canine skills and talents, and try to piece together how and why the dog has enjoyed such immense success as a domesticated animal. We will look at the dog as a problem solver, conflict resolver, and health asset and as a decision maker and hero. Also, he is a loyal and trusted friend. Clever Dog! is a compendium of life lessons we can learn from our dogs, based on a combination of what we know about them and – indeed – what we think we might know about them. He’s earned his epithet ‘Man’s best friend:’ in this book, our aim is to examine how he did it and how we might emulate his talents in order to enjoy the same fortune and fulfillment in our lives. Be happy and successful: learn from the best!

The Complete Dog Massage Manual

The Complete Dog Massage Manual
Author: Julia Robertson
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845544

Demonstrates and explains relevant and safe massage for your dog, together with information about how the dog ‘works’ in relation to what effects massage has. Clear, specially-commissioned photos and technique descriptions explain how you can be so much more in touch with the health of your canine companion

Smellorama! - Nose games for dogs

Smellorama! - Nose games for dogs
Author: Viviane Theby
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2013-09-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845927

How does your dog smell? Very well, as it happens! Your faithful friend can be taught to find those lost car keys, tell you if your food contains minute traces of nuts, or even locate a missing person, and in such a way that these ‘nose games’ are great fun for both of you!

Dog Speak

Dog Speak
Author: Christiane Blenski
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118010

Dogs use their whole body to communicate - teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture - and this book explains the meaning behind this body language, whilst also providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you learn to pay attention to your dog's body signals and interpret them correctly.

Dinner with Rover - Delicious, nutritious meals for you and your dog to share

Dinner with Rover - Delicious, nutritious meals for you and your dog to share
Author: Helena Paton-Ayre
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845943

Sharing consciously healthy food with friends and family is very important: now you can include your canine friends. This book is not a bowl of dry dog pellets: it’s practical, interesting, and fun. and features over forty recipes full of colour, flavour and goodness. Mouth-watering colour photos of these delicious dishes are accompanied by anecdotes and funny tales about our faithful companions. The more serious side of the book warns against those foods that you should not feed to your dog, and takes a good look at dubious commercial dog ‘food,’ how it’s produced, and what goes into it. Veterinary expertise ensures that all of the recipes contain the very finest ingredients that you can feed to your best friend.

Cat Speak

Cat Speak
Author: Brigitte Rauth-Widmann
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-10-04
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118002

This unique book offers detailed observations of the behaviour of cats, and explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat.

Dogs just wanna have FUN!

Dogs just wanna have FUN!
Author: Cheryl Murphy
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2018-07-20
Genre:
ISBN: 1787114074

Celebrating the unique, individual characters of dogs, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The terrific dogs pictured in the book have not been asked to perform tricks; they are simply demonstrating their zest for life, oblivious to the click of the camera.

No walks? No worries!

No walks? No worries!
Author: Sian Ryan, Helen Zulch and Peter Baumber
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre:
ISBN: 1845848462

Meeting a dog’s physical, mental, and emotional needs during a period of limited mobility can help reduce the possibility of future behaviour problems, alleviate some of the stress of caring for a less active canine, and help aid recovery. Encouraging owners to reflect upon, and take into account, their dog’s individual requirements in advance of surgery or other lifestyle-limiting event, the book also contains information and advice about appropriate activities that owners can introduce to their dog’s daily routine whilst walks are limited.

Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s

Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s
Author: Chris Pereira
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118797

This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of the last decade of 'traditional' Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.

Exercising your puppy: a gentle & natural approach

Exercising your puppy: a gentle & natural approach
Author: Julia Robertson & Elisabeth Pope
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2014-06-17
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845951

Whether you’ve just bought your first puppy, or are an experienced dog breeder, this book is essential reading. A detailed outline of how puppies develop physiologically, together with appropriate exercises for them at each relevant stage of their puppyhood, helping ensure good balance, mobility and health throughout your dog’s life.