Enjoy Your Dog, written by Bailey the Golden Retriever, is meant to make you laugh, smile, and be happy. That's what Bailey does with so many people, every day, everywhere she goes. Bailey wants to share that with you and give you some ideas from our wonderful life to help you really enjoy your dog and life with them.
The world's oldest and most famous cat and dog home has teamed up with the UK bestselling pet behaviourist to bring you the ultimate guide to choosing the right dog for you and your family. There are over 200 breeds profiled, with details of each dog's temperament, physical statistics, character, exercise requirements and potential health problems. Each profile includes a picture and a list of its key characteristics, making this the most comprehensive breed-profile book on the market. A front section gives advice on what sort of breed you should look for and how to go about finding your dog. It also tells you what to ask, what to consider and ensures you don't make a mistake in your decisions. If you're thinking about getting a dog, or want to learn more about the variety of breeds, cross-breeds and mongrels, then you cannot afford to be without this book.
Happy, angry, playful, distressed? There are probably times when you wish you knew what your dog was thinking. From tail wagging to growling, from play-bowing to lip licking, this fascinating book explains why your dog behaves the way he does. What is my Dog Thinking? covers six major aspects of dog behaviour: *Social behaviour *Life in a hierarchy *Food and fitness *Reproduction *Staying safe *Dogs and people
...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy." --Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University How Dogs Learn explore the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet. How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Dogs I've Met" relates Jessie Bailey Crook's many casual meetings with a wide variety of dogs and what their owners said about them. For several years, while enjoying her own three, she met other dogs during her international and domestic travels. In Japan, Greece, Spain, Peru, Kenya,and Italy, and from Ohio to Wyoming and Florida,Jessie regularly encountered dogs. From conversations with their owners she learned about the dogs' origins, idiosyncrasies, names and sometimes much more. "Dogs I've Met" is a compilation from her journals of those many humorous, interesting and insightful encounters. The reader will meet Cameron, Simba and Trixster, the author's three dogs and learn about the painful loss of Simba (pictured on the cover)from cancer. Writing this book was therapy for that loss. Reading it will give dog lovers everywhere an opportunity to enjoy, as did the author, encounters from Angel to Zane with many memorable dogs such as Biff, Cuervo, Ditka and Ellie. This book is a delightful "treat" for even those who don't love dogs.
Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy and contented canine companion. Starting with choosing the right breed for you, to understanding their exercise needs, learn every aspect of owning and training a dog. Get in-depth instruction on training, from basic obedience to advanced tricks, by following clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations which show you exactly what to do. Understand your dog, with the aid of the latest research into canine behaviour and learn to correct problems and maximise their potential. A well-trained dog is a well-behaved, healthy and happy dog.
Unleash your dog's potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime! From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog! This dog training book promises: - An easy-to-follow approach to understanding dog behavior and dog training based on the latest research into canine intelligence - Offers expert guidance on selecting the right dog for you, with a catalog of the most popular breeds - Features behavioral analysis to help you understand what your dog is thinking - More than 800 photographs provide clear visual guidance so you know exactly what to do to succeed with your dog A must-have volume for families training their new pet, for first-time dog owners and experienced owners alike as well as those interested in training theory and dog psychology.
This is more than a training book aimed at the first time owner. According to Bill Tarrant, Field and Stream magazine's gun dog editor, Bailey's book is a stand-up, self-propelling training and dog behaviour book that emphasises the first days of a pup's life in effective training.. In addition, Outdoor Life magazine's hunting dog editor Larry Mueller says, Hopefully Joan's insight into the dog's first year will at last clarify this important subject. The timely thrust of this book is how to accomplish the amazing things that can be done ONLY while the dog is but a baby. If you have a pup, don't put this book aside to read later..
Published in association with The Blue Cross, one of Britain’s top animal welfare societies, ‘Collins Good Dog Behaviour’ is an essential handbook for all responsible dog owners with numerous step-by-step photographs that will help to make training your dog simple and enjoyable.
This is a new edition of "The Tale of Old Dog Spot," originally published in 1921 by Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, New York. Part of the project Immortal Literature Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1921-not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Pen House Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. Nobody ever spoke of old Spot's master as "old Johnnie Green." Yet the two-boy and dog-were almost exactly the same age. Somehow Spot grew up faster than Johnnie. He had stopped being a puppy by the time his young master learned to walk. And when Johnnie was big enough to play around the farm buildings his parents felt sure that he was safe so long as "old Spot," as they called the dog, was with him. One of the most important things a parent can do for their child's education is to read to them. Arthur Scott Bailey's books will hold the child's interest, expand their intelligence and foster their love of reading. But a few words would be enough to describe Bailey's beautiful books: Charming, sweetly humorous, simply and well-written children's books. About the Author: Arthur Scott Bailey was born in Vermont on November 15, 1877. He was an American writer, intellectual and author of more than forty children's books, including the famous "Tuck-Me-In Tales," the "Sleepy-Time Tales," and the "Slumber-Town Tales." One of his most admirable qualities was the fact that he never used language that talked down to children; instead, he frequently used words beyond their average vocabulary in an effort to broaden their knowledge. Bailey was a graduate of Harvard. He died on October 17, 1949.
A practical guide to adopting an adult dog; Offers advice on how to choose the right dog and settling in; Provides guidelines on training and setting the ground rules; Includes tips on teaching the recall, coping with aggression and dealing with minor problems such as jumping up, running away, pulling on the lead and car travel; Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs
For both current dog owners and those who plan to purchase a dog in the future, this book shows how to understand the animal. Interactive, full-color photos on nearly every page give detailed, step-by-step demonstrations for simple commands and hands-off training methods.
Lucy loves cucumbers! But when she runs off to find a garden full of them, she finds things she doesn't like and she learns a valuable lesson about life and cucumbers!
Want to learn what your pet naturally needs? Gwen Bailey's bestselling dog guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world. Now, in this brand new book, you can learn how give your dog everything it needs to achieve a happy and happy life by focusing on three vital considerations: - Physical health: Sticks, exercise games, vaccination and more - Dietary health: Hydration, diet, dental health, recipes and feeding - Mental health: Stimulation, socialisation and canine interaction, addressing aggressive behaviour and introducing other pets From understanding your dog's physiognomy and analysing the perfect diet, to keeping your dog naturally alert, spirited and happy throughout its life, The Natural Dog offers a holistic approach to changing your dog's lifestyle to get the most out of life. This is the wellness bible for dog owners everywhere.
Is your dog driving you bark raving mad? Have your shoes turned into "Jimmy Chews?" If your dog's behavior is less than stellar, then you need a little friendly intervention from one of the world's most respected pet experts, Gwen Bailey. Learn how to understand and cope with Rover's troublesome behaviors, including home-wrecking, walking worries, and barking, as well as puppy housebreaking tips and ways to tell if your pet is sick. Clear, instructive photographs help owners analyze and correct different doggie behaviors that they find frustrating, inconvenient--or simply embarrassing. Filled with friendly, practical advice for dog owners, "Why Is My Dog Doing That?" is a must-have guide for anyone who shares their life with a four-legged friend. (And worldwide, that's over 150 million households!)
Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in his neighborhood walk down his street and into their school, where they stayed until the afternoon. And every day he got more and more curious. “What did the kids do in that school all day?” His dog friends at the park didn’t know any more than he did. So they decided to find out, and together they made their way to the bottom of the stairs in front of the school. “And that’s when Stanley got an idea. A big idea. A bold idea! An idea so daring, it made his fur stand up. ‘Why don’t we go inside?’ he said.” What could be more fun than four dogs running loose in an elementary school? Not much. Until they get caught, that is! Small children love stories about things in their world getting turned upside down, and this story delivers in a big way. This sixth book in the bestselling series from the multi-award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin will have children roaring with delight, as the dogs are shown in hilarious detail making their way through lunch boxes, chasing basketballs and upending instruments and paint jars before eventually getting marched out by the principal (the “top dog” at the school). This book is a natural for a lively read-aloud, but it could also spark a discussion about seeing things from another’s point of view, in this case a dog’s.
Published in association with The Blue Cross, one of Britain's top animal welfare societies, this handbook is for all responsible dog owners. It contains numerous step-by-step photographs that will help to make training your dog easy and fun. Gwen Bailey believes that the first step to having a well-behaved dog is for the owner to fully understand the dog's behaviour - only then can you learn to communicate effectively with your pet and create a successful partnership. She maintains that all dogs can be well-behaved and that you can teach an old dog new tricks! You can learn about: how to be a good owner; talking and listening to your dog; essential ingredients for a well-behaved dog; step-by-step obedience exercises; preventing and solving problem behaviour; how to make your dog really clever.
Do, Due, Dew, Doo-Doo, or Doo? Which should it be? Stew, "The Dog with the Doo," will help children understand through a fun story about a new Doo gone sadly awry. So, whether you Doo, Due, Doo-Doo, or just DO, you’ll have fun learning the difference! In the story, "The Sit-Still Bee," author Ron Bailey explains in bee terms why youngsters who have a hard time sitting still may suffer a pinch from the Sit-Still Bee. But, is the Sit-Still Bee really the culprit?
Here's the ideal advice manual for people who would love to have a dog, but are afraid of making a mistake in purchase, housebreaking, and general canine care. In short, here's the perfect book for beginners! The author starts with advice on finding a good breeder or reputable pet store -- avoiding unscrupulous puppy farms and disreputable dealers. Readers then learn how to cope with the important and sometimes difficult first night home, a time when most puppies cry for their mothers and littermates. Instruction that follows deals with house-breaking, coping with chewing, assimilating puppies and children in the same household, controlling barking, living with energetic dogs, and much more. A special chapter gives advice to experienced owners who choose difficult breeds, or find themselves having to deal with special behavioral problems. The book has attractive color photos on most pages, plus a wealth of quick-reference tips in eye-catching sidebars.
Known for its speed and strength, the handsome Rhodesian Ridgeback is also a wonderful companion dog. In addition to comprehensive advice on how to select a Ridgeback puppy, feeding, grooming and training, you will learn how to burn off some of this active dog's energy.
In todays culture, many people have at least one dog in their homes. They become important members of the family. And when they become ill or are injured, their people seek treatment and therapy. In her book, Jedidiah the Donor Dog Hero, author Eva Bailey shares the story of Sassy and Jedidiah. Sassy is looking forward to some visitors, but when they arrive, there is an unexpected guesttheir new dog, Jedidiah. Sassy is jealous of the attention he takes away from her. But when Sassy is hit by a car and seriously injured, it is Jedidiah who comes to the rescue with a life-saving blood transfusion. Thanks to organizations like K9 Blood Donor Heroes, pets can receive blood transfusions and be happily returned to their families. Jedidiah the Donor Dog Hero helps readers understand this procedure for both children and adults. Remember, humans are not the only creatures who may need a blood transfusion
Unleash your dog’s potential and build a rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy and contented canine companion. Starting with choosing the right breed for you, to understanding their exercise needs, learn every aspect of owning and training a dog. Get in-depth instruction on training, from basic obedience to advanced tricks, by following clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations which show you exactly what to do. Understand your dog, with the aid of the latest research into canine behaviour and learn to correct problems and maximise their potential. A well-trained dog is a well-behaved, healthy and happy dog.
Nearly all dog owners encounter behavior problems at some time during their petï¿1/2s life, and this book offers sound, humane methods for coping with both major and minor difficulties. Dog trainer Gwen Bailey explains aggression and ways to control it, barking problems, isolation as a cause of bad habits, sex-related problems, housetraining issues, chasing cars, and much more. For each type of behavior problem, she presents brief case histories, observations and diagnoses, appropriate treatment plans, and their outcomes. Readers will also find informative Q & A sections and enlightening sidebar notes. Attractive full-color illustrations are featured on nearly every page.
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