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Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 116 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance...
3) Old Yeller
Author
Series
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The classic story of a hardworking country boy in Texas in the late 1860s and the brave dog who becomes his companion and protector.
4) White fang
Author
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Formats
Description
White Fang is part dog and part wolf. To survive in the wilderness he must learn to kill or be killed. He is captured and taken to the Alaska Yukon Territory during the gold rush where he is forced to pull heavy dogsleds and fight for money, until a man named Weedon Scott saves him from destruction and teaches him to love and trust a human master.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, who is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack. Buck is a dog born to luxury, but his life changes dramatically when he is sold to be a sled dog in the Yukon Territory. He earns a reputation for his strength and courage, and is rescued from a series of bad owners by John Thornton, who teaches him to love. When John is...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Lexile measure
IG 740L
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog, help him integrate into your family, and keep him mentally and physically challenged. A wide range of tricks for every dog and skill level: beg, bow, say your prayers, fetch the paper, find the remote, and more. Includes step-by-step instructions to guide the trainer; troubleshooting tips to solve problems; and "build-on" ideas that encourage taking a mastered skill to the next level. Complex tricks...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xi, 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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Description
"A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch. Did you know that seemingly noiseless electronics may be upsetting your dog? Or that letting her sniff the breeze is one of the best gifts you can give her? Wag bridges the gap between human and canine by demystifying the inner lives of dogs to share evidence-based advice for making them happy. Acclaimed blogger Zazie Todd distills the latest canine science and shares recommendations...
11) Lad, a dog
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recounts the heroic and adventurous life of a thoroughbred collie who was devoted to his Sunnybank Master and Mistress.
12) Sled Dog School
Author
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When eleven-year-old Matt must set up a business to save his failing math grade, he overcomes his self-doubt and also gains two friends along the way.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A ground-breaking book to help dogs live healthier and longer lives. When Rodney Habib's dog, Sam, was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, it sent him on a mission to save her life. At the age of five, Sam was given only six months to live. Her plight inspired Rodney to travel the world, looking for innovative ways to arrest the progression of the disease. In his quest to save Sam, he met world-renowned veterinarian Karen Becker, a proactive pet health...
16) Collies
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of collies.
17) Therapy dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the necessity of therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
18) Henry Huggins
Author
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.
19) Guide dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
600L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the necessity of guide dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
x, 326 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
"Just how smart is my dog?" Try draping a towel over his head and timing his escape. "Why does she prefer the toilet to her bowl?" Because it's always full and always cool; can you blame her? Animal behavior expert Arden Moore answers scores of questions on dog ownership and psychology, from grooming and fleas to obedience training and puppy love. This book contains everything the new, curious, or frustrated pet owner needs to know to smooth out the...