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Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[ 2016]
Language
English
Description
"Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical...
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
"Brimming with practical tips and techniques, 'A Member of the Family' addresses the most common issues and questions that emerge over the course of a person's lifetime relationship with a dog, explaining what it takes to be a good dog owner. From choosing the right dog for your particular family's needs to setting the rules of the house to finding a quality veterinarian and monitoring your dog's health, Cesar offers essential advice for a harmonious...
23) Showoff
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Accused of ruining a champion dog's career after an unfortunate incident at a mall show, Luthor is sent to the pound, prompting a skeptical Griffin to hatch a daring plan involving a sinister saboteur, a reclusive trainer, and large supply of red dye.
Author
Series
Puppy Academy volume 2
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Everyone says Star is much too fast to be a sheepdog but when your mom is a sheepdog champion, what else can you be? When a lamb goes missing on a field trip to Stormy Mountain, Star races up to find it. But she soon discovers that the lamb isn't the only one who needs her help"--
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Language
English
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Description
From a New York Times best-selling author, an important and heartfelt exploration into the world of lost dogs and the power of reunion
One in six dogs go missing at some point in their lives, leaving bereft owners to search high and low, hang missing posters, check shelters, and hope for good news. But amid these grim statistics, countless happy endings are forged. Tails wag again. Best friends are reunited.
In Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah...
27) Buster
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Buster's a therapy dog who needs to take matters into his own paws to help a boy understand his own anxiety . . . even if it means breaking a few rules. Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never, ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are. But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see,...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm. Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters, veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an unprecedented glimpse at Comfort Dogs and Search and Rescue Dogs,...
29) Ginger Pye
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
The disappearance of a new puppy named Ginger and the appearance of a mysterious man in a mustard yellow hat bring excitement into the lives of the Pye children.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An all-encompassing and fun reference from an award-winning scientist and dog lover … Dr. Marc Bekoff is an expert at turning cutting-edge science into practical, reader-friendly information. The encyclopedic entries in this book cover everything related to dog care, dog-human relationships, and dog behavior, cognition, and emotions, making this the accessible book that every dog lover should have. In concise, readable A-through-Z entries, Bekoff...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Luna has always wanted to be a therapy dog...Now she's a whisker away from reaching her fifty-visit pin that will make it official...Like the moon, Luna shows different faces at different times. And her clients each have different needs; Beatrice is tangled in knots of anger, Caleb rushes like a waterfall, Amelia carries fear heavy like a shadow, and Hector is quiet as a rock"--
Author
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive guide to raising a healthy, well-behaved, and loving dog furnishes essential information on hundreds of different dog breeds and tips on selecting the right dog, along with a discussion of canine behavior, nutrition, grooming, pest control, health care, training, and other essentials of care.
33) Ick's bleh day
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Ick is feeling down, under-the-weather BLEH! But lucky for him, his pal Crud is there to cheer him up."--
34) Going to the vet
Author
Series
Ick and Crud volume 3
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Bob is loading the car for a trip. Yippee! Ick and Crud love to take trips. But suddenly this trip doesn't seem like it will be fun."--
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"From rescue dog to movie star! Shelby doesn't remember much of her early life-- only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken-- and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew....
40) Dog diaries
Author
Series
Dog diaries (James Patterson) volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the evil Mrs. Stricker threatens to send Junior, Rafe Khatchadorian's dog, back to the pound, Junior and Rafe go to obedience school to learn how to follow the rules.
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