Dogs are our loyal, four-legged friends. We have an obligation to ensure that they are happy and fulfilled on both mental and physical levels, as well as sufficiently challenged and stimulated. Many dogs these days are showing serious symptoms of stress, sometimes as a result of their owner's tension and stress being transmitted to them. For a harmonious relationship between owner and dog, it is vital that both are relaxed, as it is only then that communication, understanding and training will be effective.

We can always attend relaxation classes, and let go of our worries and tension. But what is available for our canine companion? Virtually nothing that will help him or her find peace and relaxation; on the contrary, it is taken for granted that dogs will support us through the trials and tribulations of our lives. This delightful book simply and compassionately shows owners how to recognise problems when dealing with their dog, and how human behaviour and expressions are perceived by their canine friend. There are easy-to-learn stress-prevention exercises, and special relaxation massages - for owner and dog - which can calm and relax both. With the help of this book, begin building a better, more understanding relationship with your best friend today!

Price:$ 26.00

Easy to follow, with clear instructions and helpful photographs, this is a detailed outline of how puppies develop physiologically, together with appropriate exercises for them at each relevant stage of their puppy hood. Different breeds develop at different paces, and all the exercises covered in this book are 'soft' exercises - meaning that the puppy/dog dictates what he or she can do.

By adopting a more natural exercise regime, puppy owners can encourage appropriate and robust development of their dog's muscular and skeletal framework, thus assisting good mobility from puppy hood through to adulthood. From alleviating stress on developing joints using obstacle negotiation, to how and when to massage your puppy, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for beginners and experienced dog owners alike.

Price:$ 25.00

A unique and practical guide for owners whose dogs develop this debilitating disease, and who want to know all about how best to help their dog, by understanding how their vet will treat the condition, and what kind of issues they need to be aware of. Includes information on exercise, and hints on how to get your dog moving again after surgery, all written in an easy-to-understand style.

Discover how to motivate your dog towards recovery!-Unique and practical guide with easy to understand text - Step-by-step explanation of all phases of the conditions and its symptoms - Understand what the vet advises - Help your dog remain calm in a stressful situation - Surgical options - Aftercare options - Make the right decision about what to do next - Discover how you and your faithful friend can enjoy life just as you always have!

Price:$ 23.00

There are more deaf dogs than you might imagine, enjoying life just as hearing dogs do. A lot of puppies that are born deaf are euthanized, but a deaf dog isn't significantly disabled; he still has his fine nose and his eyes, which are far more important faculties to a dog.

When a deaf dog misbehaves, it's usually not because he is aggressive or disobedient; generally, it's because his owner is unaware of the best way in which to communicate with and handle his dog. This invaluable book will sympathetically help owners of deaf and hard-of-hearing dogs not just to accept their loyal companions for what they are, but also explain how, with love and careful thought, they and their dog can get the maximum out of life, having fun and establishing an even closer bond as they help each other find new or adapted ways to live together. Life with a deaf dog - Communication with deaf dogs - Case histories from owners - How to train a deaf dog - Interviews with vets - Interviews with breeders - Giving confidence to owners of deaf dogs - Disproving prejudices against deaf dogs

Price:$ 23.00

This unique book explores canine hydrotherapy, rehabilitation and weight management, and how these can improve your dog's well-being. A type of aquatic exercise, hydrotherapy can help prevent and treat medical problems and pre-/post-operative conditions in dogs, and can also be used for rehabilitation and maintaining health and fitness in your dog.

Obesity is one of the most common issues that domestic dogs face today, and this book brings awareness to the matter, suggesting preventative measures and simple husbandry tips that the owner can use to safeguard their dog's welfare. Supplemented by illustrations and color photographs of patients undergoing rehabilitation, this book is ideal for all dog owners. Includes: An explanation of canine hydrotherapy - Actual case studies of dogs at the Animal Magic Fitness Centre - Alternative/complementary treatments for dogs - A canine hydro-therapist at work - Canine health issues, clinical signs, prevention, treatment

Price:$ 23.00

A wonderful introduction into the anatomy of a dog using color photos and graphics with some interesting physiological facts thrown in here and there.

A comprehensive manual explaining the workings of dog bodies in a concise and well structured way that is accessible to all pet owners Many dog owners are fascinated not only by the coloring and character of their dog, but also by their physique and harmonious movements and this guide is for pet owners who want to find out more about how their dog's body works and functions. Special emphasis is placed on movement and locomotion as these are of particular importance to all dogs. The inner organs, skin, coat, nervous system, senses, and physiology are also described in detail. There is a list of technical terms and their scientific equivalents at the end of the book, and detailed drawings help explain each area of the anatomy of the dog.

Mielke here delivers a short, well-illustrated guide to canine anatomy. This slim volume, totaling fewer than 100 pages and including illustrative drawings and pictures, gives a clear overview of the canine body. Divided into sections on the locomotor system, internal organs, heart and circulation, the lymphatic system, skin and hair, the nervous system, and the senses, this book explains in easily understandable terms how a dog’s body functions. The text also includes appendixes with lists of selected terms in both English and Latin for different parts of the body and other relevant anatomical terms. VERDICT Concise and to the point, this makes a nice volume for dog owners who are interested in understanding the way their pet’s body operates.—Diana Hartle, Univ. of Georgia Lib., Athens

Price:$ 25.00

Dogs are dogs and wolves are wolves. Except when they aren’t!
Most scientists now agree that the dog is a subspecies of wolf—Canis lupus familiaris. And while most wolves look and act differently from most dogs, it can be very hard to make accurate identifications, especially since wolves and dogs can and do interbreed and certain breeds of dogs look and act a lot like wolves. Having spent years employed at Wolf Park, in Indiana, authors Jessica Addams and Andrew Miller have encountered hundreds of so-called wolves that turned out to be dogs, hybrids that exhibit the characteristics of both wolves and dogs, and even pure wolves that act like dogs. Between Dog and Wolf takes a fascinating look at how wolves and dogs are related, why they can be so hard to tell apart and what rescue organizations need to know when they encounter a canine of unknown origins.

You will learn:
• How and why there are so many misconceptions about wolf behavior.
• What evolutionary forces turned “good social hunters” (wolves) into animals whose key adaptation was to become “good with people” (dogs).
• Which physical and behavioral characteristics displayed by an animal tend to indicate it’s a dog vs. a wolf…usually!
• The state of DNA testing and what it can and can’t tell you about the genetic make-up of dogs and wolves.

Praise for Between Dog and Wolf
Well written, thoroughly researched and grounded in science, this book is a must-read for all shelter personnel, as well as anyone who wants a deeper insight into the often misunderstood animals known as wolfdogs.
Nicole Wilde, author Living with Wolfdogs and Wolfdogs A-Z

Intelligently written, good style, and based on an enlightened experience…This could be the best dog/wolf book ever written.
Ray Coppinger, co-author Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution

Animal shelters have to make triage decisions all the time with wolf dog hybrids which are usually deemed defacto too dangerous and euthanized—unless they can be quickly placed with a qualified hybrid rescue. Addams and Miller provide a book which provides shelter workers the necessary background on behavior traits and guidelines so that decisions can be based on the behavior of the animals in front of them rather than on a questionable label that merely refers to their supposed ancestry. This book gives shelters tools to make humane decisions about animals turned in as wolf dog hybrids.
Pat Goodmann, M.S., has worked with Wolf Park’s wolves since 1974, plays a primary role in teaching Wolf Park’s seminars, and guides its behavioral research program.

Price:$ 24.00

Explains how to master each Rally station, how to complete the exercises and what the key skills are for each exercise. This book is the perfect tool for both the student and the instructor with easy-to-read handling and training tips. For companion dogs, Rally can be a great introduction to the world of dog sports!

Price:$ 35.00

Help give your dog the key to the kingdom of scent
Your dog truly rules when it comes to scenting ability, but you hold the key to allow him to learn how to more fully explore his kingdom. And that key is your willingness to work with him in what dog trainers call nosework exercises and games. While your dog has a wonderful innate ability to scent, nosework will present fun and interesting challenges which will make your dog more physically and mentally fit as well as to help solidify your relationship with your dog. Anne Lill Kvam’s The Canine Kingdom of Scent provides you all you need to know in terms of training techniques and tips so that you and your dog can both get all the benefits from doing nosework.

You will learn:
• How to motivate your dog to follow a scent trail or find a hidden item through the use of positive reinforcement and effective rewards.
• The importance of teaching your dog is step-by-step increments and allowing sufficient times for breaks and relaxation.
• The best way to teach your dog the names of his toys, find lost keys, and how to retrieve items left on a track.
• All about the “pancake tracking” method used to begin to teach your dog how to track and then how to keep your dog challenged as he begins to tackle more difficult tracking exercises.

Praise for The Canine Kingdom of Scent
The Canine Kingdom of Scent is an intriguing book for both the experienced trainer and the pet owner who simply wishes to have a great time training nosework with any dog. Anne Lill’s positive and structured training program provides “recipes” to help the dog (and the handler) become calm, confident and focused for success. She includes a wide range of nosework activities from search dog training and to a wide range of fun and useful behaviors anyone can teach their own canine pal.
Carolyn A. Krause, Author of Try Tracking!, AKC Tracking Test Judge Emeritus, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Animal Assisted Therapy Trainer/Handler

Price:$ 18.00

Get the most out of your training time while learning foundation skills with "10-Minute Dog Training Games"! Renowned trainer Kyra Sundance utilizes scientifically-proven methods and learning theory in this expert addition to her best-selling series of dog training books. Step-by-step in these pages, Kyra shows how to create a happy, confident dog who is ready and motivated to work in a short amount of time. She teaches how to use positive, reward-based techniques that are fun for both the dog and trainer. Foundation skills like basic obedience, following directional signs, jumps and balancing, memory strengthening, and overcoming fears and obstacles are covered in detail. Quick exercises utilize tons of varied props and creative ideas, resulting in a dynamic, engaging curriculum!

Kyra's Bio:

Kyra Sundance is a world-acclaimed stunt dog show performer, dog trainer, and internationally best-selling author. Her dog team performs live acrobatic shows on premier stages internationally; at circuses, professional sports halftime shows and on movies and television shows such as "The Tonight Show", Ellen, Entertainment Tonight, Worldwide Fido Awards, Animal Planet, Showdog Moms & Dads, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Kyra and her dogs starred in Disney's "Underdog" stage show and in a command performance at the palace in Marrakesh for the king of Morocco. Kyra has written numerous popular dog-training books including the international best-selling "101 Dog Tricks", and hosts a line of award-winning dog-training DVDs. She also set-trains dog actors for movies and TV and lectures on positive dog-training methods. Kyra is nationally ranked in competitive dog sports, having trained, competed, and titled in a great number of dog sports. Her methods foster confident, happy dogs who are motivated to do the right thing rather than ones fearful of making a mistake. She shows us how to develop joyful relationships with dogs who balance enthusiasm with self-control. Kyra and her Weimaraners, Chalcy and Jadie, live with Kyra's husband on a ranch in California's Mojave desert.

Price:$ 24.00

Have you ever wondered how a sheep dog, police horse, leopard or octopus is trained? Drawing on interviews with leading animal trainers, Carrots and Sticks offers 50 case studies that explore the step-by-step training of a wide variety of companion, working and exotic animals; reviews the preparation of animals prior to training and common pitfalls encountered. The book brings behavioural science to life, explaining animal training techniques in the language of learning theory. Opening sections on instinct, rewards, punishers and intelligence are richly infused with examples from current training practice and establish the principles that are explored in the unique case studies. Its accessible style will help reassess your preconceptions and simplify your approach to all animal-training challenges. This exciting text will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest, amateur or professional, in the general basics of training, as well as students of psychology, veterinary medicine, agriculture and animal science.

Review

'A new book by Paul McGreevy and Robert Boakes aims to prise open the black box and explain in scientific terms the whys and hows of animal training. If you've ever wondered how police attack dogs are trained or how to teach an octopus to take the lid off a jar, it will tell you that too. ... The approach of this book is straightforward and the ideas are well-presented ... The tips and insights from animal trainers area useful resource. Most importantly, it provides the reader with the opportunity to draw their own conclusions about the ethics of animal training and its impact on the welfare of the animals involved.' RSPCA Animal Welfare Science Update

'... accessible and shrewd ... providing a foundation of the need to understand instincts, biological constraints on learning, the role of early experience and individual differences in order for trainers to learn how to work effectively with predictable responses.' Biologist  

"a useful addition to the library of trainers and behaviourists alike" - The Veterinary Journal

"Some books grab your attention from the very beginning, and this is one of them" - Pet Industry News

"I was beyond ecstatic to read a comprehensive undertaking that bridges the world of academia and layman. This book has been long overdue!" - Integrative and Comparative Biology

Price:$ 70.00