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Flushers, retrievers, and pointers: Discover a complete guide to training an obedient, enthusiastic hunting dog. With a combination of clear instructions and fascinating insight into the mentality of hunting breeds, even a first-time owner will be able to train their dog to its full potential.

Natural Dog Training is about how dogs see the world and what this means in regards to training. The first part of this book presents a theory for the social behavior of canines, featuring the drive to hunt, not the pack instincts, as seminal to canine behavior. The second part reinterprets how dogs actually learn. The third section presents exercises and handling techniques to put this theory into practice with a puppy. The final section sets forth a training program with a special emphasis on coming when called.

Goldens are charming fur-balls of energy! These magical guys and gals become part of the family and teach us more than imaginable. They are loyal, intelligent, friendly, and change their owners lives forever. Un-trained goldens can be a little...“ruff” around the edges though! The breeds combination of high-energy and friendliness can easily lead to over-excitement. Jumping on strangers out of joy, chewing on pillows or your kids homework are just some of the issues inexperienced owners run into.

Through abundant stories and case studies, the authors reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors, some potentially disruptive to domestic accord, and show how in addressing these behaviors you can strengthen the bond with your dog as well as keep the peace. The promise of this book is that, especially in an ever-accelerating world filled with digital distractions, you can learn from your dog's example how to live in the moment, thereby enriching your life immeasurably.

This dog care and training guide for beginners will show you the basics of handling your puppy the pack-leader´s way: From setting up the training area and getting the equipment and supplies you will need, to claiming your role as pack leader and conditioning him to obey your basic commands.

Looks at each dog element archetype individually, exploring their personality strengths and weaknesses, emotional defaults, how they react under stress, what makes them happy, and their potential physical ailments and conditions.

Chic and I; or, The practical training of a dog for the gun was published by Leonard Goodwin in 1896 under the pen name of Ben Hur. It is a delightful book with insights into both dog training and bird hunting at the close of the nineteenth century in America. This book is especially unique because it is set in the American West at a time when most of the bird hunting literature was focused on the romantic traditions of ruffed grouse hunting in New England, Appalachia, and the Northwoods.

In the last 20 years, pets have gone from the backyard to sleeping on our beds, then showing up in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal, political, and social dramas springing from this cultural transformation. Since 1998, the pet population in the US has almost doubled - about two-thirds of the country now owns a pet. No longer left to wander the neighborhood, dogs and cats eat special food, get individualized medical attention, and even fly in the cabin.

Nationally recognized, award-winning animal behaviorist and master trainer Bryan Bailey will help you gain the knowledge and tools to activate and deactivate natural impulses and mechanisms in your dog, leading to a harmonious existence and the control you've always dreamed of.

Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild. Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious.

This toy business was all new to Peaches, and she wasn’t exactly sure what to do with Miss Fox. So she looked up at Mommy with a questioning look that said, What am I supposed to do with this thing, Mommy?

Is forest bathing for me and my dog? Yes! You don’t need a swimsuit - no special attire required. Forest bathing is accessible to all levels of fitness and mobility. It is a new (and very old) type of restorative stroll in the woods with your dog. Why do forest bathing with my dog? If you feel like you are bouncing from one thing to the next, never relaxing, forest bathing will reduce your stress, reset your nervous systems, have lasting positive effects on your immune system, and increase the well-being of both you and your dog.

Whether your puppy is hyperactive, destructive, excessively barking or just needing constant attention, this puppy training book will help you understand the reasons why your puppy is misbehaving and provide techniques to improve your pup's behavior.

Bringing a puppy into your life can be one of the most exciting things you do, but it can also be a massive headache if you fail to train your cute fluffy pal to be the obedient life-long companion you want and need. This book will teach you positive training methods that will build trust and respect between you and your puppy.

This is both an assessment tool and an aid to probe into your dog's brain to see whether they may suffer from a cognitive impairment. This also provides some potential modifications surrounding how you can aid your canine companion.