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As of 2020, the Labrador Retriever breed has topped the American Kennel Club’s Popular Dog Breeds list for 19 years running, and for good reason. These athletic animals are almost universally outgoing, eager to try new things, and equipped with a strong desire to please people. This is a breed that can adapt to any situation; Labrador Retrievers have become military heroes, field trial champions, famous movie stars, and more.

Cavapoos are one of the most popular new dog breeds in the world. A cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Standard Poodle, the Cavapoo combines the best traits from both breeds to form one adorable and even-tempered dog. In this audiobook you will learn everything you need to know to successfully raise your Cavapoo from puppy-hood to old age. The audiobook will give you vital information about purchasing and rescue options, as well as top tips for when you bring your Cavapoo home for the first time.

In 1995, Wilma Melville volunteered as a canine search-and-rescue (SAR) handler with her black Labrador Murphy in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. At the time, there were only 15 FEMA-certified SAR dogs in the US. Believing in the value of these remarkable animals to help save lives, Wilma knew many more were needed in the event of future major disasters. She made a vow to help 168 dogs receive search-and-rescue training in her lifetime - one for every Oklahoma City victim.

Six-Figure Pet Business is a business success book for dog trainers, dog and cat groomers, dog day care owners, and other pet service providers. Learn how to create the foundation for success, ensure business success from the very start, remove the roadblocks to let financial success in, hire the right staff members, and more!

Do you dream of owning a loving, obedient, well-mannered dog? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by your dog's bad behavior? Do you want to train your dog and don't know where to start? Now, there is an audiobook for you. Champion trainer Louise Harding will be your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog.

How Dogs Love Us answers the age-old question of dog lovers everywhere and offers profound new evidence that dogs should be treated as we would treat our best human friends: with love, respect, and appreciation for their social and emotional intelligence.

From the simple joys of owning rescue dogs to handling life-saving riot dogs, Steve Mann has seen and trained them all. Every day, he sees the power of dogs to change lives and help people, in all sorts of ways. Now, for the first time, he shares stories from his wide and varied career as the UK's no. 1 Dog Trainer. This book takes the listener on a journey from first love, to handling the grief of death, with everything that life throws at you in between.

Being a Dog is a scientifically rigorous book that presents cutting-edge research with literary flair. Revealing such surprising facts as panting dogs cannot smell to explaining how dogs tell time by detecting lingering smells, Horowitz covers the topic of noses - both canine and human - from curious and always fascinating angles. As we come to understand how rich, complex, and exciting the world around us appears to a dog's sense of smell, we can begin to better appreciate it through our own.

Paul Owens, founder of 'Raise With Praise, Inc.' and a certified evaluator for the Delta Society's Animal Assisted Therapy Program, has written a strong introduction to dog training base upon rewarding "successive approximations" of correct behavior. Gone are the leash "pop" and harsher corrections of earlier obedience methods. Nonviolent dog training shapes appropriate behavior with rewards such as food and games.

An essential companion to your lovable Dachshund, this guide covers everything you should know about Dachshunds, from buying a new puppy to dealing with old age and how best to look after your precious dog.

Losing a beloved pet can be devastating. We feel heartbroken, and miss our pet so very much. Do you feel down and depressed over the loss of your beloved pet? A cat or perhaps a dog? You cannot stop crying and thinking of them? It hurts very much, right? How do we ease the pain and process our grief? Memories can be so painful, but what do we do with their things?

From pint-sized puppy to confident canine: how to raise a healthy, happy, and well-behaved German Shepherd.

The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries feature two of the smartest and funniest lead female protagonists to hit the cozy mystery scene in a very long time, and their affection for food and boundless love and devotion to their dogs puts this new series in the 'Don't Miss' category. The Case of the Abandoned Aussie gets this fresh alphabet series off to a great start, and B. R. Snow promises that listeners are in for a long, wild, and highly entertaining ride as the series moves forward.

How do dogs think? Do they fantasize? Do they dream? What do their barks, whines, and growls tell other dogs? How do they communicate in groups, and why do they form hierarchies? What do dogs want? Anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas attempts to answer these and other questions about a species that has been with mankind for over 20,000 years and still remains a mystery. Based on 30 years and hundreds of thousands of hours of research, this volume describes behavior every dog owner has seen thousands of times but will now understand for only the first time.

Understanding the Dog's Mind Through Survival and Comfort is the manual to understanding a dog's mind and operating system. This book was created to help people understand beforehand what it takes to have a dog.

Judy, a beautiful liver and white English pointer, and the only animal POW of WWII, truly was a dog in a million. Whether she was dragging men to safety from the wreckage of a torpedoed ship, scavenging food to help feed the starving inmates of a hellish Japanese POW camp, or by her presence alone bringing inspiration and hope to men living through the 20th century's darkest days, she was cherished and adored by the British, Australian, American and other Allied servicemen who fought to survive alongside her.

You may be asking yourself, 'Can I really become a pet psychic?' Well, there's good news: the answer is almost certainly yes! All you need is an open mind and a love of animals. We all want to give our pets the best life possible. As we spend more time with them we understand that each animal is unique and has their own particular likes and dislikes, just like people. In this introductory guide to animal communication, pet psychic Beth Lee-Crowther will show you how to deepen your understanding of your pet so that you can respond to their individual needs.

In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria' s dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed.

Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life, from monks who have been breeding, raising, and training German Shepherds for more than 25 years. Their extraordinary grasp of every facet of puppy behavior has gained them worldwide attention.

Are you sick of your adorable little German Shepherd chewing everything in sight? Are you tired of your puppy leaving “surprises” all over the house? Do you want to teach your new puppy how to sit, stay, or heel? Does your puppy whine or howl uncontrollably when you leave the house? This ultimate German Shepherd training guide can help you with it all!