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Every dog owner's dream is to have an obedient dog who does cool tricks. This book will help you teach your dog to obey you as well as how to do cool tricks! If you are have ever been amazed by how other dog owners can get their dogs to do literally everything they want to do, including having them to sit in the same spot for a long time and getting them to do some amazing tricks, this book has great information for you.

Hi, I'm Ted Efthymiadis, and in this audiobook, I'll share a decade's worth of hard-earned lessons. While my previous book focused on starting a dog training business, this one delves into the nuances I learned through trial and error. It's about maximizing efficiency, increasing income, and ultimately, making a greater impact on dogs and their owners. Notably, this book doesn't offer dog training tips; instead, it's tailored for trainers of any method seeking to enhance their business.

If dogs could talk, what would they say is the best diet to keep them in tiptop condition? Would they recommend a selection of cans and packets from the supermarket. Or would they recommend half a chicken and a fresh rabbit? In Work Wonders, Dr. Lonsdale looks at the dietary needs of dogs from a dog’s perspective, taking account of Nature’s teachings, easily understood science and sound common sense.

Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht, and she's not afraid to use it! As a self-employed engineering consultant with a penchant for oddball - read: shady - projects, Hetta Coffey has a history of inviting trouble. But now that she's been hired for a legitimate mining project in Mexico's Baja, it looks like smooth sailing ahead... until she discovers that people and pesos are disappearing faster than you can say, "This job is the pits!"

With her trademark wisdom and humor, Anna Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with her dog Beau's, and on the lessons she's learned by watching him: to roll with the punches, to take things as they come, to measure herself not in terms of the past or the future but of the present, to raise her nose in the air from time to time and, at least metaphorically, to holler, "I smell bacon!"

This book is your complete guide for everything dog-related! You will learn the ins and outs of dog psychology and how you can utilize training information to create the best customized training for your specific dog and lifestyle. In addition, you will be learning behaviors of aging dogs that you need to look out for in order to identify possible medical conditions. This book will provide you with the right instructions and education on how to take care of aging dogs to prevent common medical problems like arthritis and dementia.

Border collies have made a loving addition to millions of lucky families for hundreds of years. If you are considering adopting one into your family and are wondering if their needs, behaviors, and upkeep are a good fit, all these subjects and more can be found in this audiobook. 50 Things to Know About Border Collies by Cora Poe presents thorough explanations of the breed’s history, biology, psychology, adoption options, ethical puppy shopping, and best practices for becoming the most caring border collie parent you can be.

Confused by your canine? Monique Anstee believes we have made dog training much too hard, when it really is very simple. Anstee teaches you to think differently, which will help you get out of your mind and into the moment. Monique Anstee trains dogs kindly, but effectively, and her clients love her for her honesty. Now, she has compiled a book of daily wisdom in which she shares her most deeply held values and philosophies, and her most sought-after lessons gleaned from more than 25 years in the business.

Crate training a new puppy to sleep through the night in his crate in 7-10 days isn't really that hard. It's gonna take some work; in some cases, a lot of work. But you can do it! But the good news it, the nighttime approach to crate training your puppy is basically the same as the daytime with a few differences. This book will teach you everything you need to know.

The pack leader's basic dog tricks and commands! This audiobook will teach you the basics you need to start teaching your dog new commands and tricks. A learning process that can be quite fun for you and your dog and is neither too complicated nor takes as long as you may think. In fact, instead of having to practice for long hours each day, you can achieve this with as little as five to 10 minutes per training session.

Award-winning author Helen Humphreys tells a beautiful tale in this brilliant memoir of the writing life as told through the dogs Humphreys has lived with and loved over a lifetime.

It is a joyful moment for everybody. Bringing home a young, sweet puppy marks the beginning of new and exciting period not only for you but for the puppy also. As much as this novelty will impact your routine in a new and wonderful way, at the same time it presents an adaptation challenge for your new roomie. The first two weeks of your lives together will bring fun, laughter, and tears but may also cause high blood pressure if you don't know what you are doing.

In 1992, two Russian moviemakers left a cryptic note for New Mexican writer Stephen Bodio at his local bar. It led him to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where he saw a film about the ancient breed of Central Asian sight hounds known as tazis. He would end up chasing these leads to Kazakhstan, where these beautiful dogs may have existed 6,000 years ago.

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.

A loveable local legend and true character to all who knew him, Copper was no ordinary dog. With more stories to tell than you could count on the pads of one paw, this curly-tailed, shaggy-bearded mongrel (but don't let him hear you call him that) led a truly astonishing life.

Dog training is full of differing opinions, myths, and old wives' tales. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what theory is the best for training your dog? The Evolution of Dog Training details how to teach your dog, one step at a time, without causing your dog pain or fear. It carefully explains how training with choke chains started and why trainers are now using clickers instead. You'll also learn what current research and scientific studies tell us about how dogs learn, making it easier to a turn your beloved pet into a well-behaved dog.

When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog walk, while Cotter narrates to hilarious effect.

Learn about the European origins of the Australian Cattle Dog, their working history, and see a quick guide to their best and worst traits. Learn what type of home and family a Blue Heeler will thrive in. Prepare your own house and yard, and have your family prepared to bring your Blue Heeler home.

Embark on a journey into the world of Shiba Inus with "Shiba Shenanigans: A First-Time Owner's Guide to the Quirky Shiba Inu." This comprehensive guide serves as your trusted advisor, offering a blend of essential insights, practical advice, and support for new Shiba Inu owners.

Raine Stockton and her high-spirited, big-hearted golden retriever, Cisco, are accustomed to being heroes wherever they go. But there's a new dog in town, and Raine and Cisco find themselves upstaged by a flashy K-9 addition to the sheriff's department. Nike and her handler, Jolene, are part of a new government-funded program. Though Raine admires Nike's talent almost as much as she resents Jolene's arrogance, she wonders why the Department of Homeland Security would send such an expensive gift to their sleepy Smoky Mountain community.