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TV vet Dr Katrina Warren, one of the country's most recognised and loved veterinarians, has teamed up with professional dog trainer Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs Willow, Jordie, Jinx and Flynn. Wonderdogs teaches 20 fun tricks ranging from easy to advanced, and every trick is accompanied by straightforward step-by-step instructions and photographs. You'll find everything your dog wants to learn: from sitting, staying and fetching to dancing, spinning and spelling. Plus, there is a puppy guide to help set up your puppy for life. B... read more

"One of the most comprehensive explorations of the canine world ever published." - "All About Dogs". This title covers everything you need to know about man's best friend from the UK's No.1 vet, Dr Bruce Fogle. Rub noses with more than 400 breeds from around the world from the familiar Labrador Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier, to rarities including the Corded Poodle and the Prazsky Krysavik (the world's smallest dog), and learn the characteristics that make each one special. Pick up essential tips on selecting your dog and get unde... read more

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Make training fun and effective. This friendly guide shows you how to select the right training method for your dog, based on his unique personality, to reach your desired goals. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, you'll get expert training tips and techniques for you and your dog - to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged friend. Concentrate on canines - discover why your dog acts the way she does, understand her nutritional needs, and ready yourself for the task of training your... read more

Keeping a pet dog in top condition from puppyhood to old age encompasses a wide range ofactivities, joys and possible anxieties. Understanding the basic anatomy of a dog and providing theright food, exercise and grooming routines from the starting point for this wide-ranging exploration of all aspects of dog health. Throughout, the emphasis is on presenting progressive up-to-date information, advice and guidance for dog owners in a clear and positive way. The later sections focus on recognising and dealing with a range of hea... read more

Train and learn all about your dog with this Super value bundle. This title includes, the bestselling "Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition", 380 pages with everything you need to raise a healthy, happy dog - from puppyhood to senior stage. It covers feeding, training, grooming, and solving behavioral problems (mixed breeds and purebreds alike). And all in a down-to-earth tone that has won rave reviews from customers and vets alike. Instructional and entertaining 70 minute DVD - benefit from more than a decade of hands-on veterinary exper... read more

Features a new 8-page color section The bestselling guide to making the most of puppy's first year Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics -- housebreaking, feeding, training -- to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to Choose the perfect puppy for you Socialize your puppy Stimulate you... read more

A heart-warming true story about a family's quest for their lost dog, Millie, which touched and united a whole community in suburban MelbourneLead

This book is aimed at anyone thinking of breeding dogs, whether just for the pleasure of rearing dogs at home or with a view to exhibiting, and underlines the responsibilities involved in reproducing a living being that will require a healthy, safe existence and the commitment of its owners for fourteen or more years of life.

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The heart-warming tale of love and loyalty and one amazing dog, Sophie...As Jan and Dave Griffith motored out of Mackay Marina on their boat, Honey May, it was just another day in paradise. A weekend's sailing around the islands with Sophie, their blue cattle dog, and then home. But out at sea, the unthinkable happened. Sophie disappeared overboard and despite Jan and Dave's frantic search efforts, their beloved family pet was presumed lost at sea. For Jan and Dave it was hard to imagine ever getting over her loss. What followed is... read more

After helping thousands of people improve their dogs' behaviour, Martin 'The Dog Man' McKenna believes the real problem is the same as it's always been - despite centuries of sharing our lives with each other, we humans still can't truly understand or communicate with dogs. This book will change that. What's Your Dog Telling You? reveals exactly what your dog is thinking when he jumps up on you when you get home from work (it's not always because he's happy to see you), why he licks you all the time (it's a form of domination), why... read more

Your dog just doesn't seem to listen. You've been through obedience training, but he still can't seem to master the most basic commands. And nothing you do seems to prevent him from misbehaving. 'Clients usually come to me when their dogs are ruining their lives, not when they won't sit,' says Cesar. 'But everywhere I go, people are telling me they are confused about the wide variety of training options and theories out there.' Now, in his usual straightforward, confident manner, Cesar takes on the topic of training for the first t... read more

Titles in Barron's growing "My Pet Series" emphasize the special relationships that normally develop between pets of various species and their owners. "My Puppy "discusses the special care required during the first year of every dog's life. Puppies are more active and usually more playful than mature dogs, but they are also more vulnerable and accident-prone. Puppyhood is also the ideal time to begin proper training, and to achieve close bonding between master and dog. This book discusses all aspects of a puppy's growth, health and... read more

As an unabashed dog lover, Alexandra Horowitz is naturally curious about what her dog thinks and what she knows. As a cognitive scientist she is intent on understanding the minds of animals who cannot say what they know or feel. This is a fresh look at the world of dogs -- from the dog's point of view. The book introduces the reader to the science of the dog -- their perceptual and cognitive Abilities -- and uses that introduction to draw a picture of what it might be like to be a dog. It answers questions no other dog book can -- ... read more

In "Complete Dog Care", Dr Bruce Fogle shares the benefit of his 40 years' clinical expertise. Whether choosing a pedigree or a mutt, find out how to make the most of your relationship with your dog and look after its health and wellbeing. You can choose from the best breeds for a wide range of lifestyles from apartment dweller to allergy sufferer. You can assess your dog's personality and ensure a stress-free home-coming for all the family. You can solve all familiar and less common problems from dog training, feeding, exercise, a... read more

He believed the dog was immortal... So begins the sweeping story of Rin Tin Tin: the story of a canine superstar and of American popular culture, spanning nearly a century and many human lives, told in the inimitable style of Susan Orlean, the "Sunday Times" bestselling author of The Orchid Thief. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tin's improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to t... read more

Choose the top dog for your family. From spaniels to sheepdogs, The Complete Dog Breed Guide will help you choose the perfect companion for your family. Fully illustrated and featuring over 400 of the world's best-loved breeds, this is the only breed guide you'll ever need. Q&A selector charts help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle plus expert guidance on caring for your dog, understanding its behaviour and training tips ensure that he'll soon becomes everyone's best friend. The Complete Dog Breed Guide is a one-st... read more