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In "Dogs and All About Them," Robert Leighton presents a comprehensive exploration of canine companionship that interweaves factual information with heartfelt narratives. Written in a charming, accessible style that is both educational and entertaining, this book delves into the history, breeds, and behavior of dogs, highlighting their evolution alongside humanity. Leightons meticulous research and observational insights position the book within the Victorian literary context, where nature writing and public interest in pets gained momentum, offering readers a glimpse into the societal transitions surrounding pet ownership during this period. Robert Leighton, a prominent figure in late 19th-century literature, was not only a writer but also a keen observer of animal behavior, which significantly influenced his perspectives on canine life. His personal experiences with dogs and his passion for nature illuminate his narrative, allowing readers to engage with the material on a deeper level. Leightons ability to merge his literary prowess with his love for animals renders this work a testament to the bond between humans and dogs, making it resonate across generations. I highly recommend "Dogs and All About Them" to both dog enthusiasts and casual readers alike. This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of canine society while offering delightful anecdotes that celebrate the warm companionship dogs provide. Leightons thoughtful approach makes this volume an essential addition to any animal lovers library.

In The Dog, William Youatt presents a comprehensive examination of canine anatomy, breeding, and training, embodying a blend of scientific rigor and pastoral wisdom. Written in the mid-19th century, this seminal work reflects the Victorian fascination with natural history while also serving as a practical manual for dog owners. Youatts accessible prose is supplemented by meticulous observations, demonstrating his commitment to both the art and science of dog husbandry, which was an emerging field during his time. His perspectives on various breeds, alongside detailed discussions on health and behavior, situate the book as an essential resource for both enthusiasts and scholars of animal husbandry. As a veterinarian and animal welfare advocate, Youatts background profoundly shaped his insights into canine care and breeding. His dedication to the well-being of animals is evident in his advocacy for responsible ownership and the health of domesticated species. Youatts experiences and education, steeped in the scientific advancements of his era, provided a solid foundation for addressing common misconceptions about dogs, urging readers to cultivate a more informed and compassionate approach to canine companions. The Dog is highly recommended for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of canine physiology, behavior, and training methodologies. Whether you are a seasoned breed enthusiast, a dog owner, or simply curious about our four-legged friends, Youatts insightful observations and practical guidance will enrich your appreciation of dogs and provide invaluable knowledge for care and companionship.

In "Anecdotes of Dogs," Edward Jesse presents a charming and insightful exploration of canine behavior, loyalty, and companionship, using a blend of personal anecdotes and well-researched historical accounts. The book is structured around various vignettes that highlight the unique traits and stories of specific dogs, captivating readers with both humor and poignancy. Jesses literary style is characterized by an engaging narrative voice, rich descriptions, and a heartfelt reverence for the animal kingdom, placing this work within the broader context of 19th-century British literature that often celebrated natural history and the domestic sphere. Edward Jesse, a noted naturalist and author of the early Victorian era, had a deep affinity for animals, particularly dogs, which likely informed his work in "Anecdotes of Dogs." His background in natural history and keen observations of animal behavior enabled him to weave together a tapestry of stories that reflect not only the endearing qualities of dogs but also their vital roles in human lives throughout history. Jesses affinity for these creatures underscores a profound respect for nature, a common thread in the literary climate of his time. This book is highly recommended for dog lovers, naturalists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of the human-animal bond. Jesses eloquent prose and the delightful stories encapsulated in this work invite readers to reflect on the loyalty and emotional complexities of dogs, making it a timeless addition to the canon of animal literature.

La historia de la relación entre los humanos y los perros suma ya miles de años, pero siguen habiendo muchos aspectos que escapan a nuestra comprensión. Alexandra Horowitz, experta en cognición animal, ha explorado los entresijos de este vinculo, unico y complejo, entre especies.En estas paginas, la autora desgrana las particularidades de compartir la vida con un perro, cuales son sus necesidades, como vemos a nuestros compañeros caninos y, lo mas sorprendente, como nos ven ellos a nosotros. Un libro apasionante para los amantes de los perros y de la biologia en general.

Breeding from your Bitch covers every aspect of breeding for anyone who might be considering mating their bitch. Written by a vet, this accessible and invaluable book dispels common misconceptions and addresses frankly the issues involved, ranging from the cost, time and effort concerned, through the mating process itself, to ensuring the health and welfare of both mother and puppies. The book covers factors to consider in choosing a breed; choosing a stud dog and the mating process; care of the bitch during pregnancy; whelping and caring for neo-natal puppies; post-pregnancy care and, finally, rearing a healthy litter.

The complete guide to permanently eliminating allergies in dogs and cats. Holistic health therapies for keeping your pets as healthy as they can be. How to use natural approaches to strengthening a pets immune system without the use of pharmaceuticals. A detailed explanation of the authors allergy-elimination techniquea new, effective approach for dealing with allergy problems in pets. Useful advice on food sensitivity, hot spots, ear infections, ringworm, scabies, intestinal parasites, vaccinations, and more.

Pamper your pet while you save money by doing it yourself! This book shows you how to build inexpensive, functional accessories to make your home a pet paradise. DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs presents 20 simple projects that you can make in just a weekend, without any advanced skills or special tools. From a cat tree and a hide-away litter box to bowl stands, leash racks, and a Scandinavian bed platform, these stylish structures will take care of your pets needs while preserving your interior decor. Built and pet-tested by the authors in their own home, each imaginative creation features step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and inspirational color photographs. Inside DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs Functional yet stylish furniture and accessories to make for your cat or dog. 20 simple DIY projects that anyone can make in one weekend without special skills. Save money by doing it yourself with scrap wood, simple materials, and basic tools. Modern, decorative designs let you show your love for your animals while embellishing your home. Step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and inspirational color photographs. Projects include litter boxes, dog house, bowl stands, bed platforms, travel basket, cat tree, leash rack, bedside table cabin, and more.

En esta obra, escrita con gran amor y un profundo conocimiento del tema, FranK Rosell nos explica todo lo que hay que saber sobre el sentido del olfato del perro.El perro tiene un olfato muchísimo más sensible que el del ser humano, lo que le convierte en nuestro amigo de cuatro patas mas preciado. Los hay que nos protegen de criminales, contrabandistas y terroristas, otros encuentran a personas desaparecidas en la montaña e, incluso, algunos pueden descubrir ciertos tipos de cancer en una etapa muy temprana.En este libro, el autor recoge anecdotas protagonizadas por perros rastreadores de castores, como Mie y Tapas, el perro detector de excrementos de la ballena asesina Tucker o el perro detector Elvis, entre otros. Nos enseña el porque de sus comportamientos y reacciones y sus semejanzas geneticas con los lobos. Un olfato para todo es, pues, el libro ideal para los amantes de los perros. Una lectura amena, interesante e, incluso, sorprendente.

Momo es un border collie al que le encanta esconderse.Momo es un border collie al que le encanta esconderse. Está esperando pacientemente que lo encuentres en más de 100 fotografías de paisajes urbanos y rurales capturados por el mejor amigo de Momo, Andrew Knapp. Echa un vistazo. ¿Puedes encontrarlo?Miles de fans en internet juegan a las escondidas con Momo, un border collie, todos los dias. Y ahora, en este libro bestseller de The New York Times, tu tambien puedes. Momo y su mejor amigo Andrew Knapp han viajado por todas partes -a traves de campos, caminos rurales, ciudades, patios, vecindarios y espacios surrealistas de todo tipo.El resultado es un libro de fotografia y un juego que puedes utilizar en cualquier momento. Sumergete pagina tras pagina en las hermosas y serenas fotografias de Andrew, y tarde o temprano encontraras a Momo mirandote. (¿No puede encontrarlo? No te preocupes... las respuestas estan al final del libro.)

Make Your Dog the Most Stylish Pooch on the Block Pamper your favorite pooch with this inspiring collection of cute canine accessories. Featuring dozens of doggie designs, theres something here for every pets personality. Fun Accessories to Sew for Your Dog shows how to make your own one-of-a-kind creations: from leashes, toys, collars, cushions, and dining mats to storage baskets, sunscreen caps, carrier bags, and even an Elizabethan cone collar. Youll discover plenty of ideas for making fun and functional gear. Step-by-step photos and clear instructions make these projects so easy to follow, its a walk in the park! Inside Fun Accessories to Sew for Your Dog 22 pet-friendly DIY projects Cool designs for attractive, practical dog gear. Step-by-step photos make each project easy to follow. Fun and functional ideas for leashes, beds, toys, collars, cushions, carrying pouches and more. Advice on stitching, measurement lists, and tips on tools and materials.

Cómo hacer el perro es una lectura esencial no sólo para caninos, sino también para sus amos, y que ofrece una curiosa visión sobre el comportamiento de todos ellos.Un libro irreverente, cínico y divertido. Con las claves y los trucos basicos para mantener la autoestima canina, incluso en las situaciones mas embarazosas. Como comportarte cuando debes llevar el collar de plastico isabelino -por no llamarle el cono de la verguenza-, como afinar el ladrido, como negociar y superar la hora del baño o como desafiar a tus dueños y desobedecerles con clase cuando jugais a buscar. ¡Que busquen ellos!Como hacer el perro es el reglamento oficial del mundo perruno. Una guia hilarante para aguantar a los humanos y que te ayudara a empoderarte para que seas siempre tu quien decidas cuando sentarte y cuando no.La critica ha dicho... Un compendio de instrucciones y reflexiones sobre la vida perruna con sus familias humanas. Divertido y desenfadado. Monica Gutierrez, Serendipia

Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses a Black Russian terriers care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.

Nearly every client who contacts professional Brooklyn dog trainer Kate Naito (CPDT-KA) is desperately looking to stop his or her dogs undesirable behavior. In response, Kate developed BKLN Manners? as an empowering four-week group class for busy owners who want the fastest path to a polite dog. Now available in book format, this comprehensive system utilizes clever management techniques and positive training strategies to help owners transform their dogs from unruly to urbane. BKLN Manners offers no-nonsense, easy-to-implement solutions to: B: Barking; K: Knocking people over; L: Leash walking problems; N: Naughty when alone. This book addresses uniquely urban challenges like dodging chicken bones on the sidewalk, counterconditioning on crowded streets, neighbors? noise concerns, and more. Written in a problem-and-solution format with the needs of busy urban and suburban dwellers in mind, it can help your dog acquire polite BKLN Manners both indoors and out. Inside BKLN Manners Comprehensive training guide that addresses common behavior concerns of urban and suburban dog owners. Clever management techniques and positive training strategies that help owners transform their dogs from unruly to urbane. The author is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer at a Brooklyn dog training organization who developed BKLN Manners? as a four-week group class for busy owners who wanted the fastest path to a polite dog. BKLN Manners offers no-nonsense, easy-to-implement solutions to: B: Barking; K: Knocking people over; L: Leash walking problems; N: Naughty when alone. Includes a suggested weekly plan for practicing BKLN behaviors and a chart to track training progress.

La motivación principal para los autores de esta obra ha sido la creación de un manual específico para la formación de unidades caninas estables y con los conocimientos claros en cuanto a la labor de la busqueda de personas desaparecidas. El conjunto de la unidad canina de rescate no solo se limita a la preparacion del perro como maquina de busqueda, sino a su correcta educacion, socializacion, o lo que es lo mismo, a la preparacion de la estructura psicologica necesaria para nuestro binomio de trabajo, creando en la formacion del mismo unvinculo afectivo, anexando la relacion entre compañeros (guia y perro) de trabajo. Inevitablemente, la formacion del guia en la zona de busqueda necesita deunos conocimientos para su movilidad, y es en este preciso momento cuando entran en juego las bases en topografia, sanidad, transmisiones, etc. Este manualde educacion canina y formacion especifica del guia es, en su totalidad, unarespuesta inmediata ante la necesidad de una nueva relacion entre el perro funcional y el guia en el ambito de la busqueda de desaparecidos.

Todo lo que tienes que saber para comprender a tu mejor amigo.Emilio Ortiz, autor de la novela de éxito A través de mis pequeños ojos, nos sorprende con este libro en el que los perros toman la palabra para contar sus experiencias y su relacion con los humanos. La vida con un perro es mas feliz te ayudara a comprender mejor a tu mas fiel amigo; a conocer como funciona su cerebro para interpretar sus emociones y manias; a entender que esconde tras esa mirada llena de ternura, inteligencia y devocion y a descubrir lo fascinante que es la convivencia con el. Un extraordinario relato, imprescindible para los amantes de los animales.

De todos los perros de defensa, el rottweiler es el más fuerte y, si se sabe educar y adiestrar, el más seguro. Mucha gente está convencida de que el rottweiler es un perro peligroso, que muerde con facilidad y que resulta dificil de controlar. Sin embargo, el perro malvado no existe: desde que nace, el hombre puede modificar su instinto, corrigiendo las conductas agresivas y combativas, y estableciendo una relacion amistosa con el. Por ello, antes de adquirir un perro de estas caracteristicas, deberiamos preguntarnos si seremos capaces de afrontar una responsabilidad tan grande. Para educar a un perro dominante como el rottweiler se necesita una cierta habilidad, unos conocimientos basicos y una sensibilidad particular: los consejos de estas paginas son indispensables para ello. Gracias a este manual, podremos aprender todo lo necesario para hacernos cargo de un rottweiler. Con sus explicaciones, precisas y claras, y el gran numero de fotografias que lo ilustran, sabremos como obtener el mayor provecho posible de nuestro perro y conseguir, al mismo tiempo, que viva feliz.

As a breed, Dobermanns have acquired an unjustified reputation as devil dogs due to their courage, loyalty, intelligence and physical strength. This book aims to dispel the myths surrounding this magnificent dog, and shows how Dobermanns can be loving and gentle family pets, as well as their more traditional role as guard dogs. Dobermanns - a practical guide for owners and breeders traces the development of the breed from its early beginnings in the nineteenth century through to the present day, and offers the reader advice on every aspect of rearing and caring for these beautiful dogs.

Written by Andrea Hayes, the presenter of TV3s Dog Tales, these are the inspiring and heartwarming stories of fourteen rescue dogs who rescued their owners right back. Filled with touching stories of love, loss and transformation, Dog Tales will lift your soul as you laugh, cry and fall in love with these amazing animals.We meet Penny the Pit Bull, who was abandoned at her most vulnerable, but found happiness with a couple who take her everywhere even to work. Read about Skittles, the terrified Shih Tzu, who was rescued from a puppy farm and found love and canine companionship in her new home. We also hear how a three-legged dog called Mick taught Andrea life lessons about living in the moment and thriving despite health challenges.Andreas tender tales of human-canine connection will touch your soul and remind you of why dogs play such central roles in the lives of their human companions. Her passionate advocacy for those neglected, forgotten creatures their owners failed will make you want to open your heart and home to one of your own. John Grogan, author of Marley & Me

Al igual que a los humanos, a los perros tampoco les amarga un dulce. De hecho los veterinarios recomiendan ofrecerlos de vez en cuando, para animar la monotonía de sus dietas. Actualmente podemos comprarlos casi en cualquier sitio, desde una clinica veterinaria hasta un supermercado o incluso una gasolinera. Y todos los que tenemos perro nos hemos preguntado alguna vez: ¿cuales seran los mejores para mi perro?. Pero ¿por que comprarlos cuando nosotros mismos podemos elaborar en casa dulces ricos, sanos y nutritivos? Y lo mas importante: adaptados a nuestro perro, libres de conservantes y otros productos quimicos, con ingredientes naturales y sabiendo lo que contienen. Al igual que sucede con las personas, hay muchos perros que tienen un estomago delicado o padecen alguna intolerancia, y tambien los hay que son muy tiquismiquis Estas recetas tambien son para ellos.

John Cowan is an experienced gamekeeper working in Scotland and here he shares a life-times expertise in using and training working dogs.He covers each category of gamekeepers dog: Retriever, Terrier, Hunter Pointer Retriever, Pointers and Setters, Guard Dogs, Spaniels, Lurchers and Cross-breeds and discusses in fascinating detail the role that each group of dog plays in the working life on a sporting Estate, once trained.He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of individual breeds and illustrates his points with some fascinating first-hand experiences with specific working dogs.The Gamekeepers Dog also includes John Cowans account of how a gamekeeper trains his specific dogs, how he selects them and his relationship with them. Unique specialist advice on how to train a dog to bay and to find and sit by fallen game is also included.