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Amazing Maya volume 4
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Maya discovers taking care of her new dog Astro is more than just fun and games. Includes activity tips.
2) Just Gus
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After guardian dog Gus is injured defending his flock of sheep, he is sent to recuperate and heal with a young boy, Diego, whom Gus finds he can help by learning how to work as an emotional support animal.
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Andy Carpenter novels volume 27
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2023.
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"Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter remembers every dog that's come through the Tara Foundation's doors, but the most well-known alum of the dog rescue organization that Andy founded in Paterson, New Jersey, may be Mamie. Adopted by famous actress Jenny Nichols--Andy's high school girlfriend--the miniature French poodle is now practically a starlet in her own right. Andy doesn't hold it against his friend. In fact, he and his wife, Laurie, have dinner...
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Sponsored by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the RSPCA Guides give you the most helpful and accurate advice on how to best care for your pet.
Care For Your Dog is full of helpful advice about how to choose a dog and how best to look after it.
All aspects of day-to-day care are covered - housing, feeding, handling, exercise and health - and the book is clearly illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout....
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Now regarded as a classic in dog literature, Ken Foster's memoir chronicles his journey from first-time dog owner to rescuer-and all the lessons and mistakes he made along the way. Bookended by the tragedies of 9/11 and Katrina, Foster finds that dogs open his eyes to the benefits of compassion, selflessness, and the chaotic beauty of living each day in the moment.
But more than Foster's own story, readers remember the dogs. Among them are Duque,...
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Ken Foster knows that a dog can change a person's life. And that several dogs can change even more. For “The Dogs Who Found Me”, the author appeared in major media interviews such as NPR's "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross and received hundreds of letters and stories about other karmic canine rescues. Many of these heartwarming stories are now compiled in this all-new follow-up to the original bestseller. “Dogs I Have Met” introduces us to injured...
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Annie. Defying the odds, he rescued a down-on-his-luck dog from a local shelter and, together, they redefined what animal performers could do. Since then, Berloni and his trainers have provided animals for hundreds of films, commercials, and television shows as well as live theater, including productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Winn-Dixie”, all over North America. In this heartwarming book, he tells the true stories of "throw-away" animals...
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For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But, not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs...
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An easy, fun way to correct nasty habitsThe Good Behavior Book for Dogs provides illustrated, down-to-earth, practical advice for dog owners with not-so-perfect pups. With an accessible, fun and easy approach, the author helps owners and their dogs learn how to affect proper manners and behavior management in a respectful and loving environment. Dogs will happily engage in the training activities advocated, creating a bridge to happiness, freedom,...
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The Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog and Puppy Care and Training features advice on behavior and positive training techniques, guidance about natural care and nutrition, and information about holistic care such as chiropractic, herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture, and homeopathy. It covers all aspects of canine health, including cancer treatments, and most important of all, it focuses on how to have fun with a dog. This book equips readers with...
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When he first meets Sparky, a year-old Golden puppy from a tough neighborhood, Dan doesn't know what to think, even though he had previously raised two Golden Retrievers. Full of mischief, quirks, and a fear of stairs, Sparky disrupts his life from the moment he enters it, and soon earns a new name: Morgan, after the spiced rum pirate.
Rescuing Morgan details Morgan's first years, as both puppy and dad test each other, compromise, adapt, and ultimately...
13) The Dog Listener
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You've heard of the Horse Whisperer - now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs. Jan Fennell's remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname "the dog listener". Her unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate and delinquent of dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jan's simple techniques draws on her countless case histories of problem dogs...
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Unser Hund Rocky (aus Spanien) hat nach über 10 Jahren bei uns in Deutschland einen Leishmanien Ausbruch. Hier erzählen wir, wie wir ihm helfen, da laut Tierärzten Hilfe nicht mehr möglich ist.
Leider hatten 2 Tierärzte über ein Jahr Fehldiagnosen gestellt, aus diesem Grund konnten die Leishmanien sich im ganzen Körper ausbreiten und die Leber und Nieren angreifen und teilweise zerstören...
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"Kein Psychiater der Welt kann es mit einem kleinen Hund aufnehmen, der einem das Gesicht leckt." Von Kind an haben Hunde das Leben von Martina Merckel-Braun geprägt und bereichert. Warmherzig und humorvoll berichtet die Autorin von den kleinen und großen Abenteuern, die sie im Laufe der Jahre mit ihren Schützlingen – und Gott! – erlebt hat.
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When does a dog's behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept? Karen Shanley tackles this question in lyrical prose and brings to life her relationships with three very different dogs: Kiera, Molly, and Magic, who all manage to capture Shanley's heart. Dogs of Dreamtime makes readers take a long, hard look at what matters most in life,and what does not-what can and cannot be controlled. This is a touching story that will...
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"Our fifteen Christmases together have special meaning to me. I see you bouncing about the house, thrilled that tree-decorating day had finally come. I see you in your green, red, and white sweater, sitting by our tinsel tree on Christmas morning, waiting for the festivities to begin. And when Christmas day was over, I see you snuggling next to me in bed, energy spent, lulling me to sleep and guarding against nocturnal attack-rats."
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Furry Tales from the Doggy Lama details the history of family pets and follows their stories passed down from generations about family pets and the joy they have brought to our household.
This children's book also asks the reader if they have pets and about the joys they have brought to their families.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to help veterans with service dog support.
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Gregory Edmont is just another American sojourning in Paris until he adopts a Dalmatian named J.P., and suddenly his life is charmed. The adventure begins with a near-arrest, as the French authorities question the legality of a two-wheeling Dalmatian. They escape, but the roller coaster of a journey continues. Spotted in France forces the reader to consider the role fate plays in our lives, with its surprises and unexpected twists and turns.