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Andrea Hudy has trained numerous NCAA national championship teams, elite athletes, and National Basketball Association players. The Wall Street Journal calls her "The Kansas Jayhawks' Secret Weapon." In Power Positions, Hudy shares her specific training prescriptions designed to maximize sports performance. "The Hudy Movement" provides a unique way to look at movement and training that is grounded in science to build a better athlete and a better...
2) Teach Your Dog New Tricks: Step-by-Step Instructions for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Tricks
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Transform your dog into a trick dog with this step-by-step training guide
No matter their age or size, all dogs can learn new dog tricks! Whether you want to teach your dog a classic trick like Roll Over, or master more advanced ones like Cross Your Paws, this easy-to-follow training guide offers practical step-by-step instructions to help big and small dogs learn easy, intermediate, and advanced tricks.
Trick training will engage your dog, keep...
3) El Schnauzer
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¡Tres razas para un mismo perro! El schnauzer merece ser conocido y reconocido. Es un perro leal, que desborda vigor y alegría, un verdadero amigo de los niños, capaz de procurar grandes satisfacciones a quien sepa instaurar con él una relación adecuada.
Valeria Rossi nos enseña a elegir el cachorro en función de la talla y del carácter, nos explica cómo integrar al recién llegado a la nueva familia y cómo inculcarle las normas de educación....
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Do you have an aggressive or reactive dog? Learn how to turn your dog's behavior around!
Complete step-by-step guide to proven methods that help dog owners manage and rehabilitate a reactive or aggressive dog, whether a rescue or purebred
Behavior program models formed by canine professionals, including Dog L.E.G.S. (R) (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), Fear Free, Slow Thinking is Life Saving for Dogs (TM), and ACE (Animal Centred Education)...
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Whether you aspire to be a dog trainer or simply aim to instill basic manners or advanced skills in your beloved furry companion, this book is tailored to meet your needs. Discover optimal techniques for training your pup with positive reinforcement, gain insights into canine communication and learning, and unlock your potential to become the best version of yourself, allowing your dog to thrive as the best version of them. Witness the transformation...
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"Canine Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Dog Training" Unlock the secrets to a harmonious and fulfilling relationship with your furry companion through "Canine Mastery." This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from understanding your dog's behavior to mastering advanced training techniques, ensuring a lifelong connection filled with joy, obedience, and shared achievements. Discover the Foundations of Canine Understanding: Uncover the...
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Many pet owners consider vet visits to be quite stressful and traumatic, but there is an emerging alternative that can dramatically improve those experiences for everyone. Cooperative care is based on the concept of providing as much information as possible to help all parties involved understand how to recognize stress in their animal clients, how to offset that stress using force-free training and management methods, provide a calming physical environment,...
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Get the Summary of Melissa Jo Peltier's How to Raise the Perfect Dog in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Raise the Perfect Dog" by Melissa Jo Peltier is a guide to raising puppies with the aim of preventing future behavioral issues. Peltier shares her experiences with four different breeds, emphasizing the importance of matching a dog's energy level to the owner's experience. She uses her pit bull, Junior,...
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The Dog-Driven Search is a handler's guide to working with a dog in the wonderful sport of nose work. Authors Zinn and Sternberg provide detailed explanations of human body language and the nonverbal conversations we are always having with our dogs. This book teaches the human half of the team how to fully support and trust the canine half of the team, so together they can experience the wonder of engaging in the dog's olfactory world.
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Whether you aspire to be a dog trainer or simply aim to instill basic manners or advanced skills in your beloved furry companion, this book is tailored to meet your needs. Discover optimal techniques for training your pup with positive reinforcement, gain insights into canine communication and learning, and unlock your potential to become the best version of yourself, allowing your dog to thrive as the best version of them. Witness the transformation...
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For the last 15 years, I've been mostly training Service Dogs. I started training Service Dogs because I was getting a lot of clients with Service Dogs who were reactive, fearful, and even aggressive. This was mostly before the Medical Alert and Psychiatric Service Dogs were being trained. So most of the dogs I was helping to empower were Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and basic Assistance and Mobility Dogs. There were a few trainers like me that started...
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This program uses your dog's intelligence, his fantastic nose, and his ability to navigate the environment via that nose. Your dog will learn self-control when investigating new or interesting things, impulse control when movement catches his attention and kicks in the need to chase, the understanding of what to do when encountering a specific scent, sight, and/or sound, and how to alert any humans to the presence of a dangerous animal. Snake avoidance...
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Turn man's best friend into man's best behaved friend
Whether you're single or a family of 10, dogs can make a house a home by providing comfort, entertainment, and companionship. Unfortunately, they can also run amok if not properly trained. In Easy Dog Training, you'll be introduced to the core aspects of dog training so you can build a positive relationship with your lovable pooch.
From getting the proper training equipment and general toys...
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Life with a dog can bring companionship, fun, and joy. Life with a badly behaved dog can bring frustration and heartbreak. Dog behavior problems are often cited as the main reason for owners' abandoning their pets to shelters and surrendering them to rescues, but many of a dog's problems can be resolved by a caring and responsible owner who's willing to devote a little time to positive dog training. In The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, Revised Second...
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In a world that's constantly moving, where pressures from work, societal expectations, and unforeseen challenges constantly weigh on the minds and hearts of people, "Love Under Pressure" seeks to offer a sanctuary of understanding and tools for couples navigating the turbulent waters of modern relationships. It sheds light on how contemporary stressors, whether financial, technological, or emotional, can strain even the most solid partnerships.Key...
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10 Tips for Safe and Stress-Free Travel with Your Dog" is a comprehensive guide for pet owners who want to travel with their furry companions.It is a compilation of the author's personal experiences as well as the wisdom and advice of other pet owners who have faced similar challenges. This guidebook is perfect for anyone who wants to make their travels with their dog as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.Overall, "10 Tips for Safe and Stress-Free...
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In "Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Keeping Your Pet Cool," pet owner and author Cary Ganz offers a comprehensive guide designed to help new pet owners understand how to protect their furry friends in the heat. This insightful and easy-to-understand book is a must-have for anyone who wants their pet to live comfortably and safely in hot weather conditions. As a new pet owner, navigating the world of pet care can be overwhelming, especially when...
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Before Brian L. Porter met his wife Juliet, and they embarked on their lives as dog rescuers, he adopted two beautiful dachshunds who shared his life as his constant companions.
This is their story. SOPHIE AND CANDY - A TALE OF TWO DACHSHUNDS tells how their lives had such an impact on the author that he discovered how the love of dogs can teach us, as human beings, to love and be loved, unconditionally.
There's laughter and tears, love and loss in...
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Personal essays relating key issues and insights from women in medicine.
What We Bring to the Practice of Medicine brings together a collection of short essays from women physicians working in diverse fields of medicine around the world. Through compassion, humor, and resiliency, their stories reveal the truth of what life is like for a variety of women in medicine.
While men and women physicians face different challenges and bring different historical...
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the intricate world of canine psychology with "Understanding Your Dog," an indispensable handbook crafted specifically for dog owners seeking deeper connections with their furry companions. Authored by renowned animal behaviorist Dr. Emily Parker, this comprehensive guide unveils the mysteries behind your dog's behavior, offering invaluable insights into the intricate workings of their minds.Delving into the unique...