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Due to his obsession with hedgehogs, Mr. Mac was lead walked in the garden first thing in the morning before the sun was quite up and as soon as it was dusk, when hedgehogs are likely, to be around searching for food. Thus, you can imagine how mad I was when I arrived home from work on Friday, drove toward my gate and saw this half-flat, brown, spiky lump in the middle of the road. "Arrrgggghhhh!" I shouted at it, "you stupid, stupid hedgehog!" I...
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Your dog looks adorable and cuddly, but he needs training to live with you. In fact, every dog needs to be trained on many aspects such as housebreaking, walking on a leash, and socialization. It is important to start training your dog as soon as you can. In a way, catch him young so the habits stick for the rest of his life.
When you think of training your dog, it can seem overwhelming, especially if this is your first dog. But the good news is...
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My weird school volume 5
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A.J. and the other second graders do everything except play sports when they go to "fizz ed" class with their new teacher, Miss Small.
47) Soccer in Action
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Goooaaaallllll! Crabtree scores with Soccer in Action - an exciting book that explores the most popular sport in the world. Kids will love learning and practicing skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. Spectacular full-color photographs accompany the clear, detailed text showing:
• different player positions
• warm-up exercises
• maneuvering the ball with your foot and your head
• types of shots and saves.
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"A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch. Did you know that seemingly noiseless electronics may be upsetting your dog? Or that letting her sniff the breeze is one of the best gifts you can give her? Wag bridges the gap between human and canine by demystifying the inner lives of dogs to share evidence-based advice for making them happy. Acclaimed blogger Zazie Todd distills the latest canine science and shares recommendations...
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Although there are fourteen clubs in a golf bag, most of the game is decided by just three: the driver, the wedge, and the putter. In THE 3-SCORING CLUBS, top PGA instructor Jim McLean gives you the tips and techniques to lower your score in a unique primer packed with more than 100 precision photos. Customizing his advice in each section for three skill levels-high handicaps, intermediate golfers, and scratch players-McLean tailors a set of lessons...
50) Dog Training
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This one-stop practical guide will show you how to transform your dog into the perfect companion.
The training methods are based on being kind to the dog, with emphasis on praise and reward. There is also essential information on how dogs learn and the different training needs of large and small dogs.
The ten-week programme outlined in this book will transform a lead-pulling disobedient dog into a happy, sociable companion.
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Nearly every client who contacts professional Brooklyn dog trainer Kate Naito (CPDT-KA) is desperately looking to stop his or her dog's 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...
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« Olympe, za sonne zuper bien. Et zi on razoute la zipie, z'ezt du tonnerre. Je kiffe mon nom d'Olympe la zipie. Ze vais tout faire pour honorer mon prénom olympique. Mam et Paps, préparez-vous! L'ouragan Olympe arrive! »Ze m'appelle Olympe et ze zuis un bébé goldinou. Ze zuis la reine des betizes et ze n'en loupe pas une. Au fil des pazes et de mes prouezzes, vous verrez mon apprentizzage de la vie, de la propreté, de la zolitude... Tout za...
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El bulldog francés despierta desde hace unos años un enorme interés entre los cinófilos de Europa, Estados Unidos y Japón, que ven en él un compendio único de cualidades.
Efectivamente, este perro establece unos lazos muy estrechos con su propietario, y es capaz de adaptarse a todas las situaciones y estilos de vida, siempre con la condición, eso sí, de estar en su compañía. El dueño debe entender lo que significa esta relación tan excepcional,...
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¿Desea comprar un cachorro? ¡Es una idea fantástica! Con él vivirá momentos inolvidables: verá cómo se comporta el primer día en casa, observará cómo aprende a reconocer a los adultos y a los niños que integran la familia, asistirá a las primeras sesiones de educación... En definitiva, verá cómo crece y se hace un lugar en la casa.
Esta obra le permitirá plasmar esos momentos fabulosos que se sucederán día tras día. En sus páginas,...
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Relationships:Life with Dogs is the third in a series of ebooks that present collected essays by author and dog trainer Eric Brad. Previously published for an online magazine, these essays have been been put together on the theme of our daily interactions with our dogs and how that can affect our perceptions of each other. Dogs live with us in many different lifestyles and environments. The demands we place on them, emotionally and physically, can...
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Los pastores belgas, inteligentes y afectuosos, independientes pero capaces de una entrega total, tienen un carácter muy especial, equilibrado y sociable. ¿Cómo se elige un cachorro? ¿Cómo se le prepara el alojamiento? ¿Cómo se adapta a nuestro hogar? ¿Qué atenciones requiere? ¿Cómo nos comunicaremos con él? En estas páginas se ilustran todos los aspectos relativos a esta raza, desde la educación a la salud.
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There has long been a disconnect between the retriever training methods in the United Kingdom and in North America. British Retriever Trials are primarily a test of the dog's skill as a game finder, while American Field Trials are a test of the handling techniques of the owner. The Brits teach their dogs to find every bird, while American handlers are training for an event in which tracking cripples plays no part. The British manner, for many American...
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Nationally-recognized retriever trainers John and Amy Dahl (The 10-Minute Retriever) tackle advanced training methods and problem-solving using a dog's innate strengths to compensate for its weaknesses. They discuss how dogs learn at an advanced level while encouraging readers to tailor their training so the dog keeps progressing. Training topics include: how advanced training applies to hunting and to competition; blind retrieves; achieving range...
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Prior to 1970, our knowledge of the behavior of wolves and other canids including the domestic dog was extremely limited. Little research had been done in the field and, of course, this was before the era of DNA research. In The Behaviour of Wolves, Dogs and Related Canids, Dr. Michael W. Fox, presented in 1971some of the first scientific research in the field which lay the ground work for the studies in more recent years by such luminaries as Ray...
60) The Golden Rules of Positive Puppy Training: Everything You Need to Know for Your Puppy's First Year
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Whether you've had a puppy before, it's been awhile, or you're totally new to having a furry friend, A Puppy's First Year will be your go-to guide that's fun to read, visually adorable, and full of must-have information. Providing easy step-by-step instructions on training methods and how to best care for a puppy, this is an enjoyable read with tons of helpful tips and charming drawings and photographs to prepare you and your new puppy for a wonderful...