The only dog-training guide for kids written by a teen!Author Kate Eldredge, age 15, knows what it takes for a kid to raise and train a dog--she's been parenting pooches since she was 7. It's a big responsibility, but it has awesome rewards (besides all those wet, slobbery kisses). When you're your dog's caregiver, provider, and trainer, your dog will be your loyal playmate, protector, and confidant for life!In this book, Kate gives you the scoop on:* Choosing the ri...

Dogs are such intelligent creatures, and they love to be challenged with new things to learn, and to spend fun time with their families. People love to watch dogs doing funny, as well as useful tricks, such as playing basketball, picking up their own toys, and putting down the toilet lid. Idiot's Guides: Dog Tricks shows readers more than 80 dog tricks, and how to enjoy time with their dogs while teaching them these amazing skills.In this book readers get:-- Clear ...

“The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.”—Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project“Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.”—Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends NorthwestThe Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, ...

Wouldn't it be incredible if 18 expert Cockapoo breeders and owners combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world's top Cockapoo breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Cockapoos.This one-stop 'instruction manua...

What exactly is a Bernedoodle? It's cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, and according to fans of this newcomer to the hybrid world, it's downright adorable.Sherry Rupke of SwissRidge Kennels was the first breeder to deliberately cross Bernese Mountain Dogs and Poodles. Rupke loved everything about the Bernese, except for the short-lived breed's genetic propensity for cancer. Plus it sheds. And it can be a little stubborn.Rupke decided to add Poodle to the hybr...

Find out about your Golden Retriever's special needsThere's much more to a Golden Retriever than a lush coat, sunny disposition, and desire to please. Get expert advice on how to choose a puppy and keep your Golden happy and healthy for years to come.Open the book and find:Whether a Golden is the right dog for youHow to choose between two pupsWhat a healthy Golden looks likeStrategies for fighting common health problems

With quick and easy instructions, Dog Training provides you with all the tools you'll need to turn your dog into a well-mannered companion.

Discover how to raise, train, and enjoy your Rottweiler with this fantastic resourceKnown for its great strength, endurance, and protectiveness, the Rottweiler can be a good-natured, playful pet. It can also be a highly challenging breed. In the right hands, a Rottweiler can be the best security system in town, and at the same time, an affectionate friend to the whole family, always ready for fun and games. The well-bred, well-trained Rottweiler has the courage of ...

The Poodle is known for her keen intelligence, excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature curly locks. But there’s more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question.With an overview of the breed’s history, an exploration of all three varieties (Standard, Miniature, and Toy), and 8 pages of full-color photos detailing the colors available and tips and techniques for grooming, Po...

Dedicated to the one-of-a-kind Dachshund, known for his elongated construction, his unstoppable nose, and his gallons of personality, this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find us...

YOUR RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK PUPPY is the book you have been waiting for – an indispensable guide to rearing, training and understanding this incredible breed.Accompanied by lavish full-color photos that bring the breed to life, YOUR RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK PUPPY provides nuanced insights into Ridgeback care and ownership that you simply won’t find anywhere else.Among the questions you'll find answered:Is the Ridgeback right for me? ... How do I find a reputable breeder? .....

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Fluffy, white powder puffs with paws, irresistible Bichon Frises are intelligent and adaptable. They're happy up in a high-rise or down on the farm--as long as they're around people! Always ready to snuggle or play, Bichons compete in obedience and agility and make wonderful therapy dogs with their adorable looks and affec...