Diagnose and fix the most common training errors in your SAR dog with positive, effective methods.Susan Bulanda, bestselling author of Ready! Training the Search and Rescue Dog, is back with a new book that every SAR dog handler needs. Susan has spent decades working with SAR dog handlers around the world to improve the performance of their K9 teams with her positive, professional approach to training. Now, she shares the tips and tricks she’s learned over...

Professional search and rescue workers consider Susan Bulanda's Ready! Training the Search and Rescue Dog "the bible of Search and Rescue (SAR)," the most sought-after book of its kind detailing canine search and rescue. This second edition, expanded and revised with new color photography, provides readers with the necessary training methods for dogs in various SAR disciplines, including wilderness, evidence, cadaver, water, avalanche, and disaster searches. The author, an experienced SAR ...

The best positive obedience training program for your pets or working dog.Use proven techniques to:Train your puppy with basic exercises to prepare for future obedience training.Correct common problem behaviors, such as barking, bolting, and chewing.Progress from basic to advanced exercises to ensure your dog is always learning.Obedience is the foundation of any reliable, well-trained dog. Without obedience, working ...

Yes, you can build a thriving career as a dog trainer — and dog training expert Susan Bulanda will show you how step-by-step!Whether you're passionate about dogs and eager to turn your love for canine companionship into a rewarding profession, or an experienced trainer looking to elevate your business in new and exciting ways, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Inside, you'll discover:• step-by-step start-up strategies• effective marketing tec...

"Military Dogs of World War II examines a heartwarming but serious topic and reminds senior leaders and servicemembers of all ranks of the critical contributions made by every level of the force. It is an illuminating quick read on an often overlooked and ongoing part of the overall military effort." – Parameters Animals, especially dogs, have served in all the wars of men since time immemorial. During World War II, most combatant nations employed dogs on the battlefield in a number of way...

Will animals be in heaven? Does your pet know things you don't? Are animals aware of their Creator? Is it right to kill and eat animals? How does God use animals? Here are answers to these questions and more. Susan Bulanda draws on years of professional experience, scientific reading, and theological study to present a biblical view of animals: how they behave, how God uses them to accomplish his purposes, and how they fit into the rest of creation. Wh...

Never-before-told stories of the pets that were left behind during World War II in Hungary, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Romania, France, and Yugoslavia when Jewish families were torn from their homes and taken to ghettos and concentration camps. Most of these accounts are told by men and women who were children during the Holocaust. Their beloved pets provided comfort and courage, gave them a connection to happier times, and helped them to never give up hope.Winner of the Dog Writers...

True Stories of Loyalty, Courage, and the Unbreakable Bond Between Humans and Their DogsDogs lift spirits, comfort hearts, guide the lost, and step forward in moments when courage is demanded. In Dogs of Devotion, renowned canine expert Susan Bulanda gathers a remarkable collection of real stories that celebrate the deep connection people share with their dogs. These tales illuminate the intelligence, intuition, humor, and steadfast compan...

When the Nazis Took Everything, One Memory Kept Her Alive.Yvonne Redgis lived a life shaped by grace, discipline, and quiet strength. A gifted dancer in Paris, she built her world through movement and devotion. When war overtook France, she entered the Resistance with conviction and purpose. The cost was immense. Captured, tattooed, and sent to Auschwitz, she endured what no human should endure.Through it all, one name anchored her: Nicholas, the small Fren...