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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

A Memoir

by Isabel Klee ...

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ... Read more

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THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance,
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Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0

New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression in Dogs

by Grisha Stewart ...

Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skillsWith BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other “triggers.” Clear enough for all readers to follow, this book ... Read more

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Empower your dog to gain confidence and social skillsWith BAT 2.0, trainer/author Grisha Stewart has completely overhauled Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) to create a new efficient and practical tool for dog reactivity. BAT 2.0 builds resilience and self-reliance by giving dogs safe opportunities to learn about people, dogs, or other “triggers.” Clear enough for all readers to follow, this book
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The Best Dog in the World

Essays on Love

by Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Roxane Gay, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, Laura Zigman ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection
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Thirty Years with Fighting Dogs (Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - American Pit Bull Terrier)

by George C. Armitage ...

THIRTY YEARS WITH FIGHTING DOGS GEORGE C. ARMITAGE. Originally published 1935, USA, this is a reprint of a fascinating historical document about fighting dogs. The original is very rare, expensive and much sought after by dogmen and collectors, both for its rarity and the information contained within. "Thirty Years With Fighting Dogs" is a look at the sport of dog fighting in the early 20th ... Read more

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THIRTY YEARS WITH FIGHTING DOGS GEORGE C. ARMITAGE. Originally published 1935, USA, this is a reprint of a fascinating historical document about fighting dogs. The original is very rare, expensive and much sought after by dogmen and collectors, both for its rarity and the information contained within. "Thirty Years With Fighting Dogs" is a look at the sport of dog fighting in the early 20th
... Read more
Goodbye, Friend

Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

by Gary Kowalski ...

The final parting from a pet is a sorrow that many feel they face alone. Is it appropriate to feel so sad over the loss of an animal? To answer this question, Reverend Gary Kowalski offers a quotation from Garrison Keillor: If this is foolish, so it be. Since many people view their companion animals as cherished family members, losing them is, of course, painful and even wrenching. In this beloved ... Read more

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The final parting from a pet is a sorrow that many feel they face alone. Is it appropriate to feel so sad over the loss of an animal? To answer this question, Reverend Gary Kowalski offers a quotation from Garrison Keillor: If this is foolish, so it be. Since many people view their companion animals as cherished family members, losing them is, of course, painful and even wrenching. In this beloved
... Read more
Meet Your Dog

The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior

by Kim Brophey ...

"Based on the latest findings in the field of canine cognition and behavior, this book is an invaluable resource." —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About AnimalsEvery dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award ... Read more

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"Based on the latest findings in the field of canine cognition and behavior, this book is an invaluable resource." —Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About AnimalsEvery dog owner knows that along with the joy can come the stress and frustration of behavioral problems, which are expensive to diagnose and treat. Enter Kim Brophey, award
... Read more
Fabulous Finn

The Brave Police Dog Who Came Back from the Brink

by Dave Wardell ...

THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER: The Inspirational Life of Finn, Britain's Bravest Dog, Winner of the 2017 Daily Mirror Animal Hero of the Year Award and Star of Britain's Got Talent 2019Hertfordshire, October 5th 2016. At around 2 a.m., PC Dave Wardell and his dog, PD Finn, were trying to apprehend a robbery suspect when he turned around and attacked them. Finn was stabbed with a ten-inch-bladed knife, ... Read more

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THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER: The Inspirational Life of Finn, Britain's Bravest Dog, Winner of the 2017 Daily Mirror Animal Hero of the Year Award and Star of Britain's Got Talent 2019Hertfordshire, October 5th 2016. At around 2 a.m., PC Dave Wardell and his dog, PD Finn, were trying to apprehend a robbery suspect when he turned around and attacked them. Finn was stabbed with a ten-inch-bladed knife,
... Read more
Toxic: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business

by Phyllis Entis ...

Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog ... Read more

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Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog
... Read more
Beyond the Last Walk

Saying Goodbye, Navigating Grief, and Healing after the Loss of a Dog

by Pat Blocker ...

In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and ... Read more

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In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and
... Read more
A Dog Called Hope

A Wounded Warrior and the Service Dog Who Saved Him

by Jason Morgan, Damien Lewis ...

Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this “inspiring and very moving” (Bear Grylls, host of the hit TV show Man vs. Wild) memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life.A decade ago, special forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an antinarcotics raid. He’d served with the famous Night Stalkers on countless such ... Read more

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Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this “inspiring and very moving” (Bear Grylls, host of the hit TV show Man vs. Wild) memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life.A decade ago, special forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an antinarcotics raid. He’d served with the famous Night Stalkers on countless such
... Read more
Dog Songs

Deluxe Edition

by Mary Oliver ...

“The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming.” —The Boston GlobeMary Oliver’s Dog Songs is a celebration of the special bond between human and dog, as understood through the poet’s relationships to the canines that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work. Oliver’s poems begin in the small everyday moments familiar ... Read more

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“The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming.” —The Boston GlobeMary Oliver’s Dog Songs is a celebration of the special bond between human and dog, as understood through the poet’s relationships to the canines that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work. Oliver’s poems begin in the small everyday moments familiar
... Read more
Plott Hound Tales

Legendary People & Places behind the Breed

by Bob Plott ...

This history of the hunting dog " looks at the breed in relation to outlaws and lawmen, celebrities and common folks —and everyone in between" (Appalachian History.net ).Though originating in Germany, the Plott hound reached worldwide fame through the contributions of many colorful characters from th... ... Read more

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This history of the hunting dog " looks at the breed in relation to outlaws and lawmen, celebrities and common folks —and everyone in between" (Appalachian History.net ).Though originating in Germany, the Plott hound reached worldwide fame through the contributions of many colorful characters from th...
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The Story of the Plott Hound: Strike & Stay

by Bob Plott ...

The Plott bear hound, a dog originally from Germany and developed in the North Carolina mountains, is known as one of the world's best hunting dog breeds. Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in America, the Plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from Germanic stock rather than the traditional English foxhound. The breed's story began when its original ... Read more

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The Plott bear hound, a dog originally from Germany and developed in the North Carolina mountains, is known as one of the world's best hunting dog breeds. Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in America, the Plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from Germanic stock rather than the traditional English foxhound. The breed's story began when its original
... Read more
Where the Lost Dogs Go

A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion

by Susannah Charleson ...

A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter ... Read more

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A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter
... Read more
Maltese Dog

by Roland Berger ...

Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight.This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight.This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese.
... Read more
THE OFFICIAL AHIMSA DOG TRAINING MANUAL

A PRACTICAL, FORCE-FREE GUIDE TO PROBLEM SOLVING AND MANNERS

by Grisha Stewart ...

Ahimsa \uh-HIM-sah \ n. a Buddhist doctrine of non-violence. Add in a fun, modern, scientific approach and you've got a great way to train your dog! Dog Lovers: Learn to solve and prevent a variety of problems, including barking, fear, puppy socialization, housetraining, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and pulling on leash. Pro Trainers: Get more ways to teach skills and solve problems. Save ... Read more

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Ahimsa \uh-HIM-sah \ n. a Buddhist doctrine of non-violence. Add in a fun, modern, scientific approach and you've got a great way to train your dog! Dog Lovers: Learn to solve and prevent a variety of problems, including barking, fear, puppy socialization, housetraining, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and pulling on leash. Pro Trainers: Get more ways to teach skills and solve problems. Save
... Read more
Wallace

The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls--One Flying Disc at a Time

by Jim Gorant ...

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell ... Read more

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The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell
... Read more
QUICK CLICKS

FAST AND FUN BEHAVIORS TO TEACH YOUR DOG WITH A CLICKER 2nd Ed.

by Mandy Book, Cheryl Smith ...

Clicker training for dogs is becoming more popular with both dog trainers and pet dog owners. But sometimes the science behind this very effective training method gets in the way of what the owner really wants to do—to teach their dogs lots of fun and useful behaviors. Authors Cheryl Smith and Mandy Book have a written step-by-step training manual to help you apply clicker training to a wide range ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Clicker training for dogs is becoming more popular with both dog trainers and pet dog owners. But sometimes the science behind this very effective training method gets in the way of what the owner really wants to do—to teach their dogs lots of fun and useful behaviors. Authors Cheryl Smith and Mandy Book have a written step-by-step training manual to help you apply clicker training to a wide range
... Read more
I'm a Good Dog

Pit Bulls, America's Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet

by Ken Foster ...

Filled with inspiring stories and photographs, this heartfelt tribute to the pit bull celebrates one of America’s most popular yet misunderstood dogs.Perhaps more than any other breed, the pit bull has been dogged by negative stereotypes. In truth, pit bulls are innately wonderful family pets, as capable of love and good deeds as any other type of dog. Setting the record straight, Ken Foster sings ... Read more

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Filled with inspiring stories and photographs, this heartfelt tribute to the pit bull celebrates one of America’s most popular yet misunderstood dogs.Perhaps more than any other breed, the pit bull has been dogged by negative stereotypes. In truth, pit bulls are innately wonderful family pets, as capable of love and good deeds as any other type of dog. Setting the record straight, Ken Foster sings
... Read more
The Forever Dog

Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer

by Rodney Habib, Karen Shaw Becker ...

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are ... Read more

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#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are
... Read more
A Dog Year

Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me

by Jon Katz ...

“Change loves me, defines and stalks me like a laser-guided smart bomb. It comes at me in all forms, suddenly and with enormous impact, from making shifts in work to having and raising a kid to buying a cabin on a distant mountaintop. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.”In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in the massive ... Read more

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“Change loves me, defines and stalks me like a laser-guided smart bomb. It comes at me in all forms, suddenly and with enormous impact, from making shifts in work to having and raising a kid to buying a cabin on a distant mountaintop. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.”In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support he found in the massive
... Read more
The Angel by My Side

The True Story of a Dog Who Saved a Man... and a Man Who Saved a Dog

by Mike Lingenfelter, David Frei ...

“Do your pet and yourself a favor: Buy this book, and when you’re done reading it, keep it in the medicine cabinet for the next time you need salve for your soul.” — Marty Becker, D.V.M., veterinary contributor for Good Morning America, chief veterinary correspondent for Amazon, and author of The Healing Power of PetsIt was 1994, and Mike Lingenfelter was ready for his life to be over. Two serious ... Read more

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“Do your pet and yourself a favor: Buy this book, and when you’re done reading it, keep it in the medicine cabinet for the next time you need salve for your soul.” — Marty Becker, D.V.M., veterinary contributor for Good Morning America, chief veterinary correspondent for Amazon, and author of The Healing Power of PetsIt was 1994, and Mike Lingenfelter was ready for his life to be over. Two serious
... Read more
Der Zauber von Somerset

Roman

by Pippa Watson ...

Im schönsten Teil Südenglands will Amber über den Sommer die zurückliegende schwere Zeit in London vergessen. Doch schon am ersten Morgen steht plötzlich der zerzaust wirkende Schriftsteller Finian samt Koffern in der Tür des Cottages, das er ebenfalls gemietet hat. Auch ihn umgibt die Aura des frisch Verlassenen, und sie beschließen eine Wohngemeinschaft auf Probe.Als die scheue Hündin Faye ihrem ... Read more

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Im schönsten Teil Südenglands will Amber über den Sommer die zurückliegende schwere Zeit in London vergessen. Doch schon am ersten Morgen steht plötzlich der zerzaust wirkende Schriftsteller Finian samt Koffern in der Tür des Cottages, das er ebenfalls gemietet hat. Auch ihn umgibt die Aura des frisch Verlassenen, und sie beschließen eine Wohngemeinschaft auf Probe.Als die scheue Hündin Faye ihrem
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Walks With Sam

A Man, a Dog, and a Season of Awakening

by David W. Berner ...

A man, his dog, and a long walk can lead to unexpected discoveries. In the tradition of many literary walkers, David W. Berner sets out on foot hoping to reexamine his life, look back and forward, and most importantly, through the help of his young dog, Sam, try to find harmony in new beginnings and the uncertainties of the present. In a series of chapters, each dedicated to one walk during a ... Read more

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A man, his dog, and a long walk can lead to unexpected discoveries. In the tradition of many literary walkers, David W. Berner sets out on foot hoping to reexamine his life, look back and forward, and most importantly, through the help of his young dog, Sam, try to find harmony in new beginnings and the uncertainties of the present. In a series of chapters, each dedicated to one walk during a
... Read more

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