Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog, help him integrate into your family, and keep him mentally and physically challenged. A wide range of tricks for every dog and skill level: beg, bow, say your prayers, fetch the paper, find the remote, and more. Includes step-by-step instructions to guide the trainer; troubleshooting tips to solve problems; and "build-on" ideas that encourage taking a mastered skill to the next level. Complex tricks...

A psychologist and respected dog trainer 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 from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog - which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged...

The bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a collection of creative, adventurous trips for dogs and the humans who love them Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog, the 18th book in the Fifty Places series, will explore all of the domestic and international ways dog owners can celebrate their love for man's best friend. From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsen's of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book takes you on...

Offers a compassionate approach to dog training based on using affection, play, toys, and praise as rewards, and provides advice on how to solve behavior problems.

This is the story of Arthur, the stray dog who walked out of the jungle in Ecuador when offered a meatball by Mikael Lindnord, head of a Swedish extreme sports team. The team were on a 430-mile race through the Amazon when they met Arthur, but the dog wouldn't leave them, despite injury and illness. He followed them all the way to the finish line, where Mikael decided to take him home to his family in Sweden.

"From nose to tail and everything in between -- this is your definitive visual guide to understanding your four-legged friend!"--

Provides a twelve-step process that gives families the skills they need to prepare their dog for the arrival of a newborn, including evaluating a dog's responsiveness, resolving common behavior problems, and using training equipment.

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his training system to transform any dog-from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue-into a model companion in just seven days. Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they learn to trust McMillan, master his 7 Common Commands,...