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This story develops the great and natural relationship between a common woman with several smart dogs in a friendly labor ambiance. Through the routine, the human and canine connection grows making it both lovely and truthful. Also, the relationship shows that the company of dogs is beneficial for human beings of all ages. At the same time, the author wants to show the fantastic, honest, and lovely relationship between a busy mother and her son.
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This is a remarkable dog story of a highly intelligent and gifted, athletic dog challenged against insurmountable odds in an attempt to regain his health and his life back after an acute accident.
It is a deep bond between owner and pet canine or, better said, two best friends working together to discover a path to survival.
Canine fibro cartilaginous embolism, better known as canine FCE, is not a term widely known by most dog owners; however, all...
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A vacation adventure to Easter Island, Chile, turns into a dog rescue when a stray puppy is placed on the lap of a dog lover. Ed's story of his trials and tribulations in rescuing the puppy is a riveting tale of grit, grace, and luck, and one man's stubborn determination to find a way to bring two hearts together.
From one side of the world to the other, Skippy's rescue takes Ed on a daunting task of reuniting Skippy with Ed's wife, Angelique.
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I Rescued Two Dogs: Now Who Will Rescue Me?
Is a daily account of two rescue dogs as they settle into their new home. The author, Diane M. Sullivan, Assistant Dean at the Massachusetts School of Law, rescued two chow chow puppies after her 14-year-old chow Winnie passed away. Apollo and Sasha are the stars of this new book, who day after day find new ways to cause mayhem and destruction at home, in the park, in the street, or the hiking trail.
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In September of 2017, a category 4 hurricane named Irma slammed into the Florida Keys and Key West. Eleven thousand people lost their homes in that devastating storm. Life would never be the same for so many after Irma, and that included the life of a bulldog puppy named Ace. In this book, Ace tells you, in his own words, all about how that awful storm changed his life. And how love, strength and kindness can overcome the worst days of our lives....
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Margaret is being torn apart. Her father and brothers are cruel to her pets-Mack, Red, and Pretty Girl, and they treat her with the same cold-heartedness. Her mother understands her love and affection toward the abused pets, but most of the time, she is unable to protect Margaret and her pets from the harsh treatment.
Margaret is only happy when she is with her grandparents, who share her love and affection for pets. One summer vacation, Margaret...
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All Dogs Are from Missouri: Basic Obedience, the "Show Me" Way is an expansion from the basic obedience section of Steve's first book, From Sit to Gundog. He wanted to write a book for all the loving canine companion we call the family dog and their wonderful human companions. And guess what? Steve has done just that! Steve shares his knowledge and training expertise throughout his book and addresses, virtually, every key step of dog ownership, basic...
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Mr. Sims needed someone to give him a second chance. This young Shih Tzu was headed for the pound and possible euthanizing when our paths crossed. I had just started my personal dog training business when we met. He was brought to me for obedience instruction, but after just a few lessons, he was abandoned on my doorstep. My book, Rescuing an Angel: Heel, Mr. Sims, Heal, is the story of our twelve-year relationship in which the roles of teacher and...
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From Wag to Swag: A Coffee-Table Tribute to Bird Dogs was born out of finding a dog stranded on an old country road one afternoon in February of 2022 (and the calling Steve had from his beloved Katie who died of cancer a year prior).
The dog found on that old country road is now known as Abby (Abbie). Steve named her Abby after the country road he found her on (Abernathy Road). A dog who was given the title "unadoptable" after spending less than...
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Are you a frustrated dog owner? Do you find that your dog rules you? Have you tried formal dog training and found that the training has failed? Are you confused about all your options in choosing a dog that will compliment your lifestyle? In My Very Special Little People, motivational speaker Ann Jenkins takes you through her fifty years of dog ownership.
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It is time for Those Who Love Dogs to Stand with Them
The history of dog and man dates back thousands of years, yet key knowledge of the dog's innate qualities, characteristics, unique behaviors and skills still elude many who interact with dogs personally, and even professionally. As a result, the dog, "Man's Best Friend", has suffered.
In Standing with the Dog: K9 Psychology in a Nutshell, dog training expert and advocate, Mel Helmick Lamb, shares...
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From Sit to Gundog is a wonderful book. Steve Reider's comfortable prose, practical wisdom, and dog-training expertise guides the reader along a rich and colorful journey that addresses virtually every key step of dog ownership, basic discipline, and hunt training. It is informative and fun to read and weaves a masterfully descriptive narrative with an attractive collection of corresponding photographs of the dogs, tools, and methods used to prepare...
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There were two souls in the universe waiting to be united. One individual was in Rhode Island, and the other was in Massachusetts. One was a tiny toy poodle, and the other was a compassionate human being. Both were struggling with challenges in their lives before the union. Neither one knew they were going to meet someday.
The human being had a vision to the universe to find a toy poodle. Perhaps the tiny poodle also had a vision to the universe...
17) The Weatherbees
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What does firedog Sonny Weatherbee and stray terrier Misty have in common when they meet at the hollow tree? Misty, a stray terrier mix, expected little from others in the early years of her life. Sonny, an experienced black Lab, was a search-and-discover firehouse dog on a mission when he came upon Misty. In the months and years that followed, Misty, a homeless stray, was transformed by the love of the Weatherbee family, who eventually adopted her.
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18) The Beginning
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The Beginning is about Angel struggling with great disappointment and heartache followed by joy and happiness in her early life. Angel learns that life is ever-changing and that some changes bring about happiness, love, and surprises. In the end, Angel overcomes a few of life's unexpected challenges and that life is full of new adventures and opportunities that may present themselves around every corner.
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Snuggles wishes to be any other animal but himself. He believes that other animals are more beautiful and special. Through talking with the animals on the farm, he learns an important lesson about his own uniqueness. He realizes that he is special just the way he is as a Chihuahua.
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