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Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul
by Jack Canfield (Editor), Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker, Carol Kline, Page Lambert (Contributor)

Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection...sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give. The stories in this collection celebrate those lovable furry, four-legged creatures that bring out the best in all of us, inspiring us to be happier, kinder, more understanding and more loving. Readers will discover that many of humanity's greatest heroes, healers and teachers are not humans at all, but those amazing cats and dogs that brighten all our lives.

6 x 9 softcover, 408 pages, 1999, ISBN: 1-55874-710-9

Publisher:Health
Communications, Inc.

priced at: amazon.com
$ 10.36 USD

How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
Clarice Rutherford and Dr. David Neil, MRCVS

Now in it's 3rd edition. New information, new photos, more pages, same great price! Our best seller and one of the most frequently recommended books on puppy raising of any in print! The authors draw from their training and behavioral research backgrounds to offer sound advice on everything from socialization and discipline to housebreaking and teaching simple commands. You will also deepen your understanding of your puppy's individual temperament, and learn how to choose training methods that are right for him.

6 x 9 softcover, illustrated, 184 pages, 1993, ISBN 1-57779-022-7
$9.95 USD

Alpine Publications

The New Better Behavior In Dogs
William E. Campbell

If you want to understand the basics of dogs'behavior and learn to direct it in constructive ways, this book is a must. Helpful techniques you can apply when training a puppy or older dog, house training, leash training, or giving discipline and reinforcement for obedience exercises. Shape your dog's behavior before it becomes a problem, or, if you are already dealing with misbehaviors, learn easy, sure-fire methods for correcting them. You'll immediately get a better response from your dog! Dozens of delightful illustrations by Robert M. Miller, D.V.M., cartoonist, and author of Most of My Patients are Animals. Campbell, a private behavior consultant and author of the BehavioRx newsletter for professionals, has been a long-time contributor to Modern Veterinary Practice, Dog World magazine, and other publications. He also published Behavior Problems in Dogs and hosts both a radio program and a web page on dog behavior.

ISBN 1-57779-018-9, 288 pages, illustrated, Soft cover
$16.95 USD

Alpine Publications

Ruffing It: The Complete Guide to Camping with Dogs
Mardi Richmond and Melanee Barash

If you're a dog lover, you know how enjoyable your vacation is when you take Rover along. No worrying about how well he's being cared for; no loss of companionship. In this detailed guide you'll examine everything from selecting the type of trip that would be best for you and your dog to dealing with emergencies. You'll learn how to enjoy many camping possibilities: backcountry pack trips, campgrounds, and training camps for dogs and owners. Richmond helps you to safely condition your couch potato pet or schedule a bike trip so your dog can accompany you. With the extensive appendices you can find information on different types of campgrounds, resources for further reading, places to purchase equipment, helpful contacts. There's even a recommended packing list. This is a great gift for any outdoorsperson who owns a dog!

softcover, illustrated, 224 pages, 1998, ISBN 1-57779-009-X
$21.95 USD

Alpine Publications

The Illustrated Guide To Sheltie Grooming
by Barb Ross

For those of you who are interested in making your sheltie look his or her best this is the book to read. Barb, who is a breeder and handler, takes you step by step through the grooming process. It even works for those of us who do not think we have the nack for grooming. P.S. The art work is great too. Reviewed by Wynruf@rochelle.net on Amazon.com

softcover, illustrated, 160pp, 1998, ISBN: 0-93186-660-X

Publisher: Alpine Publications

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$ 15.96 USD

Gaelic Names for Celtic Dogs
by John A. K. Donovan, William Watson Denlinger, R. Annabel Rathman

Name your Scottish and Irish dogs with authentic names from the native language of their origin. This book will make it easy to find the perfect , unique name for your next show prospect. Learn Gaelic words, their English translation and phonetic pronunciation. To make the search even more creative, Donovan shares bits of Celtic history, lore, and wit, plus a list of the Celtic breeds.

softcover, 96pp., 1998, ISBN: 0-91386-686-3

Publisher: Alpine Publications

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$ 7.96 USD