Dog Training in 10 Minutes is Carol Lea Benjamin's dog-training book for the 1990s, geared specifically for people short on time but long on intention. Chapters cover: * How to Know What Your Dog Is Feeling * Teaching via Praise and Correction * The Bare Minimum (Sit; Give Your Paw; Housetraining; How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling) * Ten Secrets of Problem Correction * Ten Ways to Play There's even a "Ten Minute Work-Out" to do before leaving your...

"What's better than hugging a furry, four-legged friend when you're feeling down? Everyone feels sad, scared, or lonely from time to time. Therapy dogs comfort people who need it. Learn all about these heroic dogs"--

This book provides answers that clearly explain canine actions and reactions, and then helps readers with suggestions for modifying unacceptable behavior. For every canine misdeed, there is a human counter-response to fix the problem. Read about both sides of the story in these friendly questions and answers, taken from real-life situations with real dogs. There is hardly a behavior that will not have dog lovers nodding their heads in recognition....

Dogs such as Angelyne, a deaf dog who can follow hand signals, and Faith, a dog who can walk upright on two legs, inspire people with their impressive adaptability. Includes facts about disabled dogs and breeds featured in book.

Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...

"This lively dog care book is packed with photos and colorful illustrations that teach training, care, health and safety, along with hands-on activities promoting play and bonding with canine companions"--

In French Bulldogs, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of French bulldogs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about French bulldogs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Except for his bath, Fergus experiences the perfect doggy day, from chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite tickle spot.

"Lucky and the rest of his Pack encounter another group of dogs that has survived the Big Growl--and these new dogs may be their most dangerous enemies yet"--

Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.