Dogs as pets Books

Book SynopsisA year’s worth of illustrated reflections an meditations on dogs known and loved.

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Book SynopsisCommon Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Catsis a reliable resource and quick reference to essential information for diagnosing canine and feline patients, based on presenting complaints. The text takes a problem-oriented approach to recognizing common clinical conditions, and introduces diagnostic and treatment plans for companion animal practice. Equally useful for veterinary students and practicing clinicians, the book presents 78 chapters grouped by body system, for ease of access. Each chapter focuses on identifying the chief complaint, pinpointing possible diagnoses, and determining the clinical approach to patient care. The book is richly illustrated throughout with clinical photographs and line drawings that demonstrate the concepts presented.Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Catsis an essential resource that: Gives clinicians fast access to essential details for approaching common case presentations in dogs and cats and forming a correct diagnosis Presents informatioTrade Review“Students who use this textbook should develop reasoning patterns that fit various clinical situations, thereby facilitating their future diagnostic skills. This book contains a massive amount of referenced content and useful images. It will be a valuable resource for veterinary students and provide a review of clinical presentations for novice as well as experienced clinicians.” - JAVMA Mar 15, 2020, Vol.256 No.6Table of ContentsAuthor Bio xv Preface xvii Acknowledgments xix Part One Introducing the Problem‐Oriented Approach 1 1 The Problem‐Oriented Approach to Clinical Medicine 3 2 The Role of the Comprehensive Patient History in the Problem‐Oriented Approach 11 Part Two The Integumentary System 19 3 Claw and Claw Bed Pathology 21 4 Wounds 41 5 Hypotrichosis and Alopecia 61 6 Infestation 95 7 Skin Fragility 125 8 Changes in Coat Color 135 9 Changes in Pigmentation 149 10 Nasal and Footpad Hyperkeratosis 169 11 Erythematous Wheals and Angioedema 181 12 Papules and Pustules 197 13 Scale and Crusts 209 14 Skin Nodules and Tumors 221 Part Three Eyes and Ears 239 15 Acute Blindness 241 16 Hyphema 257 17 Hypopyon 265 18 Anisocoria 271 19 Abnormalities Associated with the Upper and Lower Palpebrae 283 20 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Nictitans 293 21 Changes in Globe Position within the Orbit 299 22 Changes in Globe Size 311 23 Abnormal Alignment of One or Both Eyes 321 24 Nystagmus 331 25 Reflex Blepharospasm 337 26 Abnormal Tear Production and Other Ocular Discharge 345 27 Abnormal Appearances of the Conjunctiva 355 28 Abnormal Appearances of the Sclera 367 29 Abnormal Appearances of the Cornea 383 30 Abnormal Appearances of the Iris 393 31 Abnormal Appearances of the Lens 401 32 Abnormal Appearances of the External Ear 411 Part Four The Respiratory System 429 33 Nasal Discharge 431 34 Stertor and Stridor 449 35 Sneezing and Coughing 463 36 Changes in Respiratory Rates and Patterns 481 37 Abnormal Lung Sounds 505 Part Five The Cardiovascular System 517 38 Abnormal Mucous Membranes and Capillary Refill Time (CRT) 519 39 Palpably Cool or Cyanotic Extremities 535 40 Collapse 543 41 Jugular Vein Distension and Jugular Pulses 555 42 Muffled Heart Sounds 561 43 Abnormal Heart Sounds: Murmurs 569 44 Gallop Rhythms 583 45 Bradycardia 589 46 Tachycardia 595 Part Six The Digestive System 603 47 Abnormal Gut Sounds 605 48 Abnormal Ingestive Behaviors 611 49 Abnormal Numbers of Teeth and Enamel Defects 617 50 Acute Abdomen 627 51 Changes in Fecal Appearance 647 52 Dysphagia and Regurgitation 671 53 Halitosis 683 54 Emesis 695 Part Seven The Urogenital System 717 55 Abnormalities Associated with Testicular Palpation 719 56 Bilateral Pre‐Scrotal Swellings in the Canine Patient 729 57 Spines Along the Feline Penis 733 58 Abnormal Presentations Involving the Prepuce and the Penis 737 59 Preputial Discharge 747 60 Ambiguous External Genitalia 753 61 Vulvovaginal Discharge 757 62 Abnormal Presentations of the Mammary Glands 769 63 Abnormal Palpation of One or Both Kidneys 783 64 Polyuria and Polydipsia 799 65 Acute Presentations of Diminished Urine Output: Urinary Tract Obstruction (UTO) 811 66 Grossly Abnormal Urine 821 Part Eight The Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems 831 67 Cervical Ventroflexion 833 68 Forelimb Lameness 843 69 Pelvic Limb Lameness 861 70 Shifting Leg Lameness 883 71 Abnormal Mentation 891 72 Head Tilt, Circling, and Other Manifestations of Vestibular Disease 907 73 Abnormal Somatic or Spinal Reflexes 921 74 Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Signs and Anatomic Localization of Disease 927 75 Diffuse Flaccidity in the Dog: Unusual Presentations Involving Diffuse Lower Motor Neuron Dysfunction 941 76 Unusual Presentations of Spastic Rigidity in the Dog 947 77 Involuntary Movements or Dyskinesias 955 78 Seizures 963 Index 983

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Book SynopsisThe story of the thoroughly Victorian origins of dog breeds. For centuries, different types of dogs were bred around the world for work, sport, or companionship. But it was not until Victorian times that breeders started to produce discrete, differentiated, standardized breeds. In The Invention of the Modern Dog, Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, and Neil Pemberton explore when, where, why, and how Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding dogs. Though talk of breed was common before this period in the context of livestock, the modern idea of a dog breed defined in terms of shape, size, coat, and color arose during the Victorian period in response to a burgeoning competitive dog show culture. The authors explain how breeders, exhibitors, and showmen borrowed ideas of inheritance and pure blood, as well as breeding practices of livestock, horse, poultry and other fancy breeders, and applied them to a species that was long thought about solely in terms of work andTrade ReviewCharles Darwin, Charles Dickens and P. T. Barnum walk into a pub . . . a classic comic set-up that can only lead to one punch line: The Invention of the Modern Dog. This chronicle—by science historians Michael Worboys and Neil Pemberton and historian Julie-Marie Strange—charts the confluence of biology, class, and popular entertainment that resulted in an unprecedented burst of nineteenth-century canine breeding. That tumult, they argue, stares out at us today from the eyes of our dogs.—NatureReveals how the Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding man's best friend.—The Sunday PostIn The Invention of the Modern Dog, the authors show how our modern attitudes to breeds have been shaped by Victorian cultural ideals. The book makes for a fascinating read for anyone interested in the origins of today's dog breeds.—Pets MagazineWorboys, Strange and Pemberton have produced a magnificent book . . . a wonderfully lively text that traces the sources of our own obsession with doggy design and offers a gentle warning about what is at stake when we fiddle too far.—The GuardianHighly entertaining and plentifully illustrated.—Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Part I. 1800-1873Chapter 1. Before Breed, 1800-1860 Chapter 2. Adopting Breed, 1860-1867 Chapter 3. Showing Breed, 1867-1874 Part II. 1873-1901Chapter 4. Governing Breed Chapter 5. Improving Breed I: Experience Chapter 6. Improving Breed II: Science Chapter 7. Whither Breed Conclusion. The Present in the Past Notes Index Color plates appear following page XX

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Book SynopsisWhat exactly is it we want from dogs today? This is a little book about the oldest relationship we humans have cultivated with another large animal—in something like the original interspecies space, as old or older than any other practice that might be called human. But it’s also about the role of this relationship in the attrition of life—especially social life—in late capitalism. As we become more and more obsessed with imagining ourselves as benevolent rescuers of dogs, it is increasingly clear that it is dogs who are rescuing us. But from what? And toward what? Exploring adoption, work, food, and training, this book considers the social as fundamentally more-than-human and argues that the future belongs to dogs—and the humans they are pulling along.

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Book SynopsisNewly revised, this is the definitive guide to the state dog of South Carolina. Since the origin of the breed in the early twentieth-century, the Boykin spaniel has proven to be a crackerjack retriever, remarkable trick artist, and family favorite. This revised edition of ""The Boykin Spaniel: South Carolina's Dog"" by breed enthusiasts Mike Creel and Lynn Kelley is written for all lovers of the Palmetto State's famous little brown sporting dog and chronicles the breed's history, profiles the dog's distinctive personality, describes its sterling abilities, and records the fond memories of a distinguished cast of trainers and owners. A gregarious creature with an uncanny ability to switch freely from playful family pet to disciplined hunting dog, the Boykin spaniel was named the state dog of South Carolina in 1985. By 2000 more than sixteen thousand Boykins from forty-nine states and numerous foreign countries had been registered with the Boykin Spaniel Society, based in Camden, South Carolina. Creel and Kelley offer an unparalleled resource for breed owners and devotees as well as a celebration of this home-grown hunter and companion, truly a dog for all seasons. Their heavily illustrated revised and updated edition also includes the breed standard, lists of award-winning dogs and owners, and a comprehensive bibliography of the breed.Trade ReviewBoykin spaniel owners will have to have a copy of this. Reading and rereading it will give them hours of pleasure. But more importantly, it will arm them with facts about the breed to lord over the owners of less capable hunting dogs. - Lexington (S.C.) Chronicle ""This book is loaded with photos, amusing anecdotes, results of retriever trials and hunt tests, and tons of other information. Hunting enthusiasts; no matter what breed they own, will enjoy reading it."" - Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle ""A comprehensive source of information about the breed, which traces its beginnings to the early part of the twentieth century."" - Columbia (S.C.) State

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Book SynopsisAsk any dog lover and they’ll say their favourite breed is special but living with a pit bull is different. Pit bull owners know what a bad reputation the breed has. The Pit Bull Life is a celebration of the breed and its owner, with heartwarming rescue stories, a history of the breed, and photos of puppies and seniors. It is also a guide to help owners who need to stand up for their pets. This book provides information on breed characteristics, how to find a good match, and how to navigate the challenges of pit bull ownership.

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Book SynopsisDecked out in Christmas garb, set against evocative backgrounds—from Charles Dickens’s London to the ice floes of Antarctica—an adorable dog strikes a pose. The scenes aren’t always ornate: Peter Thorpe’s first dog Christmas shoot involved his dog, a pair of antlers and a red nose. From Rudolph in 1990 to Santa in 2015, his dogs, donned in festive costumes, have adorned cards every December. In Bark! The Herald Angels Sing, the photographs—and outtakes—include Paddy as a tree-topper and Raggles dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge. Thorpe made his own sets and props, and used no digital retouching. Describing his inspiration for each card, with humour he suggests how readers might attempt to capture the scenes with their pups.Trade Review"... delightful little festive volume... Even Scrooge's heart would melt. " -- SAGA"It all makes for a fine visual treat for Christmas Eve." -- The Herald

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Book SynopsisFirst we had dogs underwater, then dogs shaking off water... and now dogs soaking up the exhilarating no-holds-barred pleasure of a ride in a car. Photographer Lara Jo Regan began her pet project as a calendar but the response was overwhelming and absolute: her photographs of the cruising canines, taken from incredible perspectives, with tongues hanging and ears flapping, became a global Internet sensation. The energy of the photographs is impressive and visceral. In order to get these shots, Regan built a special light, which jutted out over the roof of the car, a harness that allowed her to lean out of the window and various other contraptions to make the images come to life. Dogs In Cars will have the reader laughing out loud.Trade Review"The energy of the photographs is impressive and visceral...Dogs In Cars will have the reader laughing out loud." -- K9 Magazine

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Book SynopsisDogs have lived with humans for thousands of years as working partners. By the nineteenth century their role expanded to companions. American dog literature reflects this gradual but dramatic shift that continues even today. Our household dogs are quite literally closer than ever to us: sleeping in our beds, getting dressed in Halloween costumes, and serving as emotional support companions.In Dogs We Trust is the first comprehensive anthology of American dog literature. It features stories, anecdotes, and poetry that celebrate the many sterling virtues of the canine species. By mining the vast American literary archive of nineteenth and early twentieth-century periodicals, Jacob F. Rivers III and Jeffrey Makala reveal the mystique and magic of the human-canine relationship and what they believe is one of the best connections humans have to the mysteries of the natural world.This grand anthology features a rich harvest of fiction and nonfiction in which the canine heroes and heroines think and act in ways that illuminate their unquestioning loyalty and devotion. By taking dog literature seriously, Rivers and Makala believe we can learn more about our animal companions, ourselves, and our national literature. For them dog literature is American literature; it helps us explore and explain who we are and who we wish to be.

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Book SynopsisThe intriguing question in the title comes from an inscription on the collar of a dog Alexander Pope gave to the Prince of Wales. When Pope wrote the famous couplet “I am his Highness’ Dog at Kew, / Pray tell me Sir, whose Dog are You?” the question was received as an expression of loyalty. That was an era before there were dog breeds and, not coincidentally, before people were generally believed to develop affectionate bonds with dogs.This interdisciplinary study focuses on the development of dog breeds in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Beginning with the Foxhound - the first modern breed - it examines the aesthetic, political, and technological forces that generate modern human-canine relations.These forces have colluded over the past two hundred years to impose narrow descriptions of human-canine relations and to shape the dogs physically into acceptable and recognizable breeds. The largest question in animal studies today - how alterity affects human-animal relations - cannot fully be considered until the two approaches to this question are understood as complements of one another: one beginning from aesthetics, the other from technology. Most of all, the book asks if we can engage with dogs in ways that allow them to remain dogs.

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Book SynopsisDogs and Cats in South Korea: Itinerant Commodities shows that though dogs and cats are consumed in the millions each year, they are recipients of both cruelty and care in a very unique way compared to other animal species in South Korean society. The anti-imperialist and postcolonial stances associated with the consumption of dogs and cats in South Korea are oversimplistic. Stereotypes by societies that do not eat these animals overshadow the various ways in which South Korean citizens interact with them, including companionship. In fact, many dogs and cats go from companion to livestock, and from livestock to companion, demonstrating that the relationships with these creatures are not only complex, but also fluid. The trajectories of the lives of dogs and cats are never linear. In that sense, individual dogs and cats in South Korea are itinerant animals navigating an exchange system based on culture, economics, and politics. With nuance and cultural understanding, Dugnoille tells the complicated stories of these animals in South Korea, as well as the humans who commoditize and singularize them.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Dead Commodities Walking: Itinerancies of Dogs and Cats at South Korea's Largest Meat Market 2. "New Women," "New Mothers": Gender Ideology in South Korean Animal Advocacy 3. Transspecies Nationalism: Inclusion of Nonhuman Animals in Ideologies of Korean Ethnic Nationalism 4. Postmortem Itinerancy: The Deaths of Dogs and Cats in Postcolonial Conditions Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDogs and Cats in South Korea: Itinerant Commodities shows that though dogs and cats are consumed in the millions each year, they are recipients of both cruelty and care in a very unique way compared to other animal species in South Korean society. The anti-imperialist and postcolonial stances associated with the consumption of dogs and cats in South Korea are oversimplistic. Stereotypes by societies that do not eat these animals overshadow the various ways in which South Korean citizens interact with them, including companionship. In fact, many dogs and cats go from companion to livestock, and from livestock to companion, demonstrating that the relationships with these creatures are not only complex, but also fluid. The trajectories of the lives of dogs and cats are never linear. In that sense, individual dogs and cats in South Korea are itinerant animals navigating an exchange system based on culture, economics, and politics. With nuance and cultural understanding, Dugnoille tells the complicated stories of these animals in South Korea, as well as the humans who commoditize and singularize them.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Dead Commodities Walking: Itinerancies of Dogs and Cats at South Korea's Largest Meat Market 2. "New Women," "New Mothers": Gender Ideology in South Korean Animal Advocacy 3. Transspecies Nationalism: Inclusion of Nonhuman Animals in Ideologies of Korean Ethnic Nationalism 4. Postmortem Itinerancy: The Deaths of Dogs and Cats in Postcolonial Conditions Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis whimsical and useful memory book allows you to record everyday adventures with your dog; the charming illustrations will delight you as you fill out the pages and return to them again and again.This is the book every pet parent needs to chronicle the best moments with their canine furbaby. TikTok videos are great and all, but don’t you want a brag book you can add to, look back at, and display for all of your pup’s admirers? The beginning section allows you to record background information about your pooch, including:• final name (and other names in the running)• origin story• tricks they know• favorite toysUse the rest of the journal as you're inspired, adding to over time and recording memories as they’re happening, filling out pages about:• good days together• memorable walks• road tripsAuthor and illustrator Susanna Ryan infuses each page with her signature humor and charm, making this a memory book you'll adore filling out almost as much as you adore your furbaby.Trade ReviewPet gifts 2023: Fun finds for your four-legged friends "A baby book for your furbaby. This memory book and journal by author and illustrator Susanna Ryan from Seattle’s Sasquatch Books preserves those sweet moments."— Seattle Times"Dog Days contains plenty of Ryan’s trademark observational comedy and silly humor — little gags about “the weird old towel” in every pet owner’s arsenal and cute cartoons of Andy Warhol-style paintings of cans of dog food. And, unlike many of the generic pastel blue-and-pink baby memory books you can find at big box stores, Ryan has hand-drawn every page of the book, which invites the reader to chronicle their dogs’ lives as a kind of collaboration between cartoonist and reader."—Seattle Times

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Book SynopsisLeave it to a dog to put the “human” back in “humanities” In September 2020, Rod Michalko wrote to friend and colleague Dan Goodley, congratulating him on the release of his latest book, Disability and Other Human Questions. Joking that his late guide dog, Smokie, had taken offense to the suggestion that disability was purely a human question, Michalko shared a few thoughts on behalf of his dog. When Goodley wrote back—to Smokie—so began an epistolic exchange that would continue for the next seven months. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world and the realities of lockdown-imposed isolation set in, the Smokie letters provided the friends a space in which to come together in a lively exploration of human-animal relationships and to interrogate disability as disruption, disturbance, and art. Just as he did in life, Smokie guides. In these pages, he offers wisdom about the world, love, friendship, and even The Beatles. His canine observations of human experience provide an avenue into some of the ways blindness might be reconceptualized and “befriended.” Uninhibited by the trappings of traditional academic inquiry, Michalko and Goodley are unleashed, free to wander, to wonder, and to provoke within the bonds of trust and respect. Funny and thoughtful, the result is a refreshing exploration and re-evaluation of learned cultural misunderstandings of disability.Table of Contents An Introduction from the Authors The Letters Afterword Acknowledgements Bibliography Notes

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Book SynopsisThe story of the canine has been fundamentally entwined with that of humanity since the earliest times, and this ancient and fascinating story is told in Susan McHugh’s Dog, now available in B-format. The book unravels the debate about whether dogs are descended from wolves, and moves on to deal with canines in mythology, religion and health, dog cults in ancient and medieval civilizations as disparate as Alaska, Greece, Peru and Persia, and traces correspondences between the histories of dogs in the Far East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Dog also examines the relatively recent phenomenon of dog breeding and the invention of species, as well as the canine’s role in science fact and fiction; from Laika, the first astronaut, and Pavlov’s famous conditioned dogs, through to science fiction novels and cult films such as A Boy and his Dog. Susan McHugh shows how dogs today contribute to human lives in a huge number of ways, not only as pets and guide dogs but also as sources of food in Asia, entertainment workers, and scientific and religious objects. Dog reveals how we have shaped these animals over the millennia, and in turn, how dogs have shaped us.Trade Review'Next time your pet pooch rolls over to have his tummy tickled, you might pause to consider whether he could really have wolf relatives. This is just one of the debates that Susan McHugh unravels in her enchanting book Dog, which draws on mythology, religion and dog-cults to show how we and our best animal buddies have shaped each other over centuries.'-You Magazine; 'a well-informed and wide-ranging guide to the cultural history of the dog . . . it is lavishly and eclectically illustrated. It surveys the whole gamut of human-dog relations, in religion and myth, literature, science, art, and entertainment. If I, who am largely indifferent to the species charms, found it an enjoyable and stimulating read, it can presumably be safely recommended to all real dog enthusiasts.'-International Zoo News; 'Unusually and surprisingly for books on dogs, McHugh has produced a work in which the facts are correct and the scope is balanced, broad, and fascinating to read.'-Archives of Natural History

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Book SynopsisOffers a collection of sixty-one beguiling dogs caught in the most candid of moments: mid-shake. This volume will stop you dead in your tracks as you are presented with images of man's best friend caught in contortion: hair wild, eyes darting, ears and jowls flopping every which way.Trade ReviewShake, a new book from photographer Carli Davidson, highlights that lightning-fast moment when our four-legged friends dry themselves off, often in a slobber-filled tornado straight out of “Beethoven.” — Huffington Post In her new book Shake, shutterbug Carli Davidson uses … technology to demonstrate that [dogs use] their body parts [to] swing, sway and spin in beautiful, unexpected and hilarious ways. — New York Post ild hair, flopping ears, and jowls, oh my! Photographer Carli Davidson has managed to capture man’s best friend mid-shake, in all his canine glory, in a delightful photo series which has now become a book. — Good Morning America, GMA.com The photographs capture dogs mid-shake, with jowls flailing and eyes rolling , a motion that’s often too quick to catch with the naked eye. — Today.com Carli Davidson compiled the most stunningly adorable portraits of dogs doing the thing they do best: shaking it out. Get ready for a permanent smile…. — BuzzFeed Shake is an intriguing collection of photos of canines of all shapes and sizes in, well, midshake. The energy and expression in each … are captivating and often downright chuckle making. You may never look at Pawly D the same again. — Daily Candy The freeze-frame photos of these pooches—jowels flapping, fur flying—will be lapped up by dog devotees. — O, the Oprah Magazine In her new book Shake, shutterbug Carli Davidson uses … technology to demonstrate that [dogs use] their body parts [to] swing, sway and spin in beautiful, unexpected and hilarious ways. — The Oregonian

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Book SynopsisThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, spreading the message of stubborn positivity.In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog with a big goofy head and little legs who didn’t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they’d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered—against military regulations—the dog began to follow him. Looks like you made a friend, another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, Looks like a ''Fred.'' The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag—risking jail and Fred’s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig’s family in Virginia. Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred’s turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it—Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.

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Book Synopsis“When I say Jenna Blum’s upcoming Woodrow on the Bench wrecked me and that I’m now sobbing eating all the chocolate, I mean it in the best way possible.”—Jodi Picoult Jenna Blum''s wonderful moving memoir, is a “girl and her dog” story for the ages!”—Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the RainThe New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Those Who Save Us pays tribute to her beloved black Lab, Woodrow, in this beautiful memoir that recalls the last six months of his life and the ways in which he taught her to live.  “For anyone who’s ever loved an old dog.”Since she adopted him as a puppy fifteen years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. Known to many as “the George Clooney of dogs” for his good looks and charm, Woodrow and his “Mommoo” are fixtures in their Boston neighborhood. But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his extraordinary relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog parent, but it is Woodrow, with his amazing personality and trusting nature, who has much to teach her. A divorcée who has experienced her share of sadness and loss, Jenna discovers, over the months she spends caring for her ailing dog, what it is to be present in the moment, and what it truly means to love.Aided by an amazing group of friends and buoyed by the support of strangers, Jenna and Woodrow navigate these precious final days together with kindness, humor, and grace. Their unforgettable love story will reaffirm your belief in kindness, break your heart, and leave your spirit soaring.

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Book Synopsis“Written with grace and emotional honesty, Sit, Stay, Heal will live with you long after the last page.”— John Grogan, bestselling author of Marley & MeFor more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself.Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well is Dr. Renee’s unforgettable testament to the extraordinary healing nature of dogs. Every day in her veterinary practice, she bears witness to the undeniable bond between pets and their people. However, while we are busy teaching them to “sit” and “stay,” they have their own, more profound, lessons to impart. In Sit, Stay, Heal, we meet Cosmo, the golden retriever who arrives at Renee’s office just before his fourt

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Book SynopsisWhen she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarod—the famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesn't know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time?

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Book SynopsisA brilliant and hilarious collection of photographs, featuring 50 pairs of gorgeous men and candid canines When the world has you down, there's no better way to instant happiness than handsome men paired with cute puppies. In this new book from the creators of the popular blog Des Hommes et des Chatons, you'll find an original collection of 100 clever photo match-ups, with a heartthrob human on one page and a pooch in a similar pose or with a similar expression on the next.Taking a walk.Playing catch.Basking in sunshine.Toweling off after a bath.Can't decide between man or man's best friend? Well, with Men & Dogs, you don't have to choose.

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Book SynopsisFor more than seventy-five years, The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. Now in its twentieth edition, this treasured guide is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-be.Comprehensive and thoughtfully organized, The Complete Dog Book features all 153 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the official breed standards, breed histories, and photographs. Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Black Russian Terrier, German Pinscher, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Havanese, Löwchen, Neapolitan Mastiff, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano, and Toy Fox Terrier. Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms, The Complete Dog Book includes sections on• choosing the dog that’s right for you• training• nutrition• grooming• responsible breedingR

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Book SynopsisDogs have always been our friends and changed our lives for the better. But they may save our lives as well. Seamlessly weaving scientific research with compelling narrative, Paws & Effect tells incredibly moving stories of beloved pets who have supported their people through periods of ill health and other crises—with miraculous results: *Little Ben, a Chihuahua who can sense impending epileptic seizures*Abdul, a Golden Retriever/Lab mix, who was the world’s first service dog and helped his owner by retrieving keys and phones, medicine from countertops, water from the refrigerator, and could even hand in credit cards at the grocery store*A Dalmation named Trudii, whose obsessive behavior prompted her owner to seek a medical examination that revealed melanoma

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Book SynopsisA moving selection of poems for dog lovers, accompanied by charismatic line drawings, from a poet with an "unfailing mastery of her medium" (New York Times Book Review).Trade Review"An utterly delightful book—from the nimble line illustrations to the pristine visuals of the poems themselves, doled out with equal parts rue, whimsy, and wisdom." -- Rita Dove - New York Times Magazine"The National Book Award finalist captures the irreplaceable love of a woman for her canine in this wistful, witty collection." -- O Magazine"Written with Pastan’s natural strengths—lyrical lines, fluidity and grace. Whether by parable, anecdote, elegy, or narrative, Pastan’s dogs are blessed with poetry’s name by one of our best." -- Washington Independent Review of Books

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Book SynopsisA leading reporter offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them. People all over the world have been riveted by the story of Cairo, the Belgian Malinois who was a part of the Navy SEAL team that led the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. A dog's natural intelligence, physical abilities, and pure loyalty contribute more to our military efforts than ever before. You don't have to be a dog lover to be fascinated by the idea that a dog-the cousin of that furry guy begging for scraps under your table-could be one of the heroes who helped execute the most vital and high-tech military mission of the new millennium.Now Maria Goodavage, editor and featured writer for one of the world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, re

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Book SynopsisUnleashed by the world's finest photographers, mischievous mutts, performing pooches and streetwise strays all leap to life in this deliciously waggish compilation from the Magnum archive.Trade Review'It is all too easy to think of dogs as pets, but this collection rightfully highlights them as protagonists' - Financial Times'Thoughtfully put together with a wide range of pictures, this is a must for lovers of dogs and portraiture alike' - Black & White Photography'A must for any dog lover in your life who also happens to appreciate great photography … showcases the visual wit and skill of the iconic agency’s photographers … It’s impossible not to enjoy browsing the cornucopia of canine encounters captured in the book … lovingly curated' - Digital Camera World'Witty, cheering … charming' - The i newspaper'[A] handbag-sized delight' - The Times, Photography Books of the Year 2021'If you feel gloomy with the state of the world, flicking through a few pages of this gorgeous book of dog-themed photography is just the tonic' - The Herald'‘[Makes] you see the world in a slightly different way' - Daily MailTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Streetwise • 2. Best in Show • 3. At the Beach • 4. Behind the Scenes • 5. It's a Dog's Life • Index of photographers

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Book SynopsisThe classic bestselling dog training book for the person with limited time who wants to train a working retriever fast.Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun—for you and your dog.“Anyone who wants to try turning his dog into a well-mannered retriever will do well with Water Dog.”—The New York Times

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at rescue dogs--where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family.America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance and wisdom for anyone living with rescue dogs.Far too many people think rescue dogs have irredeemable anxieties, behavior issues, or other problems. In truth, rescue dogs can--and do--become wonderful companions. This groundbreaking book will help readers understand these dogs' unique ways of thinking, learning, and loving, and leaves no questions unanswered about the pl

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Book SynopsisThe most efficient dog training book for retrievers hunting upland birds and waterfowl—from the author of Water Dog.This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, resulting in a skilled hunting retriever by the time your pet is one year old. In Game Dog, you’ll discover:• How to choose a pup—what to look for, where to find the best• The five critical periods of a dog's mental development• Which retrievers are easier to train—males or females• How to get two dogs to work together• Why feeding time is more than food• How to teach your dog to track, quarter, and swim after game• How to get your dog to betray his instincts and obey your commands• Which tasks your dog must master to qualify as a hunter• And much more...Ful

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling dog training book that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog.This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you’ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The key to your dog''s healthy mental development• The benefits of play and relaxation• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods• Talking with your dog—it''s not what you say but how you say it• Children and dogs—learni

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