A Day At The Dog Park

Author : Sofi Oksanen
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 052565948X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog Park written by Sofi Oksanen and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER • Set in Ukraine and Finland, a captivating story of intrigue, betrayal, and murder in the global fertility market--from acclaimed writer Sofi Oksanen, "an international publishing sensation frequently likened to Stieg Larsson" (The Guardian). Helsinki, 2016. Olenka sits on a bench, watching a family play in a dog park. A stranger sits down beside her. Olenka startles; she would recognize this other woman anywhere. After all, Olenka was the one who ruined her life. And this woman may be about to do the same to Olenka. Yet, for a fragile moment, here they are, together—looking at their own children being raised by other people. Moving seamlessly between modern-day Finland and Ukraine in the early days of its post-Soviet independence, Dog Park is a keenly observed, dark, and propulsive novel set at the intersection of East and West, centered on a web of exploitation and the commodification of the female body. Sofi Oksanen brings fearless psychological acuity to this captivating story about a woman unable to escape the memory of her lost child, the ruthless powers that still hunt her, and the lies that could well end up saving her.

Author : Cheryl S Smith
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 192924245X
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Visiting the Dog Park written by Cheryl S Smith and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most dogs, a visit to a dog park is a great experience filled with chances to interact with other dogs and get some exercise. But not all dogs (not to mention their owners) have a great experience every time. So what can you do increase the chance that going to the dog park will be safe and fun for your dog? Cheryl provides you with the information you need to know including: * The design features a well-planned park should have. * The four key behaviors your dog needs to know to thrive in a dog park. * Dog park etiquette - for both humans and dogs. * How to evaluate your dog's temperament to determine if he is dog-park ready. * How to read canine body language to anticipate and prevent problems. Anyone who takes their dog to a dog park - especially those who may have had some negative experiences - should benefit from reading this book. For you trainers who are asked by your clients about the pros and cons of dog parks, this book should be on your recommended reading list.

Author : Cathy A. Small
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501748793
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Man in the Dog Park written by Cathy A. Small and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man in the Dog Park offers the reader a rare window into homeless life. Spurred by a personal relationship with a homeless man who became her co-author, Cathy A. Small takes a compelling look at what it means and what it takes to be homeless. Interviews and encounters with dozens of homeless people lead us into a world that most have never seen. We travel as an intimate observer into the places that many homeless frequent, including a community shelter, a day labor agency, a panhandling corner, a pawn shop, and a HUD housing office. Through these personal stories, we witness the obstacles that homeless people face, and the ingenuity it takes to negotiate life without a home. The Man in the Dog Park points to the ways that our own cultural assumptions and blind spots are complicit in US homelessness and contribute to the degree of suffering that homeless people face. At the same time, Small, Kordosky and Moore show us how our own sense of connection and compassion can bring us into touch with the actions that will lessen homelessness and bring greater humanity to the experience of those who remain homeless. The raw emotion of The Man in the Dog Park will forever change your appreciation for, and understanding of, the homeless life so many deal with outside of the limelight of contemporary society.

Author : Cara Sue Achterberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681778394
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs written by Cara Sue Achterberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warm and entertaining memoir about what happens when you foster fifty dogs in less than two years—and how the dogs save you as much as you save them. When Cara felt her teenaged children slipping away and saw an empty nest on the horizon, she decided the best way to fill that void was with dogs—lots of them—and so her foster journey began. In 2015, her Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes. There were the nine puppies at once, which arrived with less than a day’s notice; a heart- worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep. Operation Paws for Homes rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south and shuttles them north to foster homes like Cara’s on the way to their forever homes. What started as a search for a good dog, led to an epiphany that there wasn’t just one that could ll the hole left in her heart from her children gaining independence—she could save dozens along the way. The stories of these remarkable dogs— including an eighty-pound bloodhound who sang arias for the neighbors—and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring new book that reveals the wonderful rewards of fostering. When asked how she can possibly say goodbye to that many loveable pups, Cara says, “If I don’t give this one away, I can’t possibly save another.” Filled with humanity and hope, Another Good Dog will take the reader on an journey of smiles, laughs, and tears—and lead us to wonder how many other good dogs are out there and what we can do to help.

Author : Matthew Gilbert
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250014212
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Off the Leash written by Matthew Gilbert and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OFF THE LEASH is a group portrait of dog people, specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, and eccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park, overlooking Boston near Fenway Park. And it's about author Matthew Gilbert's transformation, after much fear and loathing of dogs and social groups, into one of those dog people with fur on their jackets, squeaky toys in their hands, and biscuits in their pockets. Gilbert, longtime TV critic at The Boston Globe, describes his reluctant trip into the dog park subculture, as the first-time owner of a stubbornly social Yellow Lab puppy named Toby. Like many Americans, he was happily accustomed to the safe distance of TV viewing and cell-phone web surfing, tethered to the digital leash. But the headstrong, play-obsessed Toby pulls him to Amory, and Amory becomes an exhilarating dose of presence for him. The joyous chaos of wrestling dogs and the park's cast of offbeat dog owners - the "pack of freaks" - gradually draw him into the here and now. At the dog park, the dog owners go off the leash, too. Dog-park life can be tense. When dogs fight, their owners - such as the reckless Charlotte - bare their teeth at each other, too. Amid the rollicking dog play, feelings tend to surface faster, unedited. But Gilbert shows how Amory is an idyllic microcosm, too, the home of enduring friendships and, as the droll but vulnerable Hayley knows, romantic crushes. Meeting daily, a gathering of dog owners can be like group therapy, or The Office, or a standup concert. As a TV critic, Matthew Gilbert is well-known by his readership for his humorous and wry writing style. A charming narrative that will appeal to anyone who has ever enjoyed watching a puppy scamper through a park, OFF THE LEASH is a paean to dog lovers and their pets everywhere, perfect for fans of Marley & Me and Merle's Door.

Author : Aron Nels Steinke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781609051846
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Super-Duper Dog Park written by Aron Nels Steinke and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog lovers and their canine friends make their way to the Super Duper Dog Park on Dog Island, where dogs ride bicycles, make music, and enjoy a perfect day.

Author : Kristin Smith
Publisher : Mascot Books
ISBN 13 : 9781631777639
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kona and the Dog Park Bully written by Kristin Smith and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On her first day at the dog park, Kona, a lovable Goldendoodle puppy, thinks she's found a friend in Ruby the Poodle. But Ruby is a bully. Banding together with other dogs in the park, Kona learns that Ruby bullies each one for being different. Kona takes it upon herself to help her new friends and shows each dog why they are special. And when Ruby falls into danger, it's up to the dog pack to save the day.

Author : Linda P. Case
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979380317
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dog Smart written by Linda P. Case and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who lives with and loves dogs knows that they are smart. Really smart. They understand our body language and emotions, can be trained to perform important services, are devoted companions, and enjoy walks, tricks, dog sports or just hangin' out on the couch. So, how "Dog Smart" are you? What do you know or wish to know about the dog's history, perceptions, understanding of humans, and responses to different training methods? These topics and more come under the scrutiny of the Science Dog in Linda Case's latest myth-busting book. Learn to separate fact from fiction about the relationship between dogs and wolves, whether dominance should be a factor in dog training, what forms of reinforcement work best, and how to apply evidence-based training methods. "Dog Smart" will not only help you to be a better trainer, but will give you the tools for communicating the most current information about dogs to others - including the popular Science Dog character, neighbor Joe (who happens to know a lot about dogs).

Author : Justene Presley
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781478724520
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Day at the Dog Park written by Justene Presley and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Child's Guide to Playing Safely with Dogs... Everyone loves the image of a child and a favorite pet dog. Many children say they love dogs, and claim that the dog is their favorite animal. However, it's common for children to be hesitant or intimidated around dogs. Many fears and worries about interacting with dogs can be easily solved with some basic education about how to approach and interact with dogs of all kinds. A Day at the Dog Park introduces Carter and his dog, Snickers. Carter's mom takes them to the dog park, and their enjoyable day gives fun, practical lessons about the best way to make new dog friends. Carter explains that there are lots of different types of dogs, and goes through a six-step method for meeting a new dog. Each step is explained clearly, simply, and with plenty of detail, so readers can feel confident in their new skills. Carter also shares advice about what not to do. Children and parents alike will enjoy this charming, educational book, which is likely to become a favorite in your library! About the Author: Justene Presley is from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Belmont University with a music degree in 2011. In addition to her love of animals, she enjoys singing and crafting. She lives with her husband, Will, and their dog, Archimedes.

Author : Cynthia Robinson
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429921226
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dog Park Club written by Cynthia Robinson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raymond Chandler meets David Sedaris—the first in a dynamite new cozy series that's "a lot of fun, full of unexpected depths and twists." —Josh Bazell, bestselling author of Beat the Reaper Amy Carter is missing. And there's no one less capable of finding her than Max Bravo. Max Bravo is a mid-rung opera singer with a diva's towering ego. And he doesn't do favors. Not until the day he visits a troubled friend in Berkeley and offers to walk her dog. Max quickly discovers the local dog park. It's an odd, private little world—a preserve for neighborhood crackpots and lay-abouts, and, incidentally, their dogs. But, the park regulars are friendly. Clubby. They even serve beer. Before long, Max can't stay away. When one of the regulars disappears, Max's interest in the dog park turns to obsession. Amy Carter – beautiful, adored, pregnant – has vanished. The circumstances bode the worst. What happened to Amy? The dog park club has brewed up a theory. And they mean to prove it.