K9 Complete Care

Author : Resi Gerritsen
Publisher : Dog Training Press
ISBN 13 : 155059253X
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book K9 Complete Care written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Dog Training Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...Whether dogs should be trained for work, and what considerations should apply before a dog is put to work. Safe warm-up and cool down exercises are offered, as well as ways to improve the K9s general fitness level and ability to endure the stresses of K9 work. There is also a chapter on the dog's ability to endure extremes of heat and cold, and ways to prevent illness and injury from working in those extremes.".

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1409333736
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Dog Care written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to keep your dog healthy and happy Complete Dog Care contains all the information you need to nurture your dog from puppy-hood through to old age. You'll find a comprehensive programme detailing everything required to provide your dog with the highest level of care, from house-training and socialisation to grooming and exercising. It covers all aspects of canine life, including guidance on choosing a dog to suit your family, home and lifestyle, and advice on preparing your home and garden. Step-by-step photographs show you how to handle your dog, travel with him, and administer basic first aid. Handy checklists and easy to follow charts help you identify health problems and deal with them appropriately. With Complete Dog Care you'll have everything you need to keep your dog healthy, happy, and playing fetch for years to come.

Author : Michael J. Rosen
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0761158413
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Dog! written by Michael J. Rosen and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the ins and outs of dog ownership, dog training, and popular dog breeds.

Author : Leon Fradley Whitney
Publisher : Main Street Books
ISBN 13 : 9780385155472
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Dog Care written by Leon Fradley Whitney and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to owning and caring for a healthy, well-adjusted dog from puppyhood to old age--"everything you need to know about feeding training, and health care for dogs of every breed and temperament.

Author : Resi Gerritsen
Publisher : Dog Training Press
ISBN 13 : 1550596810
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book K9 Drug Detection written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Dog Training Press. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to training and deploying your drug-detection dog. Learn how to: Select the right dog for drug detection work. Train your K9 using the latest techniques with proven results. Plan and execute searches of individuals and in a variety of settings, including open air locations, warehouses and other buildings, airplanes, automobiles, and ships. In the fight against illegal drugs, a well-trained K9 can be your most important asset. K9 Drug Detection gives trainers and handlers the tools and knowledge they need to properly train and deploy a highly effective K9 drug detection team. Expert trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak provide the key principles for successful training, as well as step-by-step training schedules for both active and passive responses. They describe the many factors that affect a K9’s work in the field, including the influence of air currents and various weather conditions. They teach you how to protect your K9 from dangerous substances and what to do if your dog is accidentally exposed. They also provide background information every K9 drug detection handler should know, such as the basics of drug laws in North America and Europe and essential facts about the appearance, effects, risks, and use of the most common illegal drugs.

Author : Resi Gerritsen
Publisher : Dog Training Press
ISBN 13 : 1550594516
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book K9 Behavior Basics written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Dog Training Press. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9’s instincts. Learn how to: Recognize and interpret your K9’s expressions, gestures and signals. Use operant conditioning to efficiently and humanely train K9s. Plan and execute effective K9 training programs for search and detection, patrol, remote guided camera, attack, and more. The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about dog behavior. In this revised edition of K9 Behavior Basics, expert dog trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak and Simon Prins share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. You’ll learn how to successfully implement or improve your dogs’ training programs using operant conditioning. The authors outline key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provide practical approaches to operant conditioning. They share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned pro staying up-to-date, K9 Behavior Basics has something for you. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy.

Author : The American Kennel Club
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1621871746
Total Pages : 1344 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Complete Dog Book written by The American Kennel Club and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s “Bible” of dogs. For the past 88 years it has been the ultimate breed resource—the one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. The revised and updated 22nd edition contains revised breed standards, changes in breed classifications, and recently recognized breeds. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration, competitive events, and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this new 22nd edition offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology

Author : George Hoppendale
Publisher : Imb Publishing Black German Shepherd
ISBN 13 : 9781910941560
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black German Shepherd. Black German Shepherd Dog Complete Owners Manual. Black German Shepherd Book for Care, Costs, Feeding, Grooming, Health and Training. written by George Hoppendale and published by Imb Publishing Black German Shepherd. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an expert dog whisperer and dog owner, the Black German Shepherd Dog Complete Owner's Manual has the answers you may need when researching this highly intelligent herding breed. Learn about this versatile working dog and find out whether or not the protective Black German Shepherd will be the best choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Black German Shepherd's life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Black German Shepherd, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Pros and Cons - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Finding a breeder - Puppy proofing your home - The first weeks - Health and common health problems - Medical care & safety - Daily care - Feeding - Bad treats and snacks - Good treats and snacks - House training - Grooming - Training - Poisonous Foods & Plants - Caring for your aging dog .... and much more.

Author : R. Ruddell Weatherwax
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510763449
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Training Your Dog the Weatherwax Way written by R. Ruddell Weatherwax and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods. The name “Weatherwax” is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family has trained the original “Lassie” (actually a male named “Pal”), Toto for “The Wizard of Oz,” and also “Old Yeller.” These theories and tactics are applicable to any dog lover and owner, not just those on the big screen! This is a complete guide to dog ownership and basic training manual using the Weatherwax method, which hasn’t changed in almost a century; though Robert has added a few enhancements over the years from his exposure to other great trainers. This book will teach readers to: Learn how to raise and train their dog using an approach customized to their dog’s needs. Understand the correlation between our behavior and our dog’s behavior. Implement techniques that will allow their dog to interact well in all situations. Find answers to the questions that plague the common dog owner. Train their dog the right way—from day one—as well as address any inherited behavioral issues. Send the right message to their dog, even when no verbal commands are being given. Alter the negative reaction their dog may have to certain situations. Understand the most appropriate tools for their own dog and dispel some of the rumors that exist regarding dogs in general.

Author : Leon Fradley Whitney
Publisher : Garden City, N. Y. : Doubleday
ISBN 13 : 9780385040839
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Dog Care written by Leon Fradley Whitney and published by Garden City, N. Y. : Doubleday. This book was released on 1953 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: