George and Harold create a new comic book hero in Dog Man, a crimefighter with the head of a police dog and the body of a policeman, who faces off against his archnemesis Petey the cat.

"...purebred or mixed, with this book any dog can become a Canine Good Citizen... The Volhards'...approach to training, which they call the Motivational Method,...is designed to do just that motivate the owner and the dog. The Motivational Method is grounded on a thorough knowledge of how people learn and dog behavior. Since 1983 they have authored or co-authored four major books on dog training and teaching dog Obedience classes, and have produced...

"In this book, young readers learn about search-and-rescue dogs."--

The Call of the Wild is a short adventure novel by Jack London, published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The central character of the novel is a dog named Buck. The story opens at a ranch in Santa Clara Valley, California, when Buck is stolen from his home and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska.This classic book brings out the true spirit of the Gold Rush days...

Who's going to be your new best friend? Choosing a puppy is a lot of fun, but it's also an important decision. This unique guide shows you how to select the breed, which most perfectly matches your personality and environment. Looking for a laid-back, comforting friend? A Saint Bernard or Pinscher would love to stay at home and relax with you. Need a dog that loves the city? Welsh corgis and French bulldogs are among the most cosmopolitan of canines....

When dealing with previously abused or naturally skittish dogs, it's easy to get frustrated. Often, all we want is to tell our beloved pets there is no need to be afraid. When Peggy Swager adopted two mill dogs from her local rescue center, all the books in the world couldn't help her ease her new pups. But what she was able to accomplish using her past experience training horses was astounding. This book brings to dog owners and dog trainers newer...

An old dog's friendly persistence slowly convinces a young boy to take him home.

Every aspect of training your companion dog is covered, including: Laying a good training foundation ; Housetraining ; Greeting people ; Everyday obedience ; Coming when called ; Leash walking ; Barking ; Being alone ; Handling vet trips ; Chewing ; Attitude and perspective ; and, What to do if things go wrong.

The Latest Edition of a Classic Dog Training Book Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog using the time-tested training method of the most successful Obedience competitor in history. Winifred Strickland s humane, commonsense approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. And now it’s updated to include training for the latest AKC Obedience exercises. Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently...

"In this book, young readers will learn about therapy dogs."--