Youâ€™re no idiot, of course. You know Beagles are one of the most popular breedsâ€”and you think theyâ€™re darn cute, as well. But what would it be like to have a Beagle of your very own? Thatâ€™s the question thatâ€™s been hounding you â€¦.Donâ€™t settle for a Poodle or another breed! The Complete Idiotâ€™s GuideÂ to Beagles has everything you need to know about these smart, stubborn dogs. In this Complete Idiotâ€™s GuideÂ, you get:--Tried-and-true tips on effective training techniques.--Everything you need to know to keep your Beagle happy and healthyâ€”from grooming and diet tips to vaccinations and emergency health care.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beagles

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Campbell Thornton, Kim

Pets & Animal Care

Alpha

Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion 
Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. 
This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and environmental enrichment that will keep these intelligent pets engaged. Benefit from a full-color guide to pet birds Choose the right bird based on your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment that minimizes noise and mess Bond with your winged pet 
If you’re ready for your love of birds to take flight, this book has everything you need.\nFrom the Inside Flap\nChoose the right bird for your lifestyle Keep your bird fit and healthy Bond with your feathered friend 
Let your love of birds take flight 
When you take a bird under your wing, you find out that they're intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. But to keep them—and you—happily chirping, doing your homework is essential. This book shows you how to arrange the cozy environment and stimulating lifestyle that will keep you and your feathered friend perfectly in tune. From choosing the right bird for you to knowing how to keep your bird healthy and bonding with your avian companion, you'll find everything you need to be the wind beneath your bird's wings! 
Inside... Choose the best bird for you Understand avian biology Study and recognize species Know the science of feeding Find behavior solutions Decide whether to breed your bird Nurse a bird back to health Take care of multiple birds\nFrom the Back Cover\nChoose the right bird for your lifestyle Keep your bird fit and healthy Bond with your feathered friend 
Let your love of birds take flight 
When you take a bird under your wing, you find out that they're intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. But to keep them—and you—happily chirping, doing your homework is essential. This book shows you how to arrange the cozy environment and stimulating lifestyle that will keep you and your feathered friend perfectly in tune. From choosing the right bird for you to knowing how to keep your bird healthy and bonding with your avian companion, you'll find everything you need to be the wind beneath your bird's wings! 
Inside... Choose the best bird for you Understand avian biology Study and recognize species Know the science of feeding Find behavior solutions Decide whether to breed your bird Nurse a bird back to health Take care of multiple birds

Birds For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Spadafori, Gina

Speer, Brian L.

For Dummies

Keep up to date with the latest info on raising, training, and living with your Chihuahua 
Chihuahuas For Dummies is your guide to discovering whether a Chihuahua is the right addition to your family and to caring for these little dogs once they’re under your roof. This fun book answers your most pressing questions about the breed’s needs and temperament, plus offers loads of friendly advice on everything a Chihuahua owner should know. You’ll also find fun facts and trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Chihuahua. This down-to-earth For Dummies reference is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with these very affectionate and adorable doggos. Understand the Chihuahua’s characteristics and body language Keep your dog healthy and happy with diet, exercise, and socialization Deal with bad behavior like biting, barking, and jumping Train your Chihuahua in the basics―sit, stay, heel, and come 
This is the book for anyone planning to adopt a Chihuahua and needing all the facts, plus current Chihuahua owners who need advice on training or are thinking of adding another member to their current fur family.

Chihuahuas For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

O'Neil, Jacqueline

Choosing a Dog is a useful addition to the successful Happy Healthy Pet line, which features expert content in an easy-to-read format. It includes high-quality color photos and informative sidebars throughout. The author covers all points the prospective dog owner must know before choosing a breed, including tips on choosing purebred or mixed-breed; in-depth info on breed types and specific breeds; information on finding, interviewing, and choosing a breeder who will meet the owner's needs; necessary contracts and paperwork; and shelter dog and breed rescue options. The book includes specific information on more than 50 of the breeds ranked most popular with the AKC. The author provides basic information on bringing the new dog home and lots of additional reading in print and on websites.

Choosing a Dog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet, 12)

Howell Book House

Today’s job market has inspired many in the work force to reevaluate their career choices and to reinvent themselves. Careers with Dogs is an engaging resource book for anyone who wants to learn about the many and varied canine-related jobs available today. From veterinary technician and medical specialist to dog trainer and professional handler, this comprehensive volume covers every imaginable job, offering advice to recent high school and college graduates as well as adults seeking a new profession. Each chapter provides information on individual occupations, in-depth narratives about a day-in-the-life of a professional on the job, the education and training required, salary and job forecast information, as well as an up-to-date listing of resources and career sites to help the hopefuls find their place in the dog-eat-dog world. Careers with Dogs is the best and most complete source on the market for all those who love dogs and want to realize their career potential in a dog-centric industry.

Careers with Dogs: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

CompanionHouse Books

Presented in a format that any dog lover will enjoy, this fun-fact book discusses twenty curious topics that have plagued the minds of dog owners for generations. From the simple, straightforward queries, Why do dogs bark?” and Why do dogs chew?” to the more challenging musings, Why do dogs eat grass” and Why do dogs howl?” More than just entertainment, owners will discover the reasons behind common training problems, including car and cat chasing, jumping up, pulling on the leash, digging, and more. For those polite dog owners afraid to ask, there are answers for you, too, to questions like Why do dogs eat poop?” and Why do dogs sniff butts?” Fun tidbits for everyone, plus hilarious illustrations by Keith Robinson, in this Simple Solutions book.

Why Do Dogs Do That?: Real Answers to the Curious Things Canines Do?

Lumina Media

Award-winning author Kim Campbell Thornton offers Real Answers to the Curious Things Cats Do” in this fun-fact book that all cat lovers will adore. Why Do Cats Do That? discusses twenty peculiar feline habits that have puzzled cat owners since the first semi-domesticated cat plopped a dead baby dodo on a caveman’s doorstep! Why do cats bring us mangled mice as gifts? How and why does a cat purr? Why do cats land on their feet? (Do they always land on their feet?) These questions and others are explored and sometimes resolved in an entertaining and instructive format. More than good fun, owners will discover the reasons behind common behavioral problems, including litter box accidents, furniture scratching, spraying, and more. Feline facts and training ideas plus lots of funny cat photos complete this Simple Solutions book.

Why Do Cats Do That?: Real Answers to the Curious Things Cats Do?

This Simple Solutions guide offers serious advice in a fun and entertaining manner. House-training can be a very challenging issue for some dog owners, and it’s easy for puppy owners to lose their sense of humor as they’re cleaning up accidents for the umpteenth time! Kim Campbell Thornton, a popular, award-winning dog author, along with illustrator Buck Jones make House-Training fun, funny, and doable. From the basics of crate and paper training to establishing a daily routine and properly cleaning of up accidents, this enlightening little book leaks information on every page!

House-Training (Simple Solutions Series)

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