The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Dachshunds will cover everything a new or prospective Dachshund owner would need to know, including: deciding whether or not a Dachshund is right for you, and vice-versa, the history of the breed, and how to find a reputable breeder. This book also tells readers how to acclimate their new Dachshund to their home, housetrain, manage their Dachshund's nutrition and health, what to do in an emergency, how to training their Dachshund, how to deal with mistakes, and understanding Dachshund behavior.AUTHBIO = A member of the Dog Writers Association of America, Cat Writers, the Association of Journalists and Authors, and other writing organizations, Liz Palika is a profile writer who has won numerous awards. "Save That Dog!" won a Maxwell Award from Dog Writers and the first ASPCA Pet Overpopulation Answers Award presented by Roger Caras. Her dog-training book, All Dogs Need Some Training was listed in Pet Life magazine as one of the ten best dog-training books available today. Her magazine articles have been published in Dog Fancy, Dog World, AKC Gazette, Pet Business, Newsweek, and The Saturday Evening Post as well as many other magazines.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dachshunds

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Palika, Liz

Pets & Animal Care

Alpha

The Complete Idiot's Guide’ to Yorkshire Terriers will cover everything a new or perspecitve Yorkie owner would need to know, including deciding whether or not a Yorkie is right for you (and vice versa). Teaches readers the history of the breed, its place among its other terrier cousins and how to find a reputable breeder. Includes how to acclimate your new Yorkie to your home; understanding Yorkie behavior; housetraining and other household rules; and managing your pet's nutrition and health.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yorkshire Terriers

The Howell Book of Dogs is a hardcover, four-color book that will serve as a timeless and authoritative reference for dog owners and those who are considering getting a dog. Approximately 300 breeds and varieties are covered, encompassing AKC breeds, UKC breeds, and many rare breeds, such as the Eurasier, Jagd Terrier, Mi Ki, and Thai Ridgeback. One or more color photos of each breed will supplement text that describes the breed’s origins, physical characteristics, and personality traits. In addition, the book includes an informative section about dog care and training, making it the only reference book dog owners will ever need.

The Howell Book of Dogs: The Definitive Reference to 300 Breeds and Varieties

Howell Book House

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles &amp; Tortoises For Dummies.

Leopard Geckos For Dummies

For Dummies

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your Labrador Retriever even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Lab; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand her unique personality.

Labrador Retriever: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet, 101)

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your German Shepherd even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a German Shepherd; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand his or her unique personality.

German Shepherd Dog: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet, 102)

In 2007, this affectionate, easy-going breed finally made it to the top ten on the American Kennel Association's list of America's most popular dogs, capping a decade of rapid growth for the breed.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Bulldog: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet, 150)

This fully-revised all-encompassing guide to Cocker Spaniels features everything new owners need to know from preparing for the new pup to geriatric care. All new full-color photography and an included 30-minute training DVD make this a package that can't be passed up. * Updated coverage: Comprehensive guidance and information for the Cocker Spaniel owner. From understanding the breed behaviors and characteristics to choosing the right pup to grooming, feeding, and training, readers will have an all-encompassing guide. * Assured quality: This book is ideal for a new dog owner. The all-new full-color photos create its visual appeal; the sturdy hardcover and preprinted cases produce functionality. * Author expertise: The Happy Healthy Pet books are written by respected and established authors. Information is readable and to-the-point and presented in an easy-to-follow format. The 30-minute dog training DVD is a perfect complement to this new edition. The DVD is made precisely for owners of medium sized dog breeds; it covers the training approach, practical commands like heeling and staying, correcting inappropriate behaviors like jumping up and chewing, fun tricks like shaking and rolling over, and a bonus chapter. This bonus chapter is unique because it is breed-specific-- a Cocker Spaniel owner will learn specifically about the personality traits and habits that are characteristic of Cocker Spaniels. This kind of breed-specific coverage enables owners to cater their training, care, and attention to their Cocker Spaniel.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Cocker Spaniel: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Your Happy Healthy Pet, 152)

Combining informative text with beautiful full-color photographs, this book covers everything you need to know about caring for puppies from birth to age six months. Busy puppy parents will get fast and authoritative advice on:
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<li>Puppy-proofing your home and yard</li> <li>What age to bring home a puppy</li> <li>Housetraining</li> <li>The first trip to the vet</li> <li>Crate training</li> <li>Feeding</li> <li>Socialization</li> <li>And much more</li>
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Whether you're a proud puppy parent or just love to admire these adorable bundles of joy, this is a charming book you'll turn to again and again.
A Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Liz Palika has written more than fifty books. She has received two prestigious Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Her work has been published in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy, the AKC Gazette, and other magazines.

Puppy Love

Animals work hard to make ourworld a better place!Animals are so much more than companions—they make amazing contributions to the planet and to the human race. Here, you'll learn about the dogs who are lending a paw to protect livestock, guide people who can't see, pull sleds and wagons, and so much more. You'll also get the scoop on the jobs other animals do, like horses who serve in the military and law enforcement, and even cats who control vermin and provide therapy to the sick and the elderly.
Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you can trust, the ASPCA Kids books were written by animal lovers for animal lovers—just like you.

Animals at Work: ASPCA Kids (ASPCA Kids, 2)

Children's Books

Miller, Katherine A

Animals

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