Henry Carter Hull

Getting into the service dog world can be like entering a cold pool with no descriptor of how deep the water goes -- shocking, unnerving, and you hope you're not drastically underestimating the depth, but you probably are all the same.That's where Six Feet to Independence comes in. With knowledge and input from every stage of the journey -- from first-timers' family members to trainers who have been in this world for years and years and the dog world...

Create a stronger connection with your canine companion with these easy to follow training techniques from a world-famous celebrity dog trainer. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy into your family or want to help your best friend overcome fears or problem behaviors, internationally renowned dog trainer and best-selling author Kyra Sundance presents your essential reference for positive dog training. Using a visually driven, playful presentation,...

Barking is one of the many ways dogs communicate with each other and with humans. Think of barking as part of your dog’s language. When a dog barks, he is expressing something and you can learn to understand what he is he is trying to say. In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine “calming signals,” turns her attention to understanding and managing barking behavior. If you can identify what...

Think Like A Sheepdog Trainer looks at the ancient art of sheepdog training through the lens of science-based learning theory and behavior analysis. It is designed to help you understand how and why a method works and to give you the tools for setting up and evaluating training plans and for approaching training problems in a logical, evidence-based manner. While there are good sheepdog training books available, almost all of them assume the reader...

Forget processed store-bought food--feed your dog a nutritious, balanced diet that uses healthy quality ingredients with this charming full-color illustrated guide with fifty great recipes for your beloved companion. Modern dog people only want the best for their canine companions, and that extends to the food they eat. With Bone Appétit , you control the ingredients and the portions to feed your dog a practical, nutritious, and balanced diet--all...

Pig is a selfish pug who does not want to share his toys with his canine housemate, Trevor--until an accident teaches him the value of friendship.

Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and no breed is as universally loved as the Labrador. A beautifully illustrated guide to Labradors, forming part of a new series and packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friend happy. There are many things to consider when you become a dog owner. How often do I need to walk them? How much training will they need? What is poisonous to my pet? Am I overfeeding them? This playful and informative...

Man is not ape. Dog is not wolf. From startling facts about its origins, to the fundamental reasons behind dog and man's unbreakable attachment, Clever Dog: Understand What Your Dog is Telling You explores the myths that so many pet owners have been led to believe - and forms conclusions as to how our future relationship with the dog needs to change in order to survive, and thrive. With her unique understanding of the secret language of dogs and her...

The moving, true story of a young girl whose life was, and continues to be, shaped by the powerful and influential relationships formed with her animals. Her experiences are enriching, joyful, emotional and sorrowful, and through it all, there is an ever-increasing clarity that there is honor and privilege that comes with the unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship that the relationships are founded upon, most influentially, her relationship...

DOG TALK chronicles Harrison Forbes's life with dogs, from the first bond he formed as a boy with a Belgian Tervuren named Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who attacked his owner's wife, and was redeemed by Harrison's intense love and respect for the breed. Forbes also offers practical aspects of understanding and dealing with whatever type of dog the reader may have. In DOG TALK, the pet owner will find fascinating insights into behavioral...