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From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. more...

Price: $25.99

Covers housetraining, socializing, and exercising your Beagle. Get the scoop on bringing a Beagle home and raising him right. Beagles are fun-loving, cute, and great with kids. Is a Beagle right for you? This essential guide helps you decide, giving you all the basics on the breed. more...

Price: $16.99

Spare the punishment and raise a happy, well-behaved dog. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, replaces the standard punishment-based training methods that have potential consequences for puppies and limited effectiveness with older dogs. This guide demonstrates positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to teach basic commands and housetraining, and correct a host of problem behaviors. Readers will also learn loose-leash walking games and how to train for the American Kennel Club’s increasingly popular Canine Good Citizen test. • Dog owners number more than 40 million in the United States, and more and more of them are giving up on punitive training methods. • One of the few dog training books that exclusively adheres to positive training methods. more...

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An undersea kingdom in the comfort of your home.The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Saltwater Aquariums, offers descriptions and pictures of more than 1500 marine fishes, invertebrates, corals, and plants on an easy-to-use cross-referenced CD-ROM. The book focuses on the best species to consider, general care recommendations, and what to do if things go wrong. This indispensable volume answers questions for both the novice and the experienced saltwater aquarium enthusiast.•The CD-ROM has more than 1500 color pictures of nearly sixty family groupings of marine fishes, accompanied by clear, easy-to-understand text•Features advice on treating disease and problem-solving•Includes information about filters, sumps, refugiums, calcium reactors, sterilizers, ozoniers, plumbing, lighting, and water. more...

Price: $18.95

Written by pet writer and poodle owner Janine Adams, The Everything Poodle Book is your definitive guide to learning how to care for your dog from puppyhood into adulthood. more...

Price: $12.95