Pets

You’re no idiot, of course. You know Beagles are one of the most popular breeds—and you think they’re darn cute, as well. But what would it be like to have a Beagle of your very own? That’s the question that’s been hounding you …. Don’t settle for a Poodle or another breed! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Beagles has everything you need to know about these smart, stubborn dogs. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:. --Tried-and-true tips on effective training techniques. --Everything you need to know to keep your Beagle happy and healthy—from grooming and diet tips to vaccinations and emergency health care. more...

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Here is the comprehensive guide that every future and current cat owner needs to see their pet through a healthy and happy life. Includes information on finding the right cat, training, health care, nutrition, exercise, grooming, breeding (or not), traveling and boarding cats, and caring for the aging or elderly cat. • Includes an 8-page color insert. • Author is an award-winning pet writer. • Resources include registries and organizations, national breed clubs, rescue organizations, supplies and equipment, and suggested books, magazines, and internet sites more...

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How to raise a healthy and happy Lab. Now Lab owners and those who want to join their ranks can learn about the breed’s special needs—medical, nutritional, and emotional—as well as the basics on keeping, training, medical care, and nutrition. In this new edition, readers will find the latest on clicker training for Labs, up-to-date information on genetic diseases and medical innovations, travel needs, and how to guard against acquiring an overly inbred Lab. -Labrador Retrievers are an extremely popular breed. -Includes an eight-page, four-color insert, as well as four-color IFC and IBC elements. -More than a third of the photos in the book are new. -An updated training section that includes clicker training. more...

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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. more...

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How dog handlers can overcome performance anxiety when competing The AKC reports that more than 2 million entrants compete in events they sanction yearly, and thousands more compete under the auspices of other dog performance sport organizations. Designed for competitive dog handlers who experience mild to severe performance anxiety, this one-of-a-kind guide offers a complete desensitization program to help conquer competition jitters. Written by a psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety disorders, the book features illuminating real-life ring nerves stories and comes packed with proven tips and techniques to help handlers calm their nerves and achieve peak performance under pressure. more...

Price: $24.99