5 comments about EVERY RESCUED DOG HAS A TALE: Stories from the Dog Rescue Railroad.

1. The book was well written and I enjoyed it. It was a very quick read and I was disappointed at the price I paid for how quickly it was read and the individual stories seemed very short. This would be a good book for children 4th - 6th grade. Personally I would wait till it showed up at your local library or borrow it from someone.



2. Every Rescued Dog Has a Tale - you'll laugh, you'll cry, but you won't be able to put this wonderful little book down.
   
   If you've done transports you will find yourself saying "Been there, Done that!!!"
   
   Deborah has captured the essence of pet transport - thru bad weather (try carrying 9 dogs in 2 cars thru torrential rain on I-40 in TN) and good. This book will help you remember nearly every transport vividly (yes, I still remember carrying two labs, who we discovered didn't like water, thru 6 inches of water in a driving rain in a MacDonalds parking lot to their next ride). This book will bring those memories back vividly.
   
   And if you aren't a transporter - follow the directions in the book and join the fun - and the sadness, for there will be times of sadness in a transport. A recent cocker transport I was involved with included a very sick 10 year old senior. But there was a silver lining. Tho she didn't make it, crossing over the bridge 3 days after the transport, she at least was in a loving home when she left us.
   
   This little book will bring all of these memories flooding back. Enjoy - I did.
   
   
   AB



3. This is a beautifully written book that will certainly touch your heart! It did mine! The pictures are truly heartwarming as well! This is a must read for dog lovers everywhere! Debbie has a heart of gold, and I am so proud to call her a friend!
   Well worth every penny!



4. This book is fantanstic. Everybody needs to be educated about the plight of dogs that are abused and neglected. These stories will touch your heart !



5. Anohter great read ... highly recommended for kids. Tells of the actions being taken by such dedicated animals lovers to getdogs/cats/etc. into their forever loving homes that they all deserve. Great read for kids!

5 comments about Pug Mugs: Good Pugs Gone Bad.

1. You will laugh out loud on every page...this little book is a treasure and really brightened a dreary day here at the office for myself and my colleagues. YOU WILL LOVE IT.



2. Erica Asahan wrote:
   
   All I have to say is 'HILACUTSIELUV" Every household should have this book! It's very cute and funny! Pugs are so adorable!



3. What an adorable pug book full of pug pictures or mugs as it is titled. It is a very cute book for pug lovers of all ages!!



4. Anybody who loves pugs will love this book. It is funny with cute pictures and equally cute captions and stories about pugs.



5. Wackiest pug book EVER! I have two pugs and I love to cuddle with them and read this book to them. I have never seen such risks taken in pug photography! Bravo!

5 comments about The Dog Behavior Answer Book: Practical Insights & Proven Solutions for Your Canine Questions (Answer Book (Storey)).

1. With so many pet-related books out there, I didn't know which one would really help me out. Amazon's customer reviews on this book led me to buy it. Am I glad I did. It's sooo informative. There's so many different issues covered in the book, and covered so well. Ms. Moore really knows her stuff, and makes "user friendly" suggestions. You really think you know what's best for your dogs until it's as if she says, "You MIGHT want to try this...." AND IT WORKS! So many of the issues the author addresses are those I really needed to read. The best part of getting this book is how MY DOG reacted to my reading it. We are better friends than before....maybe because I'm a better parent??? - THANK YOU Arden Moore!



2. I just got this book the other day and have already read almost the entire thing. It has some great suggestions of how to deal with dog's behavior in everyday settings, and in situations that dog owners may encounter in the future - which will help prepare them for that. It also reiterates some training techniques that I have heard, but have not kept a part of my everyday routine with my dog, Cody. But, I will start reincorporating these things, as I now know how important they are to keep up and continue to use for further training. Thanks Arden!



3. Aha! This easy-to-read resource confirmed my suspicion as to why my new dog Lucy barks madly at the FedEx guy (see p. 97). But I never figured out why she did some other odd things until I found the answers in this helpful book. It solved such mysteries as:
   
   Page 100: Why dogs sniff the crotches of guests.
   Page 103: Why dogs vigorously, messily splash water out of the water bowl with their front paws!
   Page 107: Why dogs do the "dead fish dance," such as the time Lucy threw herself atop a dead Dungeness crab and wiggled wildly. Yuck.
   Page 95: How to get dogs like Lucy to not bark nonstop when the pizza guy comes to the door.
   
   The forward of this book is written by John Grogan, author of famous "Marley & Me," and owner of trouble-boy Marley. He includes some humorous insights, plus says The Dog Behavior Answer Book "could have helped us in a big way. Had we had Arden's commonsense expertise then, we would have better understood what motivated Marley's bad-boy behavior and been able to formulate a strategy to change, or at least, temper it."
   
   What particularly impresses me is that Arden doesn't just write about dog behavior, she lives it. My husband and I have known Arden since the 1980s. When she recently met our German shepherd mix Lucy in our home, I was nervous. Lucy barks at visitors -- looking at it most charitably, I suppose it's in hopes that she'll remain the center of attention.
   
   Arden wisely surmised that visitors typically make rapid movements and, among other things, reward Lucy's barking by giving her treats as she barks.
   
   Arden employed an altogether different strategy.
   
   Examples:
   
   1) She initially met Lucy outside the home on neutral turf.
   
   2) Arden took a seat on our living-room sofa several minutes before Lucy returned to the home from a walk. So, there never was a barkathon at the front door since Arden already was on the sofa, sitting calmly.
   
   3) As Arden sat calmly on the sofa, she kept yummy treats visibly nearby. Intelligent Lucy noticed that by acting like a polite dog, Arden occasionally rewarded her with yummy treats. That reinforced Lucy's politeness.
   
   Lucy *never* had a barkathon during the several hours she was with Arden.
   
   Thank you, Arden, for showing us Lucy can be good with visitors!
   
   
   -- Sally Deneen, co-author, The Dog Lover's Companion to Florida The Dog Lover's Companion to Florida: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Dog Lover's Companion Guides)



4. I always thought that dogs only barked, but clearly they talk to one human, Arden Moore. This delightfully small-but-comprehensive book answers everything I have ever wanted to know and is also light and entertaining. I have more than 60 years of dog-loving experience, but she has taught this dog some new tricks. A must for every dog lover. Cathy Conheim, behavioral therapist



5. 
   As a physician, I always like to understand the issues facing my patients. There are many things I have wondered about with my beloved dogs. Well, now Arden Moore has given me a paw up on all the things I wondered about with dog behaviors. If you only could have one dog book, make it this one. I give it five stars and a big paws up. Donna Brooks, MD

4 comments about 21 Days to Train Your Dog: Learn how any dog can be taught the basics of obedience training in just a few minutes each day.

1. The consise information was helpful in training our two dogs. It worked for the older dog much to our surprise.



2. Received my book in a timely fashion. Have been working with my Great Dane with this book and is working well. Excellent purchase choice.



3. Clear, direct guidance. The author recognizes that dogs are not equals, they need training to be obedient and keep them safe as well as make them socially welcome. A good, practical book.



4. This book is very informative, and a must have if you want to work with your dog without paying a professional trainer. The picture illustrations are a perfect compliment to the written instructions. I especially liked the detail given about other obedience issues such as dog language and how aggression begins between dogs. This book is a permanent addition to our living room reading material!

1 comments about William Wegman Puppies 2009 Wall Calendar: (with poster).

1. Once again, William Wegman has outdone himself by offering a gorgeous calendar that is filled with candid shots of weimaraner puppies. For diehard animal lovers, this will warm your heart.

5 comments about Shiba Inus (Complete Pet Owner's Manual).

1. Really lovely book, easy to read, looks of interesting points, made up my husbands mind to buy a Shiba



2. Good, book but short/small. If you really want to learn about Shiba's I would get something a little more extensive. But, it did the job.



3. This book was great for learning about specific care needs of the Shiba, personality traits of the Shiba, and breeding and showing your Shiba.



4. Concise but packed with breed-specific information. Very very helpful as I start educating myself more on this wonderful breed!



5. A basic book. Gives you a bottom line what the Dog is. A good help if you decide to get one and have no idea what they are like. This dog has alot of pluses. They are a great breed but not for everyone. What dog is?

5 comments about Retriever Training: A Back-to-Basics Approach.

1. This book, Retriever training, is well laid out, direct, and down to earth for working retriever training. It is sponsored by Ducks Unlimited so you know that it is focused on hunting but a good portion of the book is on basic retriever obedience. The author follows a low pressure, high praise approach that does not rely on electronic collars but rather on handler-dog relationship and the dogs basic willingness to please.
   
   If you are looking to train your dog for hunting this would be a decent reference, though having an experienced hand to help is more important in my opinion. What this book offers is a good reference and framework for getting started for the novice and experienced owner alike.
   
   I find this useful for any owner, if they want their retriever to be a pet or a working dog, you could do worse then spending a few hours reading through this book.



2. I purchased this book thinking it would be similar to all the others. It definitely has a different approach. This book uses many of the tactics used by Richard Wolters in "Game Dog." I read the book entirely three times and believe this to be an excellent training system. I don't have my pup yet, but he will learn through this method and some portions taken from "Game Dog." I also purchased "The Windrose Way Retriever Training DVD" which after watching one time appears to be an excellent training video with many of the same principles from the above books. You won't be sorry reading this book.



3. It is very difficult for some to "think outside the box" with regards to training their dogs. Sometimes one needs to explore the results of the most popular training methods and realize the room for significant improvement. We trained our first dog using these familiar methods. She would retreive anything, anytime, anywhere. She would bring anything she could find to anyone who would throw it to her. She was as far from a "steady" dog as you could find.
   Now, using Mr. Milners techniques (which are very different than the "popluar techniques") we have an incredibly obedient and steady young lab. The difference is amazing. Both dogs came from similar lines (field trial)and they couldn't be more different. It works, and works well. Very easy to read and implement. You must buy this book! You will not regret it.
   Six stars from us!!



4. I bought this book soon after bringing home my lab six months ago. I don't hunt. But I figure that if hunting is what this dog was bred to do, I would spend some time giving him something of the experience. We do walk the forest preserves and farmer's fields frequently.

   The methods are based on understanding trainer and pup's behaviors, simple obedience commands, creating a steady dog, and training in habits that you want your dog to have. The lessons are set out as self-paced exercises. They are described concisely and clearly. I have found them to be easy and fun. My pup seems to like them, too.

   This book is very enjoyable to read. I have read the chapters over and over again, getting some new insight nearly every time. We still have a ways to go before we have mastered all of the skills, but we have the confidence to keep trying because Milner's book has produced successes along the way we've passed.




5. Mr. Milner's training methods are fair to the dog, will not hurt him,and stresses the importance of the dog's self-control and steadiness. But, I feel that the book is a bit overpriced for the little info. that it includes. Many, many things were covered more than once in the book. I kept thinking to myself..."didn't I just read that somewhere"...flip back a few pages..."yep, sure did"...almost verbatim. Too much "white space" on each page and between paragraphs.

4 comments about Everything Pug Book: A Complete Guide To Raising, Training, And Caring For Your Pug (Everything: Pets).

1. I've read just about everything written about pugs and this is one of the better books. The tips are helpful and if you aren't aware of it, pugs have many health issues. The result of years of breeding makes for some common ailments. A good choice for pug lovers.



2. Wonderful book replete with information about pug care, i.e. grooming, cleaning their facial folds and finger curling their doubly curled tails when they are still puppies.
   
   You also get to read about training and breeding your pug and overall good dog care specific to this breed. You learn what words and short commands tend to work best for pugs and you and your pug can share in the rewards - limitless pug cuddles. You even get some humorous "pug tales" as well. What is not to love about a pug? Pugs are so lovable!



3. Great book! Very practical information about what pugs need as far as bathing, skin fold wiping (beware of swamp face), and other general pug hygiene. Very practical training tips, such as belly rubbing to assure your pug that you are dominant (as well as providing a delightful belly rub) and choosing useful words for training, such as "off" instead of "no jumping," so that that your pug can be praised with the same word, for example, "Good Off," which then serves as a built-in reward (and doesn't exhaust the word "No"). Interesting and funny information on pug personalities. What's not to love about a pug?



4. We thought that this book was great. It has really helped us since we became new pug owners. It explained about health concerns and potty training, to what kind of toys pugs like the best. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone thinking about getting a pug!

5 comments about Work Wonders: Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones.

1. Don't read this book and it's text-like companion,"RAW MEATY BONES", unless you are ready to copletely revamp your feeding philosophy with your dog or cat. The guilt feelings sure to be part of your psyche after learning the facts, will, however, be tempered by your new found knowledge. and will lead to the wisdom to help others. Oh, those years of doing it wrong at the expense of those four footed friends who were powerless to voice their discomfort. Thank you, Tom Lonsde. Your parents did not waste your tuition money. It was my parents whow wasted my tuition, having produced an idiot who went along believing thqt pet foodcompanies gave a damn about our little guys.



2. If you want to show your pets how much you love them,then buy this book and put it into practise,otherwise just open another can and ignore their health.



3. The loss of two of my 'shadows' - a fox terrier and a border collie - from suspected kibble issues prompted buying this book. Having lost four dogs in a month, with nothing in common but the food, I find it amazing that mine are the only ones with problems. My remaining dogs were immediately taken off kibble. They vary from a small BC cross to a German Shepherd. All have taken to real food well. With due respect to the ones rating it low after having had problems...I'd take a $2500 vet bill over the loss of a beloved show prospect and the loss of the last daughter of my old girl (lost to cancer in '06). They cannot be replaced - there is no future with them.
   
   This book is a good overview of the basics, the good things and the not good things (where it's pointed out DO NOT give wings to large breeds due to possible choking when they gulp without chewing). My sheltie shadow has had the biggest adjustment as it takes him a little bit to navigate the food.
   
   However there's benefits that go beyond health. Meals are a bit of a feeding frenzy with multiple dogs anyway (even when separated). However, when all have had a chicken quarter they lay down content, sleep far more soundly than when they'd get kibble. I don't envision feeding kangaroo tails as that's not a reliable source; and it's a little more difficult to find reasonable priced rabbit etc. But the immediate difference in the attitudes of the dogs after eating is marked. There's a contentment that is hard to describe but easy to see. They also no longer eat then look pregnant (but there's nothing wrong with the kibble?) and/or vomit or simply go to sleep and not wake up.
   
   Good reading, some good ideas. I *much* prefer feeding liver every couple of weeks as recommended here rather than daily...although I might go in between and do once per week with mine. The stressing of different kinds of meat was interesting as well. Am not quite done with it - have read quite a bit on the subject online as well.
   I wish I could go back and start this a month ago - Hatter and Fly would still be here. But for other dogs...highly recommend this method of feeding and this book as a primer.



4. This book should be essential reading to anyone buying a new pup or kitten. I think many vets should read it too...
   
   A simple and easy to read guide for feeding your pets based around sound scientific principles rather than faulty reasonings. Lonsdale clearly puts forward his case for feeding a raw diet. I found the observation charts from zoos especially interesting as they clearly prove the claims of 'stomach content' eating are false.
   
   No special supplements, no pushing commercial products just common sense backed by years of research and observations.



5. This book is specifically targeted to beginners. People who have been feeding raw for a while aren't going to find it that great but there's a wealth of information for the newbie. Easy to follow and engaging, covers all the practicalities involved with raw feeding from what to feed, sources for meat as well as information about WHY to feed raw.

5 comments about Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog (Howell Reference Books).

1. I bought this book at Barnes & Nobles after sitting down and thoroughly reading the chapter on how to make dog food. Initially, I felt it was going to be very time consuming and was a little put off by the intricacy of the recipe, but after reading some of the stories about sick dogs who had recovered...I thought, "why not?"
   
   I bought the book soley for the purpose of making dog food. I didn't read many of the other chapters (just skimmed). I'm not looking to change my philosophical outlook on dogs and life, or teach my dog yoga or anything like that...I just wanted the homemade dog food recipe.
   
   Anyways, my number one complaint about this book is the lack of explanatory details when it comes to implementing this diet. The recipes are gauged by weight class and my dog happens to fall in between the 10-25 lb range (20 lbs). I thought, "oh well I'll just double the 10 lb recipe" but the numbers don't increase evenly with every 5 lbs, for example. So I just stuck to the 25 lb recipe (uncomfortable feeling #1).
   
   The next issue I had was during the "transition diet". OK, I was willing to "fast" my dog for a solid 1.5 days, but when it came time to feed him yogurt and honey as his first meal on the tranistion diet, he wouldn't eat it. I stuck to my guns and followed the directions for tranisitioning, but I began to lose my steadfastness after 2.5 days and my 13 year old, healthy dog was losing energy (uncomfortable feeling #2).
   
   One last gruesome detail, then I'll stop. He has been eating the 25 lb diet of raw meat and cereal meal for a few days now and it's 4 a.m. CT as I'm writing this review because he's had diarrhea ever since he started the diet. He woke me up at 3:30 this morning whining to go out, which is extremely unusual, and I knew it was because he had diarrhea...my limit has been declared. Now, I'm not expecting a dog to go from 13 years of commercial food diet straight to raw meat and not have some gastrointestinal problems...even for a week. But he's a small dog and can get dehydrated easily. There was little to no explanation in the book of what to expect in this area. I believe the author briefly describes what the stool should look like on the cereal meal (breakfast) portion of the recipe (book mentions nothing about diarrhea), but my dog's stool looked even worse the next morning after eating raw meat (completely covered in mucus).
   
   My point is, there was little help in the way of alternatives in this book. Granted, I did not follow the "transition diet" exactly as scheduled in the book, and I'm willing to admit that these results could be my fault. But I can't be sure of that and I'm not willing to risk my dog's health any more. When I told my vet I wanted to make homemade dog/cat food, the only thing she really stressed was that I cook the meat. I have successfully transitioned my cats onto homemade cat food (much easier) and I do cook the chicken. I figured there is less of a possibility of salmonella in raw red meat, so I decided to give it to my dog raw.
   
   Anyways, some of the other reviews are right. This book has a lot of cool information on the health benefits of each ingredient. For example, I didn't know how nutritious honey really was. But, for me, there weren't enough details. I got a more thorough account of how to make cat food from a website online. The vet was EXTREMELY detailed and everything she said has been true. I'm a detail-oriented person and this book didn't cut it for me.
   
   I would highly recommend consulting with your vet WITH THIS BOOK if you choose to get it. I was lazy and should have reviewed it with my vet. Good luck!



2. An excellent book. Writer has 30 years experience in dog handling. She explains the raw food diet and other health ingredients to help your dog stay healthy or to heal your dog of many health problems. Ingredients and nutritional supplements are explained and why they are necessary. I recommend this book to everyone who loves their dogs.



3. This book is worth its price purely for the information on interpreting blood and urine testing. She also offers some great ideas on supplements for specific health concerns. Thirdly, her recommendations for vaccinations or lack thereof are excellent. That's the good part.
   
   However, by far and large, I couldn't disagree more with Wendy Volhard's dietary recommendations. If she can show me a canine running around the forest looking for oatmeal or any of the other grains she recommends, I might give her recommendations a second look.
   
   Until then, from my experience, BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods a la Ian Billinghurst's recommendations) is the only way to feed dogs. Three dogs, 9 years, no vet bills, says it all. My Keeshond, who died at the age of 16, was diagnosed with terminal pancreatitis at the age of 7 and given 6 months to live. The vet wanted to put her on PID canned food, largely barley based. At that time, we brought our Giant Schnauzer home from Skansen Kennels. The breeder strongly recommended the BARF diet, so I immediately switched the old Keeshond and our 6 month old Rottie to a raw meaty bones/fresh raw veggies and fruits diet, along with the Giant Schnauzer baby. The vet said I'd kill my dog. I told him that she's dead meat in 6 months anyway, so I might as well kill her my way.
   
   Within 3 months, she was a puppy again, and lived to 16. All if this without the silly grain meal Wendy Volhard recommends! The big dogs are closing in on 10. The rottie has already outlived his predicted life span of 7 to 9 years. I love it! Their coats are gorgeous, and their teeth are perfect. No bad breath either. I wouldn't feed any other way.
   
   Please don't get me wrong. I would still buy this book for its reference value, but don't buy into her dietary recommendations!



4. I found the Holistic Guide for Healthy Dog just super and full of useful information and other references. It's also very easy to read and divided quite nicely.



5. This book is the best source for a Raw Diet available. It is very comprehensive. There are lots of sources available with this diet to help you along the way, such as the website (www.volhard.com) and the Volhard Yahoo Group discussions, which provide all the answers to your questions. If you want to provide the best life for your dog, this is definately the way to do it. The research carried out on this diet is extremely comprehensive and a proven success for over 30 years.