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Books About Rescue Issues
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Understanding the Rescue Dog
by Carol Price
Rescue dogs are rapidly gaining popularity as pets, but the things you'll most want to know about them - how will they behave at home? What can we do if problems arise? - can often be the hardest to find out. This book is written for the veteran as well as first-time rescue dog owners. Whether your concerns are about health, or behavior, or the best way to rear, train, and generally rehabilitate a dog with a past, it give you all the answers you need in a practical and accessible way. It covers the physical and psychological requirements of all ages and types of dogs, and gives a unique A - Z reference section on how to tackle problems that might arise.
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Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Howell Reference Books)
by Carol Lea Benjamin
Adopting a dog who has been previously owned or a street-wise stray can mean a
crash course in Canine Socialization and Human Interaction 101. Starts out with
"How dogs learn," covers being pack leader, what your new dog needs (tangible
and intangible!), some basic training, special circumstances (abused, etc.),
professional secrets you can use, more!
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Nobody's Best Friend: Loving & Learning With Adoptive Dogs
by Lorraine Houston
Loving and learning with adoptive dogs. Twelve stories of courage and
inspiration give a new
perspective on working with your own adopted dog. Includes behavior and
training tips, clues to
understanding the workings of an adult canine mind. Practical information
includes adopting a shelter
dog; the lure method of training; the Kong trick; housetraining; the language
barrier; entertainment for
your dog; preventing unwanted behavior; and understanding motivation.
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To the Rescue: Helping Homeless Purebred Dogs
by Barbara Curtiss
TO THE RESCUE showcases a few of the thousands of dedicated volunteers who
respond responsibly when they become aware of a dog of their chosen breed
needing help. Good Breed Rescue is a response not just from the heart, but also
from knowledge, experience, planning, and good organization. Here rescuers
illustrate the variety of circumstances they face while helping dogs whose
fortunes turned sour. Included are suggestions of how you may become involved
in helping the breed you love.
Barbara Curtiss, a retired international school administrator, is currently New
England Coordinator for Airedale Rescue as well as former National Chair for the
Airedale Terrier Club of America's Rescue Committee and is a Director of a dog
and cat shelter in Connecticut. She writes columns and newsletters for several
periodicals and organizations and is a member of The Dog Writers Association of
America.
If you are interested in purchasing more than 20 copies at a discount,
contact Barbara directly.
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