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Friday, November 03, 2006

From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava

The story of how this mischievous stray dog won the hearts and minds of these battle-hardened Marines, and how Jay Kopelman’s promise that Lava would make it home to the U.S. took on a much larger meaning. Not only as a mark of trust between a commander and his men, but as a way that he could save someone - or something - from the hell that is war.

With the assistance of reporters, an Iraqi housekeeper, a California animal shelter, a firm that trains bomb-sniffing dogs, and the Iams pet food company, Kopelman orchestrates a long-distance, real-life canine escape from Iraq worthy of any thriller novel. By this time it takes place, though, Kopelman is on his way back home; all he can do is wait anxiously for word of success - or heartbreaking failure.

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Thursday, November 02, 2006

Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion by Deborah Wood

As a small dog owner, you have probably come to realize that little dogs have special needs that require training techniques specifically formulated for their small statures and distinctive personalities. Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion offers gentle, positive, and extraordinarily effective solutions to many of the most common challenges facing small dogs and their owners today.

Little Dogs features:

-Innovative training techniques geared specifically toward small dogs (12” and under or 20 lbs and under)

-Tips on how to clearly communicate with your dog

-Solutions to common behavioral issues

-Thorough coverage of a variety of issues with an emphasis on positive reinforcement

Understanding how your small dog thinks is key to establishing an affirmative relationship with him. Little Dogs: Training Your Pint-Sized Companion contains all of the information essential to the training success of both you and your little dog!

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Small Dogs, Big Hearts: A Guide to Caring for Your Little Dog by Darlene Arden

Small dogs are charming, intelligent, and loving, but they can also be overly energetic, manipulative, and stubborn. How do you ensure that your little dog becomes a fun, feisty best friend rather than a tiny terror?

This revised and updated edition of the classic The Irrepressible Toy Dog follows the small dog from puppyhood through the senior years, giving advice on important topics like:

* socialization
* housetraining
* behavior
* nutrition
* healthcare
* pampering your pint-sized pooch

With lots of adorable photos, you’ll see small dogs at their best while you learn to bring out the best in your little bundle of love.

Small Dogs, Big Hearts also features the very latest, safest, and fastest training methods for little dogs. There’s no need to use training methods from the past that don’t work well with most dogs, let alone little ones who view the world and their owners from a very different vantage point. You’ll find everything you need to know to train your little dog, from housetraining to house manners, in this updated volume.

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Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” — Cesar Millan

Whether you’re having issues with your dog or just want to make a good bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world, and it will help make your relationship with your beloved pet a richer and more rewarding one.

Learn what goes on inside your dog’s mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend

In Cesar’s Way, Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors.

You’ll learn:

• What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him

• Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship

• How to relate to your dog on a canine level

• There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners

• Why every dog needs a job

• How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family

• The difference between discipline and punishment

• And much more!

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