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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorBe the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life
Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier · 316 pages
Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog's life--and your own.Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the Grogan family, owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular tel
A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me
Jon Katz · 239 pages
The book that inspired Marley and Me, published in the UK for the first time.When Jon Katz takes in a young troubled border collie, his calm, sedate life will never be the same again. Jon and his wife live in a New Jersey suburb with two perfectly behaved Labradors. Then into the mix comes Devon, who creates havoc from the moment he arrives at the airport, when it takes Jon, two baggage handlers a
What's a Dog For?: The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend
John Homans · 258 pages
Journalist John Homans explores the dog's complex place in our world and how it came to be. Evolving from wild animals to working animals to nearly human members of our social fabric, dogs are now the subject of scientific studies concerning pet ownership, evolutionary theory, and even cognitive science. They are also subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, and the po
What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs
Cat Warren · 347 pages
Explores the world of working dogs, as well as canine intelligence and training, as the author and her German shepherd, Solo, work with forensic anthropologists, detectives, and dog handlers to find the bodies of the missing.
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Manual for Dog Owners
Monks of New Skete · 256 pages
Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs
Ted Kerasote · 653 pages
When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle -- who died too soon, as all our dogs do -- he wanted to give his puppy Pukka the longest life possible. But how to do that? So much has changed in the way we feed, vaccinate, train, and live with our dogs from even a decade ago. In an adventure that echoes The Omnivore's Dilemma with a canine spin, Kerasote tackles those sub
Labrador: The Story of the World’s Favourite Dog
Ben Fogle · 272 pages
Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs
Caroline Knapp · 249 pages
Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips and Techniques
Cesar Millan · 208 pages
Sophie: Dog Overboard
Emma Pearse · 303 pages
When Jan and Dave Griffith's beloved cattle dog, Sophie, fell overboard from the family yacht during rough weather, she feared the worst. But Sophie, a true Aussie battler, wasn't going to give up that easily. She swam six miles through shark-infested waters to a remote Whitsunday island where she survived for five months before being miraculously reunited with her amazed owners. Sophie, a highly
Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet
John Bradshaw · 338 pages
"Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither--and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career
A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life
Steven Kotler
How Dogs Think: What the World Looks Like to Them and Why They Act the Way They Do
Stanley Coren · 368 pages
Through a Dog's Eyes: Understanding Our Dogs by Understanding How They See the World
Jennifer Arnold · 228 pages
The Power of Positive Dog Training (Howell reference books)
Pat Miller · 256 pages