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"Do you want to know what dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can. The answers will surprise and delight young readers as scientist and dog-owner Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human."--
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While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog-a Labrador mix-who was living on his own in the wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him home. There, he realized that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in.
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship...
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The bestselling dog training book is now completely updated, but still refreshingly uncomplicated. A practical guide to positive training techniques for your puppy or older dog, it covers basic commands, includes information about walking on a leash, housetraining, and other "good dog" behaviors, and covers ways to correct objectionable behaviors. It even addresses issues common to rescue and shelter dogs, including shyness and insecurity. A new chapter...
6) Bad dog
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2014]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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"Sometimes, Tom is a bad dog. But he can be good, too! His family loves him no matter what"--Provided by publisher.
7) Wish
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"A story about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers that family doesn't always have to be related--they are simply people who love you for who you are"--
8) Pugsley
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The puppy place. Main series volume 9
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When Liz meets a mischievous young pug named Pugsley while working at her aunt's day care center for dogs, she steps in to train Pugsley so that he can get a good owner.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
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1 DVD (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The heartwarming true story of a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Even after his master passed away, he continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits he touched many lives and taught the local people about love, compassion, and above...
11) Hi, Jack!
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A impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief.
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Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2006
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xviii, 298 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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"Learn what goes on inside your dog's mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend. 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog-behavior expert, but he is not a trainer in the traditional sense--his expertise lies in his ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs...
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Carl volume 11
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
c2005
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
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Carl's owners have many errands to do and expect Carl to sleep the entire afternoon. Instead, Carl the rottweiler roams the town assisting many people in their daily chores.
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Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2007
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xv, 316 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
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"Dog Whisperer 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 owners of Marley from Marley & Me) and his popular television show, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog's energy as well...
16) Cat & Dog
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Dog takes care of a trio of kittens when their mother, Cat, gets trapped in a fisherman's van while trying to find breakfast.
18) Daisy
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The puppy place. Main series volume 39
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
86 pages ; 20 cm.
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"Charles is so happy to be fostering Daisy, the cutest Boston terrier. She loves being around people and even other dogs. But when Daisy is left alone, she chews things up. And Charles can't stay with her all the time. Will he be able to help this puppy find a new home?" --
19) Our very own dog
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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27 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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A little girl and her family adopt a dog named Sophie, and they prepare their house, learn about dog behavior, and train her.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2015]
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110 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Anna and Sadie have always been best friends so when Sadie suddenly starts being mean, Anna is very sad and seeks support from her dog Banana and classmate Isabel, as well as advice from her brother Chuck and her parents.
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