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June 2, 2010:
Have you ever tried biking with your dog?
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Books
These are books that I have read.
Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family
by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson
This is my favorite “pick a dog” book. The pictures are plentiful and delightful. I love the chapter, Your Dog, Then and Now. It tells about how the different breeds came to be and what to expect of your dog. The breed profile section is arranged different than any other book I’ve seen. You have Nine-to-Five dogs, High-Input High-output dogs, The City dogs, Not for Everyone dogs, etc. A wonderful read even if you’ve already chosen a dog.
Your Purebred Puppy, Second Edition: A Buyer's Guide
by Michele Welton
This book gives a great peek at the world of purebred dogs. Michele does a good job guiding you through choosing a breed, deciding on a breeder and finally picking a puppy. She has written it nicely, almost like a conversation. I especially like the little bit of history she gives with each breed’s description.
Airedales: The Oorang Story
by Bryan Cummins
The word Oorang actually refers to a kennel not a type of Airedale Terrier as is commonly understood. This book tells the amazing story of Walter Lingo and his Oorang kennels. In sorting fact from fiction Bryan shows how the word Oorang came to be part of the Airedale vocabulary.
The Working Airedale
by Brian Cummins
This is a fascinating book about the history of the Airedale terrier as a working dog. It is well-written and informative, with lots of old pictures of this brave, lionhearted breed.
The Airedale Terrier Today
by Janet Huxley
Airedale Terriers (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Dorothy M. Miner
The New Airedale Terrier
by June Dutcher and Janet Johnson Framke
Mush: A Beginner's Manual of Sled Dog Training
by Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers Inc and Bella Levorsen
It’s been so long since I’ve read this book I can’t give it a comprehensive review. I do remember it being very informative with lots of great do-it-yourself information. It’s a book I will definitely borrow again and possibly buy.
The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat
by Martin Goldstein D.V.M.
This book astonished me. I have read a lot of natural health books but this one tops them all! It reads like a novel. He tells about his journey from traditional thought to the alternative therapies he now uses. He discusses the different “tools” he uses as a holistic vet, nutrition, glandulars, vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants, Homeopathy, herbs, Bach flower remedies, Acupuncture, Chiropractic work… He has an extensive section on aliments and a long chapter on cancer. This is a must read for anyone interested in better health for their pet.
Vaccine Guide for Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Lover Should Know
by Catherine J. M. Diodati
This is an excellent reference book with very in-depth information. I was amazed and impressed with how factual and unbiased this book is. Most books are lobbying for or against an idea, especially on the controversial issue of health, but Catherine presents the facts as she has found them and lets the reader decide for themselves how to act on them.
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats
by Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
This is a natural health book I have had for the longest. It’s a wonderful book, great for a beginner interested in natural health. It is very comprehensive and easy to understand, it has been my reference for years. My copy is showing signs of its many years of use.
The Simple Guide to Getting Active With Your Dog
by Margaret H. Bonham
This is a delightful book! There are so many activities it can be hard to decide what you want to do with your dog! Or even what the different activities consist of; Flyball, sounds like a fancy name for playing fetch to me. This book gives a great overview of the many activities that are out there. This book does not attempt to tell you how to do the different activities but simply describes what each entails. It has lots of great pictures and resources.
Introduction to Dog Agility
by Margaret H. Bonham
I was not as impressed with this book as I was with Margaret Bonham’s other book, see above. My first gripe is the layout was too “busy”. There were so many pictures, side columns and information boxes that it was a bit hard to find the “meat” of the book. The second reason I was disappointed is because I came to it with wrong expectations. I was looking for a book to show me how to start teaching my puppy recreational agility. This book is entirely about competition agility. I would also have to say it is not a good book for a complete beginner. I knew nothing about a agility when I borrowed this book and I still had many, many questions after I finished it. I came away with the feeling that if I had known something about agility first I would have gotten much more out of the book. I am thankful I borrowed it from the library instead of buying it. I am planning to borrow it again now that I know more about agility and see what a second reading will do for it.
Dog Scooter - The Sport for Dogs Who Love to Run
by Daphne, B. Lewis
This is a super book by the lady who started the dog scooter sport. Is very nicely written and very informative, an excellent how-to book. I recommend it to everyone! This is one sport everyone should do! Your dog will love you for it! I have yet to meet a dog that didn’t like to run. With active dogs even walking them twice a day doesn’t seem to be enough, we human beans are just too slow! I don’t scooter with my dogs because I don’t own a scooter, but I do bikjor with them. They go ballistic every time I get out their harnesses for a run. It is their all-time favorite activity!
Clicking with Your Dog: Step-by-Step in Pictures
by Peggy Tillman
Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement
by Deborah Jones
A Dog & A Dolphin 2.0: An Introduction to Clicker Training
by Karen Pryor
The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
by Bruce Fogle and Anne B. Wilson
Homemade Treats for Happy, Healthy Dogs (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-258)
by Cheryl Gianfrancesco
How to Massage Your Dog
by Jane Buckle
Genetics and Breeding Strategies: Essays for the Dog Breeder
by Susan Vargus – Thorpe
Complete Book of Dog Breeding
by Dan Rice, D.V.M.
Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery
by Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox
Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches
by J. M. Evans and Kay White
Dogs: Homeopathic Remedies
by George MacLeod
Homeopathic First Aid for Animals: Tales and Techniques from a Country Practitioner
by Kaetheryn Walker
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care
by C.J. Puotinen
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