Smart Dog

This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

Anyone who lives with and loves dogs knows that they are smart. Really smart. They understand our body language and emotions, can be trained to perform important services, are devoted companions, and enjoy walks, tricks, dog sports or just hangin’ out on the couch. So, how “Dog Smart” are you? What do you know or wish to know about the dog’s history, perceptions, understanding of humans, and responses to different training methods? These topics and more come under the scrutiny of the Science Dog in Linda Case’s latest myth-busting book. Learn to separate fact from fiction about ...

When a blue ribbon leads to a murder charge, the real recipe for justice is a dash of sleuthing and a pinch of trouble... Hannah Foster is still basking in the glory of her big win at the 35th annual Shady Pines Bake-Off—until she stumbles into her bakery the following day and finds Martin Grayson, the competition’s judge, dead behind the counter. The unmistakable scent of almonds fills the air, and all signs point to Hannah as the prime suspect. Determined to clear her friend’s name, Maggie and Tessa, along with Maggie’s ever-curious beagle, Sherlock, dive headfirst into the ...

The JUST JUNIPER Adventures are exciting books that will enthrall children and motivate them to read. The adventures of Juniper, Sophia and friends will keep children eagerly turning the pages of the books and begging to read the next book of the series. In the first book of the series, “JUST JUNIPER -The First Adventure” Sophia wakes up to the sound of incessant barking. Juniper her two-year old Golden Retriever is looking out the window. “Juniper never barks. Why is she barking now?” In the first two books of the series young readers will get to know Sophia who is quiet and ...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Are you ready to become the ultimate trivia master? Look no further than "Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds: 1608 Random Facts In the Realm of History, Human Body, Natural Disasters, Ancient Civilizations, Science and Unbelievable Facts Mashup." Do you want to impress your friends and family with an endless supply of fascinating facts? Discover the benefits of reading this book, including expanding your knowledge and entertaining your loved ones ...

Murder, Magic, and Midlife Mayhem—Faith Bracken’s new beginning is about to get downright deadly! Faith Bracken thought her fifties would be all about pruning bad habits and planting fresh starts—not dodging detectives, discovering magic, and digging up murder suspects. As a high-end Feng Shui consultant in L.A., Faith had mastered the art of balance—until a high-profile client turned up dead, her career wilted overnight, and the FBI’s most persistent agent, Harvey Wallbanger, started sniffing around. With no other choice, she uproots her life and returns home to Abracadabra, ...

How can it be that there is no Hall of Fame for dogs? There is a Pinball Hall of Fame, a Mascot Hall of Fame, a Hot Dog Hall of Fame. There is a Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. There is a Robot Hall of Fame. There is a Burlesque Hall of Fame. There are an estimated 3,000 halls of fame. And no Hall of Fame for dogs. A “hall of fame” is a Bavarian idea, hatched by King Ludwig I to display portraits of 36 of his country’s most breathtaking Frauleins. In 1853 he built a classical Greek temple in Munich and lined the walls behind the Doric colonnade with busts of historical figures who ...

A hidden painting. A spiral of secrets. A race to uncover the truth—before history is rewritten forever. When young detective Cora Flash wins a trip to Paris, she’s expecting pastries, museums, and maybe a few touristy mysteries. What she doesn’t expect is to uncover a hidden clue in a famous WWII-era painting—one that leads her and her dog Calvin deep into a decades-old cover-up. Soon, Cora, Calvin, and best friend Shelby are swept into a spiral of secret codes, forged artwork, and a mysterious figure known only as the Clock Collector. As the clues wind through galleries, catacombs...

Impress people with the smart dog tricks your dog can do! Want your dog to balance items on his or her nose? Play dead? Sit pretty? With this dog training book, your dog will become an expert through clicker training. These dog tricks challenge your pooch through dog training to become smarter, become more obedient and bond with you! Want to use impressive dog tricks to connect with your pooch and wow your friends? Buy this dog training book today and start improving your dog's IQ right away!

JUST JUNIPER ADVENTURES COLLECTION is a collection of the first four books of THE JUST JUNIPER Chapter Books Series. Conveniently included in Volume 1 are the following chapter books. JUST JUNIPER- The First Adventure, The Mystery of the Mountain Lion Tracks, The Secret at the Lighthouse, and Dolphins to the Rescue. Children and adults alike will fall in love with Juniper, who is sweet, smart and brave Golden Retriever. Juniper is always there to save the day! They will get to know Sophia and her friends from the mountains of western North Carolina and also her friends and family from Miami...

One wedding party, two jilted lovers, and three ill-behaved dogs. Can they add up to love? Numbers-guy and best man Price Robertson dances with the maid of honor, and sparks ignite. She gets him. He hasn’t ventured into a relationship since a heart-wrenching rejection years back. But, it’s pointless. He’ll never see her again. Dancing with Price is amazing, but Annika Dearborn needs this wedding to end so she can get back to studying. Being a returning student is rough. If she’d never quit school for Mr. Wrong years ago, she wouldn’t be in this mess. Too bad the Price is leaving. ...

Looking for a book that will amaze and entertain you with a mix of useful, interesting, and sometimes even pointless facts? Look no further than My Dog Champ: Interesting Stories, Trivia and Fascinating Facts for Smart Curious Minds!

Cursed velvet, antique sheers, and death sew Pennie Pleat into another mystery. A frantic call from a friend propels Pennie Pleat and her smart dog, Max, into the mystery of who plunged her antique sewing sheers into a man’s chest. The public argument Pennie had with the victim the night before, and her prints on the weapon, makes her the prime suspect. The gossip around her small town is that Pennie wasn’t the only person having public fights with the victim. Digging deeper, Pennie uncovers a connection between the victim and yards of cursed velvet with a dark history of death. With ...

Canine and Feline CPR & First-Aid

Are you a Law & Order Junkie? Then take the challenge. Read each chapter. Find the evidence. Solve the case. Become a Couch Detective.

Who knew knitting circles could be so deadly! When small town seamstress, Pennie Pleat, tries her hand at knitting, she finds herself plunged into a community of secrets and deceit. Her knitted scarf is coming to life when she discovers the body of the former Knitting Digest editor murdered with a knitting needle plunged into her neck, and Pennie and her dog Max are caught up in another murder. Investigating the victim’s tangled relationships, Pennie discovers bitter feuds over stolen designs, an affair with a friend’s husband, dubious involvement in a past death, and bullying that ...

Wilson is a curious sheep, and after he foolishly climbs into the back of a piano movers' truck, he ends up alone in the big city, far from the farm. But Wilson is also one smart sheep, and soon enough he's finding his way home to his worried owner by recognizing the sounds that he heard while he was trapped in the truck—a jackhammer, a calliope, a hotdog man. And could that be the excited barking of his friend Tippy, the border collie?

A little dog saves a baby in a burning house and become the neighborhood hero. A clildren's story for ages two to seven.

Millions of people each year will bring a dog into their lives and their homes. Some of these dogs will be in homes with one person, some of them with several people. Many of them will be brought into homes with children. Whatever the situation, if you decide to bring a dog home, or if you already have one, you will need to know exactly what to do to make sure both you and your dog are happy and healthy. You will find the information in this book to be very helpful in all aspects of dog training.

Are you a first-time puppy parent? Excited? Petrified? Keen to get started - but clueless about canines, no dog-owning experience, and no idea who to trust or where to turn for help? If only there was a way to avoid well-meaning but bad advice, eliminate the giant mistakes that cause life-long problems, and give your puppy a great start in life...well, now you can.