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.

Do you have a handicap that makes it hard to go out? Are you suffering from panic attacks and anxiety? Do you wish there was a way where you can easily do daily tasks and get the companionship you need? If you said yes to these questions, then a service dog is for you.

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 ...

"Outstanding sound effects, including constant background barking, add atmosphere, as does Mouse's endearing voice and personality."—AudioFile Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs...

I am the dutiful Maid of Honor quietly bankrolling my sister’s dream wedding. I never expected her “something borrowed” to be my husband. When I check our living room dog-cam during a business trip, I expect to see my husband Ian giving our elderly golden retriever his pill. Instead, I watch him writhing on our couch with my sister Piper. She’s three weeks away from marrying a wealthy orthodontist. That doesn’t stop her from throwing her head back and moaning his name. Between kisses, Ian and Piper mock my loyalty and laugh about tricking me into financing sixty thousand dollars ...

From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners’ hearts. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in...

In this hilarious, "dazzling" romp, a foul-mouthed crow is humanity's only chance to survive a zombie apocalypse–think Watership Down meets Dawn of the Dead (Mona Awad, author of Bunny). S.T. is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his human owner, Big Jim, trading insults with...

Mini Goldendoodles are affectionate, intelligent, and highly people-focused — but their sensitivity and energy can also lead to anxiety, overexcitement, and inconsistent behavior if training isn’t handled carefully. Many owners struggle because generic dog training advice doesn’t account for this breed’s emotional nature. This book is written specifically for Mini Goldendoodle owners who want a calm, effective approach to training that builds confidence instead of stress. Whether you’re raising a puppy or working with an adult dog, this guide shows you how to reduce problem ...

A brilliant teenage boy teaches his dog to talk—and in West Texas, that’s enough to get them both killed. Danny is a mixed-race teen on the autism spectrum, still reeling from his mother’s murder, trying to make sense of a disconnected father, and a world, that rarely make sense back. Lido...

Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this fifth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student journalism that may or may not (okay, definitely does) have to do with the fact that mean girl...

Maplewood Cove, Maine, looks like the kind of town where nothing ever happens. Then Megan Brown moved in. A former marketing professional turned dog walker, Megan expected a quieter life by the sea. Instead, her morning routes keep leading her straight to murder. With her sharp eye for patterns, a stubborn streak, and Biscuit—a beagle-corgi mix with an uncanny talent for finding things people would rather keep buried—Megan can't seem to stay out of trouble. From a body on a familiar walking trail and a decades-old secret at the lighthouse to human remains in a Victorian garden and a ...

Train your energetic put to sit, stay, heel, come, work well on a leash, and more with the help of Labrador Retriever Training! From basic Labrador care to obedience training, this book has everything you need to raise a well-behaved and well-adjusted Labrador.

A charming English village. A trail of secrets. Two determined ladies and their loyal dogs. Charity has traded windy walks on the Malvern Hills for the quieter life of Malvern View Retirement Village. Sharing the quaint Gardener’s Cottage with her spirited friend Dorothy, three lively dogs, and three inquisitive cats, she’s looking forward to peaceful days of tea, gossip, knitting, and the occasional crossword. But trouble arrives before they’ve even unpacked. First come petty thefts. Then an attack. And finally – a body discovered in the carefully tended flowerbeds. Drawing on her ...

A charming English village. A shocking crime. Three clever dogs, endless tea and cake – and a determined trainer on the trail of a killer. Tamsin Kernick’s life in the Malvern Hills is nearly perfect. She runs a friendly dog-training school, shares her cosy cottage with her loyal pack, and enjoys the peace of small-village life. But when a student is found dead outside class, Tamsin is pulled into a mystery that threatens to overturn everything she holds dear. With the police dragging their feet, Tamsin can’t ignore the danger – or the victim’s terrified dog who suddenly has ...

Lessons Learned from a Very Smart Texas Dog is a heartwarming, common-sense guide to life as told to award-winning writer Mike Cox by Marcie, his family’s 70-something (in dog years) beloved pet and director of home security. Made possible by the newly developed Bark Twain translation software (wink, wink), this book delivers the accumulated wisdom of one sage senior Texas canine. Part Chihuahua, part terrier, part pitbull, and all wise, Marcie shares her unique perspective on living your best life.

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...

Shetland Sheepdogs are incredibly bright, affectionate, and sensitive companions — but their intelligence, alert nature, and herding instincts can quickly become overwhelming without the right kind of training. Many owners struggle with barking, nervous behaviors, reactivity, herding nips, leash pulling, excitement, or clinginess — especially in busy homes. This calm, reward-based training guide is designed especially for the Sheltie personality — smart, eager-to-please, intuitive, and sometimes easily overstimulated. Instead of harsh corrections or dominance-based training, you’ll ...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★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 ...

This program is read by the author Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. Warrior Dog is the story of Cairo and his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL...

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 ...