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 ...

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...

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.

A buried body. A loyal beagle. And a small-town mystery that refuses to stay dead. When dog trainer Maggie Harper inherits her belated grandmother's crumbling farm, she hopes to start fresh in Silverbrook. But those plans wither when her Beagle, Scout, digs up a body by the barn. The victim? Sandra Ellison—once the talk of the town and her grandmother’s former best friend. Now, whispers are flying: Did Evelyn kill Sandra to protect a secret? And why is Chief Alan Whitaker more interested in shutting things down than finding answers? To rebuild her life, Maggie must clear her ...

The first I Can Read in Tom Watson's bestselling Stick Dog series full of humor, smarts, and friendship! Stick Dog is hungry. As he searches for food in the park, he meets Poo-Poo who joins him on his hunt for food. The two quickly find friendship, but will they ever find something delicious to...

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 ...

Do you want to improve your dog's intelligence and have great fun at the same time? Then this book is exactly what you have been looking for!Imaging coming back from work and your dog could bring you a cold drink while you sit comfortably on the couch…ok I know you have probably seen it in a movie. But what if you could teach this trick to your dog? Well you can and it only takes some steps. (chapter 20).There are endless benefits of teaching your dog new or more tricks. By teaching your dog any trick using a gentle, motivation based approach is a wonderful way to form a closer, more ...

"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...

Charming English villages, loyal dogs, and heartwarming mysteries with a dash of danger. Peace reigns in October in the misty Malvern Hills, right in the Heart of England … or does it? Just as Tamsin Kernick is settling down to enjoying training her clients’ puppies and dogs and not solving murders, a dead body is found at the foot of the fire escape after a yoga class given by her gentle housemate, Emerald. Did the poor girl fall, or was she pushed? And why was this experienced forager showing symptoms of deadly mushroom poisoning? With some unsavoury things going on at the Health Shop...

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...

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!

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.

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...

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.

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 ...

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A charming festival. A fatal secret. And a beagle who won’t stop sniffing out trouble. When beloved romance author Delilah Carrington collapses during Silverbrook’s Bark & Books Festival, dog trainer Maggie Harper is expecting applause—not a body. But Maggie’s keen eye—and her beagle Scout’s unstoppable nose—uncover a hidden vial and a chilling note that turn a “tragic accident” into murder. Teaming up with widowed Chief Nick Lawson, Maggie plunges into a small town brimming with secrets. Suspicion swirls around Jordan Chase, a sharp-tongued rival author hungry for career ...