books: a dog lover

books: a dog lover

books:

A dog lover

The Dog Lover's Companion to California: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Dog Lover's Companion ...

Maria Goodavage

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2008

A must have for dogs who love to travel (and their owners)
Very through and informative. The author's style is very energetic and playful (much like a happy dog). So far all of the recommendations have been right on the mark and we have never been disappointed with a review.

The Ultimate Dog Lover: The Best Experts' Advice for a Happy, Healthy Dog with Stories and Photos of ...

Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori, ...

HCI, 2008

Best of the best of dog books!
I'm not normally a fan of books of tips and short stories. You'd think they'd work well for someone with my short attention span, but usually I flip through and put the book away forever. That didn't happen with "The Ultimate Dog Lover," because this book has heart. ...

A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life

Jon Katz

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

English teacher review
Being an English teacher, I'm picky about books, but my son recommended this. It is well-written and truly stimulates emotions. I'm impressed. I thought only dog lovers would like this, but I can see many people of all ages and interests enjoying a man's ...

Four Paws from Heaven: Devotions for Dog Lovers

M.R. Wells, Kris Young, ...

Harvest House Publishers, 2006

Solace for pet owners
We recently lost a dog due to wobbler's syndrome and were extremely distraught. A thoughtful friend sent us a copy Four Paws from Heaven and this wonderful book provided much comfort and understanding to me and my wife. It is written in the form of short devotionals ...

Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

Ted Kerasote

Harcourt, 2007

LUCKY DOG!
The brilliance and vulnerability of the author's writing challenged me to be a better human to my canine friends. Thank you, Ted. Thank you, Merle. Every time I hear Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, I'll remember you fondly and lift my heart in joyful appreciation for ...

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

Patricia B. McConnell

Ballantine Books, 2003

It Was Great
Don't go into this book expecting a manual and you will not be disappointed. It's a conversationally delivered comparisson of primates and canid behaviors, and how they sometimes (often) conflict, with some stories that make it all seem more relevant to real life, ...

The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me

Jon Katz

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005

A Fun Book
I found this book to be a fun, enjoyable, quick read. If you love animals, you will love this book. It has dogs, sheep, a ram and donkeys. The best part of this book is the parts that deal with the dogs. I recommend it. --Gerard Zemek, husband of author of "My ...

Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish

Mark R. Levin

Pocket Books, 2007

Therapeutic and healing after losing my best "friend" this summer.
I purchased the book after losing my favorite of three Labradors to a disease that took her in less than three days after my initial visit to our vet. I had just done an agility match with her less than a month earlier. I had no idea she was ill. Losing Tara so ...

Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm

Jon Katz

Villard, 2007

Exceptional Book!
This is the second book I have read by Katz. His connection with animals and his insight and understanding of their lives makes remarkable reading material. Katz is a gifted writer with the talented ability to clearly express his stories. I am a dog lover (own three ...

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul: Stories of Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage (Chicken Soup for ...

Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...

HCI, 2005

Amazing Stories
Haven't had time to read a book in quite some time. I made time for this one. If your a dog lover, you can't go without reading this book. LOVED IT. Purchaed 3 copies and gave two away.

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Dog Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)

Bathroom Readers' Institute

Portable Press, 2007

Excellent book for everyone
This book, like all of the Uncle John's Bathroom Readers, is an excellent book. It give many, many interesting facts about dogs that I did not know but find informative and educational as well as entertaining. It is really enjoyable reading.

The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog

Val Mallinson

Avalon Travel Publishing, 2005

Dog Lover's Companion is the Best!
Found the book to be very informative and accurate, even down to "where the road may seem to end but look to the right and you'll see the sign for" ... etc. Very helpful guide. Loved the advice of the Wonder Weiners!

Gaits of Heaven (Dog Lover's Mystery)

Susan Conant

Berkley, 2007

I must be crazy: this is one of my favorite Holly Winter mysteries
I am not sure why there are so many negative reviews of this entry in the Holly Winters dog mystery series. I have read all of them and this is one of my all time favorites. I found it very funny. During the past few months I have read "Gaits of Heaven" and "All ...

Sneeze-Free Dog Breeds: Allergy Management And Breed Selection for the Allergic Dog Lover

Diane Morgan

TFH Publications, 2006

Great Book On This Subject
My daughter is an animal lover, but recently found out that she is allergic to cats and dogs. Fortunately, these are her only allergies, but our cat does cause her to have rhinitis. She would really love to have a dog in spite of this. The allergist told us there ...

A Dog Lover's Guide to Canine Massage

Jody Chiquoine, Linda Jackson

Satya House Publications, 2008

From reading a dog's body language, to the do's and don'ts of massage, to canine anatomy, stretches, massage routines, and more
For most dog owners, their canine companion is a part of their family for whom they feel a responsibility to care for 'up close and personal'. Just as massage is acknowledged as beneficial to humans, so it is also of benefit to dogs. Massage can help our dogs to relax, ...