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HOW TO
RAISE A PUPPY YOU CAN LIVE WITH
Authors
Clarice RUTHERFORD and David H. NEIL
Best selling dog book explains how a puppy
develops in mind and body from birth through one year of age.
Explains what the breeder should have done before you get the puppy,
how to select the right puppy, temperament testing of puppies, and
how to raise a well-adjusted, well-mannered dog. Includes positive
dog training lessons, behavior modification for puppies, calming
signals, canine body language, and much more.
LESSONS
FOR THE PUPPY'S FIRST YEAR
• Critical canine developmental
periods
• What dog breeders should do during the first seven weeks of a
puppy's life
• Critical lessons for the puppy's first twelve weeks
• Why dog behavior problems develop and how to stop them
• Temperament testing procedures
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CANINE REPRODUCTION: The Breeder's Guide, 3rd
Edition
AVMA (Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association)
recently published a review of Phyllis Holst's book, Canine
Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide (3rd Edition).
"The third edition of Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide
is a wonderful tool for novices as well as experienced breeders who
wish to delve into the world of canine reproduction. It can also
easily serve as a powerful tool for veterinarians with an interest
in reproductive medicine and as such should be included as an
excellent quick reference. The author is a veterinarian with over 40
years of experience with dogs who does an excellent job of
discussing all aspects of canine reproduction in a straightforward
and simplified manner using language and terms that are appropriate
for breeders or laypersons while also providing medical information
and scientific data in a practical and engaging format for
veterinarians...Perhaps most endearing for readers is the author's
ability to provide the material with both humility and humor, often
correcting or clarifying statements made in previous editions. This
book is certain to be a valuable reference for breeders and
veterinarians and should be part of their libraries, where it will
be used time and again."
THE ONLY BOOK ON DOG BREEDING WRITTEN BY A
VETERINARIAN WITH EXTENSIVE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD WHO IS ALSO A
BREEDER/EXHIBITOR
• How to
select the right breeding stock
• The breeder’s responsibilities and ethical considerations
• Predicting ovulation, planning the optimum time to mate, handling
the mating
• Cooled and frozen semen, vaginal cytology, progesterone tests,
ultrasound,
trancervical insemination, surgical insemination
• Prenatal care of the bitch, whelping, postnatal care
• Care of the newborn puppies, sick or weak puppies, problems
• Reproductive problems in the dog or bitch
Trade paperback, 6 x 9”, 276 pages, color photographs,
illustrations, charts, selected references, glossary, index
AUTHOR PHYLLIS A. HOLST MS, DVM
Author Bio:
Dr. Holst’s interest in dogs as a hobby, and dogs as a career in
research, eventually led her into veterinary school. It seemed to be
a natural extension of both interests. She graduated from Colorado
State University in 1977 and has been in small animal practice since
that time. Reproductive problems and breeding management have
continued to be her specialty.
Her first
gainful employment after college was at the Collaborative
Radiological Health Laboratory, Colorado State University. The
lab was a major research center studying the long-term effects
of low-level irradiation on Beagles. Part one of the project was
being undertaken at that time: to study prenatal development in
the dogs so that the organism being irradiated could be better
understood. The director of the lab, Dr. Robert Phemister, was
especially interested in the reproductive research, and under
his leadership, Phyllis became more involved in research,
growing gradually away from the histopathology lab.
Her master's
thesis as a result of that research was a study of the
development of the canine embryo from conception to
implantation—work that had not been done in a complete way
before. The thesis, along with several other studies, was
published and is now a permanent part of the literature. The
time of ovulation and its relation to LH levels and to vaginal
cytology were important parts of the research being done at that
time. Recognizing the onset of diestrus and its relationship to
other important reproduction processes is probably the single
most important knowledge to have come from the research.
Holst’s Sarabande Shelties provided
the opportunity to become involved in showing and breeding dogs,
which has continued to be a most enjoyable hobby. The sixth
generation of Sarabande Shelties now lives happily with the author.
CANINE REPRODUCTION CONTENTS
FOREWORD by Dr. Quentin LaHam
1. SO, YOU WANT TO BE A BREEDER!
2. WHERE PUPPIES COME FROM:
Development and Anatomy of the Bitch
3. MORE WHERE PUPPIES COME FROM:
Development and Anatomy of the Male
4. HORMONAL CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION
5. STAGES OF THE ESTROUS CYCLE
6. EVERY BITCH HAS HER OWN STYLE:
Physical Aspects of the Estrous Cycle
7. WHERE TO LOOK WHEN YOUR EYES
CAN'T SEE ENOUGH: Vaginal Cytology
8. SEX AND THE SINGLE DOG:
Breeding Behavior
9. SUCCESS COMES WITH SOUNDNESS:
Breeding Soundness
10. HOW TO GET PUPPIES WHEN YOU
REALLY WANT THEM: Breeding Management
11. A LITTLE HELP NEVER HURT:
Artificial Insemination
12. THE WHY AND WHY NOT OF HORMONES:
Hormone Therapy
13. FEEDING TIPS FOR HEALTHY PUPS:
Nutrition
14. NINE WEEKS TO WAIT:
Pregnancy—The Whole Story
15. PUPPIES ALWAYS COME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT:
Whelping
16. NATURE'S PERFECT FOOD: Lactation
17. PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES: Pediatrics
18. NEWBORN PUPPIES IN TROUBLE
19. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: Reproductive
Problems in the Bitch
20. THE OTHER HALF: Reproductive
Problems in Males
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
REFERENCES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
INDEX
REVIEWS OF CANINE REPRODUCTION
“The accuracy and
usefulness of this book are beyond reproach. It has become one of
the most frequently referred to books in my library.”
B. Christensen, Hunter’s Whistle
“This is a book you are going to want (need!) on your reference
shelf if you are a serious breeder…..everything you want to know
about canine reproduction (and more) is here. Expect to be informed.
. . expect to learn.”
— Dogs in Canada
Canine Reproduction: The Breeder’s Guide should never go out of
print. . .The success of this book will come because of the
soundness of knowledge Holst imparts to the interested reader.
Anyone interested in breeding dogs will simply have to have a copy.”
— The Poodle Review
“If there’s a ‘bible’ to be published on canine reproduction,
this book aptly fits . . . simply the best book available on the
subject. In this modern age of breeding technology and information,
“why breed another litter without having read this book?” There is
not one better to have in the breeder’s library.”
— The Dachshund Review
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$34.99
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CIVILIZING THE CITY DOG: A Guide to Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs
in an Urban Environment
Author: Pamela S.
Dennison
In “How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong,” Pam Dennison’s first book on
rehabilitating aggressive dogs, she outlined the training methods
that she uses in her local New Jersey area. It was an overwhelming
success - people really wanted to learn how to help their own
aggressive dogs’ behavior. However, people living in larger urban
areas have very unique situations and encounters, and often, it can
be next to impossible to create enough safe and comfortable space
between the aggressive dog and the provoking stimuli.
If you are working with an aggressive dog in a metropolitan
environment, be sure you have BOTH books. Re-training an aggressive
dog is possible and can be successful by using both “How
to Right A Dog Gone Wrong” and
its ‘city’ supplement, “Civilizing
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HOW TO RIGHT A DOG GONE WRONG: A Roadmap for
Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs
Author: Pamela S.
Dennison
Dennison shares proven methods
for rehabilitating dog-aggressive and people-aggressive behavior
using positive reward, redirection, diversion and
counter-conditioning. A step-by-step program for retraining an
aggressive dog to be a civilized companion. Can be used with any
breed or size of dog, whether he has just begun to guard his toys or
has developed major aggression problems.
How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong will
help anyone with a dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is
a young dog that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a
dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog
that is aggressive towards family and friends. Readers will gain an
understanding of the causes of aggression and the various ways of
dealing with it. Finally, they will learn a step by step program of
rehabilitation that has been used successfully on hundreds of dogs,
large and small, in all breeds.
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BUILDING BLOCKS FOR PERFORMANCE: Give Your Puppy a
Head Start for Competition
AUTHOR:
Bobbie Anderson with Tracy Libby
Ten essential training principles
that will turn your puppy into a highly motivated, confident
performance competition dog are revealed in this best-selling
book. Give your puppy that winning edge by following this
method, whether you start with a puppy a eight weeks or six
months of age. Fifteen minutes a day are all you need!
FEATURES
• Establish a strong bond
with your puppy
• Get the maximum benefit
from praise
• Understand compulsion and
correction
• Use play to instill
specific behaviors and make training fun
• Develop a plan for your
dog’s competitive success
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AGILITY START TO FINISH
Authors Diane L.
BAUMAN with Jessica AJOUX
Agility Start to Finish addresses
all aspects of dog agility training in one clearly organized dog
training book. Dog agility is fun for dogs, and this book will
help agility make sense to you, too. Authors Diane Bauman and
Jessica Ajoux address all aspects of dog agility training, from
starting a puppy to advanced exercises, and explain the various
agility organizations, competition levels and agility titles.
All levels of this popular dog sport are covered, including AKC,
UKC, USDAA, and other dog agility competition. Agility
Start to Finish is
an important resource for any agility competitor or dog agility
trainer.
PROVEN DOG AGILITY TRAINING METHODS WORK WITH ALL BREEDS OF DOGS
• Communicate with your dog using body language
• Dog handing techniques that can take seconds off your agility
scores
• Each new dog agility skill builds on the previous agility
exercise
• Chart your dog’s training progress through all levels of dog
agility
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CLICK YOUR WAY TO RALLY OBEDIENCE, REVISED 2010
AUTHOR: PAMELA S. DENNISON
Rally Obedience training and Rally
Obedience competition is all about having fun and interacting
with your dog. Whether or not you choose to train with a
clicker, this book will set you on the path to success in AKC
Rally or APDT Rally competition, from novice to championship
level. The Rally training exercises will make dog training
interesting and fun. Your dog will become more cooperative and
responsive in everyday life. Updated 2010.
ALL LEVELS OF APDT AND AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE ARE COVERED
• Detailed instructions are well-organized and easy to follow
• Rally signs for both AKC and APDT Rally Competitions
• Uses positive dog training methods
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RALLY COURSE BOOK: A Guide to AKC Rally
Courses-Revised
Author Janice DEARTH
Rally obedience course designs for all levels of Rally competition.
Perfect for Rally practice, Rally training classes, or examples of
Rally course designs for Rally judges. Each design is complete with
an exhibitor sheet. Section One is geared to Rally instructors and
competitors. Section Two includes useable AKC Rally courses with
exhibitor sheets. This book will save you time and stimulate your
creative juices to go beyond the courses included and design courses
of your own.
AN EDUCATION IN TEACHING, DESIGNING, AND JUDGING RALLY OBEDIENCE
COURSES
AKC Rally signs updated through 2010
Rally course diagrams you can copy for you own use
Learn how to design Rally courses
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$36.99 |
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NEW SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL SHOW DOG HANDLING
Author: Peter
Green and Mario Miglorini
The
definitive book on exhibiting purebred dogs by one of the foremost
professional handlers in America along with a successful
international trainer and handler. Covers early show training of
puppies, conditioning, stacking, ring strategy, ring etiquette, and
the secret formula for success in the show ring. An introduction to
dog showing for novices and a refresher for experienced exhibitors
looking to polish their skills.
New Secrets of Successful Show Dog
Handling is the
definitive book on the sport of exhibiting purebred dogs. From
early training to ring strategy and promoting a special dog,
this comprehensive, illustrated guide reveals the actual
practices, procedures and etiquette involved in showing.
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What dog shows are all about
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Early show training
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Setting up your dog
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Baiting
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Ring procedures
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Conditioning
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Presentation and ring strategy
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Tricks of the trade
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The secret formula for success
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Publicizing your dog.
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Handling is the art of making dogs look their absolute best!
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Handlers must convey a positive attitude: Those who doubt their
ability to win are rarely mistaken.
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A person who has never failed has failed to extend himself.
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Subtlety can mean the difference between superior and merely
adequate handling.
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$33.99
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