Best of
Dogs

1999

Bark, George


Jules Feiffer - 1999
    "Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog.And so is his mother, who repeats, "Bark, George." And George goes, "Quack, quack."What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious new picture book from Jules Feiffer.

Clifford's First School Day (Classic Storybook)


Norman Bridwell - 1999
    Clifford tries to fingerpaint and, sliding through the paint, makes a very creative masterpiece. Then, during water play, he is captain of the ship, until he tips over the mast and falls into the water! A bag of flour used to make cookies for snack time intrigues Clifford, until it falls on him, and covers him with white powder! Oh Clifford! However, he's not done yet. Outside, Emily Elizabeth puts him on a slide and, CRASH! He lands in someone's sand castle! But Clifford helps repair it and all is well. Emily Elizabeth's teacher asks her to bring Clifford back when he's a little bigger. As Emily Elizabeth says, "She should see him now."Featuring a full page of stickers!

Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays


Peg Kehret - 1999
    Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

How Dogs Learn


Mary R. Burch - 1999
    How Dogs Learn explains the basic principles of behavior and how they can be used to teach your dog new skills, diagnose problems and eliminate unwanted behaviors. It's for anyone who wants to better understand the learning process in dogs. Every concept is laid out clearly and precisely, and its relevance to your dog and how you train is explained. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction"...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from dog training it is practical and very useful without sacrificing scientific and technical accuracy. -- Jack Michael, PhD, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University

The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat


Martin Goldstein - 1999
    Martin Goldstein--America's most successful, renowned holistic veterinarian--has healed and helped his animal patients with the same natural therapies that benefit humans. The results have been so astounding that today critically sick pets are brought to him from across the country for a new chance at life and health.In this compelling, very accessible book, Dr. Goldstein explains exactly what holistic medicine is and how it works. By treating the root of a health problem instead of its symptoms, you too can help your animal to regain and maintain its own health, as nature intended. Dr. Goldstein also shares many remarkable true stories of supposedly terminally ill animals who have recovered to full wellness. Inside you'll discover- Why our animals get sick, even when we strive to give them the best of care- An exhaustive A to Z guide of pet ailments--and the best course of action- Why vaccines can do more harm than good- The link between diet and disease--and how the right diet can not only prevent disease but reverse it- How acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternative options work--safely and painlessly--to restore true health- Specific guidance for the use of herbs, supplements, and natural remedies- The good news (and the bad) about cancer in animals--including extraordinary new treatments and potential cures- Coping with the inevitable death of your pet--both physically and psychologicallyAnd much, much morePLUS--the ultimate resource for holistic pet care: an extensive guide to holistic product manufacturers and stores, books, newsletters, Web sites, veterinarians, and associations!

Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement


Ken Ramirez - 1999
    

Fay


William Wegman - 1999
    The photographer chronicles Fay Ray's rise from trembling adolescent pup to internationally recognized dog model, revealing how the expressive pet became a household word while never losing her canine charm.

Dogsbody (Three Oaks Book 13)


Gerald Hammond - 1999
     The story she tells is shocking - her home is ablaze and in the grounds the firemen have found her precious German shepherd Atilla, with injuries that suggest he had been run over. Isobel, John’s partner, battles unsuccessfully to save the dog and John is reluctantly forced to offer the haughty Mrs Hill a bed for the night. Unfortunately that is only the start of John’s troubles. A few days later Atilla’s body is stolen from his grave and an arson attack is made on the cars in John’s driveway. But most horrifying of all is the discovery of a woman’s body in the ruined building. Now, John’s house guest is a prime suspect for murder… Dogsbody is a taut thriller-mystery from a master of suspense. Praise for Gerald Hammond: ‘Hammond’s narrative gift can give pleasure to anybody who enjoys a suspenseful story’ - Hampstead and Highgate Express ‘Another cracking mystery story with wit, suspense and a convincing Scottish Highlands setting’ - Peterborough Evening Telegraph ‘The Scottish countryside has not been such an effective backdrop to adventure since The 39 Steps. If your interests include crime and canines, this one’s for you!’ - Crime Time Gerald Hammond worked as an architect for thirty years, before taking early retirement in 1982. He lives in Scotland, and spends his time shooting, fishing and writing – ‘Anything else I do reluctantly and under protest.’

Absolutely Lucy


Ilene Cooper - 1999
    In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.

Dogs Are Worth It!


Charles M. Schulz - 1999
    Dogs are worth it...Most of the time A big, new collection of Chuck, Snoopy, Sally, and the Peanuts gang from the dailies!

ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs


Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld - 1999
    In the ASPCA tradition, this book has a strong focus on mixed breedsa major difference from most other dog books, which describe only purebreds. At over 500 pages with more than 650 illustrations and photos, this guide covers everything dog owners need to know to give their dog the best possible care at every stage of life, including advice on bathing and grooming, training and exercise, and the special needs of puppies and older dogs. For anyone thinking about getting a dog or seeking to understand the one they have, this lively book is the place to turn for trustworthy information on all canine matters.

Home Waters: Fishing with an Old Friend: A Memoir


Joseph Monninger - 1999
    Joseph Monninger thought the worst when Nellie, his loyal golden retriever, became ill.  Home Waters is the story of the road trip that Monninger decided to embark on with Nellie, traveling out West to revisit their favorite mountain haunts and trout streams.  Expecting this to be their final excursion together, Monninger maps a course that includes the Wind River Range in Wyoming, the Bighorn River in Montana, and Henry Ford's River in Idaho.Painting a loving portrait of his canine companion and the joys of fishing, Monninger recalls the life events that Nellie has seen him through and describes how, oblivious to her presumed health problems, Nellie contentedly watches bison at Yellowstone, chases a coyote, and falls head over heels for a Chesapeake retriever named Chunky.  Combining the charm of John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley with the unsentimental storytelling of A River Runs Through It, Home Waters is a delightful story of a beautiful friendship--one that is, in the end, renewed rather than ended.

Blue Dog Man


George Rodrigue - 1999
    An American art and popular culture book which depicts seventy paintings featuring the Cajun character known as Blue Dog.

Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs: Small Doses for Small Animals


Don Hamilton - 1999
    Hamilton carefully and clearly lays down the essential knowledge needed to use homeopathy successfully. To read this book is to prepare you to help your animal with the many day to day vicissitudes of life...take some time, read this book carefully, and learn of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. We are fortunate to have a healer of Dr. Hamilton's stature take us on this journey.-From the Foreword by Richarad Pitcairn D.V.M., PhD

Herbs For Pets


Mary Wulff-Tilford - 1999
    Discusses ways to take care of a pet's health the natural way with holistic herbalism, natural nutrition, and homeopathy.

Dog Connection: A Guide to Canine Acupressure


Amy Snow - 1999
    Authors Snow and Zidonis also include twenty-five special conditions treatments and lots of additional information about your dog's optimal health.

Annie Loses Her Leg But Finds Her Way


Sandra J. Philipson - 1999
    Annie and her high-spirited brother Max experience her illness and recovery in very different ways. Max is in denial and Annie is in a state of sad acceptance. It isn't until they meet Samantha, a three legged Golden Retriever, that they both begin to heal. This is a book about love, loss, friendship and optimism that is appropriate for children of all ages and the young in spirit.

Dogs And Puppies (Usborne First Pets Series)


Katherine Starke - 1999
    It gives advic e on looking after pets and provides fascinating information about animal behaviour and things to do with pets. '

Advanced Schutzhund


Ivan Balabanov - 1999
    Advanced Schutzhund takes a problem-solving approach to Level III work that will help competitors bring their dogs to the highest level.

Mastiffs


Kim Campbell Thornton - 1999
    This volume is filled with handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. It provides information on all aspects of pet care for new and prospective pet owners.

The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health


Linda P. Case - 1999
    The Dog is a comprehensive guide to four areas of compelling interest: The bond between dogs and humans Canine behavior Canine health and disease Canine nutrition Writing in a clear, understandable way, author Linda Case explains selective breeding, training principles, solutions to common behavior problems, preventive health care, and diet that will enhance the human-dog bond for owners. Distinctive figures and tables, complete lists of current references plus suggested readings, and a glossary aid comprehension. More in-depth than most dog books available, The Dog fills a need for a text in undergraduate companion animal courses, veterinary technician courses, and dog care/training courses and is an indispensable resource for professional breeders, trainers, exhibitors, and veterinary clinicians.

One Golden Year


Coleen Hubbard - 1999
    Albion, the loving, intelligent Golden Retriever, graduates from training and is given to a girl in a wheelchair who is Caitlin's age.

101 Uses for a Golden


Denver Bryan - 1999
    These charming books depicts 101 of a dog's most endearing characteristics and useful traits.

Yellowpup


Debra Marlin - 1999
    Debra Marlin's photographs capture golden retriever puppies at play, on the beach, in water and asleep, and, along with the text, show the joys and pitfalls of raising a puppy.

The Shetland Sheepdog in America


Charlotte Clem McGowan - 1999
    Book by McGowan, Charlotte Clem

The Essential Maltese


Howell Book House - 1999
    The books cover the specific needs, health care, feeding, breeding and training of a wide range of animals.

Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family


Sarah Wilson - 1999
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What My Dog Has Taught Me about Life


Gary Stanley - 1999
    And, the mixture of inspiring, touching, and often-times humorous stories is sure to remind us all of the special, unconditional love pets give so freely, just as God grants to us.

The Siberian Husky: Able Athlete, Able Friend


Michael Jennings - 1999
    The spirit of this able athlete and able friend can be recognized throughout this bright, new book. Like the other titles in Howell's Best of Breed Library, this book features chapters on all aspects of caring for and competing with a dog. Written for experienced breeders and novices alike, the book is practical yet complete and includes over 100 full-color photos.

The Wreck of the Ethie


Hilary Hyland - 1999
    Ethie sets sail for St. John's Harbor, but a violent winter storm casts the steamship onto the rocky cliffs of northwest Newfoundland, threatening the passengers' survivalNinety-two passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays, are now at the mercy of the stormy sea. Seeing the wrecked ship off the coast, a fishing family sends their dog Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland, to brave the icy and dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore.In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie's dramatic voyage, Hillary Hyland vividly brings the adventure to life, showing the spirit of survival amongst the passengers and crew, as well as the strength and determination of a poor fishing family and their courageous dog to save those ninety-two souls.