DOG & DOG TRAINING BOOKS by Joan Hustace Walker

TRAINING YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

2018 winner of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) award for best book on training and sports

Discover the best training methods for your German Shepherd! Books in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series offer breed-specific advice on virtually every aspect of canine training, including housetraining, obedience to basic verbal commands and hand signals, and walking on a leash. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad habits. The German Shepherd is intelligent and a quick learner, which makes him highly trainable. However, training this fine dog should begin early in life. German Shepherds are best suited to owners who can offer gentle, positive leadership and consistent training methods. Includes full color photos throughout, as well as some instructive step-by-step color photos.

THE COMPLETE CHIHUAHUA BOOK

Chihuahuas are no longer found just on the arms of celebrities and in television commercials; the entire country has fallen in love with their loving nature and loyalty! Whether you're looking for a Chihuahua of your own or already own one, The Everything Chihuahua Book is your definitive guide to all aspects of Chihuahua ownership.

Authored by renowned pet writer Joan Hustace Walker, this all-inclusive book takes you through the puppy stage up to the older Chihuahua - and everything in between! Highlights include:

The best places to find healthy puppies
Teaching effective discipline and housetraining
Maintaining proper nutrition and care
Essentials tips on traveling safely with your Chihuahua
Caring for your older Chihuahua
And more

With these tips and more, The Everything Chihuahua Book is you and your "Chi's" key to a happy and healthy life together!

TRAINING YOUR SHIH TZU

It's well known that each canine breed has its own traits, but when acquiring a new pet dog, many inexperienced owners mistakenly assume that the "one-size-fits-all" approach is adequate for purposes of dog training. This title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog pet care series focuses on the distinctive traits of the Shih Tzu. Dog owners learn humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands, walk on a leash, and more. All books in the Training Your Dog series are filled with instructive, step-by-step color photos that demonstrate training methods.

THE EVERYTHING DACHSHUND BOOK

Dachshunds are not only one of the most popular breeds in America, but also one of the most lovable. With The Everything Dachshund Book, you'll learn all there is to know about this social, friendly canine. From adopting the perfect addition to your family to keeping your dog in top shape, this all-inclusive guide is packed with the breed-specific information you need to keep your dachshund happy and healthy for years to come.
The Everything Dachshund Book covers:

Health issues common to your dachshund
Essential grooming techniques
The rewards of positive discipline
Living with a senior canine
Creating a sensible diet for your pup
and more

TRAINING YOUR BOXER

Noted for affectionate loyalty to their masters and their household, typical Boxers respond most readily to positive reinforcement techniques, such as clicker training. Inappropriate obedience training methods can often produce a stubborn and unwilling learner. This book, a title in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series, presents breed-specific advice to dog owners. The emphasis is on dog-friendly methods for teaching skills and preventing or correcting bad habits. Virtually every aspect of canine training is covered, including house training, teaching obedience to verbal cues and hand signals, retrieving, walking the dog on a leash, and more.

THE EVERYTHING GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

If you’re looking for a dog that’s intelligent, lovable, and loyal, the German Shepherd is just the breed for you! These highly trainable dogs make them one of the most popular breeds in America. But be prepared—these natural guardians have a protective nature that requires plenty of care and attention.

Packed with tons of information for new and seasoned owners alike, The Everything German Shepherd Book is an authoritative guide to your favorite breed! Pet expert Joan Hustace Walker offers professional advice on nutrition, health care, grooming, and much more.

A COMPLETE PET OWNERS GUIDE TO LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

Written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care, B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals present basic pet care information for many popular dog and cat breeds, bird varieties and other small caged animals, aquarium fish varieties, terrarium pets, and even reptiles, amphibians, and exotics. In Labrador Retrievers, pet owners can find approximately 70 color photos, as well as invaluable information and advice on acquiring their pet, housing, feeding, health care, training and more. Lab lovers will find everything they need to know about this smart, funny, and kind-hearted friend to all--and the most popular dog breed in the United States.

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS: BARRONS DOG BIBLES SERIES

Each title in B.E.S.'s Dog Bibles Series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses a specific dog breed in detail, describes the title breed's physical traits, history, and behavior characteristics, and instructs owners on training methods. Important topics covered include--

What to look for when choosing a puppy
Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits
Everyday care, grooming and exercise
Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems
Training and play activities

Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive color photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. A DVD is enclosed with each book. It presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands.

THE ROTTWEILER HANDBOOK

The Rottweiler, a one-time cattle herder, is now a popular guard dog. When properly trained it can become a loyal home companion. This book describes the Rottweiler's origins and covers all aspects of care, feeding, and training. B.E.S. popular and highly detailed series of Pet Handbooks are written for dedicated pet owners seeking comprehensive information on the care of their chosen pets. Titles in the series cover a wide range of animals and breeds. These books present advice on finding a reliable breeder or seller, information on the animal's origins and traits, and detailed recommendations regarding dietary needs, housing, and health care, as well as all other major aspects related to keeping a healthy and thriving pet. B.E.S. Pet Handbooks are filled with color photos, and many titles include line art and at-a-glance sidebar information.

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOGS

Dogs of this large, affectionate breed make fine house pets. 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.

SAINT BERNARDS

This legendary breed is strictly for an owner who prefers a giant-size dog and has the space to keep one comfortably. The St. Bernard is noted for its congenial temperament and comes in both shorthaired and longhaired varieties. Here is detailed information on understanding this breed, as well as specific tips on selecting a puppy or dog.

THE BOXER HANDBOOK

This energetic dog makes a loyal and lovable house pet. Here, with a wealth of handsome photos is information on all aspects of Boxer care and training, from selecting a puppy to caring for a lifelong canine friend. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality, full-color photos, instructive line drawings, and run to an average of approximately 140 pages.

BOXERS

This muscular, shorthaired canine makes a wonderful family pet. He is good with children but needs regular exercises to prevent boredom, which often instigates bad habits. All titles in Barron's profusely-illustrated Complete Pet Owner's Manuals introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to the pleasures and duties of pet care. They also make ideal guides for older children having their first experiences as animal caretakers. Attractively illustrated and filled with helpful information, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals advise on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training pets. Each book is individually written by an expert--a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. These manuals cover every popular dog and cat breed, as well as bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even exotics, such as reptiles, amphibians, and scorpions. All books have 70 or more color photos, and most also have instructive line illustrations.

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTERS

New in Barron's series of Dog Bibles is . The German Shorthaired Pointer is a sociable dog who needs human company to thrive. He generally gets along well with children, which makes him a great household pet. Owners are advised that leaving this active dog alone for prolonged periods invites opportunities for mischief. Veterinarian-approved advice and information on canine care is the hallmark of the widely praised Barron's Dog Bibles series. Each title is devoted to a specific breed, and describes physical traits, breed history, behavior characteristics, potential health problems, and recommended training methods. These books also advise first-time dog owners on what to look for when choosing a puppy. The DVD enclosed with each book presents an informal dog training course that has proved especially enlightening to new owners. Color photos on most pages.

COCKER SPANIELS

The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of the spaniel breeds and shares a unique common ancestry with the slightly larger English Cocker Spaniel. Although originally hunting dogs, American Cockers are now bred mainly as household pets. Barron's Dog Bibles present veterinarian-approved advice and information on specific dog breeds. Written especially for first-time buyers of a given breed, each title in this series describes the breed's traits, history, behavior characteristics, and recommended training methods. Prospective owners are advised on what to look for when choosing a puppy, how breed-specific traits influence the relationship between dog and owner, and potential health problems to look out for in specific breeds. They'll also find information on grooming, exercise, nutrition, health maintenance, training, and play activities. Interesting sidebars present fun facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. The DVD enclosed with each book presents an informal dog training course for new owners. It describes housetraining methods, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands. Each book is filled with attractive color photos.