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English
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Learn what goes on inside your dog's mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend. "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan is America's most sought-after dog-behavior expert, but he is not a trainer in the traditional sense--his expertise lies in his ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs...
Author
Publisher
Leslie Pavlich
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Clicker Training is rewarding your horse for specific things that they have done. The clicker is a small hand held plastic box that makes a clicking noise when pressed. When this box is pressed, it tells the horse "YES, that is correct." Then we give them some food so the click has meaning. Clicker Training works great with anything that you would like to teach your horse. This book is the result of over 4 years working with 50 different horses with...
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Publisher
Distributed to the book trade by St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
292 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The century, or 100 mile bike race, is the most popular distance even with thousands of these races occurring in the country each year. And to date, nothing this extensive or practical has ever been published on cycling events from 30 to 3,000 miles. It includes the latest in cycling technology, bikes, clothing, accessories, components and shoes on the market for long-distance cycling. Helps you choose the right equipment, train step-by-step, and...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xix, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Do you consider your dog part of the family? Most dog guardians do. But just like children, dogs need structure. Structure to show him that he shouldn’t jump on every person who enters your house, or urinate indoors, or drag you down the road when you walk him. In Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog, Julie Bjelland offers all the information you need to make your dog confident, secure and able to understand and follow rules. Drawing on years of...
Author
Publisher
Quarry
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy to follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy...
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Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
c1992
Physical Desc
276 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A student of the renowned British trainer, Barbara Woodhouse, reveals the secrets of lifetime behavioral dog training techniques and provides information on everything from canine dietary needs to termperament testing.
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Publisher
Victory Belt Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
288 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Is there a bridge from the injury-ridden world of the modern runner to the promised land that barefoot running and Born to Run have led us to believe exists? Can we really live the running life free from injury? Is there an approach designed to unlock all the athletic potential that may be hidden within? Can we run faster, longer, and more efficiently? In a direct answer to the modern runner’s needs, Dr. Kelly Starrett, author of the bestseller...
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
xvi, 336 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
For nearly a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This new, expanded edition, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners -- and, of course, for their canine best friends....
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Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
xiii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
With 50 percent updated content, this new edition makes a tantalizing promise: readers can get better results by training less. Includes more sections for novice runners and marathon plans tailored for new qualifying times.
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Publisher
Storey Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
viii, 503 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
It all starts with good horse sense. Anyone who understands how horses think, knows the basics of good horsemanship, and is aware of general safety practices when working around horses already has a leg up on what is necessary to train a horse. Storey's Guide to Training Horses is a comprehensive volume that builds on that foundation and takes the trainer step-by-step through the training process, from handling the foal to ground work to mounted lessons...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
xiii, 302 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Swim better -- and enjoy every lap -- with Total Immersion! Terry Laughlin, the world's #1 authority on swimming success, has made his unique approach even easier for anyone to master. Whether you're an accomplished swimmer or have always found swimming to be a struggle, Total Immersion will show you that it's mindful fluid movement -- not athletic ability -- that will turn you into an efficient swimmer. This new edition of the bestselling Total Immersion...
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Publisher
Villard Books
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
xxviii, 240 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In a nation where our love of dogs keeps growing and dog ownership has reached an all-time high, confusion about dogs and their behavioral problems is skyrocketing. Many dogs are out of control, untrained, chewing up furniture, taking medication for anxiety, and biting millions of people a year. Now, in this groundbreaking new guide, Jon Katz, a leading authority on the human-canine bond, offers a powerful and practical philosophy for living with...
Publisher
Leerburg Video Productions
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (4 hrs.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ed Frawley, professional dog trainer, dog breeder, and former police canine handler will instruct you on obedience training your dog.
This DVD is 4 hours long. The purpose of this Leerburg training DVD is teach you the art of dog training. It's our goal to show you that dog training is not rocket science it's 100% common sense. There are no "Tricks or Secrets of the Trade." Dog training is is an art that you can learn if your willing to put your...
Author
Publisher
Abbeville Press Publishers
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
240 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A to Z accounts of individual plants provide instructions about when and how to prune shrubs, trees, and climbers. Includes a section describing and illustrating basic pruning techniques.
Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
viii, 256 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is your guide for riding better, faster and more confidently on all terrain. World champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned coach Lee McCormack provide you with all of the key techniques and skills you’ll need to take your ride to the next level. This new and improved edition of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills provides detailed, technical instruction for every mountain biking discipline: Trail ; Gravity ; Aggro ; Racing...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Co
Pub. Date
c1991
Physical Desc
xiv, 274 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The monks of New Skete, authors of the classic guide How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, now apply their highly successful training methods to the crucial first months of a puppy's life. 50 photographs
Author
Publisher
Konemann
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
115 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
First part of the book deals with choosing the right dog, basic hunting training, registrations, legal regulations, overcoming gun-shyness, hunting instincts and scent discrimination. The second part introduces 40 different breeds of hunting dogs, hunting skills, general appearance, feeding, and tips regarding training and keeping the dog in town or as a family dog. Each breed is accompanied by color photos.
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