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| Don't Dump The Dog |
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#BKDDD - Price $14.95 Don't Dump The Dog Outrageous Stories and Simple Solutions to Your Worst Dog Behavior Problems Written by Randy Grim Softcover, 216 pages. |
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Most folks who live in a rural area have experienced this. A strange dog shows up at your place. He or she appears to be somebody's dog - it's apparent someone's given the dog care. Sadly, the dog waits for his "master" to come back for him - and they never do. The dog's been dumped. Someone decides they can't (don't want to) keep it any longer, so they take their doggie friend for a ride in the country... and leave him there. In urban areas, folks just toodle down to the animal shelter and dump their dogs there - without the bother of casing a likely home in the country with the proverbial "big yard".
This book is written by someone who's worked in one of those shelters where people surrender their dogs, every day. Randy does what most of us can't - he works tirelessly to place all these dogs without euthanizing any. Mama dogs dropped off in the nick of time - BEFORE they deliver a litter of puppies, fighting dogs, starving dogs, sick or injured dogs... you name it, Randy's had it. And he's pretty mad. Cleaning up all these messes left by irresponsible and stupid people can do that to a person. In the stories, he speaks of therapy sessions with his shrink, psychiatric medications, alcohol and caffeine. Thankfully, he's channeled his anger in a most productive way - this book. It's about the funniest book I have ever read. And, bless his heart, he's included concise, step-by-step instructions for solving most dog behavior problems that we all encounter. There's none of the "pack leader" bullying stuff, either - it's all delightfully positive, constructive and sensible training. And in case you think all this might be a little boring, take a look at some of these chapter titles: Gina's note: Even if your dog doesn't eat turds or attack in the dog park - you'll be captivated by this book - it's humorous, serious, informative and inspirational. Randy is a brilliant writer and I am so thankful that he shared his (and his dog's) stories. |
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#BKGOB - Price $17.95 Guardians of Being by Eckhart Tolle & Patrick McDonnell This wonderfully unique collaboration brings together two masters of their fields, joining original words by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick McDonnell, the creator of the acclaimed comic strip MUTTS. Every heartwarming page provokes thought, insight, and smiling reverence for all beings and each moment. More than a collection of witty and charming drawings, the marriage of Patrick McDonnell's art and Eckhart Tolle's words conveys a profound love of nature, of animals, of humans, of all life-forms. Guardians of Being celebrates and reminds us of not only the oneness of all life but also the wonder and joy to be found in the present moment, amid the beauty we sometimes forget to notice all around us. This sweet little hardcover book would make a great gift. Or keep a copy handy for yourself to pick up when everything else you have to read is just too deep or tedious. Hardcover, 128 pages, profusely illustrated in color.
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| Animal Lovers - CD |
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#CDDWM NPR Driveway Moments - All About Animals Price $22.95 Two audio CDs totalling over 80 minutes - (21 stories) Click here for audio clip. Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go Hosted by Steve Inskeep; host of Morning Edition, the most widely heard radio news program in the United States. Humorous, touching stories from the National Public Radio archives illuminate and celebrate our relationship with our furry, feathered, and sometimes scaly friends. |
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What's a "driveway moment"? It's when you're so captivated by a story you're hearing on NPR that you stay in your car to hear it to the endÑeven if you're sitting in your driveway with the motor running. For years, listeners have written to NPR to describe such moments. Now animal lovers especially will want to make sure their tanks are full.
Meet a dog who's addicted to toads, a chatty parrot who tells the truth, the Stupid Pet Tricks coordinator for the Late Show with David Letterman, and a professional dog walker whose day features 14 canines and a lot of fresh air. Learn about a dog's life in Vietnam (where dog meat is a delicacy) and the heartrending search for lost pets following Hurricane Katrina. Visit a retirement community for thoroughbred racehorses and the Wait Wait petting zoo, where cows moo with British accents and mice dislike cheese. Bid farewell to a cat named Miss Pudding and welcome three orphaned hummingbirds home. Heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, and Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, hosted by Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep, these stories will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear or two. |
| Dog Lover Books |
This slim little paperbacks are surprisingly weighty (please pardon the conflicting description). Meaning that in just 64 pages, author Herbert Brokering has covered all aspects of the dog - such as trust, hope, forgiveness - and paired each with a prayer we can offer up to God. After reading it you will look at your dog through new eyes - with appreciation for the lessons he or she has for you.
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#BKDPS - Price $9.95 Dog Psalms Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me #BKDPS2 - Price $9.95 More Dog Psalms Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me #BKDPS-set - Price $18.95 Dog Psalms - Set of 2 Books Both Dog Psalms Books |
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I plead.... I am dog. My eyes sometimes look far away... My eyes look to you, inside of you, through you. With my eyes I plead. My eyes meet your eyes and hold you, fix you, ask you, capture you. I can stare into your spirit. The deep silence in my eyes is stronger than my bark. I can bury my eyes in your eyes until we find tears. -from Dog Psalms |
My dog - Puppy Girl
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#BK-AT - Price $24.95 Animals in Translation - By Temple Grandin PhD Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior This is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. In writing this copy - to tell you all about it - I referenced the publisher's promotional notes - and discovered them to be very specific, but a little dry and uninviting: "Applies the autism theory of "hyper-specificity" to animals, showing that animals and autistic people are so sensitive to detail that they "can't see the forest for the trees". "Explores the "interpreter" in the normal human brain that filters out detail, leaving people blind to much of the reality that surrounds them - a reality that animals and autistic people see, sometimes all too clearly...." |
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The reality is, that Temple Grandin is an amazing person, and this book is an amazing work. She went from being a child that doctors urged her parents to institutionalize - to a PhD, author, college professor, and lecturer. She was advisor to the film-makers for the movie "Rain Man" - which was acclaimed for it's humorous, and very accurate portrayal of the relationship between an autistic man and his brother. Animals in Translation is a wonderfully factual, well-researched book that describes Temple's view of the world, and her theories surrounding animal's views as well. Because she is not an animal trainer by trade (but a very thoughtful observer) her views and theories described in this book are totally untainted by any previous animal training experience. Full of thought-provoking information that will cause you to look at your animal's behavior through new eyes! Hardcover 356 pages |
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#BKCD Cow Dogs Coffee Table Book - Price $35.00 A cowboy often considers his dog to be one of his most valuable assets and most loyal companions. In this new coffee table book, adults and kids alike will delight in David Stoecklein's portraits of working cow dogs from ranches across the west. From adorable, innocent puppies to tough, hardened old-timers, David captures the distinctive personality of each dog the bond it has with it's owner. Shirl Woodson's text about the historical legacy of cow dogs provides fascinating information for curious readers. Photos include Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Blue Heelers and more. |
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Found Dogs & Second Chance Books "Each story in these pages is a mini morality tale, through which we meet some very interesting people from all walks of life who look with empathy beyond their own kind, give generously asking nothing in return, and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves..." |
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Dump Him, Marry the Dog! What can a dog offer a woman that a man cannot? Well, for starters, a pooch comes when he's called, doesn't steal the blankets, helps clean the dishes, and never misses the toilet. These are just the beginnings of why a woman is wise to lose her man and marry the mutt instead. This humorous book matches color photos with all the witty wisdom of this very logical way of thinking, including the facts that dogs forgive all mistakes, don't pick fights, have lots of hair, don't channel surf and love taking long walks. Perfect bridal shower gift. |
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| We Thank You, God, For These |
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#BKWTY - $16.95 We Thank You, God, For Thesse by Rayner W. Hesse, Jr. Blessings and Prayers for Family Pets A wonderful little book full of reverent and grateful words about the animals that share our lives. When this arrived, I immediately flagged all the quotes and passages that I thought were good, and there were a LOT of them. When it came time to photograph the book for the catalog, I decided to leave all the flags in place - this book is THAT good! Softcover 204 pages Excerpt from "We Thank You, God, for These" "O God, Creator of all things bright and beautiful.... Bless all living things around us, especially the animals that you have given into our care, that our interaction may be one of peace and harmony in living; help us learn from them, and they from us, about your purpose for this world; and may we remember that we are created from the same primal dust, to which we all return. In a life replete with challenges, a life of joy and sadness, of great gatherings and lonely places, surround us with the Spirit of mutual respect, one for the other and make us companions along the way." |
Man Speaks Dog |
#BKMSD Man Speaks Dog Hardcover Book 5"x5" (stocking stuffer size) 112 pp, 100+ color photos. Price $14.95 Sale Price $9.95 |
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A Dog Lover's Prayer Tassel Bookmark FREE with the purchase of any book! 
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A Dog Lover's Prayer My prayer book's unconventional, An Album scarred with age. The dogs who shared their lives with mine Stand out on every page. The Spaniels of my childhood days, All floppy ears and fluff; The Dobermans who shared my bed, Magnificent and tough. Though some folks picture Heaven's gates Atop a golden stair, The precious photos in my book inspire this humble prayer: Lord, lead me to a sun-washed field, Then send them one by one; Let yelps of joy lead wagging tails as to my arms they run. Sad eyes so pleading, paws that beg, A symphony of barks Invite a romp in fragrant grass to songs of meadowlarks. This Heaven that I pray for, Lord, Where lilacs scent the air, Is blessed with all the dogs I've loved Who come to greet me there. ~Toni Fulco |
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