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Few sporting events attract as much attention, or create as much spectacle, as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Each March, despite subzero temperatures and white-out winds, hundreds of dogs and dozens of mushers journey to Anchorage, Alaska, to participate in "The Last Great Race on Earth," a grueling, thousand-mile race across the Alaskan wilderness. While many veterinarians apply, only a small number are approved to examine the elite canine athletes...
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"Tonio is not allowed to let anyone know that he can communicate fluently with his therapy dog, Buster. But when dogkind requires that Tonio make friends with a bully, are Tonio and Buster going to go through a ruff patch... or learn some new tricks to keep the dogs in their town safe?"--
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The men of the 8125th Sentry Dog Detachment had no idea what they would find when their ship docked at Incheon, Korea. The dogs in the unit seemed even more uncertain than the men: they could smell the terror in the place. Almost immediately, these soldiers came to rely on each other-man and dog alike-for safety, courage, and companionship.
Yet in the end, the men of the 8125th could have never imagined the terrible and final sacrifice their canine...
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1. All dogs are smart, even the dumb ones.
2. Walking on all fours requires extreme skill; no human can do it.
These are the first two of twelve inbred guidelines that make a dog what it is.
The Best Worst Dog I Ever Had shares the happy and sad times of a young couple (Larry and Iowa Becky) and their five dogs through fifty years. Chapters alternate between human stories followed by canine interpretations (written in italics) of the same events....
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Furry Tales from the Doggy Lama details the history of family pets and follows their stories passed down from generations about family pets and the joy they have brought to our household.
This children's book also asks the reader if they have pets and about the joys they have brought to their families.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to help veterans with service dog support.
6) Rescued
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I saved a dog's life today- Her name is Mollie.
She's this black and white four year old healthy sheltie with a heart-shaped face and sorrowful brown eyes.
Her owner's no longer want her. They've left her at the vet to be euthanized.
How does anyone do that? What could possibly be wrong with her?
I have a horrible feeling she's terrified of everyone and everything.
I can't change her past.
I have to help her-teach her to trust and love.
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For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But, not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs...
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The moving, true story of a young girl whose life was, and continues to be, shaped by the powerful and influential relationships formed with her animals. Her experiences are enriching, joyful, emotional and sorrowful, and through it all, there is an ever-increasing clarity that there is honor and privilege that comes with the unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship that the relationships are founded upon, most influentially, her relationship...
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Hausmittel, Tipps und Tricks! Wunde Pfoten, Haare auf dem Sofa oder Flöhe im Wohnzimmerteppich? Linda Adam hat bewährte Hausrezepte gesammelt, wie man diesen und vielen anderen Problemen mit verblüffend einfachen, billigen und unschädlichen Mitteln wirkungsvoll begegnen kann. Dieses Buch wird Ihnen helfen, viel Geld zu sparen.
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True stories of dogs rescues by a national organization of volunteer pilots who fly pets to their new forever homes.
Since 2008, an unlikely alliance of volunteer pilots and animal rescue enthusiasts has worked together to save thousands of death-row dogs by flying them to safe havens and better lives. Through two dozen accounts of real life animal rescues, Dog Is My Copilot tells the inspiring story of Pilots N Paws, America's most unique and high-flying...
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Hero Dogs celebrates the noble traits of man's best friend-smarts, guts, devotion, perseverance, and intuition-in an extraordinary array of true stories accompanied by evocative photographs. Among the many adventurers: Mimi, a tiny peach-colored poodle, who saved a family of seven from a fiery death, Weela, an American pit bull terrier, who rescued thirty people, twenty-nine dogs, thirteen horses, and one cat from the perilous water of the swollen...
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An illustrated book offering consolation after the passing of a loved pet-the perfect book for dog lovers and those grieving for a canine best friend.
For those mourning the death of a pet, this book is a warm hug after a sharp loss.
It is difficult to know what to say or how to comfort someone after the loss of a beloved pet. Yet author and illustrator Chris Shea offers sweet solace in this thoughtful narrative that reminds us that cherished dogs...
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When he first meets Sparky, a year-old Golden puppy from a tough neighborhood, Dan doesn't know what to think, even though he had previously raised two Golden Retrievers. Full of mischief, quirks, and a fear of stairs, Sparky disrupts his life from the moment he enters it, and soon earns a new name: Morgan, after the spiced rum pirate.
Rescuing Morgan details Morgan's first years, as both puppy and dad test each other, compromise, adapt, and ultimately...
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On the heels of his highly acclaimed novel Jenny Willow, Mike Gaddis reaches again into a half-century love affair with pointing dogs and upland birds to retrieve the true-life story of Zip Zap, his greatest English setter. Gaddis swore to be painfully selective in choosing the puppy that would accompany him as he pursued his dream of competing in horseback field trials. He knew the smallest female of the litter was special, but he didn't fully realize...
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Featuring heartwarming passages by a renowned inspirational author, this book celebrates puppy joy, the "welcome home" wag of the tail, unbridled affection, bittersweet love for an aging pet, and the sublime moments shared between humans and their canine companions.
18) Copydog
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Elsie enjoys hanging out with her younger sister Rosemont, but the one thing Rosemont does that drives her big sister mad is copy everything Elsie does.
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Therapeutic Massages for Pets: Strengthening the Special Bond is a comprehensive guide that explores the world of therapeutic massage for pets. Written by Gonzalo Estrada, a renowned expert in pet care, this book delves into the importance of massage for pets, both physically and emotionally.The book begins by explaining the significance of therapeutic massage for pets, highlighting its ability to enhance the bond between pets and their owners. It...
20) Teach Your Dog New Tricks: Step-by-Step Instructions for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Tricks
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Transform your dog into a trick dog with this step-by-step training guide
No matter their age or size, all dogs can learn new dog tricks! Whether you want to teach your dog a classic trick like Roll Over, or master more advanced ones like Cross Your Paws, this easy-to-follow training guide offers practical step-by-step instructions to help big and small dogs learn easy, intermediate, and advanced tricks.
Trick training will engage your dog, keep...
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