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Interesting books worth reading 
- Karen Derrico, Susan Chernak
McElroy, "Unforgettable Mutts: Pure of Heart Not of Breed" (NewSage
Press) $14.95
This book is pure joy. For those of us
who have loved our dogs, the stories tug at your heart strings. Karen
Derrico captures each dog's story with a peek into other dog owner's
heart and how much they loved their special friend. This one is a must
for dog lovers, pet lovers, and anyone who has ever had that special
bond with their pet."
- Elise Lufkin, Peter Mayle,
"Found Dogs: Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet" (Howell
Book House) $14.95
A collection of personal vignettes highlights relationships between
rescued dogs and the people they
found.
"This is a terrific book for anyone who has adopted a rescued dog (or
is thinking about it). It gives
wonderful
inspiration."
- Elise Lufkin, "Second
Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs" (The Lyons Press)
$l4.95
"Second Chances is a
moving tribute to the power of love between people and dogs - how that
love has transformed dogs who were lost, and the people who were lucky
enough to find them....This book is full of wonderful photos and words
by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways."
- Cleveland Amory, "Cleveland
Amory's Compleat Cat: The Cat Who Came for Christmas : The Cat and the
Curmudgeon: The Best Cat Ever" (Black Dog and
Leventhal, New York)
$14.95
" Cleveland Amory's three classic
cat stories have been compiled for the first time into one edition,
The Compleat Cat, an enchanting, moving, and humorous collection. A
self-confessed curmudgeon and dog lover firmly established in his
ways, Cleveland Amory never anticipated how one dirty and scrawny
alley cat could affect his life so dramatically...The
Compleat Cat is an exceptional invitation into the very special
world of Amory and Polar Bear."
- Turid Rugaas, "On Talking
Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals" (Legacy by Mail, Inc.)
$9.95
"Turid's book on calming signals is an
easy-to-read, down-to-earth, practical and very logical book on
understanding the language of dogs and how to communicate effectively with
our canine friends."
- Dr. Nicholas Dodman, "The Dog
Who Loved Too Much" (Bantam Books) $13.95
"In this warm, compassionate, entertaining,
and very informative book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, one of the
premier
veterinary behaviorists in the country, tells real-life stories from his
practice that illustrate his
unique approach to correcting unwanted
behaviors."
- Linda Tellington-Jones, "Getting in
T-Touch With Your Dog" (Trafalgar Square Publishing) $16.95
"Although this book offers a positive,
no-force approach to training ,it is more than just a training method.
By
using a combination of specific TTouches, a dog's performance and health
is improved, common
behavior issues are solved, and physical problems are
positively influenced. Enjoy a happy, healthy
relationship
with your dog."
- Dr. Allen N. Schoen, and Pam Proctor,
"Love,
Miracles, and Animal Healing" (Simon and Schuster
Publisher) $11.00
"A heartwarming look at the spiritual bond between animals
and humans."
"This wonderful book should be read by all who love animals
and keep them as companions." - Dr.
Michael W. Fox,
Vice President, The Humane Society of the United States
- Dr. Nicholas Dodman, "Dogs Behaving
Badly"...An A-to-Z Guide to Understanding & Curing Behavioral
Problems in Dogs (Bantam Books) $13.95
"Written with wit, wisdom, and compassion, this easy-to-use
A-to-Z reference is a godsend for dog owners
and prospective dog
owners. Here are simple, sensible, step-by-step instructions on
diet, exercise,
environment, and lifestyle changes that any pet owner can
safely implement to effect improvement in their
dog's behavior."
- Jeff Selis, "Cat Spelled Backwards
Doesn't Spell God"... Portraits of Divine Dogs (Chronicle
Books) $12.95
"This is a book that celebrates the importance and
uniqueness of dogs through wonderful photographs and
intuitive
descriptions. A truly clever and refreshing book to read."
- John Ross and Barbara McKinney,
"Dog Talk : Training your dog through a canine point of
view" (St. Martin's Press) $14.95
"Enjoy this book. It will
surprise you, make you laugh, and teach you how to train your dog to be
the canine
companion you have always hoped for."
- Cindy Stone, "The Incidental
Guru" ... Lessons in Healing From a Dog (Winding Stair Press)
$19.95
"An inspiring and insightful tale which will touch our souls
with wisdom and insight, encouraging us all to
relate to both animals and
people with greater understanding and compassion. A profound book
about
emotional healing."
- Suzanne Clothier, "Bones Would Rain
From The Sky: Deepening Our Relationship with Dogs" (Warner
Books) $24.95
"This vividly descriptive and humorous
book is written with amazing self-honesty. This is more than just a
book about dog training. It is about building a relationship with your
best friend, whether canine or human
. . . a "must read" for
anyone who has ever owned a dog or is considering obtaining a dog ... a
book that will
stir up every emotion." - Based on
readers' reviews.
These books can be
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