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By; Jenny Langbehn, Pat Doyle (Photographer); 2003; Paperback

ISBN: 0761129030

97 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DOG SMILE is a gift of pure pleasure for dogs and the owners who love them. Created by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who really knows what makes dogs happy, it combines the creative gift of touch-unexpected ways to rub, massage, scratch, tickle, and knead-with imaginative play scenarios that are just loopy enough to ensure that your dog will be amused, whether he's laughing with you or at you. And to heighten the pleasure of both reader and dog, adorable full-color photographs of smiling dogs accompany each entry. Just look at those dogs (you might say), what a tail-wagging, chop-licking, howling good time they're having. And see if your dog doesn't agree.

Try "In a Nutshell," the classic sleight-of-hand game, by hiding a treat under one of three plastic cups. "The Lawrence Welk"-dogs love to chase soap bubbles even more than toddlers do. Get fit while playing. Or use "Subliminal Advertising," which works by sneaking a favorite word like "cookie" into an otherwise boring rant. You'll be surprised by how closely your dog pays attention to what you say, and how broad the smile will be when he hears that special word. Just be sure to have said cookie on hand.

Beyond Fetch: Fun, Interactive Activities for You and Your Dog

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By; D. Caroline Coile (Author); 2003; Paperback

ISBN:0764517678
How many times can you toss that same old tennis ball? Go beyond fetch with mind games that challenge your dog to learn and remember, backyard athletics, party games for every dog and dog-lover you know, doggy vacations, outdoor adventures, and dog toys your dog will love.

Clean Run Exercise Sourcebook

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By; Pamela Green, Ed; 2003 Spiral

Have you gone out to the backyard with the few obstacles you have available and realized that you didn't have any more ideas? Are you an agility instructor and need a resource to quickly find exercises at multiple levels? As home trainers, we know what we need to train, but few of us have the time or inclination to design our own training sequences. As instructors, we sometimes just need a little help. This sourcebook is designed with you in mind! The exercises were developed by top handlers, trainers, and instructors and have appeared in Clean Run magazine over the years. They've been organized in the book into three sections: jumping, weaving, and contacts, each with sequences at both intermediate and advanced levels. All 231 exercises included will fit within a 60' x 80' training area.

By; Deborah Jones, Susan Coons (Illustrator); 1998; Paperback

ISBN: 1888994088
Operant conditioning methods are explained by a behaviorist who is also a professional dog trainer. Once you've got the basics, it's on to teaching the fun and practical things! Your dog can learn to wave, dance, put away toys, turn on a light switch, and more. Ch. 1, introduction to operant conditioning and clicker training; Ch. 2, fundamental exercises and skills; Ch. 3, tricks, tricks, and more tricks; Ch. 4, all kinds of games to sharpen your teamwork skills; Ch. 5, lesson plans for a 4-week Clicks & Tricks class.

Doggy Days: Dozens and Dozens of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for You and Your Best Friend-Tricks and Games, Arts and Crafts, Stories and Songs, and Much More!

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By; Joe Borgenicht, Melanie Borgenicht, Alexander Stadler (Illustrator); 2001; Paperback

ISBN: 1580083234

Does time spent with your dog mean tossing the same old frisbee or soggy tennis ball? Looking for a whole new bag of tricks for sharing quality time with your favorite four-legged friend? DOGGY DAYS is a creative, comprehensive guide over 200 exciting and unconventional ways to while away the hours with your beloved pooch. If you’ve ever been interested in making dog treats from scratch, performing dog massage, or keeping a dog scrapbook, look no further—it’s all here. And for those who’ve always wondered what lurks behind that loving doggy look, a Meyers-Briggs Test and DAT (Dog Aptitude Test) will lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of your favorite sidekick. Whether you’re a poodle person or a die-hard lab owner, the proud owner of a prize-winning show dog or a faithful mutt, this inspiring resource will help you make every day a doggy day.

Dog Tricks: New Tricks for Old Dogs, Old Tricks for New Dogs, and Ageless Tricks That Give Wise Men Paws

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By; Arthur J. Haggerty, Carol Lea Benjamin, Captain Haggerty; 1996; Hardcover

ISBN: 1884822460

In Dog Tricks world-class trainers offer more than 80 challenging and unusual activities to teach your dog, including simple tricks that even the most stubborn pets can be taught to perform. Jumping rope" and the "telephone answering machine trick" are among the more advanced acts outlined in this amusingly illustrated guide that comes packaged with a colorful plastic flying disk.

Fitness Planner for Your Dog

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By; Linda Waniorek; Paperback; 2001

ISBN: 0764118730

Whether you're training your dog for competitive events, or simply taking steps to keep your pet active and healthy, you'll find a wealth of information and advice in this book. Here is detailed instruction on how to set up a workable exercise and training program that will keep your dog in great condition. Different sports and activities are recommended for different seasons of the year. They involve supervised running, swimming, jumping through an obstacle course, and more. Programs are designed so that they can be carried out by older children as well as adult dog owners. You'll also find extensive canine medical advice to prepare you to cope with injuries and illness. 

Fun and Games With Dogs: Educational and Fun Games to Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Working With You

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Special Order 4-6 Weeks

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By; Roy Hunter; 1993 Spiral

ISBN: 1888994002

Educational and fun games will teach your dog to enjoy working with you. Improve performance in obedience and dog sports. Marked for degree of difficulty and any special skills that might be needed. Have fun!

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By; Gerd Ludwig, Christine Steimer (Photographer), Renate Holzner (Illustrator/Translator); 1996; Paperback

ISBN: 0812097211

Happy dogs love to play games and do tricks. Teaching a dog to perform tricks is a fine way of bonding between owner and pet. It is also a subtle method of obedience training. This manual guides owners through methods of teaching their dogs to run through obstacle courses; jump through hoops; retrieve hidden objects; play various games with balls, balloons, and frisbees; and more. A unique resource to help you and your dog enjoy recreation time! Positive training methods.

Fun Nosework for Dogs: Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Using His Nose

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Special Order 3-4 Weeks

By; Roy Hunter, Judi Duffy (Illustrator); 1996; Paperback

ISBN: 1888994037

Exercises and games train scent discrimination, search, and obedience skills. For pets as well as competition trackers and competitive obedience.

Fun Nosework for Dogs: Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Using His Nose (2ND Edition)

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By; Roy Hunter; 2003 paperback 2nd ed.

ISBN: 1888994037

New Expanded 2nd edition! Learn dozens of games to relieve boredom, teach important skills, build confidence and improve performance in obedience, tracking and other dog sports. These games are fun for both you and your dog. They come from a variety of sources: TV, children's games, suggested by other trainers, etc. They're marked for degree of difficulty and special skills needed. Games are generally designed for use in a class and require multiple dogs to be really fun! "Fun Nosework" will teach your dog to enjoy using his nose, and stimulate his primary source of information. Teach specific techniques for tracking and advanced obedience. Outstanding resources for trainers and owners!

Games People Play...To Train Their Dogs

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By; Terry Ryan; 1996; Booklet

Make training fun! Games for group use help teach specific techniques, avoid boredom! Build a closer relationship with your dog, too!

Getting in TTouch With Your Dog: A Gentle Approach to Influencing Behavior, Health, and Performance

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Related Categories: Alternative Veterinary Care,   Recreation and General Activities

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By; Linda Tellington; Paperback; 2001

ISBN: 1570762066

A gentle approach to influencing behavior, health and performance. The focus is more on improving and maintaining the quality of an animal companion's life, instilling self-confidence so that a mutual relationship can be developed with the owner. TTouch method is currently being used by dog owners, trainers, breeders, vets, and vet techs, as well as in animal shelters around the world. It is much more than just a training method. 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.

How Smart Is Your Dog?: 30 Fun Science Activities with Your Pet

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By; D. Caroline Coile; 2003 Hardcover

ISBN: 0806976772

Your dog will act "smarter" if you know more about how he "thinks." Enter the world of canine senses--how your dog sees, hears, smells, tastes, and touches differently from you, and how a dog's life and aging process differ from yours. You even learn to read your dog's mind-brain function, intelligence, memory, and learning abilities--based on its biological origins. The most fun part is the experiments to test your dog's health, reflexes, vision, and scent; or even trace its behavior back to the wolves that are its ancestors.

Life Behind Block Heeling

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By; Terry Ryan; 1996; Booklet

More "Games People Play to Train Their Dogs", with over 40 exciting new activities to be used in classes. Liven-up your in-home training sessions!

More Fun & Games with Dogs

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Special Order 3-4 Weeks

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By; Roy Hunter; 1997 Spiral

ISBN: 1888994053

A whole new collection of exciting games to play with your canine friends! Games come from a variety of sources: TV, children's games, suggested by other trainers, etc. They're marked for degree of difficulty and special skills needed. Games are generally designed for use in a class and require multiple dogs to be really fun!

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By; Christine Zink; Paperback; 1997

ISBN: 1888119020

Coaching the canine athlete, whether for obedience, herding, sledding, hunting, frisbee--whatever! Includes: how structure affects function; structure and locomotion; selecting a performance dog; routine maintenance; conditioning; lameness and performance-related injuries; problems that affect performance (eyes, ears, teeth, scenting, etc.); medications and performance; stress and the performance dog. Helps you bring your dog to his highest physical potential!

Physical Therapy for the Canine Athlete

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Related Categories: Canine First Aid, Recreation and General Activities

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By; Suzanne Clothier and Sue Ann Lesser, DVM; paperback; 1996

ISBN: 0964652943

Originally designed for use at their seminars, Clothier & Lesser, two leading experts on the canine athlete, wrote Physical Therapy to offer practical information and hands-on techniques for keeping your canine athlete healthy, and for helping him recover from injury. You'll learn injury assessment, as well as how, when and why to use massage, manipulation, ice/heat therapy, and hydrotherapy to speed recovery and assist healing. This booklet makes an excellent companion to the video, Your Athletic Dog. A "must-have" for the handler of any competitive dog!

Popular Dogs: Tricks & Games

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By; Dog Fancy Magazine, Editors; 2003 Paperback

Part of the Popular Dogs magbook series. 65 tricks to teach your dog, plus 20 fun games and 25 exciting activities. A step-by-step training guide shows you how to start with the basics, use a clicker to train, train two dogs, practice backyard agility, or teach old dogs new tricks.

Recreational Agility

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Related Categories: Agility, Recreation and General Activities

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By; Warren Patitz; 1999 Paperback

ISBN: 0967669707

Book shows permanent agility stations as set up in the Pet Park at the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Agility stations for your puppy or small dog in the home can be the stairs, a picnic table or a board on the floor across a doorway. Or you can build your own permanent (or moveable) stations in your backyard! Most agility books are filled with rules and techniques that might scare or discourage those who don't plan to compete and are just looking for something fun to do with their dogs. This guide shows you how to help your dog master the obstacles, build trust and confidence, and just have fun together! Any size dog can do agility, with any age handler; the book shows a little girl and a Min Pin doing most of the stations. Gentle, positive methods are emphasized.