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How To Train Your Dog with Love + Science presents a modern and science-based approach to dog training, showing how behavior can be changed without coercion and force. Annie Grossman, a journalist-turned-dog trainer, breaks down what positive reinforcement actually is and makes the case that "good dog training" may even be a window into understanding ourselves.

Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe - descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished.

Alexandra Horowitz’s brilliant On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes shows us how to see the spectacle of the ordinary - to practice, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle put it, "the observation of trifles". On Looking is structured around a series of eleven walks the author takes, mostly in her Manhattan neighborhood, with experts on a diverse range of subjects, including an urban sociologist, the well-known artist Maira Kalman, a geologist, a physician, and a sound designer. She also walks with a child and a dog to see the world as they perceive it.

Beyond Barks: The Art of Canine Telepathy for Dog Lovers, 2nd Edition Ever felt like your dog just knows what you’re thinking? Like they’re picking up on your thoughts, emotions, and maybe even your dinner plans? You’re not alone! Beyond Barks dives into the quirky, heartwarming, and sometimes mind-boggling world of dog-human connection. Packed with fresh insights, real-life anecdotes, and hands-on exercises, this second edition is your guide to unlocking that mysterious “sixth sense” that makes your dog more than a pet—and a whole lot closer to a partner. Whether you’re a K9 ...

Even if we've never had direct contact with one, we will have seen one, or at the very least, heard one. For those of us who live in the Western world, it is more than likely that one sleeps in our house, possibly even on our bed. I'm talking, of course, of the dog. Yet, this animal, which lives alongside 500 million of us all over the world - as an invaluable partner and a trusted confidant - presents us with one great unsolved mystery: how did this relationship - the most complex and enduring of any between human and animal - start in the first place?

Who’s really in charge of your mind—the calm captain or that relentless itch tugging at your thoughts? In *Obsession: The Tail That Wags the Dog*, JD Arden strips away the polite fiction of control and dives headfirst into the wild world of fixation. Obsession isn’t just a dramatic headline or a life-crushing addiction; it’s the quiet, persistent whisper that shapes your days, your choices, and your very identity. From the artist who can’t stop chasing the next masterpiece to the compulsions that quietly unravel lives, Arden explores obsession’s many faces with razor-sharp ...

A Heartwarming Dog Survival Story & Hope for a Family Daisy starts noticing tension growing at home from the demands of work that put her family under pressure. She knows that she and her husband Jon have been drifting apart in their relationship. She realizes that they need to do something about it soon. And now the situation has started to affect Lyla, their ten-year-old daughter, who is becoming increasingly distant, spending more time alone in her room. “Jon felt the same as she did. He wanted things to get back to normal. He wanted the good old days to come back. How could they make ...

Get ready for a dog sleuths cozy mystery filled with small town secrets. Join retired police detective Maya Thompson and the canine detectives, Digger, Dash, and Daisy, as they dive into a ten-year-old mystery that hits close to home. These three clever furry sleuths have a knack for sniffing out the truth, and together, they’re ready to solve the case! As Maya digs into two cold cases linked to her late husband, a dedicated detective who lost his life in the line of duty, she discovers connections that might change everything. With each new lead, she balances the weight of the past with ...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Are you ready to become the ultimate trivia master? Look no further than "Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds: 1608 Random Facts In the Realm of History, Human Body, Natural Disasters, Ancient Civilizations, Science and Unbelievable Facts Mashup." Do you want to impress your friends and family with an endless supply of fascinating facts? Discover the benefits of reading this book, including expanding your knowledge and entertaining your loved ones ...

Reflections on Life, Love and Dogs is a fictional story, inspired by realistic life events. A book about dogs, their lives, and their world. A book for those who love them. For those who cherish them. And for those who enjoy the companionship and love that dogs provide to us. But it's so much more. It's about living in the moment. It's about dogs, life, living, not living and the impacts of death. After all, You don't need to be dead to stop living and you don't need to be undead to become a zombie. We can be the person who chases their dreams and lives their life to the fullest, or a ...

In a world that engineered loyalty and monetized obedience, one silent uprising begins with a single pawprint. “Obedience Ends. Memory Remains.” Valor was never meant to remember. Genetically sculpted and psychologically conditioned to follow orders without question, he was just one of hundreds in an elite canine program. But when the code breaks, so does the silence—and suddenly, the memories come flooding back. Now, alongside a haunted former handler, a disgraced intelligence analyst, and a cast of dogs who have learned the truth, Valor must track the fragments of a system that ...

What would you do if your best friend’s daughter disappears? USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Judith Lucci delivers an explosive thriller featuring retired Richmond homicide detective Michaela McPherson and her retired K9 Angel who will stop at nothing to find her best friend’s missing daughter before it is too late. Is she the victim of a human trafficking ring? Allison, newly graduated from dental hygiene school, never returned following a job interview with Dr. Dude, the local celebrity dentist, but police have no evidence to charge him, and she is officially a ...

Discover the Life-Changing Power of the Human-Canine Bond with "Support Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide to Nurturing and Navigating the Canine-Handler Partnership" Imagine unlocking the secrets to a successful, fulfilling partnership with your support dog, empowering you both to thrive together. This comprehensive guide takes you on a transformative journey, revealing the essential knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to master the incredible world of support dogs. As you dive into the pages of this enlightening book, you'll uncover the magic that lies within the unique bond between ...

With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size, and, most of all, scared of being alone. Giant George is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar.

Dr. P. J. Miller is back! Following his first installment, Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies & Hugs, he has compiled another volume of truly awesome veterinary tales. Come along for the ride again as Dr. Miller delivers stories that feature colorful clients, endearing pets, his own beloved bulldog, and a hurricane. All the sassy hospital staff that listeners came to love are back, including that special staff member who seems to work by her own particular standards of professionalism (you know the one).

When Steven Carino discovered his dog, Oliver, had been stolen from his car, he knew he would do anything to get Oliver back. The friendly Yorkie-Shih Tzu mix - with his bundle of black and brown hair, long floppy ears, and big round eyes - had been Steven's companion during even the loneliest days. But it took more than one man to bring Oliver home. It took a community of friends and strangers who believed that love is worth fighting for.

Si Wooler, trainer to social media’s most famous fearful dog, Sophie from Romania, unlocks the heart of the special relationship we have with dogs. He explores how over millennia, they have inveigled their way into our homes and hearts and evolved to live alongside us. He explains how dogs learn (and why they sometimes seem immune to our efforts to train them), how they communicate and what influences the powerful bond they form with their people.

Pets solving crime one cozy mystery at a time. In the small town of Sunridge Junction, the town’s peaceful life is disrupted by a string of mysterious break-ins that leave residents on edge. Meet three unlikely canine detectives: Digger, the bossy mini dachshund; Dash, the resourceful beagle; and Daisy, the tenacious chihuahua. With their noses to the ground, they find clues that even the local police miss. A retired police detective, her amateur sleuth son and granddaughter, work side-by-side with the furry detectives to make sure justice is served. Will our daring animal and human ...

For centuries, they have been our loyal companions. Our guardians. Our best friends. Tonight, they become our worst nightmare. It begins with a silence, an eerie stillness in a world usually filled with barking. Then comes the howl—a single, resonant cry that rises from every backyard and every home across the globe, uniting every dog in a symphony of terror. Rowan, a paramedic and single father, witnesses the change firsthand. The beloved family pet becomes a monster. The neighborhood dogs become a unified, intelligent hunting party. Moving with chilling tactics and a shared ...

Warning: This is an erotic story meant for adults only. It contains explicit, sexual content. As a guy, Kyle didn't really think about the danger. Maybe he considered the possibilities once or twice. But when it came to dating, Kyle usually thought about trying to make the girl feel more comfortable. He didn’t see the danger. He couldn’t imagine it. He had no idea. He didn't recognize just how perilous his situation could be, especially after he attracted the attention of a woman named Claire. When he saw her picture, he didn't believe she could be real. This had to be some kind of scam...