Animal Studies

The Dog Groomer's Manual is the definitive reference book covering all aspects of the work of the dog groomer.  This highly illustrated book will help owners, students, and professional dog groomers develop their skills and knowledge.  It will enable them to adapt the principles of grooming appropriately, based on a systematic approach to understanding and observing the physical appearance, the nature, the life style, and the behavior of the dog.

One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners.

Dog owners know that teaching a dog to respond to commands makes for a much better pet-owner relationship. Inside, learn new ways to help your dog be a member of your family. Learn tips on getting a dog to stay, fetch, and even protect you. Plus, find out about other ways you can your well-trained dog can play and even compete for a championship! Whether a pet runs, swims, or flies, it can become a big part of your life! In this series, find out everything you need to choose just the right pet for you and your family.

A Comprehensive Dog Training Course in a Book, with Step-by-Step Photos and Guidance Designed for quick reference while working with your dog, this large-format guidebook features the full gamut of training exercises -- each illustrated with photos and clear instructions. It offers a wealth of ways to approach various dogs and scenarios, whether you're training a puppy to sit or correcting training issues in a mature dog. Michael Wombacher, a trainer with decades of experience, knows all the competing dog training theories but also knows that in reality, it is a range of methods that gets dogs and their humans where they need to be.

Modern Dog magazine's editor's choice and finalist for the 2019 Dog Writers Association of America! "Part memoir, part tell-all, and a fully no-nonsense handbook"--Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog Are you inadvertently rewarding your dog's bad behavior? Are you misinterpreting the peeing at the door? In Dog Training Diaries, lifelong dog trainer Tom Shelby captures the basic guidelines of training dogs and offers advice, strategies, and personal insight to deal with the most common problematic situations dog owners face.