It's a joke that's been around for years. If a man does something wrong, he's "in the dog house." But how to get out of the dog house is another problem altogether. Not anymore. Filled with good-natured humor and a lot of old-fashioned fun, "American Dog House" discloses the reasons and actions that landed you in the dog house in the first place and reveals exactly how to keep yourself out in the future. By reading "American Dog House," you'll learn some time-tested principles necessary to navigate your relationships. But you'll also discover some great marriage advice from a dog house veteran. For example, the following pointers could save your marriage: Listen to your wife. Stop complaining about the past. Recognize the value of interdependence. Sound easy? It's not, but it's well worth the effort. After all, flowers, candy and the occasional evening out can't fix everything! With this handy treasure trove of advice, you can avoid that smelly dog house (after all, when's the last time the dog had a bath?) and stay happy, healthy, and comfortable in your own bed!

In 1963, Dick Portillo built a 6' x 12' trailer with no running water or bathroom and opened a simple hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. He called it "The Dog House." More than 50 years and 50 locations later, his namesake Portillo's restaurants are a Windy City institution, famous for perfect, Chicago-style dogs. In Out of the Dog House, Portillo tells the incredible story of his life, sharing the ingenuity and hard-earned wisdom that went into building a beloved restaurant chain. From a modest childhood as the son of Greek and Mexican immigrants, to the core principles that became essential in growing a national business, this is a singular, at times surprising, tale of how one man crafted his own American dream, one hot dog at a time.

The most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold, The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Club’s bible of dogs, the one book that every purebred dog aficionado and expert cannot live without. The Complete Dog Book first appeared 85 years ago and now for the first time has been reformatted and published in full color. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club—over 200 breeds—this volume offers readers: Official standard for every AKC-recognized breed—over 50 more than previous edition—including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Newly written breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes, each breed written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs Over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies illustrate each four-page breed entry Spotlight on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, AKC programs, and canine anatomy Illustrated glossary of canine terminology I-5 Press is proud to take the helm as the publisher of the longest, continually published dog book in history, following in the footsteps of G.H. Watt Publishers, Halcyon House, Garden City Publishing, Doubleday NY, Howell Book House (Wiley) and Ballantine Books (Random House). This 21st edition of The American Kennel Club’s New Complete Dog Book belongs in every dog lover’s home, the library of every town and institution, and dog club reference section in America.

Eleven different dog stores bring the reader to feel the emotions and do's and don't of pet ownership. Lost pets and abandoned pets cannot always find their way and in the stories, several caring persons help to get them where they belong or else to others who will care for them. Children as well as adults will enjoy and also get lost in the travels of reading the stories. Educational facts will tell the reader about aspects of each breed.

Dog House wasn't supposed to be a book about love. It was supposed to be a hugely funny account of the dogs in Carol Prisant's life. And not just the dogs, but that first bird she found at Woolworth's, the monkey that fell in love with her husband's leg, the thankless tiny turtle, and the goldfish her pet- challenged mother flushed down the toilet. Somehow though, this straightforward telling got a little blindsided by things like making marriage work and home- owning and children and a profession and her dear, supportive husband, Millard. Which is why the goldfish will just have to wait for the sequel. This book is still about cold noses, warm bellies, four on the floor, and a snuggler or two. Your basic fur family. It's also about the love of a mother for her son, a wife for her husband, a husband for some dogs, and the love it takes to make a haunted house a home. Your basic family furnisgings. Throw in a lot of antiques, a couple triumphs over adversity, and a more-than-seems-fair share of heartbreaking loss and you have Dog House--the warm, absorbing, and humorous tale of dogs and marriage, love and marriage and life.

"There's a Dog in the House" provides solid, practical advice for what many owners attempt to improvise--home design solutions that make it far easier to live harmoniously with a well-behaved, contented dog.