A breakthrough novel from the acclaimed young American writer Boris Leonidovich, a North American professor who specializes in the history of prison architecture, has been invited to Buenos Aires for an academic conference. He’s planning to present a paper on Moscow’s feared Butyrka prison, but most of all he’s looking forward to seeing his enigmatic, fiercely intelligent colleague (and sometime lover) Ana again. As soon as Boris arrives, however, he encounters obstacle after unlikely obstacle: he can’t get in touch with Ana, he locks himself out of his rented room, and he discovers dog-feeding stations and water bowls set before every house and business. With night approaching, he finds himself lost and alone in a foreign city filled with stray dogs, all flowing with sinister, bewildering purpose though the darkness... Shadowed with foreboding, and yet alive with the comical mischief of César Aira and the nimble touch of a great stylist, Dog Symphony is an un-nerving and propulsive novel by a talented new American voice.

Even the most loved dog can drive their owner crazy with behavior issues. Between the time and money spent on tools and training methods that go nowhere, it can feel like you and your pup are doomed to a life of anxiety, reactivity, and dog aggression. Not just another dog training book, this guide takes a revolutionary approach to raising dogs and addressing their problems by pulling from the instinctual lessons of mother dogs and wolf packs Get a new understanding of why dogs are having such trouble and cultivate a deeper and more harmonious bond. Here's a tiny example of what you’ll find inside… · Cornerstones of training puppies · Before the puppy arrives · The first few weeks · The first commands · Training basic knowledge The system within this book will give you a number of holistic ways to become healthier, more positive and even more than that stand up in your own truth The system at the back of the book is a guideline on the tools you can use to create and tailor a holistic health support system that suite your needs, strengthen and support you during turbulent times.

This lighthearted manual will have you and your furry friend rolling on the floor in laughter as you work together to build a relationship based on mutual trust, understanding, and, of course, plenty of treats. Written in a conversational and humorous tone, this book is perfect for first-time dog owners and seasoned trainers alike, providing practical and entertaining advice that's guaranteed to make your dog training experience enjoyable and successful. This book expertly covers everything from puppy training and socialization, to addressing common behavioral issues, and even exploring the exciting world of dog sports. Some of the pawsome topics you'll find inside include: • House training for puppies and adult dogs • Obedience skills and fun tricks • Tackling behavioral challenges with humor and grace • Tips for reinforcing good behavior and overcoming training plateaus • Mental stimulation and exercise • Nutrition, grooming, and healthcare for your canine companion • Celebrating your dog's achievements and the lifelong bond between you and your furry friend With "The Canine Chronicles," you'll discover: • Over 40 entertaining and informative chapters covering a wide range of dog training topics • Anecdotes and personal stories that will make you laugh and inspire you to be the best dog owner you can be • A glossary of dog training terms to help you decode that jargon-filled dog training lingo • Invaluable resources for books, websites, and local training opportunities to further your canine education Don't let your dog training journey turn into a comedy of errors. Instead, choose this book and discover how laughter and learning can go hand in hand. So go on, unleash your inner dog trainer and prepare for the most rewarding and rib-tickling adventure you and your canine companion have ever embarked upon!

When Jake the dog is brought to the theater to watch his owner, chief stagehand for the Philharmonic Orchestra, work, he discovers a special musical talent all his own--stealing the show to everyone's surprise and amusement!

A fascinating look at rescue dogs--where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family. America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance and wisdom for anyone living with rescue dogs. Far too many people think rescue dogs have irredeemable anxieties, behavior issues, or other problems. In truth, rescue dogs can--and do--become wonderful companions. This groundbreaking book will help readers understand these dogs' unique ways of thinking, learning, and loving, and leaves no questions unanswered about the plight of dogs commercially bred in the United States--and what every dog lover can do about it.

The oldest book from the Western Hemisphere The Book of Godom and Somorrah follows the lives of the gods and goddesses on Thorn Prick Peak as they go about in a frenzy creating time, the universe, and a nation of fleas bent on propagating a Union of Satanic Assassins. Written in cuneiform chicken scratch by scribes before their time and discovered on the thirteenth floor of an inaccessible box canyon, the text has been rendered into English by both the nomadic and sedentary scholars of The Orbitology.