Why a Pooch Party?People have always gathered together to celebrate special occasions. Parties give an opportunity to have good times and create fun memories. In fact, parties are an essential part of family life. Whether it is simple or elaborate, for many or a few, whatever the occasion, these parties become part of your family traditions. Writing this book forced me to evaluate why I included my dog in all of my celebrations as well as my accomplishments and major milestones. I realized that my dog was part of my family and I wanted to include him in my traditions as well as create rituals to show my love. Family traditions celebrate the special events in our lives including holidays and special accomplishments. These are opportunities to have "good times" and create fun memories.

This entertainment guide is packed with the best doggone ideas available for themes, decorations, games, invitations, favors, menus, and more--from Bark-mitzvah's to Howl-a-ween Happenings.

"When hiding behind the scenes is no longer an option..." As an introverted party planner, Emma Toplin’s superpower is to blend. Except on her birthday when she tries to flee the worst public humiliation of her life, but can’t—because someone stole her Parte van. Struggling to shun the media spotlight, prank callers, and her sister, she’s also got a delicious detective on her case who’s a party-favour she doesn’t need. Newly promoted detective, Ryan Lewis, always follow orders, and it’s his job to trap the Parte van. Yet working with Emma blurs his lines of professionalism, stirring the battle between his heart and his badge. But when an uninvited guest threatens to wrench them apart, past secrets are revealed at a party that could be Emma’s last... Unplanned Party is a fun fling, celebrating lives filled with flaws, cocktails, and gallons of glitter. It's the perfect blend of drama, romance, friendship, and love; where its characters (and pets) are flawed and funny, making them perfectly relatable to readers who enjoy their heartfelt romance combined in today's women's fiction. Here are what some of the readers say in their Five Star reviews from Goodreads and Bookbub: “A cast of hilarious characters will make you laugh out loud!” “A very entertaining and upbeat crime solving love story from down under.” “This book was super good…it kept you wanting to read the book in one sitting.” “Love these characters and their screwed up lives!” “A thoroughly enjoyable read with a bit of everything…” “A terrific read… the descriptions of the characters bring them to life and you have lots of laughs along with them.” “This book was good…definitely full of quirky characters.”

More than half of Canadian households have pets, according to Ipsos-Reid, and specialty pet services are everywhere. Dogs now have their own bakeries, spas ... why not their own parties, too? Now, Dog Parties details everything on how to throw a posh pet party for your favourite pooch. Peek in on the hottest parties for high-society dogs-from Jackson the Norwich terrier's backyard spa party, to Lola the chihuahua's birthday party, to an afternoon at the art gallery viewing dog paintings at dog's-eye level. From what they wear (sunglasses, fresh-flower collars) to what they eat ("Dogiva" carob candies and "Dog Perignon" champagne) and where they go (a "pet-icure"), the parties captured in this book show all breeds of dogs at their funniest and photographic best.

Why should we train our dog? There are several answers, and perhaps the most obvious is also the strongest argument: because you will both enjoy it! But there are a number of others that it's worth knowing about, because training isn't a trivial matter for dogs-it's important for their overall well being.

Whether the prize is a soccer trophy or the esteem of Danville's elite, the McGinn family believes in winning, but while striving to prove he can be best at something, sixth-grader Mack inadvertently demonstrates to his parents and older brother what really matters most.

Through a charming cast of animal characters and their human companions, Unleashed! Dog Park Chronicles introduces young readers to life at the local dog park. Each event that unfolds in this community of animals holds an essential message about kindness, community, inclusion, and personal responsibility.