A guide to choosing the right breed for you by noted author, Bash Diba.

Written by a ten-time Emmy Award winner and former head writer for Sesame Street, here's a story that will resonate with every dog-loving child out there. Harry wants wants wants a dog, and, instead of getting one, his parents try to placate him with a pet that's decidedly less interesting—a lizard. So Harry takes matters into his own hands and places his X-35 Infra-Rocket Imagination Helmet on his head, and soon something—with paws! a tail! a wet nose!—pops into the world. Sure, nobody else can see the dog named Waffle, but that doesn't matter to Harry. But what happens when a real dog comes into his life? Catrow's signature loose drawings and Berger's humorous text bring the bond between a boy and his dog exuberantly to life. From the Hardcover edition.

Bringing a new dog into the household should be one of life's happiest events. The process always starts with excitement and high expectations. Too often, though, it ends in disappointment. The new puppy wakes everyone three times a night, gnaws on furniture, piddles everywhere, knocks the children down. The new adolescent dog is too wild. The new adult dog growls at your neighbors. And where did all this dog hair come from? Most people spend hours researching a new mattress, days researching a new car, and weeks researching a new home or job. Yet for a new dog, a companion for the next 10-15 years, the most they do is visit the nearest shelter or pet shop and buy whatever looks cute and appealing. It's no wonder they end up disappointed. Whether you are looking for a purebred puppy or a charming mixed-breed, the type of dog you bring into your home matters. A quiet owner will struggle to keep up with a high-energy labrador mix, for instance, while an active outdoor family will be impatient with a snoozy bulldog. And finding the right kind of dog means becoming the right kind of owner-a task that takes some forethought and planning. "How To Find Your Dream Dog" is here to fix the disconnect of dog ownership. It walks you step-by-step through the process of choosing the right type of dog for you-not only exploring the canine qualities that can determine your perfect puppy, adolescent, or adult dog, but also assessing your lifestyle to make sure you're a good match for the dog, too. The book also looks at good (and bad) sources for finding healthy and sound pet dogs, gives guidelines for evaluating individual puppies, and warns of some red flags to watch out for during your dog search. With this guidebook in hand, you can be confident that the next puppy or dog you bring home will be the right companion and friend for you for the rest of its days. Dixie Tenny is a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior. During her 30+ years spent working with people and their pets, she has seen again and again how mismatches between dog and owner can create "behavior problems" that never would have happened if the right dog had been matched to the right owner in the first place. She wrote this book to help puppy buyers and dog adopters start out on the best possible foot with their new pet dogs, and stay on that path for years to come.

Arthur Howard brings humor and heart to this sweet tale about a boy and his canine best friend. A little boy knows just about everything about his beloved dog, Scooter. He knows when Scooter is hungry and when he wants to play and when he is dreaming. But what does Scooter dream about? The boy’s friends and family have all different ideas. But Grandpa may have the best idea of all.

Deviant Dog to Dream Dog focuses on the struggles you may be having with your dog and finding the solution. Whether it is simple recall issues, reactivity, aggression or even eating too quickly! This book helps you discover your dream dog, inside the dog you already have. A comprehensive, inspirational and fun filled approach to transforming your challenging dog into becoming your perfect partner.

This is man's best friend taken to a whole new level... It's the little things in life that count. And when you have a dog, you suddenly become so much more aware of what these things could be. It's the snoring sound your dog makes when he's snuggled up on top of you as you watch your evening movie. It's the way your dog somehow knows your feet are cold, and so he lies on them and pretends to be your personal foot-warmer. It's the particular way your dog looks into your eyes, making you feel as if you're the most important person in the whole world. These, however small they may be, are the things that bring joy and smiles into your life. That is, if you have your dream dog. Adopting a dog is indisputably one of the best decisions you can make, yet that's only if you're able to train him or her in the right manner--otherwise, your life could turn into a nightmare. Watching a few episodes of The Dog Whisperer won't be enough to prevent behavioral issues such as destructive chewing, inappropriate barking, and aggressive display. Instead, you will need a complete roadmap with practical tools that you can apply right from the start. In The Dream Dog Training Guide, you will discover: The most important factor to keep in mind when choosing the perfect pup to welcome into your family (Hint: not all dogs are the same!) Step by step guidance on how to properly train your dog, ranging from basic house etiquette to tricks you didn't know ordinary dogs could do The most common mistake dog owners make that has their pooch running away from them rather than towards them, and how you can avoid this 7 fun tricks you can teach your dog without the help of a professional The #1 tool you should use to streamline your everyday routine with the addition of your newest family member Typical struggles that coincide with puppy training, yet what you can do to steer clear of them and raise a well-behaved, obedient dog How to stimulate your dog's mind, smooth out any kinks in their trainability, and truly transform him or her into "man's best friend" And much more. Whether you already have a dog (or two or three), or this is your first time adopting, there's always room to learn more about how you best can train your upcoming partner in crime. Even if you don't know the first thing about training a dog, anyone can succeed when you have proper guidance and applicable advice at your service. All you need to do is follow it, stay consistent and encouraged, and you'll be on a one-way track to raising the dog of your dreams. If you're worried that a dog might be a lot of work to handle, it is true to some extent, but that's only in the beginning while you're both still adjusting to the change. Just like with any changes in life, it takes a bit of time before everything falls into place. Once things do settle, however, you won't be able to imagine life without your favorite pup looking at you with those big undeniable, heart-melting puppy-dog eyes. If you're ready to finally adopt and raise the dog you've always dreamed of, entering the world of unconditional love, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.