In 1936, a sheepherder in Montana died and the family sent his body east for burial. As the casket was loaded into a baggage car at the train depot, the sheepherder’s dog appeared out of nowhere and began to whine. Shep, as the dog came to be known, faithfully met every incoming train for the next six years in search of his master who would never return. Shep’s true story of unwavering devotion became legendary and serves as the basis for this fictional tale of a young boy’s struggle with feelings of loss and betrayal. As Shep’s and Ben’s stories meld, Shep’s simple and undying faith becomes Ben’s faith.

The Dog Training Pack is a practical, no-nonsense, and, most importantly, humorous training guide that utilizes the newest and most effective technique for training. The method guarantees effective results in just 10 minutes a day! The kit includes: a clicker and silent dog whistle, a tug toy, and a 64-page, two-color, fully illustrated instruction manual

When correctly trained, the handsome Boxer is renowned for unswerving loyalty to its master and its fearlessness as a guard dog. Training Your Dog books teach ordinary non-expert dog owners how to train their own pets. Virtually every aspect of training is covered, with special focus on the distinctive traits of individual breeds. Dog owners are instructed on humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, obedience training, teaching the dog to respond to verbal commands and hand signals, walking on a leash, and more. Also covered are methods of correcting bad habits such as begging, unwanted barking, and showing hostile behavior. There are many instructive, full-color photos in each book.

Nationally renowned author and professional dog trainer Liz Palika present a comprehensive training guide geared to teaching the average owner how to train their dog and to help their dog become a well-mannered addition to the household. Each title includes chapters on how to select the right dog for you, canine development, puppy training, housebreaking, formal training, basic obedience, problem prevention and solutions, advanced training, dog sports, and how to have fun while training your dog. These books are guaranteed to help the owner train his dog and at the same time form a rewarding relationship.

The subject of this manual for dog fanciers is the diminutive Yorkie, a spirited dog that has been a favorite, often pampered pet since the nineteenth century. This book is a title in Barronas extensive line of Complete Pet Owneras Manuals . Heavily illustrated with color photos and instructive line art, these books present information on housing, feeding, health care, the title animalas traitsaand where applicable, on grooming, training, and breeding. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. The titles cover virtually all animals that are kept as pets, and include a wide selection of dog and cat breeds, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, small mammals, and even some insects and arachnids.