Mini Encyclopedia of Dog Training and Behaviour

Author: Colin Tennant
Publisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781842861141
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Dogs may claim to be man's best friend, but few would deny that a badly behaved dog can be an absolute pest. This book covers all the fundamentals of dog training, as well as describing why some dogs exhibit problem behaviour and what can be done to overcome it.

Dog Training and Behavior

Author: Colin Tennant
Publisher: Mini Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9780764132384
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Presents a twenty-one-day training program for dogs, including basic commands, techniques in using voice and hand directions, and advice on training aids, the use of rewards for motivation, and the elimination of unacceptable behavior.

The British National Bibliography

Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1884

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The Chicken Encyclopedia

Author: Gail Damerow
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603425616
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.

The God of Small Things

Author: Arundhati Roy
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 030737467X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
The beloved debut novel about an affluent Indian family forever changed by one fateful day in 1969, from the author of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MAN BOOKER PRIZE WINNER Compared favorably to the works of Faulkner and Dickens, Arundhati Roy’s modern classic is equal parts powerful family saga, forbidden love story, and piercing political drama. The seven-year-old twins Estha and Rahel see their world shaken irrevocably by the arrival of their beautiful young cousin, Sophie. It is an event that will lead to an illicit liaison and tragedies accidental and intentional, exposing “big things [that] lurk unsaid” in a country drifting dangerously toward unrest. Lush, lyrical, and unnerving, The God of Small Things is an award-winning landmark that started for its author an esteemed career of fiction and political commentary that continues unabated.

Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure

Author: Department of Defense
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781452863467
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
The Standards of Conduct Office of the Department of Defense General Counsel's Office has assembled an "encyclopedia" of cases of ethical failure for use as a training tool. These are real examples of Federal employees who have intentionally or unwittingly violated standards of conduct. Some cases are humorous, some sad, and all are real. Some will anger you as a Federal employee and some will anger you as an American taxpayer. Note the multiple jail and probation sentences, fines, employment terminations and other sanctions that were taken as a result of these ethical failures. Violations of many ethical standards involve criminal statutes. This updated (end of 2009) edition is organized by type of violations, including conflicts of interest, misuse of Government equipment, violations of post-employment restrictions, and travel.

Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

Author: D. S. Mills
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 9781557534095
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
This volume illustrates the diversity of ongoing research in the field of veterinary behavioral medicine and includes the current findings of scientists, veterinarians, and practitioners. The materials included provide additions to the growing knowledge base, refine or confirm current opinions, provide avenues for further research, and increase the appreciation and understanding of the different approaches used internationally within the discipline.

Thundercats

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fantasy comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages :

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Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs

Author: Colin Tennant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781842862285
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Written by top international dog trainer and behaviourist, Colin Tennant, this highly illustrated work uses digital video photography to demonstrate various behavioural improvement techniques.

The Intelligence of Dogs

Author: Stanley Coren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743280873
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions, and inner lives of dogs.