After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

"When Kitty's owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior, it's time to ship her off to obedience school"--

An award-winning best-seller from the UK recounts how the author, an experienced falconer grieving the sudden death of her father, endeavored to train for the first time a dangerous goshawk predator as part of her personal recovery. "As a child Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer. She learned the arcane terminology and read all the classic books, including T.H. White's tortured masterpiece, The Goshawk, which describes White's struggle...

There exists, of course, few more famous figures in the field of psychology than Sigmund Freud. As the founding father of psychoanalysis, or the clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst, his impact on the field of psychology cannot be overstated. In 1898 Sigmund Freud published a short essay on the psychology of forgetfulness. It is from this essay that the following work would grow out of....

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training...

A Girl and Five Brave Horses, first published in 1961, is the inspirational autobiography of Sonora Webster Carver (1904-2003) - one of the first female "horse divers" - and who would become a nationwide sensation. Horse-diving, where the horse climbs a 40 to 60-foot tower and, as the platform drops, the horse and rider plunge to a deep water-filled pool below, is exciting for spectators but can be dangerous to the performers. In 1931, while delighting...

Author Matt B. Davis offers an overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any racer, preparation and training. Each obstacle-focused chapter will feature a leading obstacle race athlete who offers expert advice on how to get prepared for your next race.

A finales del siglo xix se inició un programa de cría en Alemania del que surgió el pastor alemán, un perro perfecto tanto para la guarda como para la defensa. El pastor alemán es un animal vigoroso, ágil, bien musculado, despierto y lleno de vida, cuyas proporciones físicas tienen relación no sólo con su apariencia sino también con su temperamento. Hoy en día, esta raza es una de las más queridas y admiradas por los amantes de los perros...

Long known as a dog coach to the stars, Tamar Geller changed the way Americans relate to their dogs with her bestselling book The Loved Dog. Her approach is simple and down-to-earth. Instead of utilizing negative and often painful feedback, Tamar recommends love, play, and mutual respect as the keys to a happy home for dog and human alike. Now, Tamar makes her Loved Dog (TM) Method accessible for everyone with this day-by-day guide that will lead...