No comments about How to Train Your Puppy (Barbara Woodhouse on).

1 comments about English Setters (Kw Series , No 102s).

1. On the cover of the book, "English Setters", there issmall yellow-enclosed print stating: "#1 Best Selling EnglishSetter Book". So, I bought the book thinking there must be a good reason for its best-selling status.

   The book has 192 pages. Only 32 pages talk specifically about English Setters. And, of those pages many are full color glossy photos of adorable English Setters that cover entire pages. Ten of the first 32 pages are strictly photos with captions. So, what about the English Setters?

   If you want beautiful pictures of English Setters, then this book is for you! But, why not get a calendar? There are just as many lovely pictures in a calendar.

   The rest of the book is typical dog care mumbo-jumbo. How to groom dogs, feed dogs, crate-train dogs, housebreak your puppy, breed dogs...but nothing specific about English Setters. It seems as if two books have been combined together to take up space. Ridiculous.

   I learned nothing new about English Setters in this book. I learned more from reading an article in "Dog World" about English Setters.

   I was frustrated with this book and I want people to know it. END

4 comments about Common Birds of North America (Midwest edition).

1. Common Birds of North America (Midwest edition) is an excellent resource for identifying all the birds I see in my Wisconsin home yard. One page per bird provides a good and simple overview to identify the birds and how to attract them to my back yard. It explains the differences between male and female coloring, nesting habits, food preferences, migration, etc. My book is all dog eared now from use. I bought one for mom for Christmas along with a birdhouse and feeder.



2. After you locate the bird you see using the Peterson Flash Guide, then you will want to utilize this book so that you can find out all the specifics about the bird, like what they eat, nesting and what time of year they are likely to be observed in your area.



3. Filled with exquisite full-color illustrations, Common Birds Of North America: Midwest Edition by James Wilson (Missouri Department of Conservation State Ornithologist) is an excellent guidebook for birdwatchers of all experience levels. Each species features a fine full-page portrait showing male and female specimens if the plumage is very different, and a one-page summary of the bird's habitat, call, typical behavior, and more. A concise, elegant guide, Common Birds Of North America: Midwest Edition is an invaluable resource for birdwatchers.



4. Wow. Having watched Jim doodle birds and landscapes in pen and ink during staff meetings at the conservation department, I should not have been surprised at the accuracy and quality of his illustrations in this book. Aside from the gorgeous images of the birds and their settings, Jim also manages to capture elements of the birds' songs and behavior in easy-to-read text. It's a great book for people who are interested in learning how bird species make their livings as well as how to identify them. I bought one for my Mom (who loves to watch her bird feeder visitors), and she loved it.

1 comments about The Birdie Treats Cookbook.

1. Cute book fun to look at. Not many recipes, but didnt' really buy it for that just loved it's look !! good buy :)

4 comments about Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective.

1. Saint Bernards from the Stoan Perspective explains in language anyone can understand what those of us that aren't breeders and long time Saint Bernard owners need to know. It has helped me see what I need to look at when I buy my next saint. Breed standards aren't the easiest to interpret until you understand the terms. It's all spelled out in here.



2. This is an excellent book, not just for breeders and judges, but for anyone interested in Saint Bernards. It provides wonderful insight for people looking for their first pet Saint as well as those interested in showing Saints. A great reference book!



3. Complements the "Saint Bernard Classic" as a reference



4. Stan Zielinski has produced an excellent book that,in most ways, is the modern version of the Saint Bernard Classic. This book is a must read for all exhibitors, Saint Bernard breeders and all AKC judges either qualified or applying to judge Saint Bernards.

2 comments about The Joy of Owning a Shih Tzu.

1. A very good book for the history of breed and anyone who is going to breed the shih tzu, this is the book.
   
   The book arrived in excellent condition and gift wrapped.



2. There are not many books on Shih Tzu, and most of them are formulaic. This book stands out by a mile as the best-written, most informed, most sensible and complete book about the breed. Even though it is an older book, it has not lost anything over the years, because the breed is still the same! The special care that Shih Tzus need is explained here better than you can find it anywhere else. I would say to all breeders, when you sell a puppy, and people want to know what to do, tell them to buy this book, because it is written by two women who were breeders and understood the breed. It doesn't have any chapters in there that some publishers thinks would apply equally to a Great Dane or a Pointer or a Shih Tzu. This book is special, it is all about Shih Tzu. Don't even bother with those other books.

1 comments about The Everything Horse Care Book: A Complete Guide to the Well-being of Your Horse (Everything: Pets).

1. All in all, there's quite a bit of information for folks who already own horses, although it makes me wonder-what did those owners do before they bought the book? As a newbie who's in the buying process, I was hoping for something a little more in-depth than the 'Dummies/Idiot's Guide' books, but found this hard to understand, primarily because there are hardly any illustrations. For instance, the chapter on shoeing and farriers mentions different horseshoe types, but never actually shows them. If I wanted to read the book and Google each term, it wouldn't be so bad, but that's obviously a hassle.
   Long & short of it... I think the book is too advanced for the newbie, but is likely remedial for the experienced owner. My book, purchased at the local b&m, is going back today.

5 comments about Tricks I Taught My Master.

1. The first person I called was "Uncle Mattie" from PBS after my American Eskimo bit my friend. He told me that if I didn't send my dog out to California to be "reconditioned" by him and his staff that I might as well put my dog to sleep. When I told him I couldn't do either of those things, Good old "Uncle Mattie" continued to berate me and yell at me over the phone for another 20 minutes until I was hysterically crying in my office.

   Then I got Dr. Robert Andrysco's name from my vet and MY GOSH! it was like day and night. Dr. Bob came over to our house, worked with me and my dog and diagnosed my dog with Confusion Aggression (my dog is afraid of everything and lashes out instead of running).

   We've been working with Dr. Bob for about 8 months and he's an excellent trainer. My dog has shown incredible progress and our life has totally changed. I've learned so much from Dr. Bob and his book that his is the only book I refer to now for dog behavior and training.

   I'm not sure what that reviewer's problem is that gave the book only one star. Dr. Andrysco definitely does not use dominant techniques. As a matter of fact, there have been several instances where we've let my dog "win" with certain issues in order to control more pressing aggressive behaviors. Dr. Andrysco teaches you how to live with your pets, not dominate them. Another positive training technique Dr. Bob has uses is food rewards if your dog is one that responds to this.

   I recommend this book for any dog owner, not just owners that have problems. It's a fun read too.




2. "Tricks I Taught My Master" is a book I often prescribe to my clients to prevent and treat behavioral issues. As a veterianrian, I find poorly responsive behavioral problems motivate pet owners to prematurely consider euthanasia. I feel it will help save pets' lives because the book is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to carry out the recomendations. Dr. Bob Andrysco's vast experience of working with pets and veterinarians make this a valuable reference for all dog owners.

   Dr. Tamara Shearer




3. I turned to Dr. Andrysco's book after my eight year old greyhound began to exhibit severe separation anxiety. This book is a quick read with many practical and easy to implement tips that really make a difference. I am glad to say the my dog is feeling much much better. Great book.



4. My dogs are really coming along! Let me say that Dr. Andrysco's book is so right on. I have nine dogs, and I know first hand that you HAVE to be the alpha "dog" with your pet or they'll walk all over you. I've been employing Dr. Andrysco's techniques for several weeks now and my dogs are starting to behave much better. They don't fear me, they just know I'm the boss and they must behave. They're very happy and display a great wish to please me. I am not feared at all, I am respected. I've tried reasoning, treat rewards, and only praise techniques, and none of those methods were successful. Dr. Andrysco's techniques REALLY work. If you are looking for a pet book that tells you what you need to do to get excellent behavior results, then get buy this one. Thanks, Dr. Andrysco!



5. This is one book that I keep in my library along with other reference books. The first time I read it, I was sold by the common sense techniques, the humor, the real life examples and the viewpoints from both the owner's and the animal's perspective. I used several techniques in the book to correct problems with an 11 year old Dalmatian. When he passed away and we adopted a 2 year old mix of Bull Mastif and Chocolate Lab, I again pulled it from the shelf to correct minor problems with our new house mate. We happen to take our new dog to Dog Care 3 days a week since we both work, and regularly the Dog Care owners comment on how well behaved, loving and responsive our dog is to them and how socially adjusted he is with not only humans but other dogs. I continually pass my copy along to friends who are first time dog owners. They ultimately end up purchasing their own copy because they find the author's techniques easy to follow with immediate results. Just like raising kids, parents often forget that being a parent and having rules and guidelines is the most important thing we can do to help our children into healthy individuals. Too often people want to be a friend to their children rather than a parent and this is where the behavior problems start. The same holds true with your pet - yes, you can certainly be their friend, best buddy or whatever, but you also have to be their disciplinarian to make the mix work and to make your pet happy and healthy. This book definitely provides the owner with the techniques to do just that. Bravo to Dr. Andrysco and his book "Tricks I Taught My Master".

1 comments about The Mammals of Minnesota.

1. I purchased the book as text for Mammology class @ BemidjI State University. The Author taught the course and related that he could find no book that gave the imformation as he wanted it presented. So he wrote the book as he saw it should be presented. The diagrams and dentition were fascinatiing. The range maps were entlightening. The book was organized by all the different orders of the mammal family. I am glad to return it to my collection of reference books.

1 comments about Spiny-tailed Agamids: Uromastyx and Xenagama.

1. Not a bad guide. If you're looking for general information it's pretty good. It does have wonderful pictures which are helpful for a comparison as well as an idea of a housing set up. Not as much information on behaviors as would be desired. Great if you're looking for a little information, but really should be coupled with another book.