No comments about Riding Western (Threshold Picture Guide).

2 comments about THE AKITA (Book of the Breed Series).

1. This book presented with a 1 star review so I was a bit dubious about buying it, however, once I received it I was extremely glad I did. From a showing and breeding point of view, I would have to say that this is one of, if not the, best books of the Akita I have purchased so far. I highly recommend it.



2. I want an Akita,so I wanted this book.When I ordered it,All it talked about is how to hunt with it!5 thumbs down!

1 comments about The Maltese (Terra Nova Series).

1. I ordered this and another book called Maltese (Animal Planet) and this one was Terra Nova series. I felt that any breed of dog could be substituted in this general information book on dogs. There are lots of Maltese pictures in each one which I guess qualify it to be "specifically" about Maltese. I'm going to look for a book written by a Maltese breeder.

1 comments about The Maltese Today.

1. I want to thank Vicki Herrieff for this very imformative book. I have have three Maltese and seek out all I can learn about this breed. Vicki's book has given me the most information about caring for my "little bundles of joy".

   Thank you so very much,
   SanDee Peterson

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2 comments about Foxes: Living on the Edge (Wildlife Series (Minocqua, Wisc)).

1. I really enjoyed this book and the information provided on these beautiful animals. Very educational and the photographs are outstanding. It helped me to identify the gray foxes which live around my house.



2. i must say this book gives very good info. I would recommend anyone who is intrested in foxes they have info from the swift fox to red foxes etc...

1 comments about The Waldo chronicles: A training log.

1. This is a story about an unwanted llama who, through the patient and loving efforts of the author, learns to function as a capable packer. In the process, he becomes a valued companion as well. Anyone who is interested in llamas will find this account heartwarming, and those interested in llama packing in particular will find a wealth of useful information.

5 comments about How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves: Taking Advantage of Early Conditioned Learning.

1. This is an awesome book for novice birddog people. I highly recommend it, and give it to my (Pointer) puppy buyers. My favorite feature is that at the back of the book there are lists of things to remember to expose your puppy to by a certain age so that you'll end up with a stable dog. I pull it out every time I raise a pup as a sort of checklist. I agree with the majority of what the author has to say, and the author tends not to take sides (like on the issue of force retrieving). The book does have some info that is geared towards versatile birddogs rather than just Pointing dogs, which is fine as long as you are able to seperate what your dog needs to know. This book is geared towards the first year of puppyhood, not training... which is great as there are not a whole lot of books out there for this. Helps you to remember they are just pups and to just let them grow up for a while.



2. This book is different from the other hunting dog training books I've read. It covers a puppy's early development as a whole dog. Joan Bailey takes you from your puppy's first day in your home, through adolescence, to early adulthood. It will show you how to help your dog become both a member of your family and an excellent hunting companion. This book explains why a particular training method might work and how to develop a cooperative relationship with your dog.



3. This book is fine for the average person who has no experience with dogs. But for the average gun dog owner, the first half of the book is a waste of time. The last half does have some good ideas, but I would rather spend my money on something more informative such as the writings of Bill Tarrant, especially the Delmar Smith method. It's hard to argue with success and Smith's training methods earned him many national champions. As for this book, I found myself in disagreement with a couple of the training methods, especially gun conditioning. Overall, it's a good book with many great ideas for the beginner.



4. There are (too) many "how-to" sporting dog training books available, but I found this one to be different in how it focuses on first year conditioning of the pup rather than training, per se. I didn't agree with everything - not that you would - but I followed about 90% of the author's thoughts and found my dog's second year training to be MUCH EASIER. I think this is important if you have a sensitive breed that won't tolerate heavy handed training, such as mine. It also explained in considerable detail that way in which the puppy learns and this allowed me to sort of 'get inside' my dog's head to better understand how to do the conditioning and training so that he would be successful and the process would go faster and better.



5. This book is a far reaching work that not only addresses the training of Gundogs but also any family pet...of importance is the sections on crate training to facilitate housebreaking and teaching the dog that there are restrictions on his activities...I also enjoyed her views on conditioning and letting the dog learn at its own pace with firm and consistent training by owner...and letting the dog learn to be a dog before pulling from its littermates and throwing it into a new environment. I have trained two dogs with her methods and let 4-5 friends borrow it when training their pets...all have been great successes. My copy is dog-eared (no pun) and hilighted throughout...but a great book for those that want to try a softer method with great results.

1 comments about Understanding the Stallion (Understanding Series).

1. Understanding the Stallion is a fairly short, detailed book, bursting with information pertaining to stallion management and breeding. This book does not, however, go into the mental aspects of the stallion in much depth, as I was hoping it would. Also, the book fails to take into account the fact that every stallion has his own personality, and that they each require a different approach, whether this is in the breeding shed or in the stable.

   This book cannot be flawed for its scientific and technical statements. The descriptions of the stallion's anatomy are very detailed, as are the diagrams, and the text is phrased carefully so that the author can be understood, even to the least scientifically inclined person.

   This book is a worthwhile purchase for the first time stallion owner, or to anyone that is considering buying a stallion for the first time, either for competition or breeding. More experienced horse people may find the book a little light on practical information, but nonetheless useful. A recommended read to all stallion owners and breeders.

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