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Diana Wells's intriguing exploration into the rewards of relationships, both the canine and human varieties, begins when she reluctantly starts seeing a psychologist, Beth, during a difficult time in her life. With no insurance to pay for counseling, a barter is arranged in which the client becomes part-time caretaker to the therapist's dog, Luggs, a sweet, clumsy black Labrador retriever.
As Wells examines her past, her peripatetic childhood, her...
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From the internationally bestselling author and beloved actress comes a brilliantly fun-loving and inspiring story of unconditional love. Shirley MacLaine has found a perfect love in the furry bundle of irresistible canine charms that is Terry. With her winning terrier ways and an endless wellspring of love with no strings attached, Terry has succeeded in doing what no one before her ever has: slowing Shirley's peripatetic travels, shifting the actress/author's...
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"Does the sound of dogs barking make you nervous? Does your heart race when a dog gets too close? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of dogs and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of dogs"--
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"A man, his dog, and a long walk can lead to unexpected discoveries. In the tradition of many literary walkers, David W. Berners sets out on foot hoping to reexamine a life, look back and forward, and most importantly--through the help of his young dog, Sam--try to find harmony in new beginnings and the uncertainties of the present. In a series of chapters, each dedicated to one walk during a summer of hiking, the author finds that it is his beloved...
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When Owen met Haatchi, the lives of one adorable little boy and one great, big dog were destined to change forever. Owen--known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little B"--has a rare genetic disorder that leaves him largely confined to a wheelchair. Before being united with Haatchi, Little B was anxious and found it difficult to make friends. Haatchi--an adorable Anatolian Shepherd puppy--was abused and left for dead on railroad tracks. He was...
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Dogs have been domesticated for longer than any other animal on the planet, and humans have developed a unique relationship with these furry friends. New research is revealing what dog lovers have suspected all along, that dogs have an uncanny ability to read and respond to human emotions. How did this incredible relationship between humans and dogs come to be? And how can dogs, so closely related to fearsome wild wolves, behave so differently? It's...
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We spend countless hours training our dogs, but how often do we consider what they have to teach us? "Our canine companions aren't just our best friends," explains Tami Simon. "Sometimes they can also be carriers of a special medicine and the wisdom lessons we most need." The Dharma of Dogs shares the reflections of spiritual teachers and writers who have found a source of deep truth and practical wisdom beneath the furry surface of our four-legged...
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¡Abraza a tu canino interior y sé más perro! Desde encontrar su meneo hasta ladrar fuerte y hacer amigos, este libro le mostrará cómo decir 'guau, guau, guau' a la vida. Ya sea que se trate de una carrera loca por el parque local o de escabullirse una salchicha errante de la barbacoa, el mundo es un lugar increíblemente maravilloso lleno de diversión y delicias si está dispuesto a abrir su corazón. Desde los grandes daneses hasta los perros...
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Welcome to your dog's emotional world. Did you know that varying emotions influence your dog's movement decisions each day? Injured, aging, and mobility-challenged dogs may not be able to do all the things they used to do. But that doesn't mean you have to watch your dog's quality of life suffer. Join canine mobility expert Kate Titus on a journey to give your dog more of what they need to thrive-- no matter what their current physical capabilities...
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"From internationally bestselling author, beloved actress, and "one-of-a-kind wit" (Vanity Fair) Shirley MacLaine comes a brilliant, fun-loving, and inspiring story of unconditional love. Shirley MacLaine found perfect love-- in the furry bundle of irresistible canine charms that was Terry. With her winning terrier ways and an endless wellspring of absolute love, Terry succeeded in doing what no one before her ever had: slowing Shirley's nomadic...
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