Do you like soggy dog kisses? Do you like a wagging tail? Do you like to go running and walking? A dog may be just the pet for you. Learn about choosing the right dog for you and how to take care of it with Are You My Dog? Special thanks to content consultant Gerald Brecke, DVM. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

Draws on recent scientific discoveries to analyze canine character, in a reference that explains how to assess a dog's specific traits and promote desirable behavior.

Jenny was nearly two years old when David met her, and it was a perfect match between a dog who just wanted out of her prison and a guy looking for someone with whom he could share bad jokes and make listen to his sermons before he delivered them to the church. She could handle some bad humor and some boring sermons if she could just be allowed to love some people and be free. After all, loving people was what she did best. And being free is what everyone wants. Having come from a pretty difficult beginning, Jenny had some issues. She was fearful and aggressive toward other dogs, but even with her issues, she showed an incredible love toward every human she met as well as an unquenchable joy that was always present. Come experience the relationship between a man and his dog, and discover how God is interpreted in the actions of this wonderful and amazing animal by a guy who sees God in every living thing. If you are enduring some difficulty right now, this book may help you out of your pain. You may just discover that what you have really found is a renewed relationship with the King of kings that will give you a new perspective on life and those with whom we share the planet.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [134]-135) and index.

When a pet dog injures a human or another dog, the owner is left in a state of fear and confusion. If a dog wreaks havoc and destruction on a home, the owner is left feeling helpless. If an owner finds a dog uncontrollable, or if a dog becomes aggressive and a threat to the community, the dog becomes the one that is at risk for injury or death. Families living with these behaviorally challenged dogs may become isolated and wonder if there is help for their dog. The reality is there are thousands of families facing these issues. This book explains the process for helping dogs with behavior problems in plain language. Calling on her years of experience as a certified canine behavior consultant, the author highlights the journeys of past clients through a series of vignettes broken up by chapters that contain informative and researched guidance. While it is not meant to be a how-to training guide, the book lets people with reactive or anxious dogs know they are not alone. And for those that lose the battle, it walks with them through that final journey.

About the Book: From the 'Gamest thing on four legs' to 'Best multipurpose dog', Gull Terrier had a long and rough journey, where time and again he proved himself as a loyal, Fierce Guard and a cute companion. Though there was an era where this breed was considered as a fashion statement of elite but somehow after Britishers left this breed went almost to oblivion. This book is the result of extensive research conducted over a decade and covers reasons of its almost extinct status, History and origin of this Breed, Breeds Journey in India, reasons of variations, types of variations with pictures, breed standard and popular crosses that are performing well on the ground till today. Also, do not forget to check historical and recent pictures of this breed. About the Author: Aalok Sthapak was born and raised in a remote township of BALCO, in Korba District, Chhattisgarh-India. Since his early childhood, he is fond of animals, especially dogs. In 2002, His interest in native Indian dog breed began in Mumbai, where he was climbing up the corporate ladder holding his MBA degree. It's almost two good decades that he has been learning-unlearning, gathering and collecting information, taking notes, and documenting different magnificent yet neglected native dog breeds. He has been working dedicatedly, non-stop to save, revive and spread awareness about these magnificent native Indian dog breeds. He is currently living with his pack of native dog breeds in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Relationship and trust. A dog is a dog. At this point I would like to start with what most people are not prepared to accept: we are dealing with a dog and not with the replacement of a partner, family member or even stuffed animal. Unfortunately, I often find that a dog is bought for a child, but this child is understandably unable to cope with the upcoming responsibility. Problems are thus inevitable. If we are willing to deal with the origin of the dog to start with in the first step, we will approach the dog with a corresponding appreciation and more respect, which we should also show the dog. The most important thing we should be willing to accept is the fact that we are dealing with an animal. An animal capable of self-acting and thinking, which is intelligent, has its own character and differs from others, not only in species or breed. At the same time, we should have the willingness to accept that there are many deep-rooted dispositions and that the innate social structure may not be underestimated. But whether in a pack or a social community (group), they are all looking for guidance and therefore for someone who is not only able to provide food, but at the same time can protect their social structure and lead them competently through life. The moment we become too fixated on loving, cuddling, overwhelming, or even humanizing our dog, this can cause problems.

A story about a girl who wanted more than anything to have a dog. The dog gets lost and later is returned.

Celebrating the unique, individual characters of dogs, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The terrific dogs pictured in the book have not been asked to perform tricks; they are simply demonstrating their zest for life, oblivious to the click of the camera.