Random House New Releases - Pets - Between November 27, 2008 and December 27, 2009.

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats by Susan Weinstein

2009-11-17T00:30:00-05:00

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health Connection
Written by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

Stress. It's the single, universal cause of both wellness and illness. While this theory is widely supported in the human medical community, it's still controversial among veterinarians. Dr. Paul McCutcheon examines the all-important health-stress connection while drawing upon the latest scientific thinking and combining it with a comprehensive, preventive, and holistic philosophy of pet care. So if you're among the millions of caring, responsible pet owners who visits the vet more often than your own doctor but still wonders what more you can do for your dog or cat, The New Holistic Way for Dogs & Cats is the next best thing to a consultation with Dr. McCutcheon. If only he saw human patients in his practice, too!

From the Trade Paperback edition.

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats by Susan Weinstein

2009-11-17T00:30:00-05:00

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health Connection
Written by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised) by Shirlee Kalstone

2009-11-04T00:30:00-05:00

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)
Written by Shirlee Kalstone

For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week! Now revised and updated, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh new look and up-to-date information.

Whether your dog is a puppy or getting on in years, whether your goal is to housebreak, paper train, or litter train, this practical, easy-to-follow plan will help you transform your pet into a dependable member of the household--in a way that works with both his innate behavioral instincts and your individual lifestyle. You'll never again have to worry about your dog acting out, feeling anxious or depressed--or ruining your brand-new rug--as you discover:

* The simple secret of successful housebreaking--understanding your dog as a den dweller

* Step-by-step programs tailored to both apartment dwellers and home owners, as well as to people who go to work, versus those who are home all day

* Schedules for training puppies and (re)training adult dogs

* How to identify your dog's natural behavioral rhythms--and use them to your advantage

* How to cope with housebreaking lapses, marking territory, separation anxiety, and health problems

* The power of praise and positive reinforcement, not punishment

Including sample schedules and timetables, and a list of related resources and websites, here is the essential, proven advice that will make training a pleasure, for both you and your dog.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

DogTown by Stefan Bechtel

2009-10-27T00:30:00-05:00

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Written by Stefan Bechtel

From Marley and Me to Temple Grandin’s groundbreaking books to Cesar Millan’s television show, America’s many millions of pet owners eagerly seek new insights into animal behavior, and one of the most popular sources of compelling stories and practical advice is DogTown, the National Geographic Channel’s latest hit show.

A national rescue organization with more than 200,000 members, DogTown is the area where dogs live at the nation’s largest companion animal sanctuary run by Best Friends Animal Society. This informative, inspiring book presents representative stories of dogs considered unadoptable by other shelters. They come from many backgrounds: some were abandoned; some prowled the streets as strays; others suffer from mysterious illnesses, serious injuries, or antisocial behaviors that discourage potential adopters. But good fortune led them to Best Friends and the dedicated people devoted to helping them recover and find welcoming homes.

These compelling, winningly illustrated true stories, each uniquely moving and inspirational, draw upon the experience of veterinarians, trainers, and volunteers to probe a range of tough, touching cases that evoke both the joy and the occasional but inevitable heartbreak that accompanies this work. Each chapter follows a dog from the first day at Dogtown until he ultimately finds (or doesn’t find) a permanent new home, focusing both on the relationship between the dog and the Dogtown staff and on the latest discoveries about animal health and behavior. We learn how dogs process information, how trauma affects their behavior, and how people can help them overcome their problems. In the end, we come to see that there are no "bad dogs" and that with patience, care, and compassion, people can help dogs to heal.

DogTown by Stefan Bechtel

2009-10-27T00:30:00-05:00

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Written by Stefan Bechtel

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

2009-10-06T00:30:00-05:00

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.

For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.

Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together.

Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend.

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including:
• what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development
• quick and easy housebreaking
• the essentials of proper nutrition
• the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating
• creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership
• how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs
• how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem
• unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed

From the Hardcover edition.

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

2009-10-06T00:30:00-05:00

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

2009-10-06T00:30:00-05:00

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Melissa Jo Peltier

2009-10-06T00:30:00-05:00

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Melissa Jo Peltier

2009-10-06T00:30:00-05:00

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

A Member of the Family by Cesar Millan

2009-09-15T00:30:00-05:00

A Member of the Family The Ultimate Guide to Living with a Happy, Healthy Dog
Written by Cesar Millan

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cesar’s Way and Be the Pack Leader comes the ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog. In A Member of the Family, Cesar Millan coaches you on everything you need to know about raising a dog–from the moment you first think about getting a dog–including information on:

• Selecting the right breed for your family’s lifestyle
• Establishing–and enforcing–household rules from day one
• What to look for in a veterinarian
• Proper nutrition
• Familiarizing a dog with another pet in the family
• Setting up exercise, discipline, and affection plans for your family and your dog
• Introducing your dog to a new significant other or baby

Packed with practical tips and techniques–plus advice from the unique perspectives of Cesar’s wife and sons–A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions for dog owners.

Dogs Can Sign, Too by Sean Senechal

2009-08-25T00:30:00-05:00

Dogs Can Sign, Too A Breakthrough Method for Teaching Your Dog to Communicate
Written by Sean Senechal

Imagine being able to ask your poodle, “Who’s at the door?” and having her respond, “It’s Katy.” Or asking your golden retriever, “Do you want a treat?” and him responding, “No, water.” Or asking your Border collie, “Which toy do you want?” and getting the response, “Stick.”

If you’ve ever wondered what dogs would tell us if they could, now you can find out. The K9Sign system teaches dogs to communicate to us–making it a first in any dog training book category.

Dogs Can Sign, Too is the first book dedicated exclusively to the K9Sign system for teaching dogs to communicate to their human companions using a vocabulary of gestures.

This extraordinary education tool, developed by the creator of AnimalSign Language exclusively for the canine community, teaches people and their pets a unique mode of communication that employs an extensive lexicon of specific signs. Sample signs range from general concepts, such as “Food” or “Play” to identifying special treats, such as “Liver” or “Cheese” and specifying a favorite toy, such as “Ball” or “Frisbee.” Signs also include useful questions such as “Who’s that?” or “What type?” to naming a particular friend or family member, or even indicating a stranger.

Learning and practicing K9Sign is a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience for both you and your dog that is sure to deepen the human-canine bond while expanding our ideas about interspecies communication.

Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper

2009-08-25T00:30:00-05:00

Homer's Odyssey
Written by Gwen Cooper

Once in nine lives,
something extraordinary happens...

The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen’s veterinarian called with a story about a three-week-old eyeless kitten who’d been abandoned. It was love at first sight.

Everyone warned that Homer would always be an “underachiever,” never as playful or independent as other cats. But the kitten nobody believed in quickly grew into a three-pound dynamo, a tiny daredevil with a giant heart who eagerly made friends with every human who crossed his path. Homer scaled seven-foot bookcases with ease and leapt five feet into the air to catch flies in mid-buzz. He survived being trapped alone for days after 9/11 in an apartment near the World Trade Center, and even saved Gwen’s life when he chased off an intruder who broke into their home in the middle of the night.

But it was Homer’s unswerving loyalty, his infinite capacity for love, and his joy in the face of all obstacles that inspired Gwen daily and transformed her life. And by the time she met the man she would marry, she realized Homer had taught her the most important lesson of all: Love isn’t something you see with your eyes.

Homer’s Odyssey is the once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits—on love, ability, or hope against overwhelming odds. By turns jubilant and moving, it’s a memoir for anybody who’s ever fallen completely and helplessly in love with a pet.

Homer's Odyssey by Ren�e Raudman

2009-08-25T00:30:00-05:00

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat
Written by Gwen Cooper
Read by Ren�e Raudman

Homer's Odyssey by Ren�e Raudman

2009-08-25T00:30:00-05:00

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat
Written by Gwen Cooper
Read by Ren�e Raudman

Move Over, Rover by Kyra Kirkwood

2009-08-25T00:30:00-05:00

Move Over, Rover What to Name Your New Pup When the Ordinary Just Won't Do
Written by Kyra Kirkwood

Naming your dog is as important as bringing home the puppy in the first place. Move Over, Rover is the must-have guide that will help any dog owner choose the best–the only–name befitting of your dog’s particular breed and special individuality.

The key to finding the perfect name for your pooch is knowing its temperament. Take the Puppy Personality Test and learn if your rottweiler is a Couch Potato, Pretty Boy, or Cheerleader before perusing the nearly one thousand names and their meanings compiled in this book. More than a list of great names, Move Over, Rover has features on Hollywood hounds and how to draw inspiration from dogs of TV and film. There are also lists of presidential dog names, blast-from-the-past dog names, and literary dog names, as well as lots of other doggie-relevant information on everything from taking great puppy pictures to recipes for healthful puppy treats. Move Over, Rover is the indispensable guide for finding the perfect name for your pooch.

Izzy & Lenore by Jon Katz

2009-08-18T00:30:00-05:00

Izzy & Lenore Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me
Written by Jon Katz

In this wonderful book, Jon Katz, the owner of Bedlam Farm, learns once again about the unexpected places animals can take us. As trained hospice volunteers visiting homes and nursing facilities in upstate New York, Katz and his affectionate and intuitive border collie Izzy bring comfort and canine companionship to people who most need it. An eighty-year-old Alzheimer’s patient smiles for the first time in months when she feels Izzy’s soft fur. A retired logger joyfully remembers his own beloved dog. As Izzy bonds with patients and Katz focuses on their families, the author begins to come to terms with his own life, discovering dark realities he has never confronted. Meanwhile, Lenore, a spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy, arrives at Bedlam Farm. Her genial personality and boundless capacity for affection steer Katz out of the shadows, rekindle his love of working with dogs, and restore his connection to the farm and the animals and people around him.

Soul of a Dog by Jon Katz

2009-08-18T00:30:00-05:00

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm
Written by Jon Katz

Do animals have souls? Some of our greatest thinkers–Aristotle, Plato, Thomas Aquinas–and countless animal lovers have been obsessed with this question for thousands of years. Now New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz looks for an answer and finds even more questions as he recounts the lives and stories of the residents of his celebrated Bedlam Farm: Rose, his beloved workaholic sheepdog who runs the farm, and an array of gentle donkeys, industrious chickens, docile sheep, obnoxious goats, and a murderous yet loving barn cat.

Do these remarkable creatures have consciences? Do they possess free will and reason? Do they have a sense of self, or an existence in the spirit world? Do they shape their own lives? Or are we projecting onto them traits we want and need them to have, allowing ourselves to be manipulated into trading food and shelter for what we see as unconditional love?

With his signature wisdom, humor, and clarity, Katz relates the stories of the animals he lives with and finds remarkable kinships at every turn. Whether it is Rose’s brilliant and methodical herding ability, Mother the cat’s keen mousing instincts, or Izzy’s canine compassion toward hospice patients, Katz is mesmerized to see in them individual personas and sparks of self-awareness. He marvels, too, at the distinctions between the species–our desire to change and our ability to edit and censor ourselves, and their capacity to live in the now. And yet the differences never keep Katz from fully enjoying, loving, and cherishing his unusual cast of Bedlam Farm characters. Katz’s reflections on this eternal debate will resonate with anyone who loves dogs, cats, or other animals–and who wonders about the spirits that animate them and the deepening hold they have on our emotional lives.

“If no two dogs are alike,” Katz says, “neither is there a universal relationship with them.” Such an observation helps to shine a light on the powerful interspecies connection that is redefining the human-animal bond in our time.

Soul of a Dog by Jon Katz

2009-08-18T00:30:00-05:00

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm
Written by Jon Katz

The Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog by Nancy Ellis-Bell

2009-07-28T00:30:00-05:00

The Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog
Written by Nancy Ellis-Bell

A touching, laugh-out-loud memoir that reminds us that love can come from the most unexpected places

Nancy Ellis-Bell has always had a love–and a weakness–for animals. She’d already spent a lifetime taking in rescue animals when she and her husband brought home an exotic, wild-caught, one-footed macaw. And so it was that Sarah came into their lives–and changed them forever.

Life with Sarah was anything but average. With a huge beak, raptor claws, and a four-foot wingspan, Sarah quickly staked her claim on anything and everything around, including the dogs’ toys, the humans’ food, and the prized furniture. But just when taking in this rowdy, unruly creature began to feel like an utter disaster, Nancy was able to coax Sarah to spread her atrophied wings–weak from years of being confined to a cage–and fly.

Random House New Releases - Pets - Between November 27, 2008 and December 27, 2009.

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats by Susan Weinstein

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health ConnectionWritten by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats by Susan Weinstein

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health ConnectionWritten by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised) by Shirlee Kalstone

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised) Written by Shirlee Kalstone

DogTown by Stefan Bechtel

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and RedemptionWritten by Stefan Bechtel

DogTown by Stefan Bechtel

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and RedemptionWritten by Stefan Bechtel

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and BeyondWritten by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and BeyondWritten by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and BeyondWritten by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Melissa Jo Peltier

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and BeyondWritten by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Melissa Jo Peltier

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and BeyondWritten by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

A Member of the Family by Cesar Millan

A Member of the Family The Ultimate Guide to Living with a Happy, Healthy DogWritten by Cesar Millan

Dogs Can Sign, Too by Sean Senechal

Dogs Can Sign, Too A Breakthrough Method for Teaching Your Dog to CommunicateWritten by Sean Senechal

Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper

Homer's Odyssey Written by Gwen Cooper

Homer's Odyssey by Ren�e Raudman

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder CatWritten by Gwen Cooper Read by Ren�e Raudman

Homer's Odyssey by Ren�e Raudman

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder CatWritten by Gwen Cooper Read by Ren�e Raudman

Move Over, Rover by Kyra Kirkwood

Move Over, Rover What to Name Your New Pup When the Ordinary Just Won't DoWritten by Kyra Kirkwood

Izzy & Lenore by Jon Katz

Izzy & Lenore Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and MeWritten by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam FarmWritten by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam FarmWritten by Jon Katz

The Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog by Nancy Ellis-Bell

The Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog Written by Nancy Ellis-Bell

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health Connection
Written by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

The New Holistic Way for Dogs and Cats The Stress-Health Connection
Written by Paul McCutcheon and Susan Weinstein

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)
Written by Shirlee Kalstone

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Written by Stefan Bechtel

DogTown Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Written by Stefan Bechtel

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Read by Cesar Millan

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

How to Raise the Perfect Dog Through Puppyhood and Beyond
Written by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier

A Member of the Family The Ultimate Guide to Living with a Happy, Healthy Dog
Written by Cesar Millan

Dogs Can Sign, Too A Breakthrough Method for Teaching Your Dog to Communicate
Written by Sean Senechal

Homer's Odyssey
Written by Gwen Cooper

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat
Written by Gwen Cooper
Read by Ren�e Raudman

Homer's Odyssey A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat
Written by Gwen Cooper
Read by Ren�e Raudman

Move Over, Rover What to Name Your New Pup When the Ordinary Just Won't Do
Written by Kyra Kirkwood

Izzy & Lenore Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me
Written by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm
Written by Jon Katz

Soul of a Dog Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm
Written by Jon Katz

The Parrot Who Thought She Was a Dog
Written by Nancy Ellis-Bell