These are the last of the GSRBC Cookbooks! Thank you to so many of you for sponsoring this endeavor. We are so impressed with these! There are some very touching stories of the dogs that have come through our care, scattered amongst some very wonderful and unique recipes from our members and supporters.
These are excellent gifts and are a true keepsake!
Last year we gave a discount of 10% on 5 or more. This year we are offering a deal as well. Buy 5 cookbooks (excellent Christmas gifts!) and receive your 6th book free!

We sold out of the first run and had to do a second run to fill the last of the orders! There are only a couple dozen left now! We are all very excited with this tiny keepsake of recipes and our dog's stories. 

Ever read a cookbook that could make you cry without onions present? You have got to check this out! 

$15.00 or 6 for $45.00 

What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines
by Cathrine O'Driscoll

We don't vaccinate humans every year, so why is it that we are advised to vaccinate our dogs and cats annually? It is well known that a certain number of humans will be damaged by vaccines, but vets claim that only a tiny minority of dogs and cats suffer adverse vaccine reactions. Is this true?

After the death of two young dogs, Catherine O'Driscoll discovered that the risks of vaccination are much higher than anyone cares to admit - the 'tiny minority' is a significant significant number! Today, many vets around the world are questioning the vaccine regime. Some assert that vaccines do more harm than good, and the risks far outweigh the benefits.

Turning the world on its head, Catherine O'Driscoll gives you - ordinary dog owners and lovers - the information that vets won't or can't tell you. Her aim is to share the truth so that dog lovers everywhere can make informed choices about the well-being of the pets they treasure. In fact the risks are much higher than are admitted. When is it right to vaccinate, when not to vaccinate? This book reveals the answers. There is solid scientific research to demonstrate that vaccines can be harmful. This book gives the researched facts about:

• vaccines that can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain - encephalitis has many diverse symptoms, usually involving a highly sensitized state such as allergies, skin problems, behavioral problems, convulsions, eating disorders, and more.

• vaccines that are mixed with deadly poisons.

• vaccines that can cause the diseases they are designed to prevent.

• vaccines that shed into the environment, spreading disease.

• vaccines that disarm and unbalance the immune system.

• vaccines which need and do not need annual usage .

And the alternatives to vaccines.

$24.95

Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook

by James. M Griffon, MD & Liisa D. Carlson, DVM

From Amazon.com
Open the front cover and the first two pages you see contain the Index of Signs and Symptoms, from Abdomen (painful, swollen, distended, and tucked up) to Weight loss, Wheezing, and Whining (continual). There's a comprehensive index in back, of course, running the gamut from Abortion to Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis, which is all very useful, but when your pooch is in pain, it's great to be able to turn, with the minimum of folderol, to the page that says to relax, it's nothing a bit of extra grooming won't fix, or alternatively to hightail it over to the vet hospital. It's a wonderful reference for any dog owner, with chapters on emergencies (such as burns, dehydration, and poisoning), as well as worms, infectious diseases, skin care, and canine eyes, ears, and nose. There are chapters on the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, the nervous, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems, plus dog sex, whelping, puppy pediatrics, geriatrics, and chapters on cancers and medications. In short, it covers every health dimension a dog owner might want to know more about, identifies the possible causes, helps you determine the severity of the condition, and indicates what treatments or actions to take to best insure your dog's good health. 

Product Description
"The best book of its kind in print! A Masterpiece in the field of dog care.... Mercifully clear and readable. If you own a dog and love it, you must keep a copy on your handy reference shelf!" Mordecai Siegal, President of the Dog Writers Association of America and author of over 20 books on dogs and other animals.

"Will more than pay for itself! Compared with similar books, this is the most beneficial ever published! All-encompassing and so inviting to useAccurate, reliable, up-to-the-minute, intelligent and explicit.... This book will more than pay for itself with the very first dog health problem you may encounter and solve yourself. And I'll sign my name to that!" Alfons Ertelt, Chief Tester, American Temperament Test Society

"A Must for any dog owner!" The American Field

"Useful for any dog owner, indispensable for kennel owners. Offers comprehensive, up-to-date, well-organized information on every phase of health care for dogs." Publisher's Weekly

"Buy It! You can't afford to be without this one!...I must have ten books on home veterinary care nowForget Them! This one is complete, well and simply written, profusely illustrated, and wonder of wonders, it's well-indexedin three ways, yet!" Ilio
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
$34.95

The Allergy Solution for Dogs

Shawn Messonier, DVM.

Holistic veterinarian focuses on the pros and cons of natural and conventional treatments. 

Discover the benefits of nutritional supplements such as antioxidants and fatty acids; how to reduce or eliminate the use of steroids and antihistamines; the benefits of herbal therapy and acupuncture; diet and nutrition tips for dogs of all ages, and more.

$20.00

Reigning Cats and Dogs

Pat McKay

4th Revised Edition! A book devoted to giving you the necessary information on feeding your cats and dogs with fresh, wholesome foods. You will be able to provide a nutrition program for your animals which will solve many of their ailments, such as skin & coat disorders, allergies, arthritis, ear and eye problems, liver, kidney and bladder dysfunction, weight problems, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, fleas, parasites and more. Once your pet is receiving the proper nutrition, you will see all the difference in the world even if you thought your pet was already healthy! Tips on detoxification and fasting as well.

$20.00

The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell

Standard dog training has long advocated the use of force choke collars, sharp smacks, harsh language. Fennell, a dog trainer in England for 30 years, wants to change all that. Expanding upon the theories of horse trainer Monty Roberts (the basis for The Horse Whisperer), Fennell believes one can best train dogs by emulating natural behaviors, that is, by treating them as they would treat each other in the wild. Her intelligent, straightforward and humane method has engendered controversy and increasing enthusiasm. After Fennel's dog Purdey went manic, injured Fennell's young children and had to be euthanized, she was fearful of owning a dog again. Lured back into it by the pleasure of showing spaniels, she adopted a high-strung young shepherd, Sasha, and investigated alternative training methods. Fennell's simple and succinct method posits that domesticated dogs are confused, believing themselves to be the pack leaders, and humans their subordinates. Fennell retrains dogs to accept a human as their alpha leader. She spurns the use of force, even in training language, employing instead a system of Pavlovian rewards. Those wanting true canine companionship will find Fennell's commonsense approach attractive and easy to apply with puppies as well as with older dogs. She addresses common problems, from separation anxiety to barking at guests to the mistrust of strangers that rescued dogs often harbor. Her knowledge and love of dogs is expansive and her concern for their well-being balances kindness and appropriate discipline.

$16.00

The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Dogs Symptoms

Michael S. Dvm Garvey, Anne E. Dvm Hohenhaus, John E. Dvm Pinckney, and Katherine A. Dvm Houpt

How to interpret and understand your dog's symptoms and what steps to take to ensure its health.

Comprehensive book is designed to assist the owner in understanding their pets' bodies and health based on signs and symptoms of disease, and in determining the most common medical problems that might cause particular symptoms.

Five leading vets have designed a user-friendly chart system that will guide the owner from noting the symptom and observing the dog's behavior to understanding the associated signs of an illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps to take.

$25.00 ~ New

$15.00 ~ Slight damage (thank you Tracker)

New Art of Dog Training

Shelby Marlo

 Some of the most pampered pooches in Hollywood have been trained by Shelby Marlo, dog trainer to the stars. Her techniques are known to be very humane yet effective. She encourages her clients to use positive reinforcement rather than painful punishment and includes in-depth explanations of her techniques for training. Shelby Marlos New Art of Dog Training is more than a how-to manual--it can also be used as an instrument to develop a lifelong bond. With the methods presented in this book, owners will be able to teach their dogs commands such as sit, come, and off in less than an hour. The book also advises how to choose the right dog, make a dog feel safe and secure, and how to housebreak any animal.

$25.00

The Heart of the Matter

Paul Loeb and Suzanne Hlavack

 From the authors of Smarter Than You Think, the revolutionary book on teaching and understanding your dog in hours rather than months, The Heart of the Matter takes the next step in addressing dog and cat behavioral problems and nutritional needs--with detailed explanations of the health benefits of fresh food and the health and behavioral problems possibly caused by some commercial foods for pets. The authors have created an innovative and eye-opening approach to living in greater harmony with our beloved dogs and cats.

Forget obedience school, forget the choke chains. Paul Loeb and Suzanne Hlavacek eschew even the word training with its negative connotations of crates, muzzles, cages, and other devices of animal cruelty and control.

They explain "The Magic Touch," a simple method of creating immediate and positive behavior change without gadgets, practice, or pain. They take a very thorough look at nutrition and its ramifications for pets' health and behavior, and debunk numerous "well-known truths" of animal care and behavior.

The goal is to acknowledge and understand your pets' personalities, enjoy each other's company, and not end up with a furry robot-pet. This is a refreshing and unusual approach, and the book entertains with stories of the authors' and others' hilarious adventures and misadventures with dogs and cats. --Mark A. Hetts

$20.00

Don't Shoot the Dog!

Karen Pryor

One of our best selling teaching and training books. Not exclusively a dog training book - This author is famous as an early dolphin trainer.

Outlines 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips - or shooting the dog; the 10 laws of shaping behavior through affection training; how to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever; how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent!

PLUS housetraining the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much, much more! New revised edition has new chapter, "Clicker Training, A New Technique." This covers the use of clickers in dog training, why it works, and how it has caught on.

There is little or no practical application here, so if you are into clicker training, Amazon recommends Karen's Clicker Training Start-up Kit or DTB622 Clicker Training for Dogs. This is the theory!

$20.00

Cesar Millan - Be the Pack Leader

Millan, television's "Dog Whisperer," says that "Even the most unobservant person can see an owner's own issues totally mirrored in his or her dogs' problems," and in this follow-up to last year's best-selling Cesar's Way, he makes that connection more explicit and exploitable. Every dog wants a "clearly defined social framework, with a fair, consistent pack leader"; chances are good, then, that behind every unruly dog is an inconsistent human. 

To become the master your dog needs, one must cultivate "calm-assertive energy," a mind-set that puts both dogs and people at ease; besides thorough explanation, Millan offers a number of suggestions for developing this powerful form of non-verbal communication, including visualization techniques and inner dialogue ("focus your mind, and then tell yourself, 'This is my sofa.' "). 

Answering readers' requests for more straightforward advice, the book also offers a rundown of training tools-collars, leashes, etc.-and step-by-step instructions for properly handling common occurrences such as meeting a new dog, walking, feeding and visiting the vet. In numerous case studies, Millan's love for his work is obvious and infectious; whether you need a book for your dog or yourself, Millan's simple techniques, compassionate tone and intimate knowledge of dog psychology (and the human effect on it) makes this a worthy read.

$22.00

Cesar's Way - The Natural Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

Cesar Millan

"The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems." 

You'll learn how to recognize your dog's needs and respect his natural pack instincts - if you're not the leader, he'll try to be; the importance of exercise, discipline, and affection in a dog's life; how to establish rules, boundaries, and limitations; why the walk is so important and how to master it. 

The author is the star of his own weekly series, Dog Whisperer.

$32.00

Raw Dog Food - Make it easy for you and your dog!

Carina Beth MacDonald

Raw feeding is the hottest topic in dog care today. 

You may have heard about the "BARF" diet - Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods. Learn why and how to feed your dog this new (but really OLD) diet. 

"Raw Dog Food: Make It Easy for You and Your Dog" explains in simple, friendly and understandable terms the logic behind this approach. This fun and slightly irreverent book shows you how feeding your dog a raw diet can be effective, economical, and easy for you and healthy for your dog. 

Learn how to make it work for your dog and you!

$12.95

The Pill Book Guide to Medication for your Dog and Cat

Kate Roby and Lenny Southam

Comprehensive, authoritative, up-to-date guide to prescription and over-the-counter drugs, proper dosages, side effects, warnings, alternative care, and much more, for dogs and cats. *This is NOT a treat-it-yourself-at-home guide! This is a guide to understanding what your veterinarian has prescribed for your pet, and help in understanding possible side effects, dangers to your pet and yourself, etc. Includes how to choose a veterinarian, a guide to common household poisons, pros and cons of using human drugs for your pets, how meds may affect your pet's behavior, a guide to preventive care and first aid. Everyone who owns a pet needs this book!

$10.00

Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health

by Tom Lonsdale

Product Description
For the price of a fifteen minute consultation with your vet this book provides hours of reading pleasure. In 391 easy-to-read pages you can discover masses of information not available in the libraries of veterinary textbooks. If you are a pet owner this book will likely be one of the best investments that you have ever made. Big savings in vet bills and feed bills are likely to be measurable benefits. But how can you measure the benefits of pain-free happy pets? How can you measure your feelings? -- knowing that you have done the best for the pets in your care. You can't. But you and your pets can experience those feelings -- because Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health.

$20.00

Marley & Me by John Grogan

From Publishers Weekly
Labrador retrievers are generally considered even-tempered, calm and reliable; and then there's Marley, the subject of this delightful tribute to one Lab who doesn't fit the mold. Grogan, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his wife, Jenny, were newly married and living in West Palm Beach when they decided that owning a dog would give them a foretaste of the parenthood they anticipated. Marley was a sweet, affectionate puppy who grew into a lovably naughty, hyperactive dog. With a light touch, the author details how Marley was kicked out of obedience school after humiliating his instructor (whom Grogan calls Miss Dominatrix) and swallowed an 18-karat solid gold necklace (Grogan describes his gross but hilarious "recovery operation"). With the arrival of children in the family, Marley became so incorrigible that Jenny, stressed out by a new baby, ordered her husband to get rid of him; she eventually recovered her equilibrium and relented. Grogan's chronicle of the adventures parents and children (eventually three) enjoyed with the overly energetic but endearing dog is delivered with great humor. Dog lovers will love this account of Grogan's much loved canine.

$10.00

Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote

Kerasote, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award, draws on inspirational experiences with his beloved canine companion, Merle, and extensive research in animal behavior to advance the notion that living in harmony with our dogs requires us to embrace—rather than suppress—their natural instincts. Patrick Lawlor delivers an animated performance, both literally and figuratively. His renderings of Merle's incessant pants of enthusiasm evoke the essence of canine loyalty. Lawlor successfully navigates the potentially tricky terrain of the book's anthropomorphism. He gives voice to Kerasote's human interpretations of Merle's expressions and behaviors in a manner that manages to preserve a healthy measure of mystery and wonder. Lawlor does slightly over-reach with regard to his performance of relatively extraneous human dialogue, especially some of the ethnic accents of experts that Kerasote quotes in the text. While not all pet owners may be able to grant the degree of freedom that Kerasote afforded Merle, this heartwarming story will still manage to enlighten and entertain fans of four-legged memoirs.

$15.00

Bringing Light to Shadow

Pamela S. Dennison

 Every trainer, everyone who has ever owned or worked with an aggressive dog needs this book! The gods that protect fools, optimists, and little children must have known what they were doing when they brought together this dog and this owner. Shadow was a handsome, fearful, aggressive, secondhand Border Collie. He lashed out at people without warning and avoided human touch. 

Pam Dennison was a professional dog trainer with 12 years experience and a half dozen successful dog adoptions behind her when she met Shadow. When she found him at a Border Collie rescue site on the Internet she was just looking to round out her canine family. 

Like a match.com date she decided to meet Shadow "just to see" and, because she couldn't think of any reason not to take him home, he became hers. He also became her problem! Follow their 18-month journey, in diary form, from the early, dark days of fear and frustration to the daylight of confidence and trust. Learn how difficult it is, even for a professional dog trainer, to handle a dog with a past - and a temper too. A trainer who refused to give up while using positive, no-force training methods!

$22.00

Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live by Allen M. Schoen D.V.M.

The acclaimed pioneer in veterinary medicine explores how alternative healing is revolutionizing his profession and shares heartwarming, fascinating stories of animals and caretakers who deeply enrich each other’s lives.

When Dr. Allen Schoen began practicing veterinary medicine twenty-one years ago, his peers scoffed at his assertion that animals have feelings and emotions. Today, he is one of America’s most celebrated vets traveling worldwide to treat the domestic animals of hundreds of high-profile clients. Kindred Spirits shares the transformative power of his remarkable methods.

Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Schoen draws on his extensive experience in veterinary practice and the latest research in animal neurophysiology to show how human beings and animals can mutually benefit from heightened awareness and respect.

$16.00

Psychic Pets: True Accounts of the Paranormal Power of Animals (Paperback)

Some of this unusual volume's accounts are ghostly, others are heartwarming, and all are about animals that possess mysterious, unexplained powers. Told here are moving stories of animals whose timely premonitions saved their owners' lives, as well as tales of un-breakable bonds between animals and humans that transcend distance and time. Many pet owners marvel at how their dog or cat seems to anticipate its master's arrival home, or know precisely when it's time for a meal or a walk. Describing more unusual examples, the author tells, for instance, how a cat sent her owner a telepathic message to rescue her from a garbage dump. Here too is the story of how a barking retriever aroused a diplo-matic staff in China, coaxing them to safety only moments before a devastating earth-quake leveled their building. Other fascinating stories tell of the U.S. Army's attempts to train psychic dogs, fish that rained down from a cloudless sky, and a mind-reading pig that astonished Victorian England. The author narrates these and dozens more amazing, true, animal-related stories that modern science is at a loss explain. More than 200 color illustrations.

$20.00

Genetics by Jackie Isabell

Arons studied the genetic variability of predatory behavior toward sheep in three breeds of dogs representing different functional types using neurochemical analysis. Siberian Huskies exhibit the complete predatory behavior pattern and are consistent killers of livestock. Border Collies represented the herding dogs that exhibit an inhibited predatory response. Shar Planinetz, developed to protect livestock, have low level of interest in sheep and exhibit little, if any, predatory behavior, and they had the lowest level of catecholamines (a group of biochemicals that function as neurohormones or neurotransmitters).2

Stress alters the levels of neurohormones such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. An example of the heredity of stress-related neurohormone levels has been identified in a strain of genetically nervous Pointers. The dogs behave normally when not under stress, but freeze and exhibit other abnormal behavior in unfamiliar (stressful) situations. Comparative biochemical assays have found that these dogs have increased levels of norepinephrine and decreased serotonin and dopamine.3

Stress plays havoc with the endocrine system and even with the bodies homeostasis (the ability to maintain physiological processes within normal limits despite varying external conditions). Furthermore, it sometimes impairs the immune system, leaving the individual vulnerable to infections that might have been easily overcome by normal body defenses. The incidence of cancer is higher during the five years following extreme stress, such as the loss of a loved one. The effect of long-term stress is less clear, but some permanent physiological damage is suspected. Many people who develop clinical depression under extreme stress must remain on antidepressants for years, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Symptoms of depression have been observed in chimpanzees, and the incidence appears to parallel that in humans, which is another indication of similar biochemistry.

Evidence that some mental disorders are related to disturbances of neurohormone levels is growing. Many drugs that are used to treat these disorders appear to act by restoring the normal balance of neurohormones. What is not clear is how much is genetically predetermined and how much is environmentally induced. Disorders such as schizophrenia and attention deficit disorder show such pronounced familial patterns that hereditary factors are suspected.

.$100.00 slight cover damage

The Everything German Shepherd Book

If you’re looking for a dog that’s intelligent, lovable, and loyal, the German Shepherd is just the breed for you! These highly trainable dogs make them one of the most popular breeds in America. But be prepared—these natural guardians have a protective nature that requires plenty of care and attention.
Packed with tons of information for new and seasoned owners alike, The Everything(r) German Shepherd Book is an authoritative guide to your favorite breed! Pet expert Joan Hustace Walker offers professional advice on nutrition, health care, grooming, and much more.
The Everything(r) German Shepherd Book helps you:

• Choose the dog that’s right for you

• Train and socialize your German Shepherd

• Develop a balanced diet and exercise routine

• Teach basic obedience and effective discipline

• Identify common health problems
  

With tips like these, your devoted new puppy or adult dog will become that best friend you’ve been looking for!

$16.00

Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon

Author: Rebecca L. Grambo

A passionate look at one of the most fascinating animals in the world.

Throughout history, wolves have fascinated, inspired and terrified people around the world. Fierce, loyal, tribal and intelligent, these animals are the subject of this intimate portrait. Early humans shared a nomadic hunting lifestyle with wolves and identified with their social structure and family life. They wrapped wolves in the golden cloth of legend, revering them as creators and helpers. Some, with great pride, even claimed wolves as their direct ancestors.

Drawing on a wide variety of sources, the author weaves together ancient legends, up-to-date science, historical writings and personal observations with artifacts and the penetrating photography of Daniel J. Cox. The result is the magnificent, passionate and powerful story of an animal worth understanding and preserving.

Wolf chapters include:

• Early myths and legends -- stories that record the earliest human -- wolf encounters

• Part of the Pack -- how wolves work together to hunt, for protection and to take care of the young

• Legendary Predator -- how wolves organize the hunt and select their prey

• Warriors and Wolves -- how, from ancient times, wolves have been role models for warriors

• Shamans and Shapeshifters -- how wolves have been seen as a great source of power and healing

• Predator Becomes Prey -- how humans have hunted wolves beyond all reason or need

• At the Edge Again -- what the future holds for this magnificent animal.

Wolf blends natural science, history, and folklore to explore our fascination with one of the most complex creatures in the world. The book explores how humans have interacted with wolves, from the earliest creation myths to current attempts to restore near-extinct populations.

$30.00

$36.00

The Winning Edge by George Alston

Show Ring Secrets

From Amazon.com
George Alston, an expert dog handler for more than 30 years, teams with author Connie Vanacore on The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. Combining sports psychology and dog showing, topics include psychocybernetics, the making of a show dog, learning from the competition, and etiquette and sportmanship. The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets is "an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf."

From Library Journal
An experienced professional dog handler, Alston offers tips on showing in either conformation or obedience rings. His advice on canine health, training, etiquette, and ring preparation is sound, helpful, and very concise. While much of this information is covered in other books, Alston's handbook provides quick reference and some new ideas; his frank discussions of campaigning and the psychology of showing also help make this a unique and contemporary addition to collections needing a book on handling. Beginners looking for basic "secrets" on training, grooming, breeds, or special handling situations won't find them here. Instead they should turn to Mario Migliorini's more basic Secrets of Dog Show Handling (Prentice-Hall Pr., 1982. 2d ed.), which this complements. The Winning Edge has value as a specialized guide to showing and should be considered for patron audiences that include large numbers of dog show exhibitors.
- Carolyn Alexander, Technical Information Ctr., Ft. Hunter Liggett, Cal.

$15.00

Breed Rescue: How to Start and Run a Successful Program by Sheila Webster Boneham

A sincere desire to do the right thing, combined with knowledge and skill in dog care, are not enough to enable people to successfully run the nonprofit business of a dog rescue organization. In this book, Boneham leads people through the necessary decisions and policies. Her advice will help rescuers avoid myriad pitfalls that stop so many from continuing in rescue.

Boneham sets high standards for rescue, and explains the reasons for each criteria. Volunteers working within these rules will have a greatly increased chance of remaining in the work long-term, and people adopting dogs from rescues run by these principles will have good experiences. Most of all, the lives of dogs will be saved, and that's what makes it all worthwhile.

$15.00

GREAT DOG ADOPTIONS - A GUIDE FOR SHELTERS by Sue Sternberg

Practical, step-by-step directions that do not require more space, more people, or miracle dogs or owners. Ch. 1 describes ways to prepare existing facilities to enhance each dog's strength while providing a calm, stable environment that increases its receptivity to training and learning. Ch. 2 explains procedures for temperament testing. This is the first step in identifying a dog's adoptability and finding a compatible and lasting match so that adoption and euthanasia decisions are not based on length of stay, breed type, or number of dogs in the facility. Ch. 3 identifies the basic training that will prepare dogs for success in homes. It illustrates simple training techniques that all shelter personnel can learn and incorporate into their daily shelter routine. Ch. 4 provides guidelines for matching dogs with potential adopters' lifestyles, needs, experiences, and limits. Includes reproducible handouts that shelters can customize and give out, including tips for the first few weeks, information for adopters with children, warning signs, and guidelines about when to call the shelter for help.

$12.00