Once in a Lifetime Dog: My Borisangel by Chantelle Hildreth

I did not make it through the first couple of pages without shedding some tears. As the back cover of the book states, "For anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a dog". This one sentence says it all! Unless you have loved an animal, one does not know the heartache the owner feels when the pet is no longer with us.

Once in a Lifetime Dog is the true story of Chantelle Hildreth and the love she had for her Russian Wolfhound, Boris. It is also her story of how Boris changed her life.

Chantelle loved animals and throughout her younger years always had the pleasure of their company. She states that animals provided much comfort to her. Not only did their family have dogs but even though they chose not to be cat owners, the cats chose them! Chantelle gives the reader details about the many animals in her life.

One day she spotted a beautiful white Borzoi running down the street. She stopped her truck and called the dog. To her amazement, the dog came running to her. With the help of another woman, they were able to return the dog to the owner. It was now Chantelle's dream to one day own a beautiful Borzoi. In fact, she admits that she was obsessed with owning a Borzoi.

Chantelle and her boyfriend bought the house and she knew it was now the time to make her dream come true. She tried to get a dog from a Borzoi rescue but they did not have any dogs that met her criteria so she decided to look for one through the breeder. The breeder informed Chantelle that he had a couple of Borzoi's she might like.

The breeder introduced Chantelle to one Borzoi. Chantelle did not seem to think the first one was for her so the breeder appeared with a second dog named Bo. Bo came running toward Chantelle and she knew it was love at first sight. This was the dog for her and she called him Boris.
Chantelle loved to take Boris to dog shows. In fact, Boris was the one who stole the show. She also introduced him to Nikki, the dog that was running down the street. Boris and Nikki loved to play together

Boris was such a comfort to Chantelle. She got a job teaching an art class. Chantelle was scared to death to speak in public. She took a picture of Boris and had it on the lectern as she spoke. This gave her the courage to do the lecture for the class and she managed to do a good job of it.

From the beginning of this book, we are well aware that something is going to happen to bring tears to our eyes. It does happen and even though it is very sad, it helped to make Chantelle the stronger person. Boris gave Chantelle clarity in her life. Boris helped her conquer her fears. Boris gave her the courage to move on.

I don't want to give too much of the story away but I think readers will get the gist of it from what I said here. Once in a Lifetime Dog is a beautifully well-written book about how the dog and the owner can form a solid bond. It is a wonderful story that will make you want to read on and on. This book will make you laugh and it will also make you shed many tears. It is difficult to explain this bond unless one has actually been through the same thing with a dog they loved. I know I have been through this bond with dogs that I have owned. There is no other way to explain it then to quote Chantelle when she says, "Boris was my companion, my best friend, my backbone and my inspiration. He was everything to me. " That pretty well says it all! If you have ever loved a dog, you will want to read this very moving book. I have often heard it said that dogs give us their unconditional love and all they ask in return is that we love them back. Chantelle certainly did this and more. She says it best when she states, "I loved him, I provided for him and I took excellent care of him".

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It's Me Or the Dog, Victoria Stilwell - A Dog's Best Friend

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In It's Me or the Dog, Victoria Stilwell made famous by the TV show of the same name in the United Kingdom shows how to adapt your dog into human life. It is a primer in how to make a dog comfortable in your home and in effect as you do so make your life more comfortable too. This book has many, many fans that love the way in which it is written and rival Stillwell with the dog whisperer Cesar Millan.

In It's Me or the Dog, the author uses very clear and accessible language to punctuate and explain every aspect of dog ownership. She covers all the essentials and includes some topics that many dog books leave out. No dog lover should be without this book. It is a great reference tool as well as just a plain good read. Training books can be very dry but not this book. It is colorful and well written in an easy to follow serene voice. It's a pleasant and fun read too. She stresses how important it is not to break your dog with cruelty or punishment but to lovingly train them with the tone and expression of your voice.

Within the pages of the well-written book it teaches dog owners how to adapt their dogs into their living environment with no trauma or stress. She teaches how to understand what your dog is thinking and how to communicate with your dog once you get to know what they want or need. Everything from house training to diet is covered in the book and is well laid out and easy to understand. Stillwell has a great talent in being able to write in the same voice she uses on her TV program.

Everyone should have a copy of It's Me or the Dog, Victoria Stillwell is so great at explaining and relating everything to the dog's well being. There is no doubt that once you have read the book you will reference it over and over again as your dog ages along with you. It can change your whole life as it relates to the dog and your family. Your dog is indeed part of the family and making him or her as happy and as comfortable as can be is important for their physical as well as mental health. Be good to your dog and enjoy.

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Family Ties

Plaskin, Glenn. Katie Up and Down the Hall. Center Street. 2010.272 pages.

The gangly left-over runt of Sweet Sue's litter, bred by Bob and Helen Pierce and whelped by Tom and Betty Campbell, was determined at six weeks old not to be show quality. Twiggy, as she was nicknamed, traveled from her home on the ' The Farm ' (P ' Gell's Kennel), in Mount Laurel, New Jersey headed for life in a high-rise apartment in lower Manhattan. Battery Park City, the tip of the megalopolis, has a unique small town quality which made the adjustment easier. Plaskin, with the nervousness of an expectant Dad, settled in with Katie, newly named after Katherine Hepburn.

The plucky buff cocker spaniel puppy grounded Glenn Plaskin, celebrity interviewer to the stars. The author describes the book as the most personal book he has written. It is a memoir of how a dog tied together an eclectic group of neighbors to form a family.

Gregarious by nature and with the aplomb of her namesake, Katie soon found doors opened to her. Pearl called ' Oldest ', the grande dame of the hallway, and her good-natured husband Arthur doted on the pup. Soon three-year-old Ryan, ' the kid ', and his single dad, John, joined the pack. Pearl's kitchen table became home base, where meals were shared, advice given and bonds nurtured. Katie's life was filled with races down the hall, costume parties and hobnobbing with the rich and famous.

The market is swamped with plethora of great books about canine companions targeted for the dog loving audience. What makes Glenn Plaskin's different from John Grogan's Marley & Me and Mark Levin's Rescuing Sprite is that Marley and Sprite are dogs that join an already formed family. Katie, by accident or design, selects her pack.

The book is easy reading and moves at a fast clip. Inside the cover are snapshots which create the intimate feeling of sharing the family album. Katie teaches the author, his friends and the reader about the ties that bind the family together and the love which transcends death and separation. Not bad, for a Jersey girl.

***** 5 bones

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Your Total German Shepherd Dog - A Pet Owner's Guide

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Is a German Shepherd right for you? How will you know unless you read the owner's manual? Too many pets are brought back to animal shelters or worse, because of inexperience owners. Not just these type of dogs, but any pet. You need to know as much about that breed before you take them home.

A former co-worker of mine decided to get a dog for their oldest son. Neither he nor his wife had ever owned a pet before. They were inexperience. After a month went by, I asked about their dog. My co-worker replied, "We brought him to the Human Society a couple of weeks ago. He was shedding too much and we were tired of vacuuming."

If he had read the owner's manual first, would they have brought that poor dog into their home to begin with? If they had done their research, my co-worker would have had an idea on if a pet of any kind was right for them.

None of my pets came with an owner's manual. There were times that I wish they did. Even so, we have taken the time to research and train ourselves so that we can understand and be better pet owners.

How would you like to learn the secrets of having the healthiest and happiest canine possible without having to pay for an expensive training course?

Debbie Ray is the author of "Your Total German Shepherd Dog, A Pet Owner's Guide" and she has over 35 years of experience raising German Shepherds. She has raised them from puppies to senior citizens. Debbie's past experiences with her own dogs has given her an insight into this type of breed that few people have and she would like to share her knowledge with you. This 195 page book is very through and it answers just about any questions that you might have about your dog. Being a German Shepherd owner myself, I have learned so much from this ebook and Debbie offers.

Are you familiar with the health issues of this type of breed?

All breeds are known for their distinct health issues. No pet is maintenance free!
Here is a list of the Health problems of this type of dog. That does not mean your Shepherd will have these problems and it isn't to discourage you from owning this beautiful dog. This is to make you aware of the potential problems before you bring home that cute little puppy.

1. Abnormal development of the hip joint.
2. Elbow Dysplasia: Improper development of the three bones making up the elbow. The joint is loose.
3. Panosteitis: A bone disease that can last as long as 18 months, that causes pain. Aspirin can be helpful in controlling the pain.
4. Von Willebrand's Disease: is a blood disorder, a deficiency in clotting factor.
5. Progressive posterior paresis: is a neural condition, a paralysis of one or both hind legs.
6. Bacterial infections an skin allergies.
7. Abnormal growth of tissue or tumor.
8. Inflammation of the cornea and is potentially blinding.
9. Abnormal openings around the dog's anal area which soon get badly infected and can be painful.
10. Disease of the heart muscle.

The best way to keep your dog healthy is to find a reputable breeder. Or if you are looking into a rescue shelter, find out if they have up to date information on the dog. And always keep regular scheduled visits with your veterinarian.

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Dewey - By Vicki Myron

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A book about a cat in a library? How interesting a story can that be? The answer is - VERY interesting! Dewey is a great book - the biography of a real cat in a real library, Spencer Public Library, Spencer, Iowa, USA. I read the jacket, and knew I was in for a treat!

A ginger kitten, found in the library book return chute, on the coldest Iowa morning ever. With frost bitten paws, but still trusting, loving. It seems no matter what the animal or what it has had to endure at the hands of a cruel human, they know when they are in good hands - they have a 6th sense about these things.

Well Dewey Readmore Books - as he was christened by the townsfolk - although full of mischief, like any kitten, felt the love from the humans he had been dumped on, and he returned it 10 fold! He lived happily in the Spencer Public Library for 19 years. First becoming a town celebrity, revered by the townsfolk, and then becoming an international celebrity. People travelled from all over the world to meet him. Travelling 100's, even 1000's of miles, sending Christmas and birthday cards. Amazing the effect he had not just on the town, but on the world.

I knew this book would be sad, and in some places it really is. But also funny and, dare I say it about a book, "cute". It is a touching and entertaining tale, sensitively written by Myron - the lady who found Dewey on that fateful January morning. Vicki loved Dewey, as if he were her own, and although he belonged to the town, in his heart he was hers.

This book made me laugh, it made me cry, it even made me relate it to my own cats! The ending - I wont spoil it - touched me to the core. Dewey loved everyone he came into contact with, and shared something special, and something of himself with every single one of them. He knew who needed his comfort, having that 6th sense, not just to know when he was in the right hands but also to know when his special comforting nature was needed by those around him. He forged hundreds of deep and loving friendships with the unlikeliest of people and many of those are described in the pages of the book.

For a cat to have had such an effect on so many people's lives, truly shows how special Dewey was. This book also highlights the beauty of owning pets and the rewards one can get from it. A special book, it truly is worth the price and the time invested in reading it. Buy it now its purr-fectly enchanting!

With hope for a better future

Dale Preece-Kelly

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Secrets to Dog Training

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Secrets to Dog Training (formerly named SitStayFetch) has been revamped and was officially launched on February 2, 2009. SitStayFetch has been the top selling dog training course for over four years, and it has been bought by over 216,000 dog owners world-wide. Having reviewed it in great detail, I can fully understand why it continues to hold the top spot. The revamped version promises to be even better!

Secrets to Dog Training is an extremely comprehensive guide, written by the world renowned trainer, Daniel Stevens. Although the 261-page manual is impressively detailed, its step-by-step format provides straight-forward instructions on how to quickly identify and solve dog behavior problems. It also includes many excellent pictures!

All of the training methods described in the book are tried and true, having been used by Daniel Stevens in his own life as a professional dog trainer.

A 5-page table of contents lets you know from the beginning that this guide is jam-packed full of information. The course is not just one more dog training guide, although that section alone is worth the purchase price. The first part is for owners of a new dog or puppy, covering subjects such as diet and nutrition, house training, how to puppy-proof your home, choosing a vet, grooming, general health, etc. These are just some of the subjects covered to give you an idea of the wide range of information.

Several different training techniques are outlined in the course, including crate training, clicker training, dog whispering, and more. Next, the more advanced behavior issues such as chewing, biting, aggression, digging, jumping, etc. are covered. Several informative and interesting case studies are included in this section. We all love a good story!

In addition, there is a chapter on how to understand your dog and the significance of the owner being perceived as the alpha in the home. Doggy facial expressions, vocals and body language are also included in this section. Aided by photographs, the chapters on obedience training are well articulated and the many stances and commands are presented in excellent detail.

I've outlined just a fraction of what is covered but I'm sure you will agree that it is impressive. I had already heard great things about this course before I actually took a look at it so had high expectations. I have to say that Secrets to Dog Training has not disappointed me - in fact, I'm amazed at the quality and quantity of the information offered for such a low price.

This book is well-written using easily understood language. My reading experience was enhanced by the fact that the book is broken down into small chapters, making it easy to understand and follow. Being faced with a wall of text can be quite overwhelming!

I was glad to see that Secrets to Dog Training provides instructions for obedience training for all ages and problem behaviors. All too often dog trainers offer training for puppies, not recognizing that these problem behaviors can continue into a dog's adulthood.

Another excellent feature is the free consultations offered by the team at Secrets to Dog Training when you buy the course. Just send the team an email and they will provide you with an individual answer for your specific dog behavior problem. You'll receive a response full of practical tips and expert advice.

The following bonus items are included when you buy the guide: an audio book plus 5 extra e-books on house training, security training, aggression, grooming, and secrets to becoming the alpha dog.

A new and exciting bonus being included with the course is a 30-minute downloadable video, which shows effective methods to solve those annoying obedience issues. It is presented by Dave Johnson, the extremely popular dog care professional, who makes it all seem so easy!

The detailed information covered is easy to comprehend and extremely effective. This book is not only useful to dog owners who need help with problem behaviors in their pets. The information in this guide would be of use to everyone looking to have a great rapport with their dog.

Find out why Secrets to Dog Training is the top selling dog training guide for the 4th year in a row!

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An Honest Review Of 'Dog Owner Boot Camp'

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Have you bought a new puppy and don't quite know how to go about potty training him? Does your dog constantly embarrass you with his insistence on smelling the crotch of everyone who comes through your front door? Is your dog exhibiting aggressive behaviour to the point of nipping at children? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then you just might be in need of a dog training boot camp manual - something that will guide you on what to do with your dog and prevent you from going totally crazy.

Wouldn't it be nice to have your dog sitting calmly by your side when you open the door to greet a guest? Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to take your dog out for a walk without having to constantly tug on his leash in order to prevent him from chasing after children and other animals? Wouldn't life be perfect if your dog would heel, stay, and sit every time you tell him to and simply await your command rather than insist on what he wants to do? A dog training boot camp manual will certainly help you achieve these things and more.

Let's take a look at one such manual - an eBook entitled "Dog Owner Boot Camp." Is this eBook the dog training boot camp manual that will solve your dog problems? Let's find out.

The book's author claims that this manual promotes a dog training system that is designed for dog owners who have very little or no training experience at all. She also says that the eBook will make you realize that dog training can be very simple and that it can be fun for both you and your dog.

Dr. Steve Kornfeld, a world-renowned veterinarian with over 14 years of experience, says that this dog training boot camp eBook has effectively captured the real essence of owning, training, and raising a dog. In fact, Dr. Kornfeld says that the book is remarkable for its discussion on the special relationship between dog and owner in a manner that makes it seem almost as if it was written by a dog!

The eBook uses easily understood step-by-step instructions that guide you through the entire process of becoming a responsible dog owner. It begins with the process of finding the right breed of dog and then guides you through the intricacies of each stage of your dog's life. It helps you understand why your dog behaves the way he does and tells you how best to handle a specific behaviour. And because caring for a dog requires more than just obedience training, the book also delves into the subject of grooming.

The eBook is not only very comprehensive; it is made even more remarkable by the fact that the words it contains are spoken right from the heart of a dog owner who knows exactly what she is talking about. If dogs were sold with a dog training boot camp manual, then this book would probably be the manual of choice.

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