Recommended Reading
On this page are just a few books that you may find interesting, some are inspirational, others informative and others are just fun.
We hope you enjoy them, and if you have any recommendations then feel free to let us know by our contact page.
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Help for Your Fearful Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Dog Conquer His Fears Is your dog afraid of strangers? Never fear! Whatever your dog is afraid of, this comprehensive guide to the treatment of canine anxiety, fears and phobias can help. | |
EVERY RESCUED DOG HAS A TALE: Stories from the Dog Rescue Railroad This book contains stories with photos of shelter dogs who were transported by volunteers to safety in another state in order to save them from being put to death in the shelter. There is also a section on how you can get involved in this worthy cause if you are interested. Some stories are funny, some heartbreaking, but all are inspiring. | |
101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog 101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps.? The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips, and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. | |
Shelter Dogs Photographer Traer Scott’s endearing portraits of dogs living in American shelters are irresistible and heart-rending – and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. Some of the dogs subsequently found good homes; others were never adopted. The portraits reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and, sometimes, humour and whimsy that Scott saw in each face despite the dog’s circumstances. | |
Before You Were Mine A boy wonders about the life of his dog before he adopted him from the animal shelter. "Before You Were Mine," explores many possibilities of a dog's life before coming to a new owner: showing reasons such as intolerance for dog behaviors, neglect, becoming lost, and/or not being welcomed at a new home. | |
Animal Friends, Tail Wagging And Throat Purring Stories of Shelter And Rescue Pets Being able to share Mama D's story was one of the truly memorable times in my life; knowing that her story is just one of millions makes my heart break. Everyone who read my copy of this book has loved the animals, cried over their circumstances, & rejoiced at most of the outcomes. In an age of all the cruelty in the world, it does my heart good knowing this kind of book can touch so many. | |
The Blessing of the Animals: True Stories of Ginny, the Dog Who Rescues Cats Move over, Lassie--the dog who rescues cats has struck a chord in America that will not stop resonating. This canine crusader's uncanny ability to find and rescue stray cats has melted hearts from coast to coast, generating massive media attention, making her the top dog in the talk-show circuit and winning her a host of humanitarian awards. | |
Rescue Rover! 101 Ways You Can Help Abandoned Dogs It doesn’t take a million dollar donation to help transform the lives of hundreds of endangered and abandoned dogs. Rescue Rover! uncovers 101 upbeat & inspirational ideas that get you involved in dog rescue. | |
Max, The Shelter Dog Max is a misunderstood, playful, and energetic pit bull placed in a shelter by his owners. Will he find a loving home in time? Find out as you read about his heroic journey as a shelter dog. (Author donates a portion of the proceeds to charities and shelters that help the plight of the American Pit Bull Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier, as well as other animals in need.) | |
Your Adopted Dog: Everything You Need to Know about Rescuing and Caring for a Best Friend in Need A comprehensive, current and lively guide to the entire process of rescuing dogs, adopting or placing them, and to their special needs. | |