Books

Authored by
Miriam Fields-Babineau

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Dog Training Basics
Successfully communicate with your dog and he'll quickly do what you ask. Whether you're trying to housetrain, teach obedience, play games or do tricks, you'll find the best training techniques here. The key to getting fast, long lasting results lies in using words of praise instead of force or constant bribery. Learn how to effectively use your spoken and body language, how to understand your dog's language and delight in uncovering his special personality, reasoning ability and sense of humor. This full color guide even includes the entire range of dog and puppy care, from crate training and grooming to exercise and social development.

Sterling Publishing Company, ISBN# 0-8069-9406-1
$15.00 plus shipping.


Training Older Dogs
You can train an old dog new tricks! You can also learn how to help your old friend live a longer healthier life. From learning how to choose the right trainer to teaching your dog how to understand basic commands, Training Older Dogs, will help your loved one thrive. Even if your older dog has really bad manners, this book will teach you how to modify his behavior. Once he has learned how to behave you and he can partake in many different games and activities together.

TFH Publishing Company, ISBN# 18214-90238-6 Yearbook #081
$13.00 plus shipping.


The Perfect Retriever
All retrievers can be perfect when you learn how to live with them. This includes learning about how they were developed as well as how to understand and train them. From teaching commands to solving behavior problems The Perfect Retriever will teach you how to care for your dog and list all the possibilities. This book gives you an overview of how to participate in agility, obedience trials, hunting activities and search and rescue.

TFH Publishing Company, ISBN# 18214-90238-6 Yearbook #084
$13.00 plus shipping.


Dog Training with a Head Halter
Never again have to choke your dog or be dragged down the road. The world is waking up to the use of Head Halters for training dogs instead of choke chains or prong collars. Head Halters train through logic, not force. Where the dog's head goes his body will follow. Dog Training with a Head Halter will teach you how to overcome bad habits including aggression, destructiveness and annoying behavior problems. This book further teaches you how to train your dog from start to finish, the ultimate goal being to control your dog with vocal and visual cues-NO COLLAR OR LEASH! *80 full color photos*

Barron's Educational Series, ISBN# 0764112368
$9.00 plus shipping.


Dogs Quarterly:
Raising Dogs the Natural Way

Everything you need to help your dog live a long, healthy life, the natural way. From proper nutrition to lifelong care, you and your dog will benefit from learning about homeopathic remedies, natural food diets, massage, vitamins and supplements. Using these methods will reduce your veterinarian bills, and keep your dog in the peak of health throughout his life. Includes a list of 25 flower remedies and how they can be utilized. For example, Aspin can be used to stop fear, anxiety and apprehension. Chamomile can be used to relax the muscles. Gemstones can also be used to help with separation anxiety and physical ailments. Natural remedies can help arthritis, abscesses, and organ breakdown.

TFH Publications, Inc., ISBN# 18214-90238-6 Yearbook #119 $13.00 plus shipping.


Puppies Quarterly:
Your Special Mixed Breed

Searching for a mixed breed dog? You better read this before you pick one out. To make sure you get the right dog for you do temperament testing. Your Special Mixed Breed will teach you how to temperament test a shelter or rescue dog, or if you are looking for a dog for a specific job, how to test a pup among a litter. Once you've chosen a puppy, you'll need to know how to acclimate him in his new home, train him and keep him healthy. Through understanding canine language, you and your new buddy will be able to participate in any number of activities outlined herein. Make sure your new puppy will remain with you for many years. READ THIS BOOK before getting your dog!

TFH Publications, Inc., ISBN#18214-90236-2 Yearbook #146
$13.00 plus shipping.


Dogs Quarterly:
Your Aging Dog

Your dog has gone through puppyhood. He no longer soils your house or destroys anything. He's fun to be with and shares your life. You know each other well...or so you think. Can you recognize when he's not feeling well? You'd better, or it could be too late. Your Aging Dog will teach you how to recognize behavioral and physical changes before they become out of control. Learn how to keep your old dog fit and healthy. Have fun with him throughout his golden years.

TFH Publications, Inc., ISBN#18214-90238-6 Yearbook #130
$13.00 plus shipping.


Puppies Quarterly:
Puppy's First Year

So, you've got a new puppy. Now what? Do you know about his behavioral and physical development? Puppy's First Year will teach you all about how to select the right puppy for your family, acclimate him into his new home, how to care for and train him, including housetraining and how to teach some basic commands. Once you and he have an understanding there are fun filled days ahead, filled with activities!

TFH Publications, Inc., ISBN#18214-90236-2 Yearbook #112
$13.00 plus shipping.


Puppies Quarterly:
Puppy Care & Trianing

You've got to know how to care for and train that new puppy! Puppy Care & Training will teach you how. This book will teach you what it's like to be a puppy and how to understand his behavior. Through this insight you will be able to properly care for and train him to be a good citizen. All training is through positive reinforcement. Once trained, there are many activities you and he can do together.

TFH Publications Inc., ISBN#18214-90236-2 Yearbook #147
$13.00 plus shipping.


Multiple Dog Households
Let your dogs live harmoniously with you and each other. "Two or more dogs can be twice the fun - as well as twice the work. Multiple Dog Households addresses the special needs and lifestyle issues that go hand in hand with having two or more dogs in the home. From introducing a new dog or puppy into the household to the unique care and living situations required, this book will offer the reader advice on how to make the most of sharing your life with more than one dog. Also included are valuable training tips that will make daily life easier, up-to-date information on nutrition and health care, and activities that your whole pack can enjoy and participate in together."

TFH Publications Inc., ISBN#0793830885
$13.00 plus shipping.


Puppy Kindergarten
All puppies must begin training thinking of it as a game. "Training a puppy can be a huge but rewarding challenge that involves communication, discipline, and lots of love. Puppy Kindergarten helps the new puppy owner to understand a dog's learning process and offers tips on how to deal with the common communication barriers. Simple and concise, this book explains different training procedures specially designed for each stage in a puppy's development. It also discusses in detail problem behaviors, such as barking, chewing, and jumping, and how to correct them in a positive manner. Puppy Kindergarten provides the dog owner with a solid foundation for raising a small puppy into a happy, well-adjusted, and obedient adult dog."

TFH Publications Inc., ISBN#0793830923
$13.00 plus shipping.

Plus many more books to come, including:
Choosing Your Hunting Dog. You must have the right one for any specific game you hunt as well as terrain in which you hunt.
Breed Books:
Living with a Mixed Breed Dog
Living with a Belgian Malinois
Living with a Giant Schnauzer
Living with a Pomeranian
Living with a Weimaraner

These breed books include the breed history, conformation specifications, how to choose a puppy, temperament testing, raise and train a puppy and information about breed related activities.