HOMEMADE TREATS FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND
With 50 canine-tested, veterinarian-approved recipes, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook has something to delight every canine connoisseur. Dog lovers can stir up appetizing homemade treats for their beloved pooches using easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Recipes include Peanut Butter-Honey Nut Cheerios Balls, Taco Treats, Birthday Blueberry Pupcakes, Halloween Treats, Frozen Magic Meatballs, and more. There are even delicious doggy delicacies for pets with special needs, including Turkey Jerky and Salad Bar Bones. Fun and funky color illustrations plus Nutritional Notes and Treats and Tidbits about cooking and storing the goodies ensure that cooks will enjoy this book as much as their pets enjoy their homemade treats!

Bond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods. It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.

Your dog is your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life--and your house!--upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park!

In this book, you get:

Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog.

A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need.

Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them.

Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come.

Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviors.

Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!

A fun design and tasty treats give this gift book the irresistible Wow! Meow! factor

Seventy-eight million cats make themselves at home in the U.S. Following on the paws of the highly successful The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook (0-7645-9773-6), this book contains 50 delicious recipes that have earned a seal of approval from cats and veterinarians. Recipes feature easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Colorful illustrations add a fun feel, while sidebars offer tips on nutrition and cooking techniques. The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook is an ideal gift for any kitty lover.

Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning author of more than 40 books. She has won awards from the Cat Writers' Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Palika's work has been published in a variety of magazines, including Newsweek, the Saturday Evening Post, Dog World, Dog Fancy, and the AKC Gazette.

Your fun guide to selecting, caring, and loving your turtle or tortoise

Coexisting with a turtle or tortoise may not be a warm and fuzzy experience, but it definitely has its rewards. And with more than 250 species to choose from, you're bound to find one that's right for you. Looks-wise, they can range from very plain and unadorned to a brightly colored and embellished with every manner of crest, crown, spike, and dewlap. As for personality, you'd be amazed at how very different they can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to outright aggressive. And when it comes to longevity, well, let's just say that when you commit to a turtle or tortoise, you're in it for the long haul. For example, the standard American box turtle can live more than 125 years, a leopard tortoise has a life span of up to 100 years, and an aldabran tortoise can live to be more than 200 years old

This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle and give it the care it needs to thrive. Turtle and tortoise expert Liz Palika provides cl ear, step-by-step instructions on how to:

• Select the appropriate turtle or tortoise
• Provide a suitable environment for your new pal
• Care for a variety of chelonian (turtle and tortoise) species
• Supply you pet with a satisfying and healthy diet
• Create an indoor or outdoor home
• Understand your turtle's or tortoise's special needs

Generously illustrated with line drawings and high-quality photographs, Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies covers all the bases. Topics covered include:

• Deciding whether a turtle or tortoise is right for you
• Choosing between a turtle and tortoise
• Who's Who of turtles and tortoises--a complete guide to dozens of species, where they're from, what they're like, and how they are as pets
• Creating a safe and healthy environment for your pet
• Recognizing and treating common health problems and finding a good veterinarian to help you care for your chelonian

Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies is your fun guide to selecting, caring for, and sharing your life with a chelonian.

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Turtles and Tortoises For Dummies (9780764553134). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics

HOMEMADE TREATS FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND

With 50 canine-tested, veterinarian-approved recipes, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook has something to delight every canine connoisseur. Dog lovers can stir up appetizing homemade treats for their beloved pooches using easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Recipes include Peanut Butter-Honey Nut Cheerios Balls, Taco Treats, Birthday Blueberry Pupcakes, Halloween Treats, Frozen Magic Meatballs, and more. There are even delicious doggy delicacies for pets with special needs, including Turkey Jerky and Salad Bar Bones. Fun and funky color illustrations plus Nutritional Notes and Treats and Tidbits about cooking and storing the goodies ensure that cooks will enjoy this book as much as their pets enjoy their homemade treats

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard.

Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies.

Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Fluffy, white powder puffs with paws, irresistible Bichon Frises are intelligent and adaptable. They're happy up in a high-rise or down on the farm--as long as they're around people! Always ready to snuggle or play, Bichons compete in obedience and agility and make wonderful therapy dogs with their adorable looks and affectionate nature. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:

• Traits to look for, including the dark eyes and double coat
• Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
• Feeding, grooming, and healthcare
• The importance of positive, firm training to keep the Bichon's natural independent streak under control

Your Bichon will greet you enthusiastically every time you come home. Just don't be gone too long, because you'll be missed!

Your German Shepherd Puppy Month by Month, Second Edition, provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Expert authors Liz Palika, vet Deb Eldredge, and breeder Joanne Olivier team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have, and many they don't think to ask, including:

- What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home.
- Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them.
- How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible.
- What do to when your puppy cries at night.
- Why and how to crate train your puppy.
- When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does.
- When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands--like Sit, Stay, and Come--and the best way to teach them.
- When and how to go about leash training.
- How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy.
- What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn't.
- When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works.
- How and how often to bath your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth.
- How to know what requires a trip to the vet and what doesn't.
- What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.

A highly anticipated revision of the classic guide to Aussies

The Australian Shepherd has a devoted following. Highly desired for its versatility, the Aussie is an intelligent, athletic, and very people-oriented herding dog. In this second edition of the popular and respected The Australian Shepherd, Aussie expert Liz Palika has updated the material to reflect the breed's booming popularity, including the dramatic increase in performance records. She explains in clear, accessible language how readers can determine if an Aussie is the right dog for them and, if so, how to choose an appropriate puppy. Featuring 65 black-and-white photos and line drawings that beautifully illustrate the breed, this guide is a must-have for both potential Aussie owners and longtime breed enthusiasts.

A Labrador Retriever is an adorable bundle of black, yellow, or chocolate joy. No matter what color coat she sports, her versatility and temperament make her an equally wonderful guide dog, sporting companion, or all-around family pet. She greets each member of her human pack with enthusiasm, and her genuine love and zest for life are contagious. The Lab is a faithful friend, and after spending only a moment in each other's company, you'll find yourselves hopelessly devoted to each other.

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find:

• Characteristics to look for when choosing a Labrador Retriever
• A list of supplies you'll need before you bring her home
• Advice on grooming, feeding, and training
• A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical. American Pit Bull Terriers are among the most beloved dogs as well as the most misunderstood, feared, and despised. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:

• The distinction between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the generic pit bull
• Traits to look for in choosing your pet
• Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
• Feeding, grooming, and healthcare
• The importance of positive yet firm training, socialization, and supervision around kids

Provide guidance for American Pit Bull Terrier and you will have a loyal companion for life.

Animals work hard to make ourworld a better place

Animals are so much more than companions--they make amazing contributions to the planet and to the human race. Here, you'll learn about the dogs who are lending a paw to protect livestock, guide people who can't see, pull sleds and wagons, and so much more. You'll also get the scoop on the jobs other animals do, like horses who serve in the military and law enforcement, and even cats who control vermin and provide therapy to the sick and the elderly.

Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you can trust, the ASPCA Kids books were written by animal lovers for animal lovers--just like you.

The Cocker Spaniel has been making her way into the hearts and homes of American families for generations. She's admired for her luxurious coat, her dark, soulful eyes, and those adorable crimped ears. The smallest of the hunting spaniels, the Cocker is a spectacular companion dog who can bring years of merriment, playfulness, and devotion to her beloved human family.

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find:

• Characteristics to look for when choosing a Cocker Spaniel
• A list of supplies you'll need before you bring your Cocker home
• Advice on grooming, feeding, and training
• A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

In 2007, this affectionate, easy-going breed finally made it to the top ten on the American Kennel Association's list of America's most popular dogs, capping a decade of rapid growth for the breed.

Combining informative text with beautiful full-color photographs, this book covers everything you need to know about caring for puppies from birth to age six months. Busy puppy parents will get fast and authoritative advice on:

• Puppy-proofing your home and yard

• What age to bring home a puppy

• Housetraining

• The first trip to the vet

• Crate training

• Feeding

• Socialization

• And much more

Whether you're a proud puppy parent or just love to admire these adorable bundles of joy, this is a charming book you'll turn to again and again.

A Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Liz Palika has written more than fifty books. She has received two prestigious Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America. Her work has been published in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy, the AKC Gazette, and other magazines

Learn how to train your dog simply, humanely and effectively This book will help you teach your dog basic skills like coming when called, heeling and walking on a leash. Even more, it will help you accomplish these things with a minimum of frustration and worry and a maximum of love.

Author Liz Palika's training philosophy is based on the bond between owner and pet. She focuses both on making the relationship between you and your dog stronger through training, and making your training time more effective by starting out with a good relationship. Your positive approach is the key to your dog's successful training. Delightful drawings by award-winning artist Pam Posey-Tanzey remind us that, above all, working with your dog should be fun
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your German Shepherd even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a German Shepherd; a list of supplies you'll need; advice on grooming, feeding, and training; a chart to keep track of important information. In addition, a bonus DVD shows you how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand his or her unique personality.

Learn how to train your dog simply, humanely and effectively This book will help you teach your dog basic skills like coming when called, heeling and walking on a leash. Even more, it will help you accomplish these things with a minimum of frustration and worry and a maximum of love.

Author Liz Palika's training philosophy is based on the bond between owner and pet. She focuses both on making the relationship between you and your dog stronger through training, and making your training time more effective by starting out with a good relationship. Your positive approach is the key to your dog's successful training. Delightful drawings by award-winning artist Pam Posey-Tanzey remind us that, above all, working with your dog should be fun
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Fluffy, white powder puffs with paws, irresistible Bichon Frises are intelligent and adaptable. They're happy up in a high-rise or down on the farm--as long as they're around people! Always ready to snuggle or play, Bichons compete in obedience and agility and make wonderful therapy dogs with their adorable looks and affectionate nature. This guide fills you in on the breed's needs and attributes, covering:

• Traits to look for, including the dark eyes and double coat
• Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
• Feeding, grooming, and healthcare
• The importance of positive, firm training to keep the Bichon's natural independent streak under control

Your Bichon will greet you enthusiastically every time you come home. Just don't be gone too long, because you'll be missed!

The 2007 pet food recalls followed a multitude of pets getting sick and dying from contaminated food; now pet owners must take charge of what they feed their dogs and cats. With The Ultimate Pet Food Guide, veteran dog trainer, behaviorist, and author Liz Palika focuses on nutritional needs and covers every type of feeding, including controversial raw diets, homemade cooked food, and commercial foods. Palika also addresses introducing new foods; what human foods pets shouldn't eat; free-feeding; responsibility for food safety; where ingredients come from; and red flags in ingredients. Included are over fifty veterinarian- and pet-nutritionist-approved recipes and diets tailored to special-needs pets, such as puppies/kittens and pregnant, older, overweight and/or more sedentary animals.