For the Love of Rescue Dogs: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Training, and Caring for Your Dog (CompanionHouse Books) Adopt, Don't Shop! Real-Life Stories of Forever Homes, Helpful Tips, and More

Colvin, Tom; Sunday, Paula; McAuliffe, Mick

ISBN 10: 1621871894 / ISBN 13: 9781621871897

Published by CompanionHouse Books (edition Reprint), 2019

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 1621871894-11-1

Synopsis:

The perfect read before you bring your rescue pet home, For the Love of Rescue Dogs is a witty and informative book on all things canine-related. Featuring over 250 stunning pictures of cute dogs, this resource illustrates the many facets of their personality, provides tips on training, and explains the best ways to care for a rescue dog. Know how to give them the life they’ve always wanted as you flip through the pages of this books that’s as adorable as it is enlightening!

About the Authors: Tom Colvin has been instrumental in the state of Iowa for animal protection since 1974. He has been director of the Cedar Bend Humane Society and shelter director of Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Tom has been president of the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies since 1981. He is the current executive director of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Paula received a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She worked as a medical technician for the Cedar Bend Humane Society and realized she wanted to help pet owners sove issues that were causing them to place their pets in shelters. She began working at the Animal Rescue League in Iowa in the 1990's. She evaluated shelter dogs to place them in compatible homes and worked with ARL volunteers on programs to train and socialize shelter dogs and puppies before adoption.

Mick McAulife joined the ARL staff in 1990. He has worked extensively in canine training and served as Director of Animal Behavior and Training for the R.S.P.C.A. Queensland, Australia. He believes training should be fun for you and your pet and he stresses positive reinforcement techniques, eliminating the need for physical or verbal correction or training equipment that can cause injury. Mick educates owners on how to train their pets with patience and understanding, resulting in a well-mannered pet and life-long bond.

Bibliographic Details

Title: For the Love of Rescue Dogs: The Complete ...
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books (edition Reprint)
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: Reprint.