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Dogopoly
A great game for every dog lover! Dogopoly is based on the other "Opoly" game we are all familiar with, only this one uses dogs as the theme. Instead of real estate you have dog breeds. Purchase dog houses and dog bones for your property. You also have Good Dog and Bad Dog cards. Draw the right card and maybe you'll pass "Go Fetch" and collect $200. The wrong card might have you move back 3 spaces to clean your shoes because "You stepped in it!" There are even fun facts about breeds on the back of the "dog deed" cards. The pewter tokens include a Fire Hydrant, Flea, Mailman, Dog Bowl, Cat, and a Steak. For 2-6 players ages 8 to adult
Arden has had a small quanity of berner magnetic notepads printed up. Take a peek at her farmers garden web page
for more information.
"The Right Dog for You" Dr. Daniel Tortora
Simon & Schuster, 1983; ISBN: 067147247X
There was a quiz several people mailed me called something like "What
Kind of Dog Are You?". It was cute, unscientific and silly (rather like
a puppy, come to think of it), in my opinion. And it had me, the gooey-
eye owner of a beautiful Bernese, pegged for an Irish setter. Ohmygosh!
But an excellent, well conceived book on this subject is Dr. Daniel
Tortora's "The Right Dog For You" (Simon & Schuster, 1983). The
complexities of the subject are treated in a fascinating and thoughtful
manner, and the quizzes are a lot of fun.
He does a methodical study of all the AKC registered breeds with respect
to about 15 behavioral characteristics. For each of these the reader is
asked a series of questions, many not about dogs, and is scored. The
scores in each category are correlated to all the breeds. Some of the
conclusions are surprising: for some personality traits it's best if
the owner and pooch are similar, for some it may be better if they are
complementary. Of course, he acknowledges that each dog is an individual;
the dogs' ratings are based on tendencies of their breed, etc.
BTW, among the several dogs this book would have me matched with, the
only one more perfectly matched than the BMD is the magnificent, gentle,
drooling Newfoundland.
- Eric Raeburn
"I'll be Home Soon!"
by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
If you worry about leaving your dog home alone, both because you
love your dog and your house, - this little book is for you.
"I'll be Home Soon! How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety"
- Most dogs can be left home alone during the day and lead happy,
fulfilled doggy lives without destroying your house. Of course,
some of them get into trouble at home when you're gone because
there's so much fun stuff to do without you to stop them. But a
small number of dogs suffer from a serious problem called
Separation Anxiety, in which they panic at your departure and
stay panicked until you return. This book is designed to help
those whose dog really suffers from Separation Anxiety, to help
you prevent it from developing, and to help you raise a dog with
good "house manners."
- Dogwise
"On The Road Again With Man's Best Friend : United States " by Dawn Habgood and Robert Habgood
Reviewing hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and resorts that welcome pets, this guide to traveling with dogs (and cats) provides over 18,000 listings of pet-friendly accommodations.
Each entry offers hotel contact information, number of rooms, corresponding rates, and pet policies, including pet fees, size and weight limitations, and pet amenities. Pet rules and regulations for state and national parks are also included.
- Amazon
"Knitting With Dog Hair" Kendall Crolius and Anne Montgomery
"Knitting With Dog Hair : Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet."
This well written book discusses how to get and spin dog hair, projects to make and tools needed for spinning dog hair.
- Alpenhorn Review
"The Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World" by Bonnie Wilcox DVM and Chris Walkowicz
The authors' goal is to educate the prospective or current dog owner on
the history of the breed and the physical and behavioral characteristics,
stressing the original purpose for which the breed was developed.
Individual breeds are characterized according to the group of their stem
breeds, original purpose and/or geographical development. This book has a
great Breed Name Cross-Reference list, which is helpful in locating breeds
known by several different names in different countries or languages.
- Alpenhorn Review
"Lost History of the Canine Race" by Mary Elizabeth Thurston
Mary Elizabeth Thurston, an
anthropologist, was spurred to write this history when she discovered that
artifacts and documents relating to our life with dogs were fast disappearing.
....
Dog uses and abuses are
surveyed--the animals served as ancient and modern warriors, as turnspits
(hitched to a treadmill to turn the hearth spit). They also serve as a market for
affluent material trappings- -haircuts, dog food, pet cemetaries, and the
market for purebreds are critiqued. Thurston's affection for dogs is
everywhere evident: Readers will sense her outrage at their mis-treatment and
exploitation, her approval of societies that give dogs respect. A fascinating
slice of cultural history, and a sterling tribute to dogs through the centuries.
(Book-of-the-Month Club and Quality Paperback Book Club selection) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus
Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
For another fascinating excerpt about Canine Nutrition from the book, click the bone 
"Love, Miracles and Animal Healing" by Allen Schoen and Pam Proctor
I would like to recommend the book by Allen Schoen DVM and Pam Proctor;
"Love, Miracles, and Animal Healing : A Heartwarming Look at the Spiritual Bond Between Animals and Humans".
This book tells tales by Dr. Schoen and how he came to explore alternative methods such
as acupuncture and herbal treatments when the normal methods failed. The way
that he tells these stories shows how much he cares for the animals in his
practice. While this book is not entirely about dogs it is great reading for
anyone interested in exploring alternative therapies for their pets. It is
reassuring to see a Cornell trained vet tell of how he has helped different
animals by having an open mind to alternative options. This book is also
very heart warming and I came away having great respect for DR. Schoen as a
person as well as a vet.
- Doug Smith
"Dogwatching" by Desmond Morris
Synopsis
What is it about the canine personality that has singled this animal out of non-human mammals to be man's closest companion? This study offers answers to common questions about dogs.
"It really does happen to a Vet" by Joe Inglis
"Pack of Two : The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs" by Caroline Knapp
"Dog Tags of Courage: The Turmoil of War and the Rewards of Companionship" by John C. Burnam, MSG (USA ret.)
Synopsis
"Dog Tags of Courage" tells the story of 4000 forgotten war
heroes: the German Shepherd Scout Dogs of the Vietnam War. This
is a first hand account of these dogs and their handlers who
loved them, cared for them, and literally carried their food and
water into battle. These dogs located injured GI's, searched out
Viet-Cong weapons caches and booby traps, thwarted enemy attacks
and ambushes, and between missions were loving, playful friends
who shared the lives of their people. At the end of the war,
these dogs were classified as "equipment" and were eventually
abandoned despite the pleas of their handlers. The contributions
of these dogs are honored only in the memories of the soldiers
whose lives they protected and died for in combat. This book
shares their story.
"Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers' Soul: Stories About Pets As
Teachers, Healers, Heroes, and Friends"
by Jack Canfield (Editor), Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker DVM , Carol Kline, Mary Marcdante
This is an inspirational book and one you'll want for your library.
- Joye Neff
"Chicken Soup for the Cat and Dog Lovers' Soul: Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories
About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters "
by Jack Canfield (Editor), Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker DVM , Carol KlineFrom the same "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series - the sequel!
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