Why Does My Dog Drink Out of the Toilet: Answers and Advice for All Kinds of Dog Dilemmas

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Hmmm ..........2001-05-26

For some reason, I never really got into this book.

It's quite well written ... even amusing at times ... the solutions offered for common problems faced by dog owners are generally quite practical and sensible ... Perhaps, I never really got into this book because the book doesn't offer anything original, or maybe because the author keeps plugging his other books every chance he gets ...

Hmmm ... probably the latter ...

Otherwise ... it's a reasonably good buy ... and deals with most common problems faced by dog owners. This book might would have got three and a half stars, but Amazon doesn't have that ... so ...

Great Book with sense of humor!.......2000-07-28

I loved this book. If you are a beginner, you will find it very interesting. The author answers tens or hundreds of questions one might have regarding dog's behavior. The book goes like, Question - Answer; and those are questions dog owners asked the author. If on the other hand you are an experienced person who read several books already, again you will love this book and find yourself laughing while reading. I found it amusing and humorous, sometimes....rolling on the floor laughing with the way Mr.Ross answered some questions! Highly recommended

Why Does My Dog Drink Out of the Toilet?.......2000-05-17

My husband and I wanted ONE book that provided clear, easy-to-understand, easy-to-follow training instructions, as well as answers to a variety of questions, such as how to introduce a new puppy to an established, older resident dog and cat household, how to kindly, effectively and gently train a young puppy so that it will bond with his human "pack" members, should we still exercise an older dog with arthritis, just to name a few.

Over the past 2 weeks, we've read at least 10 different dog breed ("AKC 100 Top Dog Breeds", "Animal ER"), psychology ("The Wolf Within", "The Dog's Mind") and/or dog training books ("ASPCA Dog Training" by Dr. Bruce Fogle). Although a few books were very good, most did not have all the information we needed contained in one book. This book was by far the most helpful because the format is clear and easy to read, the content is widely varied, informative and frequently hilarious. The thinking behind the training techniques is logically explained. The training methods are very easy to understand and follow. Information on other topics, such as diet, hearing loss, overcoming car sickness, flea control, handicapped dogs, etc., is included.

We used the techniques described in this book to counteract some bad habits our beloved 12-yr-old Lab/German Shorthair Pointer had acquired over the years, and implemented some of the techniques discussed while we observed, temperament-tested and chose a 9-wk-old German Shorthair puppy (out of a 9-puppy litter) to add to our family. Both the breeder and my husband were quite impressed with the IMMEDIATE POSITIVE RESULTS I obtained with the puppies upon first-time use of these methods. I also got great results with our own 12-yr-old dog. (OK, our 12-yr-old SPOILED dog!)

The questions in the book were asked by people all over the country about anything and everything pertaining to dogs of all breeds and ages, covering a multitude of situations. You are sure to find your own questions answered in this book, whatever they may be. The author(s) are experienced dog owners (they have 4 dogs, ranging from 14 years old to 2 years old) & trainers. Their humane, common-sense methods are clearly explained, easily learned and can be used by pet owners of all experience levels.

Initially, I wanted ONE all-purpose book, but because this book was so informative and enjoyable, it looks like I'll have to add "Dog Talk" and "Puppy Preschool" to my library.

I highly recommend "Why Does My Dog Drink Out of the Toilet?" to any current, past or future dog owners. You will enjoy reading about the experiences of the authors and other dog owners, you'll find the information helpful and fun to learn, you'll laugh at some of the dog stories, you'll REALLY enjoy the positive results you get with your dog(s), and your dog will probably breathe a sigh of relief now that you finally understand him.

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Why Does My Dog Drink Out of the Toilet?: Answers and Advice for All Kinds of Dog Dilemmas
John Ross Barbara McKinney
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTK188

Book Description

"Resisting the temptation of melon-hued sunsets, Evans works with documentary-style black-and-white photography. The landscapes he captures are not simply blasé, wide-angle homages to the hallowed frontier: they reveal Big Bend's quirks and bemused attitudes, suggesting the hitherto blasphemous—namely, that the American West can have a sense of humor, and at times be downright weird. Above all, Evans is exposing beauty from its proper angles. To see Big Bend through his eyes is to gaze upon an altogether alien world, and in so doing, to feel our innocence reawaken."

—Robert Draper

It takes a long time to get to know the Big Bend. Just to look at all the mountains and canyons and desert horizons can take weeks of driving and hiking. And to get acquainted with the independent, self-contained, slightly quirky people who call this place home ...well, that can take a lifetime. James Evans understands that. Recalling his decision to make the Big Bend his artistic muse and photographic subject, he says, "I moved here in 1988 to dedicate my life to the Big Bend and its people. I don't shoot pictures and leave and make a book. This work is a slow accumulation of years of being here. The mountains are familiar friends and the people my heroes. I am one of them."

In this book, James Evans records the landscapes and the people of the Big Bend in all their beauty, harshness, and character. Images such as "South Rim with Agave," "Eyes of the Chisos," and "The Road to Candelaria" capture the distances, openness, and rough loveliness that draw people to this remote part of the Texas-Mexico border. Evans's photographs of people—legendary ranchwoman Hallie Stillwell, Kickapoo girls at a ceremonial dance, national park superintendent Ross Maxwell, school boys in Boquillas, Mexico, to mention only a few—show a deeply felt, but anti-sentimental understanding of his Big Bend neighbors. Other images, such as "Snake and Jesus," "Drug Blimp," and "Rope-O-Matic" reveal the whimsical, offbeat sensibility that sets Evans apart from others who have photographed the Big Bend.

Also included are equally distinctive "Notes and Stories," in which Evans talks about how he came to photograph each particular person and each place and what they mean to him. Robert Draper's foreword pinpoints why Evans's work has such irresistible appeal. In his words, "The photographs of James Evans celebrate the unburnished beauty of Big Bend country as a way of celebrating the free spirit. I see no way out of voicing the cliché: this is a deeply life-affirming collection."

Customer Reviews:

let the images speak for themselves.......2003-07-30

The review by Mr. Fowler pretty much sums up the book. For me there isn't anyone who can capture images of Big Bend quite like James Evans. I have long been a fan of his work and have waited for this book for many years. For those who have never been to the Big Bend region this book offers a chance to be introduced to what makes it so special. It isn't just the landscapes, it is the people. Big Bend Pictures communicates to me what makes west Texas so special. To stare into these pictures allows me to travel back to the region and experience again the heat, the dry air, the clouds(good lord the clouds, just look at how he captures the clouds) and the people. Gaze into the eyes of his subjects and know what it means to live life. Big Bend is like no other place on earth and James' photographs are like no others.

Big Bend Pictures.......2003-05-06

The Big Bend area of West Texas is both seductive and elusive to visitors. The immense scale, loneliness and beauty of the desert scenery can immediately charm any visitor to this remote borderland, and many books have succeeded in extolling these virtues. However, the human denizens of the Big Bend can be quirky lot, with a big dose of individuality an apparent requirement for remaining in these parts for very long.
In this new large-format book, James Evans has succeeded admirably in capturing for the viewer the essence of the human dimension of this vast land. Yes there are panoramas and thunderstorms on these pages, but it's the direct and intimate portraits of the people that will capture your attention. Elderly ranchers (and ranch women), young children, Anglos, Hispanics, funerals, dances, homes, animals - all powerful and direct visual statements. Many of these scenes aren't pretty. There's grit and violence, poverty, sadness; but it's all real. Evans has spent the past 15 years living in the Big Bend (he has a studio and gallery in tiny Marathon, TX), taking time to really know his subjects, gaining their trust, opening a window of truth before his lens. As a regular visitor to these parts, I feel Evans has finally captured the real essence of this amazing region for all of us Big Bend lovers to enjoy.
There are 102 duotone photographs, most are full or double page. A real bonus is James' comments about each photograph in the rear appendix. It is there we come to understand a little more about each of his subjects, and ultimately a bit about Evans as well. And good value, too; lots of book here for the quite reasonable price. And I like the horned lizard endpapers.

¡Cámara! Ciudad de México / Picture Mexico City

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Beautiful and moving pictures of Mexico City

¡Cámara! Ciudad de México / Picture Mexico City
Getty Trust Publications , and Getty Conservation Institute
Manufacturer: Getty Trust Publications: Getty Conservation Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

Photo Essays | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

Mexico | Americas | History | Subjects | Books

Spanish | Foreign Language Nonfiction | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

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Book Description

In the popular tradition of Picture L.A., Picture Cape Town, and Picture Mumbai, this book contains images by nine youths from Mexico City who photographed what they consider to be their city's distinctive landmarks. The images, combined with quotes from the photographers in both English and
Spanish, evoke ideas that challenge readers' conventional notions of what landmarks are and invite readers to consider how they are marked by the communities in which they live.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and moving pictures of Mexico City.......2003-09-05

I really loved this book. It has black and white photos of different areas of Mexico City, all taken by Mexican children. It also includes captions for each picture in Spanish and English. I lived in Mexico a long time ago and "Picture Mexico City" really captured the soul of the city, and the Mexican spirit. The Getty Conservation Institute is contributing so much to the world and its children with the "Picture" project, and I hope they can continue it with other cities.

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Picture Collections in Mexico
Davidson Marth
Manufacturer: Scarecrow Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Painting | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

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General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Subjects | Books

Book Description

Directory to over 500 public and private collections of pictorial documents created and preserved in the United Mexican States. Exemplary....The type is large and clear, and the page well designed for maximal legibility. Even the quality of paper, binding, and case deserves praise. An eminently respectable addition to art collections with photographic interests. --CHOICE ...marvelously intelligent guide....beautiful reproductions of some especially interesting photos....a must... --THE AMERICAS

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Visual Culture in Spain and Mexico
Anny Brooksbank Jones
Manufacturer: Manchester University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Museums & Collections | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Painting | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Performing Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Movies | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Aesthetics | Philosophy | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0719056780
Release Date: 2007-08-21

Book Description

Visual Culture in Spain and Mexico analyzes films, paintings and museum exhibitions to show how aspects of hispanic visual culture ‘manage’ or ‘mediate’ risk, as articulated stylistically and ideologically in the visual artefact. The book is divided into six chapters plus an Introduction. The first three chapters deal with Mexico or more accurately aspects of life in Mexico City; the other three with Spain or more precisely with the Basque Country and aspects of cultural appropriation which include but also exceed Basque cultural politics.

The antiquities of Mexico: As illustrated by the archaeological collections in its national museum

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The antiquities of Mexico: As illustrated by the archaeological collections in its national museum
Willson Wilberforce Blake
Manufacturer: C.G. Crawford's Print
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Aztec | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00087ZREO

Children of the world (Picture collections)

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Children of the world (Picture collections)
Cindy Barden
Manufacturer: American Teaching Aids
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006QEWB6

A guide to visual resources: Photographs, films, and videotapes at the University of New Mexico

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A guide to visual resources: Photographs, films, and videotapes at the University of New Mexico
Stella De SaÌ Rego
Manufacturer: Center for Southwest Research, General Library, University of New Mexico
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006DC4AU

Book Description

Increasing density in our cities has made it very difficult to find space for gardens. However even a small outdoor space can be made to seem far more roomy. This compilation gathers the best examples of the way garden designers use strategic solutions to optimize space. There are many inspiring examples of how even the tiniest patch can be made to feel more open and expansive.

Urban Eden: Grow Delicious Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs in a Really Small Space

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Organic gardening in tiny spaces
What a breath of fresh air

Urban Eden: Grow Delicious Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs in a Really Small Space
Adam Caplin , and James Caplin
Manufacturer: Kyle Cathie Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1856265013

Book Description

The perfect book for any gardener with a tiny space ‹ whether roof top, terrace, or window box ‹ Urban Eden shows how to create a place where flowers, foliage, fruit, vegetables, and herbs intermingle and flourish.

Customer Reviews:

Organic gardening in tiny spaces.......2006-07-09

If you want to grow your own food, but don't have any space, this is the book for you. Even though it's set in the UK, and I live in Australia, I found plenty of ideas that I was able to use to successfully grow food in a 2 square metre plot behind my house. There are lots of different options shown (eg rooftop, indoors, balcony, pots), with lots of colour photographs. I liked that there was a focus on design as well- not only should the area be productive, it should look attractive.

What a breath of fresh air.......2003-01-06

Living in a small space with no bed to call my own I picked up this book and read it. It was wonderful! Lots of information on gardening specifically for the urban dweller. The photographs were wonderful, as was the writing. Included information on raised beds, regular beds, container gardening, fruits and vegetables, flowers, and anything else the city dweller might want to grow. Also included really interesting information on pollution and its effects on the urban dweller's garden and information on pests and what can be done to control them. There was also a heavy influence of organic gardening and how this might be done in the city.

An excellent book all around, it's become my new favourite gardening book.

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Garden Design for Small Spaces: From Backyards to Balconies to Rooftops
Keith Corlett
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Garden Design | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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No Garden? No Problem! Design and Planting Ideas for the Smallest of Spaces: Steps, Walls, Roof Terraces, Balconies, Basements and Courtyards

Small Garden

ASIN: 0806964111

Book Description

By mastering the principles of scaled imagery, you can design a beautiful garden landscape that belies its actual size. Here you’ll find the nine specific techniques—each a unique approach that emphasizes your garden’s natural attributes—for countering smallness of space. Also included is comprehensive listing of plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees suitable for various small-space gardens, and a wealth of information on types of space, growing conditions, and garden structures. From patio to penthouse to places in between, no space is too small to benefit from the valuable insights provided here.

Planning A Small Yard (101 Essential Tips)

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Small book with big information

Planning A Small Yard (101 Essential Tips)
John Brookes
Manufacturer: DK ADULT
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Landscape | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

Garden Design | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0789405644

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Small book with big information.......2000-10-02

101 Essential Tips: Planning a Small Yard delivers just what it promises. Tips on design, perspective, materials, structures and many photos to illustrate the concepts. I highly recommend this book to anyone faced with putting a lot of garden into a small space.

The Small Commercial Garden: How to Make $10,000 a Year in Your Backyard

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The Small Commercial Garden: How to Make $10,000 a Year in Your Backyard
Dan Haakenson
Manufacturer: PC-Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0964286106

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Small Gardens and Backyards
David Stevens
Manufacturer: Reed New Zealand
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1850290652

Backyard barbeque becomes an efficient homestead smokehouse.: An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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Backyard barbeque becomes an efficient homestead smokehouse.: An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Barbara Falkowski
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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Book Description

This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on May 1, 1997. The length of the article is 641 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A woman got her whole family involved in making homemade sausage. First she ground the pork and mixed it with spices and a little water. Then the family carefully stuffed the ground mixture into natural cases. Finally, she constructed a smoker from a standard round barbeque and an old water heater.

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Title: Backyard barbeque becomes an efficient homestead smokehouse.
Author: Barbara Falkowski
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1997
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: v81 Issue: n3 Page: p29(1)

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The Backyard Berry Book. (book reviews): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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The Backyard Berry Book. (book reviews): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Walt Reichert
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097OS5C
Release Date: 2005-07-28

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on September 1, 1997. The length of the article is 722 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: The Backyard Berry Book. (book reviews)
Author: Walt Reichert
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: v81 Issue: n5 Page: p75(1)

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A backyard lean-to: for the green thumb.(Homestead building): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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A backyard lean-to: for the green thumb.(Homestead building): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Tony Marchese
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008GD6FW
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2455 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A backyard lean-to: for the green thumb.(Homestead building)
Author: Tony Marchese
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2004
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: 88 Issue: 1 Page: 32(5)

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The Backyard Orchardist. (book reviews): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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The Backyard Orchardist. (book reviews): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Walt Reichert
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097OS52
Release Date: 2005-07-28

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on September 1, 1997. The length of the article is 722 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: The Backyard Orchardist. (book reviews)
Author: Walt Reichert
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: v81 Issue: n5 Page: p75(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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