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Dog Heroes of September 11th
A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs

Dog Heroes of September 11th
A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs

Dog Heroes of September 11th is the first major publication to salute the canines that served the nation in the recovery missions following the terrorists' attacks on America. Beautifully written and elegantly designed, the book provides and excellent overview of the mission and requirements of these search and rescue dogs and serves as a lasting tribute to these noble American heroes.

232 pages
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Full-color Photographs

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$19.95

42 pgs.
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Basic Narcotic Detection Dog Training
By Jack Robicheaux

This book has been written primarily to help the new and / or experienced Law Enforcement or Professional K9 handler to fully understand the process of selecting, training and maintaining the working Narcotic Detection Dog.

The content of this text is purely intended for the use of the professional dog handler. It is not designed to be a comprehensive detailed training manual or a basic dog training text, but a guideline to educate and promote the training, maintenance and certification of the Narcotic Detection dog.

The methodology and practices proposed by this text are just one way to train a Narcotic Detection dog. Like any facet of dog training, there are a few other methods. This book illustrates the theory and practices which are experimentally based upon years of successfully and professionally training Narcotic Detection dogs.

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	BADGE ON MY COLLAR How does one fully explain the symbiotic relationship between dog handlers and their dogs? Officers and their dogs mesh into a solid unit that thinks and anticipates as one as they communicate many times in unspoken words. By necessity, theirs is an extremely tight bond. This book is a window into those relationships and the lives of K-9s. It showcases fifteen memorable police and search and rescue dogs and presents their unforgettable stories. A twenty-year search for the most heart-warming stories provides a chronicle that gives insight into an often personal world the public seldom sees. Meet K-9 Argus who against all odds searched for an abandoned newborn in the rugged Canadian wilderness. BK20 $24.95
	CANINE SCENT WORK LOG Keeping a detailed record of scent training and tests, starting with your dog’s first short tracks, are invaluable in helping you become a more efficient and skilled trainer and building solid skills in your dog. Keeping a log makes it easy to record your dog’s progress, note problems, and modify future training sessions to accommodate his individual needs. BK68 $12.95
	WORKING LIKE DOGS Marcie Davis and Melissa Bunnell have provided anyone interested in Service Dogs with a wonderful resource that covers the entire spectrum of the Service Dog partnership…from application through the lifetime of these incredible teams. The touching and meaningful stories throughout the book demonstrate the life changing affect these remarkable dogs have on the lives of people who have disabilities. This book will be an invaluable tool for the entire Assistance Dog industry and for everyone partnered with a Service Dog! BK67 $24.95

BK53 $22.95 182 pgs Soft Bound.	TRACKING: FROM THE BEGINNING, by Gary Patterson, is not about a style of tracking, such as Schutzhund, AKC or as a foundation for police work. Instead, it is about building a solid foundation in tracking and then developing those skills through good dog training, not some other more mystical approach. This book covers: tracking theory ·training theory ·laying tracks ·equipment ·handling and a four stage program taking the trainer from imprinting or novice training through advanced levels. It has sold thousands of copies all over the world and has been called, “The best book on tracking in print today.” It is filled with photographs and illustrations.	BK59 $26.95 420 pgs	TRAINING THE BEHAVIOR, by Gary Patterson, The 29 chapters cover everything the beginning or advanced trainer needs to know about concepts and details that confront the working dog trainer in day to day training sessions CHAPTERS: Behavioral Theory, Selecting a Dog, Training Theory, Equipment, Imprinting, Physical Conditioning and Nutrition, Complete and Exhaustive Sections on Tracking, Obedience and Protection training 420 pages with 150 photographs and illustrations. Laminated cover soft bound.
BK55 $39.95 180 pages Hard Bound	A DUMB ANIMAL AT THE END OF THE LEASH....... A TRAINED POLICE DOG AT THE OTHER Joe Clingan has worked with police K-9's, as well as other dogs, since 1972. Joe was the K-9 trainer and K-9 Unit supervisor for the Fort Collins POlice Department for 23 years. He is a USPCA judge and a Certified National Trainer Level III, which is the highest level. This is an excellant book with 66 Color photos	BK24 $14.95 208 pages Soft Bound	K-9'S ARE HUMAN TOO "K-9s Are Human Too focuses on the amazing bond between handler and dog on a new level. Featuring stories which are often funny, sometimes irreverent, and always real, Lulu's second book showcases the K-9s through their handlers' eyes and the pure personality that shines through from these dogs. It's a wonderful read and a must for anyone who has ever worked with, owned, or loved a dog." Selena Cunningham, Editor - Mays Landing, NJ
BK14 $39.95 447 pgs	THE GERMAN SHEPHERD ENCYCLOPEDIA This is the most extensive and thorough book on the German Shepherd that we have ever seen. The book is 9.5" wide by 11.5" tall, featuring full page color pictures and illustrations. This is a must have for all GSD owners. "This encyclopedia aims to share the latest scientific data, practical information, cultural aspects and high quality illustrations, to provide readers with answers to any questions they may have about the origins, work, physiology, selection and health of their German Shepherd."	BK51 $9.95 111 pages	ROTTWEILERS A COMPLETE PET OWNER'S MANUAL Information and advice to help you take care of your Rottweiler.
BK16 $29.95 160 pgs	999 AND OTHER WORKING DOGS by Verite' Reily Collins Published in the United Kingdom, this book focused on the history and current status if European K-9's, including assistance and guide dogs, herding dogs, and guard dogs as well as police dogs. The chapter on police k-9's features historical photos and text and provides an overview of training and deployment.	BK34 $9.95 96 pages	KENNEL CLUB BOOKS-German Shepherd Dog This colorful, fact-filled book presents accurate, current information that addresses all the questions that new owners most frequently ask. From how to find a reliable, qualified breeder to how to select a sound and healthy puppy, the author guides you every step of the way. Author Meg Purnell-Carpenter offers her expert advice about obedience training, home care, house-training, effective problem-solving, veterinary concerns and much more. Includes a timetable for your puppy's first year.
BK27 $12.95 156 pgs	K9 HEROES 60 TRUE STORIES OF LOVE, OBEDIENCE, COURAGE, AND HEROISM. by JIM MAYFIELD, PH.D. Dr. Mayfield’s book, K-9 Heroes: 60 True Stories of Love and Obedience, Courage and Heroism has done just that. The book is a compilation of short stories depicting nearly all aspects of the K-9 and how they are deployed by law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada.	BK56 $29.95 178 pgs	TRAINING THE DIASTER SEARCH DOG by SHIRLEY M. HAMMOND Whether you want to help your community recover victims in case of a local disaster or you wish to select and train a dog to become part of a certified FEMA search team, this is the first book written that tells you how to do it. Choosing the right dog, teaching the dog to alert on possible victims, and detailed training regimens.

BK63
$34.95
342 pgs

DOG TRAINING WITH THE TOUCH
by Tom Rose and Annetta L. Cheek

This book covers the training techniques Tom has developed over the last 25 years of working with his students at the Tom Rose School. In addition to being an essential book for anyone working in Schutzhund (now called Versatility Dog), the discussion of puppy imprinting can help you improve your training for any performance area. The chapters on tracking and obedience will be very useful to anyone training in those areas of dog sports.

BK17
$39.95
652 pgs

HEROES ALL WITHOUT QUESTION
by Louise O. Krause

True stories of working dogs, Law Enforcement, Search & Rescue, and Military K9s. A display of their awards, credentials, a loving 24 hour a day partnership and the heartache of their loss. This is the job in the lives of all K9 handlers. This book memorializes all working K9s.

BK65
$19.95
263 pgs

TRAINING THE COMPETITIVE WORKING DOG
by Tom Rose and Gary Patterson

First printed in 1985, "Training the Competitive Working Dog" was the first book on Schutzhund by an American author. For years it was the standard reference for American Schutzhund trainers. It covers the three phases of Schutzhund (now called Versatility Dog), as well as choosing a dog, equipment, the training environment, and drives important in working dogs.

BK05
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216 pages

HOUNDS OF THE WORLD
This book concentrates solely on this popular group of breeds, many of which are now widely kept as companion dogs becuase of their friendly and intelligent natures. It features superb photographs of hounds outdoors in their natural environments, as well as close-up portrayals of individual dogs.

BK25 $29.95 178 pgs	K-9 COMPLETE CARE A Manual for Physically and Mentally Healthy Working Dogs K9 Complete Care is a remarkable book aimed at the owners, trainers and handlers of working dogs, although there is much here for pet owners as well. Authors Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak, themselves experienced with training and handling working dogs and the authors of numerous K9 training books, provide a detailed overview of caring for a working dog	BK58 $16.95 108 pgs	HOW TO TRAIN A GUARD DOG by John Larson 108 pages. Not just another obedience training book, but a complete “how-To” guide on the selection, care, and training of security or “guard” dog. All steps necessary to develop a strong, intelligent dog capable of safeguarding your property - and even your life - are completely outlined in a simple step-by-step, illustrated manner.
BK31 $32.95 157 pgs	K9 SCHUTZHUND TRAINING Professional Schutzhund trainers and instructors bring their years of knowledge and experience together in this book. Appropriate for training dogs for both protection work and for international sport dog certification and competition.	BK47 $47.95 457 pgs	POLICE DOG TACTICS This second edition of Police Dog Tactics is now available. This extensive book includes chapters: The Friendly Force - Police Dog Program Management - On the Street - The Tactical Lead - Finding Offenders - Prison Patrol - Evidence Search - Drug Search - Search and Rescue - Bomb Dogs - International Service
BK62 $21.95 91 pgs	DECOYS AND AGGRESSION This manual can help train decoys in canine communication and understanding canine aggression. Also covered: physical requirement, equipment, basic skills and procedures, and the mental and physical training needed.	BK01 $29.95 207 pgs	K9 OFFICERS MANUAL A manual of procedures and precautions, this book also includes sections directed at administrators, patrol officers and K9 officers, with true stories of heroic K9s and their handlers.
BK29 $32.95 154 pgs	K9 PROFESSIONAL TRACKING An incorrect approach to training dogs in tracking can lead to a confused animal and a frustrated handler. The dog's ability to follow a scent is far beyond what humans are capable of, yet unless a handler can make the dog understand which scent he is to follow, failure is bound to follow.	BK30 $29.95 166 pgs	K9 SCENT DETECTION Kaldenbach covers all the ins and outs of using a K-9 for scent detection in police investigations. From K9 intelligence and observation to the dog's nose and how it works.
BK21 $32.95 176 pgs	K9 SEARCH AND RESCUE This is an exceptional method of training search and rescue dogs. Used successfully for all types of search operations: Wilderness, Disaster, and Avalanche. This book covers their entire training method from basic training through the specific methods required for each type of search operation.	BK23 $34.95 167 pgs	K9 SUSPECT DISCRIMINATION Scent identification line-ups are part of today's investigations into establishing what actually occurred. This book is a very professional description of the different ways in which scent identification line-ups can be used.
BK28 $32.95 164 pgs	K9 PERSONAL PROTECTION The successful training of a reliable Protection Dog starts with a good education and obedience exercises. To help you with that we describe these exercises clearly in the Obedience part of this book, before writing very comprehensively about the protection training.	BK54 $26.95 88 pgs	TRACKING FOR SEARCH & RESCUE DOGS Tracking for Search and Rescue Dogs gives practical advice on every facet of training dogs for this vital work, from choosing dogs to training tracklayers, from basic training to training with complex search scripts. This book is geared to preparing dog and handler for real search situations.
BK26 $29.95 189 pgs	K9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION This manual is aimed at trainers and administrators in police service who are trying to build a solid explosive detecting K9 team. The book will assist in building and training a K9 explosive detector team from the ground up.	BK07 $24.95 93 pgs	THE MALINOIS This breed is becoming increasingly popular as police and guard dogs. Kaldenbach covers the breed characteristics, choosing a puppy or adult dog, early training, and Royal Dutch Police Dog Association (KNPV) training and testing.

BK60 $24.95 127 pgs	A DOG IS NOT A GUN Dr. Stark has been observing and working with police dogs and police dog handlers, with a view to sorting out some of the many misperceptions and myths that prevail in the world of working dogs. She shares her observations and analyses in a way that is easily understood by those who work with and rely on police dogs.	BK52 $19.95 88 pgs	Helmut Raiser Der Schutzhund Helmut Raiser deals with the training of working dogs in protection work in his well illustrated book (159 photographs), he gives equal consideration to the duties of handler, dog, and helper.
BK46 $16.95 145 pgs	PRACTICAL SCENT DOG TRAINING A step-by-step training guide for air scent, evidence search, disaster search, and the AFC tracking test, similar to those that have long been available for "pure" tracking.	BK64 $12.95 65 pgs	ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL CANINE PROGRAM & EFFECTIVE K-9 UNIT MANAGEMENT The primary purpose of this book is to be used as administrative guideline in an effort to start a canine program, enhance an existing one, and to educate administrators of the intricacies.
BK12 $9.95 92 pgs	THE ESSENTIAL GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG Total Care - Training - Companionship - Feeding and Grooming Your Dog - Keeping Your Pet Healthy.
BK22 $13.95 184 pgs	K-9 SOLIDERS - VIETNAM AND AFTER K-9 Soliders is a true story that will make you laugh, cry and understand those dog handlers you see from time to time working behind the scenes when a disaster strikes, a child is lost or some bad guy tries to outrun the cops.	BK09 $9.95 112 pgs	EMERGENCY FIRST AID for YOUR DOG by DR. TAMARA SHEARER This one-of-a-kind book is the most important resource available for any dog owner. More than a book on how to care for your dog; it is a guide for what you should do in an emergency, and what you can do to prevent a crisis. This book covers almost any kind of emergency that your dog could encounter.
BK66 $29.95 142 pgs	UNITED SCHUTZUND CLUBS OF AMERICA Official rule book for all working dogs evaluations. This document is a translation of various rules for the conduct of working dog examinations as used in the WUSV, approved by the FCI.	BK02 $24.95 172 pgs	AIREDALES-THE OORANG STORY Bryan Cummings' in-depth research reveals the truths behind the Oorang Legacy. Oorang had one of the most enlightened breeding and training programs for its day, producing Airedales of all types to suit the varied needs of their clientele, from show dogs to hunting dogs to police and guard dogs.
BK61 $29.95 192 pgs	Ascent of Dog This book explores the working relationship between man and dog in the West. From Travois and sled in Native pre-history, through the paw prints of Hollywood's canine stars, to search and rescue in today's adventure-filled back country, country, dogs continue to work for us, with us and occasionally against us.	BK03 $29.95 209 pgs	Colonel Richardson's Airedales Bryan D. Cummings shares a love of Airedales in this story of one man's struggle to develop a British War Dog School. Richardson worked for several years to obtain his school in which over 2000 of his dogs - from Red Cross Dogs, messengers, sentries and patrol dogs were trained for the front line. The lives saved were estimated in the thousands.
BK42 $9.95 64 pgs	The Guide to Owning a Labrador Retriever This complete and informative book educates the reader about all aspects of the Labrador Retriever, from its illustrious history as a sporting dog to the everyday care and training the breed needs to become a healthy and enjoyable companion.	BK50 $9.95 64 pgs	The Guide to Owning a Rottweiler This complete and informative book educates the reader about all aspects of the Rottweiler, from its illustrious history to the everyday care and training the breed needs to become a healthy and enjoyable companion.
BK15 $9.95 64 pgs	The Guide to Owning a German Shepherd This complete and informative book educates the reader about all aspects of the German Shepherd, from its illustrious history as a working dog to the everyday care and training the breed needs to become a healthy and enjoyable companion.	BK44 $16.95 207 pgs	POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: TRAINING DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD A step-by-step guide to reliable obedience training, written in a simple and informal style, using positive reinforcement instead of punishment to teach your dog appropriate behavior.
BK13 $9.95 63 pg	THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG Complete Pet Owners Manual Big, handsome, hardy, high-spirited, and good-natured, the German shepherd has been a favorite since the 1890s when it first became a registered breed. This manual advises on how to purchase a German shepherd dog, give it a place in your household, accustom the dog to children and other dogs, manage proper feeding and health care, grooming, training, exercising, and more.	BK41 $9.95 94 pgs	LABRADOR Complete Pet Owners Manual Coverage includes buying considerations, tips on grooming, training, nutrition, exercise, and more. Fifty color photos and black-and-white illustrations.
BK08 $9.95 87 pages	DOBERMAN PINSCHERS Complete Pet Owners Manual The history of the doberman is augmented by expert advice on training, grooming, housing, exercise, nutrition, breeding and medical treatments. Includes dozens of full-color photos and nearly 30 black-and-white illustrations	BK04 $9.95 95 pages	BLOODHOUNDS Complete Pet Owners Manual The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are written by experts, and profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. Not one of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals is a clone from a single common catch-all book, with one or two chapters added on to make it appear new. Instead, each Barron's manual has been planned, designed, and written from scratch—always by an experienced breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or qualified expert.
BK39 $9.95 94 pages	LABRADOR RETRIEVERS Training -Care -History -Health -Grooming	BK11 $9.95 160 pages	GERMAN SHEPHERDS Training -Care -History -Health -Grooming
BK48 $9.95 160 pages	A New Owner's Guide to Rottweilers Everything a new rottweiler owner needs to know, written by one of Europe's top rottweiler trainers. Hardcover 160 page book illustrated with more than 150 spectacular photographs.	BK49 $9.95 224 pages	ROTTWEILERS by Anna K Nicholas This book, illustrated with almost 200 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Rottweiler
BK40 $14.95 256 pages	LABRADOR RETRIEVERS-An Owner's Companion Briefly explores the history of the breed and interprets the Breed Standards before going on to consider the practical aspects of owning a labrador retriever, from choosing a puppy, training and diet, to general management, health care, etc. There are also chapters on the many activities open to labs. Fully illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings, this book will prove to be invaluable.	BK43 $24.95 752 pages	THE ORIGINAL DOG BIBLE A whopping 752 pages, this indispensable reference is packed with hundreds of useful tips, facts, hints, and help, here is a canine reference no dog house should be without.
BK18 $24.95 250 pages Hardcover	DOGS WITH JOBS This beautifully illustrated volume offers a delightful portrayal of the world's amazing working dogs, who accomplish incredible tasks in ways humans never could. Award-winning author Merrily Weisbord and veterinarian Kim Kachanoff (a mother-daughter team) profile the vital, heartwarming lives of these remarkable creatures in this ultimate treasure trove for dog lovers everywhere.	BK39 $39.95 447 pages Hardcover	ROYAL CANIN LABRADOR ENCYCLOPEDIA Your dog will never grow up, it's a Labrador. This encyclopaedia aims to share the latest scientific data , practical information, cultural aspects and high-quality illustrations, to provide the reader with answers to any questions they my have about the origins, work, physiology, selection and health of their Labrador. And so learn that most vital of things: true respect for the best of dogs.
BK32 $14.95 155 pages Hardcover	BLOODHOUND This colorful and insightful book discusses the Bloodhound's ancestry and history, characteristics, breed standard as well as health concerns, puppy selection, feeding and caring for the dog.	BK36 $14.95 155 pages Hardcover	LABRADOR RETRIEVER This book is for every owner of a Labrador Retriever. The Lab is the most popular dog in the world, gracing the homes of pet owners, sportsmen and show-dog aficionados alike. Few pure-bred dogs compare to the Labrador Retriever in personality, talent and dedication. For such a common canine, the Labrador is uncommon in its superior ways and abilities. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Labrador Retrievers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, health care and behavior. The new owner will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.
BK37 $14.95 155 pages Hardcover	ROTTWEILER A noble working dog, guardian and companion, the Rottweiler has fast become one of the world's most recognizable dogs, well regarded for his powerful physique and black and tan coloration. Originating in Germany, the breed sparkles with talent, strength and intelligence, making the Rottweiler an international favorite as a protector of family, home and property. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Rottweilers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.	BK33 $14.95 155 pages Hardcover	DOBERMAN PINSCHER Bred as a guard dog and protector par excellence, the Doberman Pinscher serves humankind with strength and devotion. Distinguished by his tan markings and sinewy frame, this remarkable working dog also has gained fame as a show dog and companion around the world. He is versatile and trainable and has met success as a K-9 police and military dog, a Seeing Eye® and hearing dog, a working farm dog and a competitive contender in trials and shows. This handsome and useful book provides the much-needed factual information about Doberman Pinschers and their ancestry in Germany, their noble and loyal character and the breed standard. It also covers such important topics as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing common puppy problems.
BK35 $14.95 155 pages Hardcover	GERMAN SHEPHERD The world's most recognizable dog needs no introduction: the German Shepherd Dog remains one of America's most sough-after canine companions and working dogs, revered for its intelligence, trainability and natural beauty.	BK06 $19.95 155 pgs	BELGIAN MALINOIS COMPREHENSIVE OWNERS GUIDE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION Written by one of the world’s leading authorities on Belgian breeds, a renowned international judge, Dr. Robert Pollet, this Special Limited Edition dedicated to the Belgian Malinois offers an enlightening look at the history, working abilities and character of this remarkable herding dog.Additionally this volume offers reliable information for new owners seeking to purchase a well-bred Malinois puppy, illustrated with over 130 color photographs that readers will find informative and attractive. The complete care and training of the breed are discussed as well as proper management of the Malinois’s health, in an excellent chapter by veterinarian and author Dr. Lowell Ackerman.