Rescue Dog

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Author : Robert Duffy
Genre : Pets

Summary : A ‘must have’ book for anyone considering adopting a rescue dog. Adopting a rescue dog is fast becoming the preferred method of acquiring a family pet. There are over 8 million dogs in Great Britain and almost 2 million of these have been rescued. This essential guide addresses the major points one should consider before taking in a dog and re-homing it. It covers general issues about owning a dog and thinking about adopting as opposed to buying from a breeder, and welcoming a rescue dog into the home. Other chapters cover: First aid basics for dogs; choking and resuscitation; safe transport; common injuries and illnesses and much more. Written in easy to understand language and including questions to ask when adopting a dog, the book is essential reading for all dog lovers.

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Author : Ghulam Hussain
Genre : Pets

Summary : This book contains practical, compassionate guidance for anyone who has adopted or is planning to adopt a rescue dog. It covers the full adjustment process from before adoption through the first year and beyond, including understanding shelter trauma, managing behaviour challenges, building trust, and creating a lasting bond. Many rescue dog adopters are surprised by the challenges of the first weeks and months. A dog who was described as house-trained may have accidents. A dog who seemed calm may become anxious or destructive. A dog who seemed friendly at the shelter may hide or shut down at home. This book explains why these things happen and what to do about them. The book covers how to choose the right rescue dog for your life and home through honest self-assessment, how to prepare your home including creating a safe space and essential equipment, how to manage the first day and first night, and how to understand the 3-3-3 adjustment rule and what to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months. It covers the neuroscience of shelter trauma and how it affects behaviour, how to read canine body language and calming signals, how to recognise and respond to fear, anxiety, and shutdown, and how to build trust through low-pressure presence and positive interaction. It provides step-by-step guidance for basic training using positive reinforcement, and addresses common behaviour challenges including house soiling, destructive behaviour, and jumping. Dedicated chapters cover resource guarding with a guarding ladder and trading protocol, reactivity including the Look at That protocol, and separation anxiety including prevention and treatment approaches. The book covers introducing rescue dogs to resident dogs and cats, managing interactions with children safely, health considerations and common rescue dog health issues, nutrition, and exercise and mental enrichment. It also covers when to seek professional help, how to choose the right professional, and what to expect from the long-term journey of life with a rescue dog. The book includes a week-by-week adjustment tracker, behaviour milestone log, and six months of structured journal pages. Suitable for anyone who has recently adopted a rescue dog or who is preparing to adopt one. This book is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified veterinarian for health concerns and a certified behaviourist for serious behaviour issues. : adopted dog training anxiety behaviour help : shelter dog trauma recovery first home dog separation anxiety fear reactive management : positive reinforcement dog training beginners new dog owner guide first week adjustment dog aggression resource guarding solutions animal rescue adoption care bonding guide

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Author : Mikael Lindnord
Genre : Pets

Summary : 'A shaggy dog story with a lovely happy ending' - BBC Breakfast on Arthur THE SEQUEL TO THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ARTHUR Arthur and Friends is the continued adventures of Arthur, the plucky, scruffy stray dog from Ecuador who followed his owner Mikael through the jungle to find his forever home. From Arthur's first Christmas in Sweden and trips to London, to a terrifying bout of illness and family camping adventures, Arthur and Friends is the next gripping, uplifting chapter of Arthur and Mikael's story. Interspersed with this narrative are heart-warming, moving readers' stories of their own rescue dogs. From Ecuador to America to Australia and everywhere in between, the stories of these other 'Arthurs' prove both that dogs are man's best friend, and that a little kindness can go a very long way.

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Author : J. C. Judah
Genre : Pets

Summary : Hundreds of tips are revealed to help handlers train the Search and Rescue dog. This instructional guide describes the skills needed to lay a solid foundation for successfully training the SAR dog. The reader will examine disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, Disaster, and Trailing dogs. Learn the skills needed to prepare physically, mentally, and intellectually for SAR operations. Enjoy meeting REAL SAR dogs in over 50 photos. Discover the industry standard for documentation including training logs, evaluations, and certifications. Sample forms for each are included. Explore Sympathetic Alerts, Human Response Alerts and handler Cues to understand why dogs behave as they do. Gain a basic knowledge of Scent Theory and learn how it impacts dog performance. Ethics and professionalism are stressed as SAR dog handlers from across the nation reveal their wisdom through TIPS and BEST PRACTICES.

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Author : Brian L. Porter
Genre : Pets

Summary : Penny's story is the fourth in Brian L. Porter's award-winning rescue dog series and features a tiny terrier, abandoned in a particularly cruel manner, and her subsequent adoption and life with the author and his family. From being attacked and needing emergency surgery, to days out at the coast, chasing seagulls, and stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful. Read her charming story, a welcome addition to the Family of Rescue Dogs series.

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Author : Angela Patmore
Genre : Pets

Summary : Rescuing a dog can change not only the dog`s life but yours too. This book explains how. It also tells you everything you need to know about finding the right dog at a shelter near to you, and getting him or her used to you and their home. There is also appropriate advice on training and caring for your new friend. This book contains moving poems, true stories and appealing portraits of actual rescue dogs, who found new owners and loving homes.

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Author : B. Keith Davidson
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction

Summary : "Search and Rescue, also known as SAR, dogs are brought in after natural or human-made disasters happen, or when a person goes missing. Find out how they are trained to find people who are trapped or in need of help using their keen sense of smell"--