books and videos

The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training by Paul Owens By learning "dog speak," the body language and vocalizations needed to communicate with dogs, owners discover a gentle, nonviolent way to eliminate bad habits and train their pets without jerking, pulling, hitting, kicking or shock; how to use a "clicker" and "target training" to quickly and easily shape your dog's behaviour. With easy-to-follow lessons Paul Owens guides pet owners in raising cooperative, happy dogs. Latest news: 'The Dog Whisperer' has gone into its 4th printing. This is one "hot" seller of a book! (Paperback, 256 Pages) NKCB11   $18.95   (CDN)

Smart Trainers: Brilliant Dogs by Janet R. Lewis This book will explain your dog's mind step-by-step and how dogs perceive commands and respond to them. You'll improve your own training skills and strengthen your bond with your dog. (Paperback, 168 pages) NKCB12   $34.95   (CDN)

Give Your Dog A Bone by Ian Billinghurst An easy to read, commonsense guide to feeding your dog for maximum health, least cost, and least environmental impact. This book is about feeding dogs using the Bones and Raw Food (BARF) diet. It provides an alternative to feeding your dog processed dog foods. You will learn to use bones, food scraps and other items to produce a bright, healthy, active dog. While not for everyone, this is interesting and educational reading. (Paperback, 319 pages) NKCB13   $49.95   (CDN)

Grow Your Pups With Bones by Ian Billinghurst The second in the series dealing with feeding your dog for maximum health (Dr. Billinghurst recommends reading Give Your Dog a Bone first if possible). Grow Your Pups With Bones is written to show you how to raise healthy puppies and breeding bitches using the Bones and Raw Food (BARF) diet. Part one introduces the Bones And Raw Food diet; Part two, feeding for breeding - producing healthy pups with a minimum of fuss; Part three, growing puppies into healthy adults. (Paperback, 405 pages) NKCB14   $64.95   (CDN)

Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete                               by M. Christine Zink DVM Ph.D.          This well-written and comprehensive book covers preparing dogs for athletic endeavor, whether for top-level competition or casual recreation. This is the first book written on the subject for the lay reader, now extensively revised and completely updated!  Professional and amateur dog fanciers and training enthusiasts will find valuable information in this text. (Paperback, 200 pages) NKCB15   $39.95   (CDN)

Fun Nosework for Dogs by Roy Hunter Many fun activities you can do to train your dog to enjoy using his nose, developed by a Senior Police Dog Handler for the Metropolitan Police. From playing cards to scent discrimination in the kitchen cupboard. It includes chapters on Scent Discrimination, Searching for Articles, Searching for People, Tracking, and Foundation Exercises. (Spiral, 67 pages, 80+ illus) NKCB16   $28.95   (CDN)

The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets by George Alston with Connie Vanacore The authors apply sports psychology to the only sport where amateurs compete directly with the professionals, dog shows. It describes why mental and physical preparation is essential to every exhibitor's success. It focuses on the necessity of psychology and explains how and why it works. (Hardcover, 176 pages) NKCB17   $45.95   (CDN) "Clear the decks @ nkconcepts.com" Sale:   $41.50   (CDN)

Excelling at Dog Agility, Book 1: Obstacle Training Book by Jane Simmons-Moake This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions for training your dog to master each agility obstacle with safety, fun and competitive excellence in mind. The methods provide a solid foundation for all agility training and focus on setting high standards and getting it right from the start by eliminating the necessity of retraining later down the road. The perfect companion book to Jane's video Competitive Agility Tape 1: Obstacle Training which we also sell. (Ask about our video selection!)  (Hardcover, 184 pages) NKCB18   $44.95   (CDN) "Clear the decks @ nkconcepts.com" Sale:   $40.50   (CDN)

Flyball Training...Start to Finish by Jacqueline Parkin       An experienced competitor and trainer of champions explains the game, tells you how to choose the right dog for the sport, then puts you through the basic training. Includes tips on polishing and and building a winning team, equipment, organizations and further resources. (Paperback, 224 pages) NKCB19   $29.95   (CDN)

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