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Thirty, single, and working as a part-time clerk at an insurance company, Julie Klam had resorted to consulting tarot cards about when she would meet that special someone. When he finally showed up, he wasn't exactly as she had pictured. Flat-faced, eyes askew, neutered, and irresistibly sweet, he was a Boston terrier named Otto. And he was only the beginning. This is the humorous, tender story of how Julie learned life's most important lessons from...
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Stella used to be a bomb-sniffing dog, but after a terrible accident, she goes to live on a small family farm to recover from her fear of loud noises.
As a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help her handler keep people safe. During a routine security inspection, Stella misses the scent of an explosive. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Unable to go back to work because of her anxiety,...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jon Katz's Going Home.In his previous books, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz introduced us to the delightful menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including Izzy, the unforgettable border collie rescue. Now, in Izzy & Lenore, Katz delves deeper into his connection with the beautiful, once-abandoned dog, learning yet again about the unexpected places animals can take us. Affectionate...
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Look out for Julie's new book, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters.
The bestselling memoirist shows how saving a dog can sometimes help you save yourself.
The bestselling memoirist shows how saving a dog can sometimes help you save yourself.
Julie Klam writes about dogs with a rollicking wit and a radiating warmth-as no other writer can. In her bestselling memoir You Had Me at Woof, she shared the secrets of happiness she learned as an occasionally frazzled but always devoted owner of Boston terriers.
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"A layabout mutt turned therapy dog leads her owner to a new understanding of the good life. At loose ends with her daughter leaving home and her husband on the road, Sue Halpern decided to give herself and Pransky, her under-occupied Labradoodle, a new leash--er, lease--on life by getting the two of them certified as a therapy dog team. Smart, spirited, and instinctively compassionate, Pransky turned out to be not only a terrific therapist but an...
11) Therapy dogs
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Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
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Diana Wells's intriguing exploration into the rewards of relationships, both the canine and human varieties, begins when she reluctantly starts seeing a psychologist, Beth, during a difficult time in her life. With no insurance to pay for counseling, a barter is arranged in which the client becomes part-time caretaker to the therapist's dog, Luggs, a sweet, clumsy black Labrador retriever.
As Wells examines her past, her peripatetic childhood, her...
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This treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes.
This special collection of dog stories and photographs features four-legged heroes who have worked side by side with soldiers, searched the wreckage of natural and man-made disasters, changed families' lives through emotional support, and administered aid around the world...
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Describes the necessity of seizure-alert dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen. We hear about human heroes daily, but what do we know about our furry-legged ones? This series introduces various types of service dogs and explains the type of assistance they provide, from visual guide dogs to therapy dogs. Kids will love learning how a person's best friend is sometimes also a superhero! Additional features to aid comprehension...
17) Therapy dogs
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Sometimes a therapy dog can lift a persons spirits just by being in the same room. Other times, the dogs take more active roles, acting as companions. Therapy dogs help people who are ill or sad feel better. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the work they do.
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"What's better than hugging a furry, four-legged friend when you're feeling down? Everyone feels sad, scared, or lonely from time to time. Therapy dogs comfort people who need it. Learn all about these heroic dogs"--
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