Happy Tails: Hilarious Helpful Hints for Dog Owners [Paperback]

Genevieve Frederick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2004

Dog owners who have struggled with naughty, un-trainable dogs and puppies will now be able to learn why dogs do what they do from Hank, a dog who's a lot like yours. You'll also get some expert advice from Dr. Gary L. Ailes, DVM, to learn what your dog is trying to tell you and how to correct common misbehaviors.Read "Happy Tails" to learn why dogs ¿ Turn your flowerbed into an archeological dig¿ Dislocate your shoulder every time you take a walk¿ Gravitate toward the moldiest garbage can on the street¿ Mistake antifreeze for green Kool-Aid¿ Insist upon sniffing the nether regions of humans and animals alike¿ Turn on the canine sprinkler at every mailbox post in the neighborhood¿ Turn ordinary table legs into objects of affectionYour dog is not human, but he does want to please you. Your job is to figure out what his actions mean, understand that some of it is just typical of dogs, and offer gentle but firm guidance toward good behavior.

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About the Author

Dr. Gary L. Ailes is a veterinarian who has worked in the field since graduating in 1972. He is the 2003 President of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in the state of Nevada. He is a TPLO Certified Veterinarian, a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, Association of Veterinary Orthopedics for Research and Education, Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the Veterinary Surgical Laser Society. He performs such procedures as Total Hip Replacement, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, Triple Pelvic Osteotomy, and other surgical procedures in his practice. Joy Underhill's writing credits include articles in Eve, Life in the Finger Lakes, Business Strategies, and poetry in several local anthologies. When not writing humor, she nurtures a long-time business-writing career, offering a wide variety of services.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418461520
• ISBN-13: 978-1418461522
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,533,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Tails Book, November 5, 2004

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Renee Lowry - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Tails: Hilarious Helpful Hints for Dog Owners (Paperback)

This book should be a bible for EVERY Dog Owner! What a cute and funny story. Helpful tips too! Great Christmas gift for dog owners!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Tails provides tips and laughs, October 28, 2004

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Bonnie W. Hayman "Author" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Tails: Hilarious Helpful Hints for Dog Owners (Paperback)

When a dog misbehaves, the best defense - and sometimes the only defense - is a sense of humor. To that end, "Happy Tails" reminds us why we still love our pups even when they cause us problems.

The thing I like best about this book is that it helped me understand how dogs think. Plus it took a dry subject - dog training issues - and made it entertaining, both through text and illustrations.

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who is exasperated by their dog and needs solid training advice as well as a few laughs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of information--from the dog's viewpoint!, January 27, 2006

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Tim Brandhorst (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Tails: Hilarious Helpful Hints for Dog Owners (Paperback)

Written by a vet, this is a clever and funny take on the usual pet care manual. The information is solid, there are lots of helpful tips, and it's an easy read. Highly recommended, especially for the new dog owner who's trying to figure out what the heck the dog wants and needs.