The Magic of Dogs [Hardcover]

Bill Tarrant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1995

For dog lovers everywhere, here is the book that describes the magical bond between owner and dog - and the remarkable range of attitudes and behaviors that dogs exhibit. No one who loves dogs will see them in quite the same way after reading this book.

The Magic of Dogs begins with a thought-provoking description of what dogs actually are, including a biological explanation of a dog's capabilities - from sight to hearing to feelings. Then Tarrant, using his own and many others' experiences with pups, leads the reader through the training, caring, loving, and communicating processes that an owner must develop with his or her dog from puppyhood to adulthood.

The Magic of Dogs also explores current veterinary procedures in America - both pros and shocking cons.

This is an important book for anyone who owns a dog or is thinking of getting one. (61/4 X 91/4, 276 pages, b&w photos)

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For dog lovers everywhere, here is the book that describes the magical bond between owner and dog - and the remarkable range of attitudes and behaviors that dogs exhibit. No one who loves dogs will see them in quite the same way after reading this book.The Magic of Dogs begins with a thought-provoking description of what dogs actually are, including a biological explanation of a dog's capabilities - from sight to hearing to feelings. Then Tarrant, using his own and many others' experiences with pups, leads the reader through the training, caring, loving, and communicating processes that an owner must develop with his or her dog from puppyhood to adulthood.The Magic of Dogs also explores current veterinary procedures in America - both pros and shocking cons.This is an important book for anyone who owns a dog or is thinking of getting one. (61/4 X 91/4, 276 pages, b&w photos)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 276 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558213651
• ISBN-13: 978-1558213654
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,818,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bill Tarrant will make you laugh and cry - it IS magic!, April 7, 2001

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Ann Underwood (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic of Dogs (Hardcover)

Bill Tarrant is a dog trainer who knows how it is done and who has himself, done it very well for years. Yet Bill writes in a style that makes the reader think he is sitting at his kitchen table over a cup of coffee, just talking dogs with them.

Bill introduces you to many people like Doc Dick Royse, a modern day James Herriot, and Delmar Smith, world renowed gun dog trainer. Again, Bill invites you in to sit at his kitchen table and partake of the sound advice these men, and others give out. You are incuded in the discussions like an old friend.

Bill shares information for every dog owner....from picking the puppy, to training the pup, to the geriatrics of the same puppy as he is a puppy no longer. Bill shares information regarding what to look for in a puppy and discusses the power of safe and sane training methods, be they for the household pet or for the dog whose owner aspires to make a world class field champion. He discusses canine nutrition in simple and thought provoking terms. Hunting dog or family pet, the information Bill provides is simple and concise. Amazingly easy to follow. Bill's examples will have you seeing, in your own minds eye, exactly what he is describing with his words.

Having read and owned tons of dog books on similiar topics, as well as being a golden retriever breeder since 1972, I can honestly say that Bill's voice makes it all fresh. There is no flash to Bill's writing because there doesn't need to be. As he says, "I know dogs. I live dogs. I love dogs. Those are my credentials and I want to give all I've learned and felt and sensed to you." And what a wonderful gift Bill gives.

An excellent book which will make you laugh and cry. It will make you wonder and question and even get a little angry when Bill discusses the tradgedy that is the Arizona Board of Veterinary Medicine and the death of one of his beloved pets. And in the end, you will close the book, reach down and hug that most precious of gifts, your beloved dog.