All dog owners know their pooch has star power. Now they can prove it, by teaching Fido these show-stopping feats worthy of the Big Top. Rick Martin--trainer of The Tricky Dogs--offers all the informative guidance needed to transform eager pups into canine dynamos. Geared toward dogs that have already had some solid basic obedience training (sit, down, stay), these applause-gathering acrobatics include such time-tested classics as crawling, standing on the hind legs, spinning around, and jumping through a hoop. And for something really amazing: have Rover ride on a skateboard! (Don’t forget to have your four-legged friend bow to the adoring crowd afterwards.) Throughout, pictures of famous dog performers and colorful circus graphics and images provide inspiration.

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps.

52 Tricks To Teach Your Dog was written as a personal companion to take with you as you train your dog. In this book you'll not only find some show-stopper tricks that are sure to wow your friends at the next summer barbecue, but there are also practical obedience commands that makes life with your dog more enjoyable and fun. The purpose of this book is to help you build a better bond with your dog through teaching him impressive tricks, and making memories that will last a lifetime.

The author has trained Jack Nicklaus' Golden Retriever to bark the number of his major tournament wins on command, and Jimmy Buffett's Maltese to dance on cue to "Margaritaville". In this book, she offers up more than 100 of her best dog tricks, many of them featured by her famous father, Captain Haggerty, on David Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

The Way of Cats is a way of playing games with our cat. These communication, training, and affection games are fun and easy to learn. Then we have well-behaved and happy cats.

Grumps is a circus dog who loves to make people laugh--all he has to do is lie down on the ground with his feet in the air and the crowds cheer and roar. But one day a new dog named Sparks joins the circus. Sparks can jump through hoops, balance a ball on his nose, and even ride on the back of a running zebra. How can an old dog with one simple trick compete with the likes of Sparks? Sue Truesdell's exuberant illustrations capture all the excitement of circus life in this heartwarming story about friendship, family, and the universal need for acceptance.