PET BOOKS & VIDEOS
How To Afford Veterinary Care
There has been much teeth gnashing in the profession in recent years over relinquishing annual vaccinations for distemper/hepatitis/parvo virus (DHPPV) for dogs and three-way distemper (PCT) for cats.
Think about this: People receive one vaccination early in life and it lasts a lifetime. Why are animals any different?
*Rabies vaccine after 6 months of age is good for THREE years for BOTH dogs and cats. How often does your vet recommend them?
*Vaccination for Lymes disease: None of the 27 veterinary colleges in the U.S. recommend vaccinating for Lymes disease and only 8 will even do it if the pet even if the owner insists. Does your vet recommend it?
181 pages of money saving tips and sections for your own notes.
| HOW TO AFFORD VETERINARY CARE | $19.25 |
SEE SPOT LIVE LONGER
This book combines the most recent nutritional science with easy-to-follow practical advice on how to help dogs live longer through better feeding.
Part One introduces the reader to a few of the many dogs and cats the authors have known whose lives have been transformed by fresh food diets.
Part Two compares the radical difference between the natural diet of dogs, a variety of high-protein raw foods, and the modern diet, usually exclusively high-carbohydrate, highly processed dry food. It further examines in detail the macro nutrient (protein, carbohydrate, fat, water) and micro nutrient (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes) content in these diets. Finally, this part discusses why dogs can thrive on carrion and other high bacteria content foods.
Part Three discusses the inevitable toxins and allergens in dry foods, especially those that use low quality grains, and how these substances may be major factors in the cancer and allergy epidemic in dogs.
Part Four shows the reader how easy it is to immediately help dogs live longer. The main emphasis is on how to improve the dog's diet, even using foods that would normally be thrown away. It also discusses how to avoid toxins, especially those close-to-the-ground toxins that humans often don't see; the importance of proper exercise; and keeping dogs lean.
The appendices provide detailed information about dry dog food recipes and costs, give advice on how to select dry food, discuss the question of missing hybrid vigor, and explore possible origins of health problems.
Steve Brown is the developer of Charlee Bear Dogs, Charlee Bear Treats, and Steve's Real Food for Pets. Beth Taylor, formerly the Director of Veterinary Programs for Steve's Real Food, has spent the last 15 years teaching dog trainers, owners, and veterinarians how to train, exercise, and feed their dogs. Both authors have published numerous articles on canine nutrition, have been speakers at many pet food industry workshops and conferences, and have conducted seminars nationwide on the proper feeding of dogs and cats.
| SEE SPOT LIVE LONGER | $18.70 |
SWITCHING TO RAW
by Susan K. Johnson
Feeding a natural, raw diet to your dog is the healthiest way to feed. Fondly known as BARF, this raw food diet consists of Bones And Raw Foods. Many people who follow the Barf diet (including myself) report superior health, less skin problems, less allergy problems and happier, more energetic pets. When asked, many veterinarians are against the BARF diet, mainly due to lack of knowledge about it. Let's face it, if your dog is healthier, you are cutting into your vet's bottom line.
"Switching To Raw" walks the reader through the Barf diet. It even includes sample menus for different size dogs, covers vitamin supplements and has pages for the reader to make notes about their own raw food diet plans.
Switching to Raw is a simple guide to change the way you optimize your dog's health.
Providing a fresh food diet is economical and promotes a lifetime free from allergies, digestive and skin problems, ear troubles, and tartar-encrusted teeth. This book walks you through changing your dog's diet to raw foods so that it becomes as simple as the way you are currently feeding.
Switching to Raw is an ideal, easy-to-read manual for breeders to include in their puppy packets.
The backsides of every page are lined to provide a simple way for you to include notes for your puppies' new owners. This book is also perfect to loan to friends who have expressed interest in starting a fresh food diet for their dogs.
| SWITCHING TO RAW | $22.00 |
The Dog Bible
A whopping 752 pages, this indispensable reference is packed with hundreds of useful tips, facts, hints, and help. Here is a canine reference no dog house should be without. Edited by Kristin Mehus-Roe, here is just a hint of the staggering wealth of information to be found in this one-of-a-kind resource:
Breeds —A thorough introduction (with photos) to more than 250 breeds with alternative names, country of origin, histories, physical description, average height and weight, characteristics, activity levels, ideal environments, special needs and possible health concerns. Includes all significant breeds.
A Healthy Life —Selecting a veterinarian, vaccinations and when to have them, how to spot signs of illness, basic home care, how to identify parasites, fleas, ticks, mites, mange, administer pills and other medications, assemble a first aid kit, and basic emergency treatments allergic reactions, bleeding, burns, choking, fractures, frostbite, heat exhaustion/heatstroke, poisoning, puncture wounds, shock, and spinal injuries. Treating your dog with conventional medical and holistic approaches.
Good Grooming —How to brush teeth, clip nails, clean out ears, wash, brush and trim and untangle a dog’s coat.
Finding The Right Support Help —Locating pet-care partners, i.e., day care centers, boarding kennels, in-home pet sitters and dog walkers, and obedience training facilities.
Your Senior Dog —How to make an aging dog comfortable, when to say goodbye, euthanasia, burial or cremation, and creating a memorial to your beloved pet.
Activities you Can Do With Your Dog —Details for breed specific or universal ways to keep your dog fit and strong through agility courses, Earthdog Trials (for terrriers), dog sledding (for many Northern breeds), weight pulling and carting (for big dogs), dogs shows, obedience trials, field trials and hunt tests, herding, Frisbee or canine disc, and others. Plus information on how to start your own dog park, and games for dogs and kids.
Nutrition —Your dog’s daily diet, the real skinny about commercial dog food (kibble vs. canned, organic and natural, homemade and vegetarian,), deciphering a dog food label, and dog food ingredients, understanding people food (and the potential dangers of chocolate, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, and alcohol), and vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, dealing with obesity. Includes recipes for healthy homemade treats.
Training and Behavior —The reasons dogs act the way they do, and how to cope with barking, noise sensitivity, chasing, unsafe, destructive or anxious behaviors. Here are solutions to teach dogs to behave in a way that suits yourself as well as your pet.
Dogs and Jobs —Complete particulars about dogs who work (police, military, herding, therapy, detection, search and rescue, and entertainment) and career opportunities from veterinarians, technicians and assistants, pet care workers, walkers and sitters; employment opportunities with animal control and government shelters, humane societies, and non profit shelters, education and advocacy, obedience training, animal behavior, show dog handlers, training and handling working dogs.
Pet Careers for You —From vets and veterinarian technicians, to assistants, boarding and day-care workers, protection and advocacy, training and handling, and groomers, the multi-billion dollar industry has jobs for any interest.
Job Opportunities for Your Dog —There are many jobs for dogs: shepherding herds and guarding livestock, helping people alleviate stress and boredom from long-term hospitalization, search and rescue, working in firehouses and police precincts, and starring in movies, TV programs and commercials
| HOW TO AFFORD VETERINARY CARE | $25.29 |
THE GOLDSTEINS' WELLNESS AND LONGEVITY PROGRAM FOR DOGS AND CATS
The Goldsteins Wellness Longevity Program covers the most current integrative health methods available today. Learn how to treat the most common ailments affecting dogs and cats, plus uncover in-depth analysis and treatment of the diseases that animal guardians fear most.
| WELLNESS AND LONGEVITY PROGRAM | $19.25 |
VIDEO - ADVENTURE DOG 1 - OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Turn on this looping video when you go to work and train your dog while you are gone!
Now through the magic of DVD your dog or puppy will never feel alone at home. Just play this fun and thrilling video for them to watch!
Adventure abounds in every scene! This amazing DVD will take your canine on a thought provoking and fun-filled thrill ride of entertainment! From the magnificent mountains of Montana to the world famous Oregon coast, Adventure Dog takes you and your pet on a journey of fascination and education!
| ADVENTURE DOG I VIDEO | $16.49 |
VIDEO - ADVENTURE DOG 2 - PETITE FUN
Volume 2 includes training segments of the "come command" and "speak" command. It also includes bathing and grooming segments that allow dogs to begin to be comfortable during feature appointments. This DVD is made entirely for a dog to have fun and learn with!
GREAT FOR DOGS THAT ARE AFRAID OF GROOMING!
Turn on the video when you go to work and your dog will learn that grooming can be fun!
| ADVENTURE DOG II VIDEO | $16.49 |
GROOMING BOOKS
BUSSINESS GUIDE
The most concise, to-the-point guide to creating and operating a pet grooming business. Whether it be home-based or a multi-employee shop, The Business Guide to Pet Grooming , by industry leader Sam Kohl, is your one-stop reference to planning, building, and managing an extremely successful grooming operation.
With 336 full-color pages in a hard cover binding, 177 photographs, and 71 illustrations, The Business Guide to Pet Grooming is an absolute essential read for every budding groomer-entrepreneur.
Topics covered include: naming a shop, locating a shop, financing, preconstruction design, insurance, lighting and electrical needs, flooring, plumbing, sanitation, signage, grooming equipment, employee management, business forms and records, advertising and marketing, appointement management, pricing, handling and control of pets and their owners, retailing, mobile grooming, dog day care, self-service pet washes and providing upscale services. Experienced shop owners will also find this book extremely useful as it includes strategies for growing and expanding an existing grooming operation.
| THE BUSINESS GUIDE TO PET GROOMING | $66.99 |
DOG GROOMING STYLES
The first and only book of its kind, The Client’s Guide to Dog Grooming Styles by Sam Kohl, helps the groomer end client confusion on how the dog will look after it is professionally groomed.
The Client’s Guide to Dog Grooming Styles contains the latest popular Poodle Styles and every dog in the seven American Kennel Club (AKC) groups, in chart format.
Super-sized (8.5”x14”) with a top spiral binding it’s perfect for use in mobile grooming vans, grooming salons, and for in-home groomers, where Aaronco’s large breed posters cannot be easily displayed. It conveniently stores away when not in use.
Thick coated pages make this dog chart guide extremely durable and perfect for use in any grooming environment.
| THE CLIENT'S GUIDE TO DOG GROOMING STYLES | $29.50 |
GROOMING GUIDE
Considered the bible of the pet grooming world, The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide continues the tradition set by Sam Kohl to make available the latest in user-friendly content, accurate to the breed drawings, clearly written, step-by-step instructions, and general grooming information in order to advance the education and income of groomers.
With 416 full pages, 320 illustrations, 41 photos and 161 breeds, this book is a complete resource and an essential reference for every groomer.
| THE ALL BREED DOG GROOMING GUIDE | $44.99 |
THE MUTT STYLING GUIDE
The first and only book of its kind, The Mutt Styling Guide , by Chrissy Thompson, gives groomers the opportunity to see 64 magnificent mutt makovers, plus instructions on how to design creative solutions to unique mutt styling challenges. This book helps the groomer to see the possibilities in each mutt, and to think "outside the box" when planning a look for a mixed breed dog.
The Mutt Styling Guide shows the groomer how to correct a dog's physical imperfections and how to make them look as good as possible. All in styles that convey the special personality that each individual mutt possesses.
Containing 251 pages, and 293 illustrations by artist Denise Benko, The Mutt Styling Guide is as beautifully unique as each mutt it will help you make look its best. It's a must for every groomer's library.
| THE MUTT STYLING GUIDE | $40.69 |
GROOMING STYLES POSTERS (SET OF 9)
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Each poster represents one of the seven AKC dog groups, showing properly groomed dogs.
The larger, newly updated for 2007 “Poodle Styles” poster features the basic poodle styles helping customers to choose their favorite clip.
The Dog Show poster displays how dogs succeed in dog show competitions.
The posters are printed in black and white and are laminated for attractiveness and durability, which allows them to be hung with or without framing.
Shipped in one cardboard tube.
GROOMING STYLES POSTERS |
$38.29 |
THE CAT GROOMING GUIDE
With over 65 million cats kept as pets in the United States, author Sam Kohl urges groomers to take advantage of this virtually untapped, very lucrative market. By learning the proper cat grooming techniques and marketing tips in this book, groomers can greatly increase their profits. This grooming classic contains 152 pages, 201 illustrations including a full color section of cat breed drawings, and is formatted for ease of use when grooming cats.
| CAT GROOMING GUIDE | $34.99 |