Dog Lovers Top Picks.... Books Worth Barking About!

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By Manuel Jose


Ok, so what's our daily pet routine? Love 'em and feed 'em, of course. "Ok, Rover"... correction, make that feed them and then love them. Actually, there's one more thing we do for them. We teach 'em new tricks. Yeah, right.

Look, our dogs love to be fed and love to be loved but hate being told what to do (none of us "animals" do). After all, being around humans all the time, who can blame them for wanting to eat, drink, and be merry.

Rover is happy to respond to "Want a Treat?". But try "Sit", Heel", "Fetch", "Roll Over", "Sing", "Dance", and his favorite, "No", and you can just forget it.

Are we really the master of our households and do we still consider Rover to be man's best friend? "Hush Rove... we didn't ask you".

Though we may be tired of doing all the barking and getting no respect, we can still be king of the hill and Rover's best buddy. It just takes a little time and the right effort.

So, don't fret. Here are some great books full of expert advice. Rover's gonna love and respect you even more!


Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 3... Teaching & Training

101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
Price: $11.50
List Price: $18.99

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 4... Teaching & Training

The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training
Price: $2.00
List Price: $14.95

Your & Rover's Goal.... Watch it Together!

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 6... Sit Back & Relax

97 Ways to Make Your Dog Smile 97 Ways to Make Your Dog Smile
Price: $1.50
List Price: $7.95

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 7... Sit Back & Relax

What the Dog Did: Tales from a Formerly Reluctant Dog Owner What the Dog Did: Tales from a Formerly Reluctant Dog Owner
Price: $5.98
List Price: $14.95

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 8... Sit Back & Relax

You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend
Price: $7.99
List Price: $16.00

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 9... Sit Back & Relax

From Baghdad to America: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava From Baghdad to America: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava
Price: $9.58
List Price: $23.95

Rover's "Dog Lovers" Pick # 10... Sit Back & Relax

Four Paws from Heaven: Devotions for Dog Lovers Four Paws from Heaven: Devotions for Dog Lovers
Price: $4.78
List Price: $11.99

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