While Layla and her three Bots (Beep, Boop, and Bop) are setting up for their rock band's performance, she gets some bad news, Happy Days Amusement Park is closing; Layla thinks she has the perfect solution: turn the place into an amusement park for dogs--but the new rides have to pass a safety inspection before Happy Paws Amusement Park can open.

Meet rock star Layla and her team of Bots! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Layla and the Bots are in an awesome rock band! They also use problem-solving and creativity to build cool inventions. When a local amusement park is in danger of shutting down, Layla knows just how to bring in the crowds... build an amusement park for DOGS! But will cool doggie rides like the Rub-a-Dub Mud Slide and the Tummy Rubbing Machine be enough to keep the park open? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

Are you among the thousands of dog owners in the Garden State who would like to spend more time with your four-footed companion? Now you can! In this first-of-its-kind guidebook, Diane Goodspeed brings the encouraging news to pet lovers that their furry friends are welcome to many of New Jersey's beaches, trails, parks, swim holes, and even stores. Whether you are hiking in the Kittatinny Mountains, going for a run on the beach, or playing fetch along the Delaware River, you and your dog can explore New Jersey together. From transportation and equipment to basic obedience and fitness conditioning, this guide contains all the information you need to get your dog out the door for exciting adventures in every season. Organized by county for easy reference, you will find information about county, state, and national parks that will welcome your canine companion. The book also functions as a convenient handbook for shops, covering everything from high-end pet stores and large chains to independently run dog bakeries. Goodspeed identifies training facilities, the most reputable and well-established dog trainers, as well as shelters, rescue centers, and every dog park across the state. Whether you are a long-time dog owner, or new to the canine scene, you will be surprised by how many dog-friendly events, including walk-a-thons, fairs, canine sporting competitions, town festivals, dog parades, and fundraising events for rescue groups occur annually throughout New Jersey. Finally, with your leash in one hand and this indispensable and all-inclusive guide in the other, you can enjoy the exciting recreational opportunities available in the Garden State with your favorite four-legged friend.

While observing exotic animal trainers for her acclaimed book Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used these training techniques with the human animals in her own life–namely her dear husband, Scott? In this lively and perceptive book, Sutherland tells how she took the trainers’ lessons home. The next time her forgetful husband stomped through the house in search of his mislaid car keys, she asked herself, “What would a dolphin trainer do?” The answer was: nothing. Trainers reward the behavior they want and, just as important, ignore the behavior they don’t. Rather than appease her mate’s rising temper by joining in the search, or fuel his temper by nagging him to keep better track of his things in the first place, Sutherland kept her mouth shut and her eyes on the dishes she was washing. In short order, Scott found his keys and regained his cool. “I felt like I should throw him a mackerel,” she writes. In time, as she put more training principles into action, she noticed that she became more optimistic and less judgmental, and their twelve-year marriage was better than ever. What started as a goofy experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, even the clerk at the post office. In the end, the biggest lesson she learned is that the only animal you can truly change is yourself. Full of fun facts, fascinating insights, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips, What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage describes Sutherland’s Alice-in-Wonderland experience of stumbling into a world where cheetahs walk nicely on leashes and elephants paint with watercolors, and of leaving a new, improved Homo sapiens.

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 whos a lot like yours. Youll 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 affection Your 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.

Stop raising your Poodle puppy on auto pilot! Help your pup develop into a happy and friendly adult dog! Happiness & behavior tips, detailed care guidance and over 130 photos of adorable Poodles all in one book! Looking for daily practical tips and advice to help your puppy develop into a Happy and Well-behaved dog? Wanting to start off on the right foot and avoid dog-behavior professionals for life? This book has all the answers you need. What reviewers are saying: "As a first-time Poodle owner, I found all the info I needed to bring up my pup. Well written and straight forward book, gave me all the care guidance I wanted. Loved the 100s photos, highly recommended.", J. Smith - Watford - UK "I love my 3 year old mini Poodle and have read many books on the breed. This one really stands out as it is all about my dog's happiness and well-being. I applied the author's tips and my dog is now so much happier and well behaved."Ms Helen Brown - Kent - UK "Brilliant, well researched book on Poodles. I learnt all I need to raise my pup properly into a happy and sweet mannered dog.", A. Jones - N. Jersey - US "As a passionate Poodle owner and vet, I will definitely be recommending this book to this breed's owners. It is a unique guide that not only provides detailed care instructions, but also shows how to raise a problem free, friendly and happy Poodle.", F. Taylor - Leeds - UK Based on thousands of training encounters over 40 years, Asia Moore's "The Happy Poodle" is teaching you everything you need to fulfill your Poodle's needs, prevent behavior problems and build a happy and loving relationship with your canine friend. Asia is giving you countless tips, techniques and practical advice aimed specifically at preventing behavior issues, rather than correcting them after they surface. She is showing you how to be the Ideal Poodle guardian and keep your dog happy and well-behaved. Personal anecdotes from Asia's experience are dispersed throughout this complete guide. Just a few of the things you will learn: Poodle Puppy happiness tips and practical advice How to happily welcome and housebreak your puppy Techniques for a well-behaved Poodle pup What is the right food for a happy puppy Happy exercise requirements Poodle puppy training, commands, hand signals, tricks, playtime Why you should not treat your Poodle puppy as a child Ideal living conditions for a happy Poodle Daily routines, care and grooming for a happy pup Poodle body language How you can keep on top of your puppy's good health and which medical conditions you should watch out for How to happily socialise your Poodle puppy with people & other dogs How to make your puppy happier by desensitizing him/her against loud noises, teaching basic rules and boundaries and offering rewards for the right behavior How to prevent puppy behaviour issues and avoid dog behavior experts for life How to provide what your puppy needs to be Happy How to be the Ideal Poodle Guardian What are the common human mistakes causing unhappiness and behaviour issues & how to avoid them How to reverse unwanted behaviors if you slip up Surprise Q&A Chapter with questions answered from your Poodle's perspective Invest the time and effort to study and apply Asia's happiness techniques NOW to raise a Happy and Well-Mannered Poodle. Your puppy really deserves it. Click the BUY NOW button to order your copy of The Happy Poodle!

Each of these city-specific dog-resource directories takes all of the guesswork out of finding new dog shops, services and places, including dog day cares, boarding facilities, pet sitters, dog parks, dog trainers, pet boutiques, alternative therapies, and neighborhood pet-supply stores. Each listing includes not only the address, phone number, hours of operation, and payment information, but also an original review that offers readers the inside scoop on each business. Also included is an emergency directory that's essential for middle-of-the-night ailments, a dog rescue directory, puppy starter kit, and lost dog help. The listings are arranged in an easy thumb-through layout and the book is perfectly sized to fit in a pocketbook or glove box.

A board book edition of an exciting Little Golden Book featuring Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol! Can Skye, Rubble, and the rest of the puppies from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol save Adventure Bay AND throw a Chase a surprise birthday party? With sturdy pages that are perfect for small hands, this Little Golden Board Book will thrill children ages 0 to 3. It’s perfect for birthdays—or any day! Get on the case with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are on a mission to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay using their paw-some vehicles, tools, and teamwork.

We’re in the money! Many things come with instructions. Unfortunately, money isn’t one of them. Most people learn how to use it—or lose it—by trial and error. Dollars & Sense is a basic operating instruction manual for money that will teach readers about the history of money, the way our American economy works, and how to make important decisions about personal finance. From skulls, sheep, and shells as barter in ancient civilizations to credit, interest, and collateral of our modern day economics, money—and all its glorious uses and cantankerous troubles—is explained in this concise and entertaining volume. Learn about how to make money, how to budget your money, how the government manages (or mismanages!) money, and how to be rich without even trying. Money is sometimes your friend and sometimes your enemy, but in this day and age, we all have to learn to get along with it. An engaging and approachable guide for kids tackling how to responsibly manage their money. Included are sidebars, time lines, diagrams, a glossary, and further resources, as well as information on related topics such as the Great Recession and sequestration.