The author of the acclaimed "A Crooked Kind of Perfect" comes the story of a fifth-grade girl who begins to see how one small, brave act can lead to a friend who is hound dog true.

"Ed Vance, acclaimed hunter and expert tracker, hunted mountain lions, bears, and bobcats in the mountains and forests of California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Montana for 25 years. Featured in Bowhunters Digest 1st. edition, Los Angeles Times West Magazine (1967), Saga Magazine (1968), Western Outdoors (1968), Bow & Arrow Magazine (1971), Bow & Arrow Magazine (1973), and Western Outdoors News (1968 – 1973), Ed Vance risked everything to follow his dreams, and without knowing it, chiseled a name for himself and for his dogs in the history of these places. The bond between the hunter and his hounds was one of deep trust and reliance, in a time when the changing landscape threatened to take it all. Trained by a Hound Dog recounts the legends of the hunt, in the authentic voice of the man who was there, told as if the reader were sitting with him around a campfire. The true stories he tells of his hounds and the lions and bears they caught in some of the country's toughest terrain and conditions are a glimpse into an era of Western History that has faded from view"--Back cover.

A twelve-year-old boy goes on his first hunt with Blackie, the hound-dog man, and is granted his fondest wish

A beagle follows its nose. It is looking for a treat. Found it! This loyal dog is one of many breeds that are part of the hound group. Hound dogs were bred for hunting, but they also make great pets! In this high-interest book, leveled text and engaging photos introduce the history of the hound group, from early breeds to the jobs they do today. Special features highlight champion dogs, compare breed sizes, and list the most popular breeds. Four two-page breed profiles round out this fun book about this hard-working dog group!

A dog is an ideal workout partner: always supportive, happy to go for a walk and never judgmental. The human-companion animal bond is a great way to help you and your dog lose weight or stay fit. When people and dogs exercise together, fitness and health happen on both ends of the leash. As the obesity epidemic spreads, 70% of Americans and 50% of dogs are overweight or obese, resulting in staggering health care costs and suffering. The causes, consequences, and treatment for overweight and obesity are strikingly similar in people and dogs. Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, written by an expert veterinary surgeon and a leading nurse researcher, helps you move from a food-centered relationship with dogs, to an exercise-centered relationship. Even better, you don’t have to own a dog! The book gives several creative suggestions to exercise or walk a dog even if you do not or cannot have one. This volume is designed for dog lovers, dog owners and families. Based on the latest scientific findings, it will also help professionals (including physicians, veterinarians, and physical therapists) fight obesity and promote fitness in both people and pets. Dog-walking programs can easily be implemented in neighborhoods, parks, workplaces, animal shelters, hospitals, retirement homes and obesity clinics, and this book shows you how to establish them. In nearly every health care profession, practitioners are teaching human patients and dog owners on a daily basis about the risks of obesity. Never has there been a more compelling time for innovative approaches to increasing physical activity, reforming sedentary lifestyles, and enhancing fitness. Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound provides specific strategies for people and dogs to exercise together, lose weight together, and have fun in the process.

The Plott bear hound, a dog originally from Germany and developed in the North Carolina mountains, is known as one of the world's best hunting dog breeds. Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in America, the Plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from Germanic stock rather than the traditional English foxhound. The breed's story began when its original breeder, Johannes Plott, and his brother Enoch left Germany in 1750 with their prized hunting dogs. This trip across the Atlantic began the two-hundred-year journey that would culminate in the North Carolina mountains with the development of what is now arguably the world's finest breed of hunting dog. This fascinating story of the Plott family and the Plott hound is a classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs--a story that Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.

Nothing makes author Peg Gould smile like seeing Duke, her iron hulk of a dog, bound into the enclosed fields of the dog park near home with true hound-dog swagger, tail held high and wagging wildly. His velvety black hair and droopy jowls often are noticed and appreciated by onlookers as though they were sighting Elvis himself. Hound Dog Blues follows much of her reflection about life and death after she learns Duke has a terminal disease. Over the next weeks and monthsin trying to serve Dukes needs for exercise, rest, stimulation, and purpose, but also for effective anxiety and pain managementthe author is reminded of the early death of her mother from heart disease decades before. Ultimately, she is persuaded that our pets, with their shorter life spans, show us the way and have much to teach us about love, acceptance, and graceful loss. This is especially so if you are willing to uncover the depth of an animals anchoring role in your lifeand mourn the passing of a true companion.

Learn how to train and understand your Bavarian Mountain Hound dog with these fun and helpful tips! 1. The Characteristics of a Bavarian Mountain Hound Puppy and Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With 4. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Puppy 5. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Bavarian Mountain Hound? 6. How to Crate Train Your Bavarian Mountain Hound 7. When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog? 8. When Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Makes Potty Mistakes 9. How to Teach your Bavarian Mountain Hound to Fetch 10. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Bavarian Mountain Hound 11. When Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 12. When Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Is Afraid of Loud Noises 13. How to Stop Your Bavarian Mountain Hound from Jumping Up On People 14. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Bavarian Mountain Hound or Any Other Breed of Dog 15. How to Teach Your Bavarian Mountain Hound to Sit 16. Why Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 17. How to Stop Your Bavarian Mountain Hound from Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 18. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Puppy 19. How to Socialize Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Puppy 20. How to Stop Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Dog from Excessive Barking 21. When Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 22. What you should know about Fleas and Ticks 23. How to Stop Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Puppy or Dog from Biting 24. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 25. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 26. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly without Surgery 27. How to Clean Your Bavarian Mountain Hound Ears Correctly 28. How to Stop Your Bavarian Mountain Hound from Eating Their Own Stools 29. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 30. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 31. How to Make Sure Your Dog is eating a Healthy Amount of Food 32. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Bavarian Mountain Hound 33. How to Clean and Groom your Bavarian Mountain Hound 34. How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails Properly 35. The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can harm your Dog 36. How to Deworm your Bavarian Mountain Hound for Good Health 37. What You Should Know About Dog Rabies 38. Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes

The release of the song “Hound Dog” in 1953 marked a turning point in American popular culture, and throughout its history, the hit ballad bridged divides of race, gender, and generational conflict. Ben Wynne’s A Hound Dog Tale discusses the stars who made this rock ’n’ roll standard famous, from Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton to Elvis Presley, along with an eclectic cast of characters, including singers, songwriters, musicians, record producers and managers, famous television hosts, several lawyers, and even a gangster or two. Wynne’s examination of this American classic reveals how “Hound Dog” reflected the values and issues of 1950s American society, and sheds light on the lesser-known elements of the song’s creation and legacy. A Hound Dog Tale will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever tapped a foot to the growl of a blues riff or the bark of a rock ’n’ roll guitar.

Presents a collection of haiku about the behaviors and characteristics of twenty North American dog breeds.