Gives the reader a professional's insight into this world-wide favorite breed.

Traces the history of the collie, indentifies breeding standards, and discusses grooming, breeding and health care

"Lad: A Dog" by Albert Payson Terhune. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The rough collie is loyal, smart, and easy to train, and these dogs are also very affectionate, sensitive, and gentle. Inside this Rough Collie Training System are the answers you need for successfully training your dog beginning with the CAR RIDE HOME. (Vitally Important!) And it can make the world of difference in your results too!

This classic book details the misadventures of a collie named Lad, written by the master of dog-based literature, Albert Terhune. A sequel to Terhune’s famous book ‘Lad: A Dog’, in this book Lad befriends a raccoon named Ramsey, a fox named Aesop, and a monkey named Darwin. Filled with exciting tales of courage and loyalty in the face of danger, this rare book is a must-read for dog-lovers and collectors of Terhune’s beautiful work. Lad of Sunnybank was originally published in 1929 by Harper Collins and is proudly republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 – 1942) was an American author, and journalist, and dog breeder, most famous for his heart-warming stories chronicling the misadventures of dogs.

Eleven stories of collies, as children's pets, farmers' steady helpers, trackers or slayers of vicious beasts, and companions of very different men and one story of a wolf as tame and devoted as a dog.

A new, practical guide to training your Border Collie, by esteemed trainer and author, Barbara Sykes. Drawing upon her popular 'Thinking Like Canines' (TLC) training method and other established approaches, Barbara Sykes' Training Border Collies is an essential resource for understanding and training this versatile and loyal breed. With step-by-step photography and training case studies throughout, the book covers: breed variants and temperaments; diet, puppy training and bringing new dogs home; simple commands, boundaries and socialization; the 'Chill Mat' - a safe territory to keep your collie calm; lead and recall training; rescue and problem dogs and, finally, common myths, facts and tips about the breed. This essential resource for all Border Collie owners, BC kennel clubs and trainers is fully illustrated with 150 colour step-by-step photographs.

The Smooth Collie dog breed is popular due to its sociable and perceptive demeanor. The Collie is a breed of herding dog of Scottish ancestry. Differentiating it from its cousin, the Rough Collie, who sports a long, flowing double coat, the "Smooth" in Smooth Collie refers to the dog's short, thick coat. Medium-sized Smooth Collies have an athletic frame and a proportionate build. They have expressive features, including a white blaze on the forehead that is easily recognizable. Because of their exceptional herding skills, Smooth Collies are highly valued as farm dogs. Because of their amiable nature and devotion to their families, they are also frequently kept as pets. They have a high IQ and respond well to training. In addition, Smooth Collies are tolerant of both human beings and other animals. The Smooth Collie is a breed of herding dog notable for its short, dense coat, high intellect, and sociable demeanor. It may do well in either the role of farm worker or household pet. JACE COOPER The Smooth Collie dog breed is popular due to its sociable and perceptive demeanor. The Collie is a breed of herding dog of Scottish ancestry. Differentiating it from its cousin, the Rough Collie, who sports a long, flowing double coat, the "Smooth" in Smooth Collie refers to the dog's short, thick coat. Medium-sized Smooth Collies have an athletic frame and a proportionate build. They have expressive features, including a white blaze on the forehead that is easily recognizable. Because of their exceptional herding skills, Smooth Collies are highly valued as farm dogs. Because of their amiable nature and devotion to their families, they are also frequently kept as pets. They have a high IQ and respond well to training. In addition, Smooth Collies are tolerant of both human beings and other animals. The Smooth Collie is a breed of herding dog notable for its short, dense coat, high intellect, and sociable demeanor. It may do well in either the role of farm worker or household pet.

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.