Water Dogs

When Bennie, an unambitious college dropout living with his older brother, Littlefield, at the family's crumbling Maine estate, lands in the hospital following a paintball war game during a blizzard, he is forced to reassess his life when he discovers that one of his fellow players has vanished and that Littlefield has become the prime suspect. A first novel. 10,000 first printing.

The exuberant, exhilarating photographs of dogs underwater that have become a sensation From the water's surface, it's a simple exercise: a dog's leap, a splash, and then a wet head surfacing with a ball, triumphant. But beneath the water is a chaotic ballet of bared teeth and bubbles, paddling paws, fur and ears billowing in the currents. From leaping Lab to diving Dachshund, the water is where a dog's distinct personality shines through; some lounge in the current, paddling slowly, but others arch their bodies to cut through the water with the focus and determination of a shark. In more than eighty portraits, award-winning pet photographer and animal rights activist Seth Casteel captures new sides of our old friends with vibrant underwater photography that makes it impossible to look away. Each image bubbles with exuberance and life, a striking reminder that even in the most loveable and domesticated dog, there are more primal forces at work. In Underwater Dogs, Seth Casteel gives playful and energetic testament to the rough-and-tumble joy that our dogs bring into our lives.

A terrific and important resource for anyone who is serious about their dog's health and well-being, Healing Dogs Their Way takes a thoughtful and reasoned approach to the myriad of health issues facing modern dogs and offers a solid, practical approach to canine health. It is a book that, at once, lets owners know how best to feed and care for their dogs to keep them healthy and how to identify and treat their problems when something goes wrong. The author, with over twenty-five years of experience as a natural animal health practitioner and medical intuitive, also voices her concerns - and it ought to be a concern of all dog owners - that modern veterinary medicine is overly dependent on the pharmaceutical industry, and that while this alliance is not necessarily sinister, at least not on the part of vets, it has effectively reshaped the way health issues are framed and thus approached. This reshaping is now so pervasive that owners with suffering dogs have lowered their expectations in terms of canine quality of life to accommodate the shortcomings and side effects of pharmaceutical medicine. But this need not be the case as our dogs have many options. Whether you are a first-time dog owner or someone who has been around dogs all your life, this is an important and valuable reference. If you love your dog, it's up to you to safeguard their well-being and quality of life, and this book will help you do just that.

Portuguese water dogs have boundless energy, and they're loyal and loving too. Learn all about this breed, from its keen smarts and good-looking coat to its hisotry as a fishing dog in Portugal.

For years, humans have relied on their canine companions to surpass the status of a family pet. Dogs sniff out bombs, chase down criminals, and even go to war. Others provide guidance and comfort to those who need it most. Meet the brave and loyal dogs that come to the rescue when people can't manage alone.

A comprehensive guide to owning and caring for your dog--Cover.