Pukka's Promise

From the best-selling author of Merle's Door comes a well-researched and engaging guide to giving our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives.

When Ted Kerasote got his new dog, Pukka, he found that dog culture had been transformed: dizzying choices of grain-free and raw food, conflicting arguments for and against vaccinations, and battles between positive and dominance trainers. Giving The Omnivore's Dilemma a canine spin, Kerasote questions the common wisdom to show us how our dogs can have the best and healthiest lives today, no matter where we live. He weaves fascinating science and groundbreaking insight from breeders, vets, and animal advocates into the story of raising Pukka in the Wyoming wilderness. Fascinating and revelatory, Pukka's Promise "might be the most important book about dogs written in a decade" (Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash).

"Packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love."?Dean Koontz

Info autore

TED KERASOTE is the author of several books, including the national bestseller Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog and Out There, which won the National Outdoor Book Award. His essays and photographs have appeared in Audubon, Geo, Outside, Science, the New York Times, and more than sixty other periodicals. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Riassunto

From the best-selling author of Merle's Door comes a well-researched and engaging guide to giving our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives.

When Ted Kerasote got his new dog, Pukka, he found that dog culture had been transformed: dizzying choices of grain-free and raw food, conflicting arguments for and against vaccinations, and battles between positive and dominance trainers. Giving The Omnivore’s Dilemma a canine spin, Kerasote questions the common wisdom to show us how our dogs can have the best and healthiest lives today, no matter where we live. He weaves fascinating science and groundbreaking insight from breeders, vets, and animal advocates into the story of raising Pukka in the Wyoming wilderness. Fascinating and revelatory, Pukka’s Promise “might be the most important book about dogs written in a decade” (Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash).

"Packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love."??—??Dean Koontz

Testo aggiuntivo

"At once encyclopedic and intimate—a tour de force in canine appreciation." —Kirkus Reviews (starred) "A moving account of one man's journey to understand man's best friend inside and out."—Publishers Weekly "This might be the most important book about dogs written in a decade. Kerasote tells us early on that Pukka means ‘first class’ in Hindi, and first-class is a perfect description of Pukka's Promise. It’s a brilliant integration of speculation, cutting-edge science and story, and will keep you up at night wanting to read more. Every dog lover needs to read this book."—Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash "Here’s a dog lover who actually teaches his dog using modern training entirely: communication, observation, and now and then a clicker—not just to build a bond and a working relationship but also to create a running conversation between man and animal. This book also investigates kibble (Is it really good for dogs?) and vaccinations (Why so many? Why so often?) and other commercial pressures on our best friends’ wellbeing. What a good read."—Karen Pryor, author of Reaching the Animal Mind "Pukka’s Promise is without question the most intelligent, most comprehensive book ever written about extending the lifetimes of dogs. Not only that, but it’s riveting. After years of flawless research plus a life of valuable experience, Kerasote has produced a masterpiece that everyone should read. From pet owners to professionals such as breeders, shelter-workers, and veterinarians, those who think they already know about dogs are in for a real surprise."—Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs "Ted Kerasote gently and intelligently questions our fixed notions about living with dogs. Anyone who reads Pukka’s Promise can't help but become a better dog person. I'd like it to be compulsory reading for all practicing vets and veterinary students."—Bruce Fogle, DVM, author of The Dog’s Mind "Ted Kerasote, a born storyteller, writes about dogs with singular brilliance. Pukka's Promise is great fun but is also packed with important, surprising information; with wisdom, compassion, and love."—Dean Koontz, author of A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog "Ted Kerasote mixes science with love to take on the question every dog lover asks: Can I keep my dog alive longer? Pukka's Promise stirs our hopes for the future and gives us hard information for now."—Jon Katz, author of A Good Dog

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ted Kerasote, Kerasote Ted
• Editore: Harper Collins
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 04.02.2014
• EAN: 9780544102538
• ISBN: 978-0-544-10253-8
• Pagine: 464
• Dimensioni: 135 mm x 203 mm x 31 mm
• Peso: 363 g
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Natura; Nature and the natural world: general interest, nonfiction;pet;pets;companion animal;dogs;dog, NATURE: Animals / General, NATURE: Animals / Mammals, PETS: Dogs / Breeds, NATURE: Animals / Birds, PETS: Dogs / Training, PETS: Reference, PETS: Birds