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Careers and Pastimes

Careers and Volunteer Work
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Grooming
Judging
Kennels

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Careers and Volunteer Work

  • BURCH, Mary R., PhD Volunteering with Your Pet: How to Get Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy with Any Kind of Pet New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Hardcover, 8vo, 209 pages, glossary, black-and-white photos. Unspecified printing. As new condition. $15.00

  • MANGOLD, Lori and Scott The Professional Pet Sitter: Your Guide to Starting and Operating a Successful Service Portland (Ore.): Paws-itive Press, 1994. Wraps, 4to, 100 pages, sample business forms suitable for copying. Excellent overview of the business. 3d printing (1995). As new condition. $29.95

  • PAVIA, Audrey Careers with Dogs Hauppauge: Barron's, 1998. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 137 pages, index, resources (professional groups, schools, publications). Advice on a variety of occupations, including health care, humane work, training, grooming, and the creative and corporate fields. 1st printing. As new condition. $8.95

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    Dog Shows and Handling

  • HALL, Lynn Dog Showing for Beginners New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Hardcover, 8vo, 154 pages, black-and-white photos. Everything you need to know to get started as an owner and/or handler. 1st edition. As new condition. $10.00

  • HEIMAN, Julie The 2000 Dog Show Guide: A Comprehensive Annual Guide to Licensed All-Breed, Local & National Specialty Dog Shows Across the U.S. New Hope: Dog Show Annual, 1998. Spiral binding, 8vo, 116 pages. Month-by-month format presents locations, host kennel club, information on obedience and other trials, highlights, and special events. As new condition. $9.00

  • VANACORE, Connie The New Guide to Junior Showmanship New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Hardcover, 8vo, 179 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos. A comprehensive manual for young dog show enthusiasts. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

  • The Westminster Kennel Club 118th Annual Dog Show New York: The Westminster Kennel Club, 1994. Gilt-stamped purple paper covers, 8vo, 420 pages, black-and-white photos, advertisers' index, list of judges. Catalog of the 1994 Westminster show, held at Madison Square Garden on February 14 and 15, 1994. Lists all participating dogs. Very good condition. $12.00

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    Judging

  • NICHOLAS, Anna Katherine The Nicholas Guide to Dog Judging (second edition) New York: Howell Book House, 1979. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 288 pages, black-and-white photos and drawings. This "new, revised and expanded edition" is based on the classic 1970 text. 2d printing (1981). Good condition (minor nicks on spine). $12.00

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    Grooming

  • KALSTONE, Shirlee Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference (third edition) Foster City: Howell Book House/IDG, 2000. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 234 pages, detailed index, grooming-related bibliography; black-and-white photos by Larry Kalstone; black-and-white line drawings by Clinton Tingler (American chapters) and Maud Nilsson (international chapters). Well-illustrated guide to everything from toenails to topknots. 1st printing. Pristine, as new condition. $23.00

  • SAUNDERS, Blanche, and other authorities How to Trim, Groom & Show Your Dog New York: Howell Book House, 1970. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 128 pages, black-and-white photos and drawings. Highlights include the 21 "trim-by-number" charts for grooming short-, long-, and wire-haired breeds. 6th printing. Good condition. $10.00

  • STONE, Ben and Pearl The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds New York: Howell Book House, 1981. Hardcover, 4to, 303 pages, black-and-white photos; drawings by Judith J. Tillinger. Stated 1st edition/11th printing. As new condition. $30.00

  • WALIN, Dorothy The Art and Business of Professional Grooming Loveland: Alpine, 1986. Hardcover, 4to, 240 pages, index, bibliography, glossary, black-and-white photos. Comprehensive guide; topics include "Mixed Breed Design Grooming" and "The Groomer as Veterinary Assistant." Stated 1st edition. Pristine, as new condition. $34.95

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    Kennels

  • ALBERT, Fred Barkitecture New York: Abbeville Press, 1999. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, 93 pages, full-page color photos (and a few black-and-whites of historical interest). Fabulous doghouses by leading architects, designers, and artists; with an essay on the history of doghouses and a directory of craftspeople. 1st edition/2d printing. As new condition. $18.00

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