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books by Brian Kilcommons

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11 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 1995

Great Book
I am a brand new cat owner and so I checked out 3 books from the local library, this being one of them. In reading each of the books, I realized that "Good Owners, Great Cats," almost always had the best, most common-sense advice written in a very "no holds barred" way. Kilcommons doesn't mince words and he's very opinionated, but his opinions seem to be right on the mark. I've only owned dogs ...

Good Owners, Great Dogs

141 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 1999

don't get a dog without reading this first
A comprehensive dog owners manual! I read through this manual before getting our first dog last week and it proved to be invaluable. We have followed it's instructions to a "t" and our puppy is house trained in one week with no accidents. She sleeps through the night (and has since day 1) in her crate and is already learning simple commands. The book hits home the need to have a schedule, be ...

My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD)

31 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 2006

Step by Step instructions
The book is well organized. I didn't think a specific topic was going to be covered, but looked it up anyway -- there it was! This is a good reference book as well as a good step-by-step introduction to puppy training. Though we also took our Basenji puppy to Puppy Kindergarten, this is a valuable tool to use when we need it.

Tails from the Barkside

17 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 2001

Lovely addition to your collection on dog stories.
These stories are great insights into dogs and their personalities. I admit, James Herriot is still my favorite author when it comes to telling a tale. Looking beyond the lack of narrative richness, it's still a great, easy read. I finished this book in two days. It was funny, heart-wrenching, educational, and highly entertaining.

Childproofing Your Dog: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life

22 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 1994

If you have kids and a dog I highly recommend!!!
This book is a easy read with a lot of good advice, games, and training techniques that are perfect for anyone who has a dog and is introducing a baby to the dog or has a family and is introducing a new dog. It has been very helpful as I have been training my dog to respect my infant. It is a must read for parents!!

Paws to Consider: Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family

40 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 1999

Absolutely Great
This book should be mandatory for anyone even thinking of getting a dog. Even if that dog is ten years off. Since I became interested in dogs and dog welfare, I have heard and seen too many times the unhappy scenario of dogs being dumped because their owners just did not bother to do ANY reasearch. Families duped by Beethoven, Lassie, and 101 Dalmations decide tv never lies and buy one for ...

Mutts: America's Dogs

15 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Michael Capuzzo

Grand Central Publishing, 1996

My dogs..
I always have to describe my dogs in terms of purebreds. This has never sat well with me. My dog is a mutt. She is medium sized, fluffy and white. This satisfies none of her admirers - she has to be part border collie or australian shepherd in order to slake their curiousity. What is is it with people, why does breeding matter? Yep, she probably has some border collie in her, but she cannot/will ...

My Smart Puppy (Easy Puppy Training)
Brian Kilcommons

Frontline/Iams, 2004

Loving your new puppy is easy. Teaching him to sit, stay, and come when called can be more challenging. This shows you how to have fun while training your new puppy.

Metrodog: The Essential Guide to Raising Your Dog in the City

16 reviews
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Grand Central Publishing, 2002

Metrodog: Not Just For City Folk
But particularly helpful for those of us who take on the highly rewarding challenge of sharing our busy city lives with a canine companion. It may just make you want to grab your dog and move to the big city! Useful for ALL dog owners and a NECESSITY for urban dog owners. Great photographs. Accessible to the average dog owner but with interesting, unique information for seasoned dog-lovers. I ...

GOOD OWNERS, GREAT DOGS: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR HUMANS AND THEIR CANINE COMPANIONS (THE KILCOMMONS WAY TO A ...
BRIAN KILCOMMONS, SARAH WILSON

WARNER BOOKS, 1991

Das Beste für meine Katze. Profitips für Katzenfreunde.
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson

Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, 1997

Mutts America's Dogs : America's Dogs

1 review
Brian Kilcommons, Michael Capuzzo, 1996

Terrific book!
This is a book I find myself reading again and again just because it's so entertaining. The breed information is accurate, as would be expected from Brian Kilcommons, but the presentation is often "howlingly," laugh-out-loud funny. This is a great book for anyone who loves dogs, and mutts in particular.