Lifelong german shepherd owner and longtime german shepherd breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, carline coile, phd,gets you up and running with what you need to know to. A homeless veteran leaves his dying dog and best friend, duke, on the doorstep of an animal clinic. Shep the german shepherd measures 12 long and wears a blue bandanna honoring the dogs for defense program with its wwii logo. If you like smaller stuffed animals he is the way to go. Told from the perspective of a boy who loans his german shepherd for the war effort, this book gives readers a birds eye view of war, from the homefront. So much so, the service dogs traditionally invited before finals week into perkins library to play with duke community members will now take on a regular role. To help you save your time, we carefully selected the best german shepherd dog training books on the market. Hobie has a wonderful german shepherd dog named duke that he adores. For several years, the biannual puppies at perkins events have been favorites of students, faculty and staff alike.
Hobie hanson, an endearingly earnest 11yearold, loves his father, who is stationed overseas in the army. As stated earlier, training a german shepherd from start to finish cannot be achieved from one just one book, so to help you to achieve a wellrounded gsd, weve selected 18 of our favorite books that every german shepherd owner should read in each section. True stories of german shepherds at work with the law by. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, hobie decides to donate duke to dogs for defense, an organization that urges americans.
Data complied from american kennel club akc stud books, our goal is. A dog named duke true stories of german shepherds at work. A million ways home by dianna dorisi winget is a nominee for the 201617 south carolina childrens book award after poppy parkers grandmother suffers a stroke, the girl is sent to live in the north shore childrens center. Discussion questions for duke by kirby larson scholastic. German shepherd books are an important part of any german shepherd dog owners resources. What every shepherd owner needs to know about his or her pet. But after sending duke away hobie comes to regret his decision and is determined to convince the army to send. Follow up for duke the german shepherd larry krohn.
With world war ii raging and his father fighting overseas in europe, elevenyearold hobie hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved german shepherd, duke. Duke dogs of world war ii hardcover quail ridge books. Duke dogs of world war ii and millions of other books are available for. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Best dog training books for german shepherd owners. If you answered yes to the questions, youve come to the right place. We know its timeconsuming to choose the best from a wide array of books on training german shepherd puppies and adults. Official dean russo german shepherd dogs leather book wallet case cover compatible for motorola moto g7 power. Duke dogs of world war ii kindle edition by kirby larson. After his best friend scooter moves away, hobie feels like his only friend is his faithful german shepherd, duke. Duke dogs of world war ii hardcover third place books. Perfect book for those boys that you know, 3rd4th5th grade who want to read books about war, fighting, and other tough guy themes. But when he hears about dogs for defense, he knows what he has to do even if it means giving up the only friend he has left.
Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, hobie decides to donate duke to dogs for defense. Though distance separates hobie and duke, larson reveals. Includes sit, stay, heel, come, crate, leash, socialization, potty training and how to eliminate bad habits. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Pedigree of bowles sir duke german shepherd database project. The book discusses a lot of topics that youll find useful whether youre firsttime german shepherd owners or seasoned ones. Anonymous my gs pup was supposedly 8 weeks when i got him, however, i now know he was younger. With both his dad and dog off at war, hobie quickly discovers the many meanings of. It was never intended to be a trotting extremist designed to race or pace around a show ring. With world war ii raging and his father fighting overseas in europe, elevenyearold hobie hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if.
Find books like duke dogs of world war ii from the worlds largest. This list of recommendations below includes books with information from deciding if a german shepherd is the right breed for you to teaching your fullgrown german shepherd skills in tracking, protection, and show competitions. In the english language, the breeds officially recognized name is german shepherd dog sometimes abbreviated as gsd. The gsd is a general purpose service dog, active and intelligent, never placid, cringing or untrustworthy. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, hobie decides to donate duke to dogs for defense, an organization that urges americans to loan their pets to. The ultimate guide to training your german shepherd puppy.
Our job as a breeder is and has been for over 50 years is to make sure the experience is a happy one. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Data complied from american kennel club akc stud books, our goal is to preserve the german shepherd heritage so it is never lost. Posts about german shepherd written by knight reader. Since facebook doesnt like talking dogs having personal accounts. The book discusses a lot of topics that youll find useful whether youre firsttime german shepherd owners or.
A handsome german shepherd dominates the patriotic cover of larsons world war ii homefront novel, but the books action centers on the. That german shepherd who stands on two legs, dances, sings and always on his best behaviour. Duke dogs of world war ii paperback third place books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. German shepherd stories any good nonfiction and fiction book involving stories about german shepherds or where the german shepherd is an important character in the book.
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Everything you need to know at each state to ensure your cute and playful puppy your puppy month by month part of. And a german shepherd library would be an absolute help to any gsd owner. A3980764 duke is a perfect 5yearold black, brown and tan neutered male german shepherd and husky mix who came in to the baldwin park animal care center as an owner surrender because they lost. So, yall, i obtained duke by kirby larson at bea 20. With steven weber, sarah smyth, allison hossack, april telek. Hobie hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved german shepherd, duke.
I think its one of the most comprehensive books about german shepherds that ive ever read. Wishing children everywhere grow up with these books by. Duke by kirby larson books, resources, supplies, tools. A complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your german shepherd everything pets by walker, joan hustace isbn. The german shepherd dog gsd was originally a sheepdog, able to trot effortlessly all day. German shepherd training the ultimate guide to training your german shepherd puppy. A poignant world war ii story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from newbery honor author kirby larson. As stated earlier, training a german shepherd from start to finish cannot be achieved from one just one book, so to help you to achieve a wellrounded gsd, weve selected 18 of our favorite books that every german shepherd owner should read in. Gerson is associate professor of sociology and womens and gender studies at rutgers university, where she is also an affiliate faculty member of the department of jewish studies. Top 10 best german shepherd training books for all skill. Top 10 best german shepherds training books in 2020. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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