National Dog Day on August 26 celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and purebreds, and the Library has plenty to offer dog lovers.
Adult Nonfiction – 636.70835 Geo
Tailors training to each dog's unique traits and energy level, helping with communication and bonding.
Adoption
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7083 Lib
A problem-solving guide, filled with empowering stories of rescued dogs that defied the odds.
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7088
Expert advice from rescue specialists, veterinarians, dog parents and pet business owners.
Children's Nonfiction
Children's Nonfiction – J 636.7 Med
This wonderfully illustrated book features 300 dog breeds, including every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Children's Nonfiction – J 636.7 Hor
Scientist and dog-owner Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily world, each other, and that other quirky animal: the human.
Children's Nonfiction – J 636.70886 Mac
Stories about dogs whose actions influenced the course of history, including the first seeing-eye dog, search and rescue dogs, and military dogs.
DVDs
Nonfiction Movies – 636.7 Dog
Explores the origins of dogs, their place in our history and our place in theirs.
Nonfiction Movies – 636.8 Why
Why are we so attached to our pets? Insightful and heart-warming stories and interviews with animal behavior experts, evolutionary biologists, veterinarians, and pet owners.
Health
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7089 Pit
A new edition, updated with the latest information in natural pet health, including the benefits of vegan diets for pets. Also discusses behavioral issues, general nutrition, and a more humane approach to caring for pets.
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7 Mur
Gives dog owners the tools needed to provide proactive and preventative health care, starting early in their dog's life and continuing throughout various ages.
Just for Fun
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7 Cam
Students, alumni and fans share photos of the dogs that share their campus, homes and hearts. Includes 150 photos of dogs across the country in their IU gear and at Dunn Meadow, the Indiana Memorial Union, Showalter Fountain, and other campus locations.
Adult Nonfiction – 779.32 Sel
Seliverstoff’s photography captures the special relationship between some big dogs (and some rare ones) and the children in their lives.
Adult Nonfiction – 779.32 Cea
A full-color photo collection, capturing 80 dogs in their most relaxed and contented moments.
Remarkable Dogs
Adult Nonfiction – 921 Morgan
Memoir about an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life.
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7009 Leo
While racing through the Gobi Desert, a marathon runner encounters a stray dog who keeps pace with him for nearly 80 miles—giving him a new perspective on life and causing him to fight to bring her home with him.
Adult Nonfiction – 636.7 Ryan
An angry, hurt, depressed and near-death oldster is transformed into a happy, gamboling companion with a puppy-like zest for discovery.