Ricky Bobby er verdens hurtigste på 4 hjul og en af de største kørere i NASCARs historie. Den store, behårede amerikanske vindermaskine har alt, hvad en tumpet vovehals kunne ønske sig ? en luksusvilla, en rygende hot kone og alt det fastfood, han kan æde. Men Ricky Bobbys turboladede livsstil rammer et uventet hastighedsbump, da han bliver overhalet af den flamboyante og skrupskøre franskmand Jean Girard og bliver forvandlet til et nervevrag.
En forfatter af rejsehåndbøger (William Hurt), som ikke selv bryder sig om at rejse, bliver både frustreret og deprimeret, da hans søn bliver dræbt, og hans kone forlader ham. Men så møder han en kvindelig hundetræner (Geena Davis i en Oscarvindende rolle), og hans syn på livet tager en ny drejning. Denne særdeles velspillede film er instrueret af Lawrence Kasdan og var med i Oscar-opløbet om prisen som årets bedste film i 1988.
Da Olive og Clay mødte hinanden, var det kærlighed ved første blik. De blev gift, købte hus sammen og adopterede en hvalp ? Wesley. Nu er det seks år senere, og de har besluttet at gå fra hinanden, men de vil begge beholde deres elskede Wesley. De kan ikke blive enige om et kompromis, så de går i retten, hvor dommeren bestemmer, at de skal bedømmes i to måneder, så man kan se, hvem af dem der er bedst egnet til at tage sig af Wesley. De er begge fast besluttede på at vinde sagen - og skyr ingen midler.
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events the led him to the killing.
Alex, a lovable, unassuming dog trainer is in love with a great woman - Katherine - smart, talented, from a good family. Katherine adores Alex's quirky sense of humor, honesty and capacity to listen. Having decided to pop the question, Alex is blindsided when Katherine produces a detailed list of well-thought-out "improvements" she feels will tweak Alex on their way to becoming the ideal couple. Alex instinctively rejects the suggestion that he needs to change anything. But with the threat of a new competitor, Alex decides to "do the list." Guided by a coterie of friends that include: Dave, Alex's loyal childhood buddy, best female friend Lily, her husband Michael, and their 8 year old son, Nicky, Alex's journey has him reconsider and question his beliefs, values and world.
Prince, a dog trainer, faces an awkward situation when his pet dog Diana acts in a film alongside his ex-lover, an actress who shares the same name as the dog.
Two German shepherds and their mistress (Grace Bradley) crash-land in Canada by a fox breeder's (Michael Whalen) farm.
Story of a Dog is a 1945 short documentary film under the supervision of Gordon Hollingshead. In the film, a dog trains for the battlefield and becomes a crucial part of the United States military. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short, One-Reel.
Retired New Zealand farmer and dog trainer Paul Sorenson passes his knowledge to the next generation of shepherds, and reflects on the sacrifices he's made to pursue his intense passion for dogs.
This comedic short provides a lesson in how NOT to train a dog.
In the second installment of the “Essentials of Dog Behavior” series, Cesar Millan builds on the foundation laid down by our understanding of dog socialization, and plunges deeper into how most unwanted behaviors can be corrected by understanding what our dogs are communicating. Do we really understand what dogs are “saying,” and if not, how can we bridge the gap between humans and dogs? Only by truly understanding how dogs communicate will we be able to fulfill our roles as Pack Leaders.
World-renowned dog behavior expert Cesar Millan takes us through four different scenarios - the home, the walk, the office, and the dog park - to learn how to properly address and correct unwanted behavior. Learn what dog socialization is, and why it is an important component to achieving balance and harmony with your dog.
Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably calming signals which are signals dogs give other dogs and humans that denote stress. These are dogs attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. The DVD shows footage of many calming signals, how dogs use them, and how you can use them to calm your dog. This is the DVD format and companion to the popular book, On Talking Terms with Dogs. Note - this is not a professionally filmed DVD rather one done by dedicated amateur dog people; however, it does a good job of illustrating the canine body language subjects it addresses. Become a keen observer of canine behavior at home, in the community and among dogs to get better behavior and build a solid relationship.
Learn to identify situations that are stressful to your dog so that you can resolve or avoid them.
Filmed by the author in lovely outdoor settings, see the signals in action while Turid narrates.
Jan Fennell has devoted her life to developing a unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language. This understanding has enabled her to bridge the barrier that separates man from his best friend. Her talen has earned her international acclaim and the nickname 'The Dog Listener' In this film Jan demonstrates her technique and the exceptional results which it can provide. She shares her secrets and shows how it can be a much more effective and compassionate alternative to standard 'obedience' training. This easy to follow approach includes case histories of problem dogs.
Heel! When it comes to training, recent developments have improved the lot of our canine companions dramatically. Since the 1990s, a kinder, more reward-based approach has replaced previously harsh training methods. In this program, you'll learn what makes your dog tick, how to view training from your dog's perspective, how to establish a great rapport with your pooch and how to select the right breed for you.
Beofre you begin training your pet, please understand that every dog is unique and has its own personality. Some dogs or puppies may take instinctively to the litter box within a couple of days, for others it may take a while longer. On average, it takes about a week to complete training. Also be aware there are bound to be accidents during the initial training period.