Pets & Animal Care

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion....

In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way. Bill Bailey has always had dogs, including a Patterdale terrier called Rocky who would travel with him in the van to his first shows and occasionally join...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. _ Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor...

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world....

NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review). The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me. Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story. Like the sweet gentle McMuffin who...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER November 1958: the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses—a drab white former plow horse named Snowman—and his rider, Harry de Leyer. They were the...

Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod - the 1,180-mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness - in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination....

Impress people with the smart dog tricks your dog can do! Want your dog to balance items on his or her nose? Play dead? Sit pretty? With this dog training book, your dog will become an expert through clicker training....

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn the history of the Scottish terrier, how to identify this specific breed from other terrier breeds, what makes Scottish terriers different from other terrier breeds, and how to care for this diligent canine companion....

In this inspiring book, best-selling author and "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan uses decades of experience to reveal the many ways that dogs and people can enrich each other's lives....

“Even if skeptical readers don’t come away completely convinced, they’ll be enormously educated—Hogan imparts a huge amount of biological information about dogs, and does it all with an easy readability that will make quite a bit of it stick. An informative and sometimes eye-opening...

Natural Dog Training is about how dogs see the world and what this means in regards to training....

The Dog-Driven Search is a handler's guide to working with a dog in the wonderful sport of nose work. Authors Zinn and Sternberg provide detailed explanations of human body language and the nonverbal conversations we are always having with our dogs.

Whether you're looking to train a new puppy or to teach an older dog some new tricks, this easy-to-follow guide is for you....

Horse ownership opens the door to companionship, happiness, and stress relief. But to benefit from all of these things, you need to have a true bond with your horse. And you need to be able to trust they have all the foundational skills they need to keep both of you safe....

Learn what it means to have healthy biomechanics, the power of mind-set, setting goals, and the most important conversations you need to be able to have with your horse in order to improve the quality of his movement....

Dr. Ian Dunbar, who pioneered puppy classes and a loving style of dog training in the 1970s, presents a structured yet playful and humorous plan for raising a wonderful dog....

If you ever thought that some people were “natural-born horse communicators,” know that all of them have honed their abilities through experience, observation, and understanding. This guide seeks to help you strengthen your connection and build trust with your horse....

Celebrate the human-feline bond with all its joys, mysteries, and life-changing moments. Gwen Cooper returns with the ongoing adventures of her much-beloved, world-famous fur family....

In this second edition of New Track, New Life, Kimberly Godwin Clark updates and adds to the valuable information every person who has or wishes to have a retired Thoroughbred racehorse needs.

Manage It! is about supporting and enriching the human-canine bond through behavior-change solutions that work for both ends of the leash.

Steve Mann has been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. He has trained over 100,000 dogs and thousands of professional dog trainers....

Zak George presents a next-generation guide that uses his infectiously energetic style to teach dog-lovers everything they need to know about raising and training their unique pup....

How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens. Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do...

Discover the brain behind the horse—and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train. Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses. Board-certified neuropsychologist and equine neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters opens a window into the horse’s mind—revealing how the brain learns, adapts, and thrives—and shows how this knowledge transforms training, care, and connection.

The Dog-Driven Search is a handler's guide to working with a dog in the wonderful sport of nose work. Authors Zinn and Sternberg provide detailed explanations of human body language and the nonverbal conversations we are always having with our dogs. This audiobook teaches the human half of the team how to fully support and trust the canine half of the team, so together they can experience the wonder of engaging in the dog's olfactory world.

In 41 essays, one of the world's most influential dog trainer and behaviorists, Jean Donaldson highlights the common and frequently wrong-headed notions people have about why dogs behave the way they do, and explains what really motivates your pooch and how to change behavior. Jean's innovative ideas are delivered via quirky and witty, but always scientifically-based, essays that will help create "Aha!" moments for every dog-lover on earth. If you loved Jean's best selling book "The Culture Clash", you will enjoy learning more about the dogs who inhabit planet Neptune and the people who don't!

What exactly is a Do-Over Dog? It might be a shelter dog you're working with to help her become more adoptable. Perhaps it's the dog you've adopted, rescued, or even found running stray who is now yours to live with and love forever. Or it could be the dog you've lived with for years but you realize he still has issues that make him a challenging canine companion. A Do-Over Dog is any dog that you think needs make that deserves a second chance in life.

Do you have a dog that doesn't enjoy the show ring? Do you have a dog that is shy or fearful in the show ring? This book is for anyone who shows, works with or lives with a shy or fearful dog. Vicki Ronchette is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who is also an active show dog exhibitor, owner, handler and breeder. She coaches people all over the world on how to train their show dogs using positive methods and how to work with fearful show dogs.

Do you suffer from crippling performance anxiety in the show ring? Do your ring nerves affect your ability to compete with your dog? In this audiobook Professional Dog Trainer and Sport Coach Vicki Ronchette helps the listener understand why they suffer from anxiety in dog sports and offers practical tools and techniques for people.

Have you recently lost your beloved pet, or do you feel that painful moment approaching? When you lose a pet, you don’t just lose an animal — you lose a part of yourself. Years of unconditional love, shared moments, and comforting daily routines suddenly vanish into a deafening silence that no one ever really prepares you for.

Whether we watch quick little songbirds at our backyard feeders, keep a flock of chickens, teach parrots to talk, or stand looking up at the sky, mesmerized by the aerial acrobatics of blackbirds gathering as the leaves turn in the fall, humans have an almost universal admiration of and interest in birds. We love the birdsong of spring, the fledglings in summer, the deep V of geese in autumn, the bright spot of red cardinals against white snow. Wild or domestic, birds are clearly one of God's best gifts.

A nadie escapa que en España hay cada vez más hogares con mascotas, y entre estas, los gatos son las favoritas. Sin embargo, existen una serie de creencias erróneas sobre estos animales. En este libro, la adiestradora de gatos Laia Salvador nos enseña todo lo que debemos saber antes de adoptar un gato y lo que podemos hacer para mejorar nuestra convivencia con ellos.

English Springer Spaniels are generally friendly, loving, loyal, extroverted, sociable, affectionate, cheerful, happy, agile, brave, highly intelligent, adaptable, enthusiastic, fast learners and easy to train. In this book you will learn BEGINNER TO ADVANCED training methods which if implemented correctly will save you time, frustration and ensure you have a happy, healthy, well behaved dog.

In this audiobook you will learn beginner to advanced training methods which if implemented correctly will save you time, frustration and ensure you have a happy, healthy, well behaved dog.

Alleine sein ist gar nicht so leicht – besonders für sensible Hunde. Mit Ich bin gleich wieder da bekommt dein Hund eine sanfte, gesprochene Begleitung für Momente der Trennung. Die ruhige Stimme vermittelt Sicherheit, Orientierung und Vertrauen: Du bist nicht vergessen. Du bist in Sicherheit. Und ich komme wieder. Diese Hundemeditation ist ideal für kurze Trennungsphasen, den Alltag im Homeoffice, das Training fürs Alleinbleiben oder einfach als liebevolle Geste, wenn du den Raum verlässt. Sie stärkt die emotionale Bindung, ohne dass du physisch anwesend sein musst.

Alleine sein ist gar nicht so leicht – besonders für sensible Hunde. Mit Ich bin gleich wieder da bekommt dein Hund eine sanfte, gesprochene Begleitung für Momente der Trennung. Die ruhige Stimme vermittelt Sicherheit, Orientierung und Vertrauen: Du bist nicht vergessen. Du bist in Sicherheit. Und ich komme wieder. Diese Hundemeditation ist ideal für kurze Trennungsphasen, den Alltag im Homeoffice, das Training fürs Alleinbleiben oder einfach als liebevolle Geste, wenn du den Raum verlässt. Sie stärkt die emotionale Bindung, ohne dass du physisch anwesend sein musst.

Your dog is always talking — you just haven’t learned the language yet. Every bark, yip, and whine carries meaning. Whether it’s a joyful greeting when you walk through the door, a sharp alarm at the sound of footsteps outside, or a lonely cry when you leave for work, your dog’s voice is their emotional map of the world. Decoding Your Dog’s Barks reveals what those sounds really mean and shows how to listen beyond the noise.

The fastest growing segment of the horse world is women mid-life and beyond. This thorough but light-hearted guide welcomes you to the equine life. Whether a newcomer to the world of hay and hoofs more someone who’s been in the saddle since childhood, you’ll find information about every aspect of the horse world. Riders of a Certain Age is full of wisdom and sound advice for people coming into horses as adults. It encourages us to keep riding forward at a point in life when others might expect us to whoa.

Años de amor, complicidad y pequeñas rutinas cotidianas se transforman en un silencio abrumador que nadie te ha enseñado realmente a afrontar. Te repiten que “era solo un perro” o que “el tiempo lo cura todo”, pero quien nunca ha amado de verdad así, no puede comprender cuánto duele.

Wenn du gehst, bleibt etwas Beruhigendes zurück. Dein Zuhause passt auf dich auf ist eine einfühlsame Meditation für Hunde, die hilft, sich während deiner Abwesenheit sicher und geborgen zu fühlen. Die ruhige, klare Stimme vermittelt dem Hund Vertrauen und Orientierung: Die Umgebung ist sicher. Du bist nicht allein. Alles ist gut. Ideal für Hunde mit Unsicherheit beim Alleinsein oder für Alltagssituationen, in denen du den Raum oder das Haus verlässt. Die Meditation wirkt wie eine sanfte Brücke zwischen deiner Präsenz und der sicheren Umgebung deines Hundes.

Dein Zuhause passt auf dich auf ist eine einfühlsame Meditation für Hunde, die hilft, sich während deiner Abwesenheit sicher und geborgen zu fühlen. Die ruhige, klare Stimme vermittelt dem Hund Vertrauen und Orientierung: Die Umgebung ist sicher. Du bist nicht allein. Alles ist gut. Ideal für Hunde mit Unsicherheit beim Alleinsein oder für Alltagssituationen, in denen du den Raum oder das Haus verlässt.

In this audiobook you will learn BEGINNER TO ADVANCED training methods which if implemented correctly will save you time, frustration and ensure you have a happy, healthy, well behaved dog.

Keep your hens safe and your eggs coming—whether you’re in a tiny urban yard or a wide-open homestead. This step-by-step audio guide shows you exactly how to outsmart predators, use space wisely, and keep birds healthy in any climate, on any budget.

Is Your Maine Coon’s Gorgeous Coat Becoming a Tangled Mess? Discover how to keep that luxurious fur smooth, sleek, and mat-free — without the stress!

Flight of a Dog's Soul is a true story blending memoir and spiritual inspiration. It was born from the grief of losing a beloved companion—and the extraordinary miracle that followed. When Clouseau, the author's cherished dog, passed away, sorrow filled the home—until, within hours, a mourning dove appeared in a way that felt like more than coincidence. Landing on a shoulder, walking gently up an arm, and pressing its cheek against a grieving face, the dove began a forty-day journey with the family, offering comfort and presence.

Il rapporto che i gatti hanno instaurato con gli esseri umani circa 10.000 anni fa non ha niente a che vedere con l'amicizia: noi e i gatti non parliamo la stessa lingua, non ci capiamo ma ci piacciamo, a tratti non ci sopportiamo ma non possiamo stare lontani gli uni dagli altri. Partendo dalle interazioni quotidiane con i suoi gatti Esther e Toshiro, diversissimi in tutto ma ugualmente nevrotici, Matteo Bordone racconta e analizza la relazione che abbiamo creato con queste miagolanti palle di pelo.

Einatmen. Ausatmen. Loslassen. Langsam atmen, langsam ruhen ist eine tief beruhigende Meditation für Hunde, die dabei hilft, sich vollständig zu entspannen – körperlich und geistig. Mit sanfter Sprache, ruhigem Rhythmus und begleitendem Pink Noise wird dein Hund sanft in einen Zustand innerer Ruhe geführt. Diese Meditation eignet sich besonders für Hunde, die schwer zur Ruhe kommen, schnell überdrehen oder generell einen hohen Erregungslevel haben. Die gleichmäßige Struktur hilft, den Herzschlag zu verlangsamen, die Atmung zu regulieren und in einen entspannten Ruhezustand zu finden.

Einatmen. Ausatmen. Loslassen. Langsam atmen, langsam ruhen ist eine tief beruhigende Meditation für Hunde, die dabei hilft, sich vollständig zu entspannen – körperlich und geistig. Mit sanfter Sprache, ruhigem Rhythmus und begleitendem Pink Noise wird dein Hund sanft in einen Zustand innerer Ruhe geführt. Diese Meditation eignet sich besonders für Hunde, die schwer zur Ruhe kommen, schnell überdrehen oder generell einen hohen Erregungslevel haben. Die gleichmäßige Struktur hilft, den Herzschlag zu verlangsamen, die Atmung zu regulieren und in einen entspannten Ruhezustand zu finden.