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....

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a chain and in a poor state of health, something reminded him and his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand but there was just something about this one that told him she was special.

In The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read, Louise tackles everything from bringing the right dog home, understanding body language and breed behaviour, responding to common behavioural issues, to the toys and games that you and your dog will both love....

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....

In 2008, 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete...

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 longest of all longshots....

I had no idea that Frieda would enter my life and alter it in the most profound way, but that' s one of the beautiful things about animals....

The essential guide to developing your natural ability to communicate with your pets and all animals. Every animal lover has the ability to become a confident Animal Communicator....

Jon Katz plumbs the depths of the human-animal bond with his trademark grace, strength and skill....

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....

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs....

With On Talking Terms With Dogs, you can learn to recognize these signals and use them yourself to interact with your dog. Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas has made it her life work to study canine social interaction....

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....

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....

Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal is the first and only audiobook to scientifically and experientially explain why horses have the extraordinary ability to emotionally transform the lives of thousands of men, women and children....

K-9 search and rescue handler Jamie Flint and her team - both human and canine - are called in when a group vanishes during a dogsledding expedition for battered women in the Mahoosuc Mountains of Maine. It's learned a rogue gunman was involved in the disappearance....

In this audiobook, you'll find over 1,000 at-home remedies for your pet's problems....

With their broad shoulders and muscular frames, the Rottweiler is a large breed of dog that has undeservedly earned a reputation for being scary, intimidating, and aggressive. However, they can actually be incredibly goofy and friendly....

Have you ever wondered what your dogs are thinking? What they're feeling? Now you finally can! The answers will surprise and delight you....

A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people from the Dogist.

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....

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....

This book explores the fascinating science of operant conditioning, where science and dog training meet....

Horses are sensitive creatures with hearts ten times larger than humans and much more to share with us than meets the eye. Life Lessons from the Heart of Horses offers poignant short stories about the trials and tribulations of befriending horses....

Here is everything you need to know about the crucial first months of your puppy's life. From the decision to adopt a pup through the practicalities of every phase of caring for your puppy...

Good Service Dogs are Both Born and Made! Watching a service dog and her handler working as a team in a busy public space is a thing of beauty. Not every dog has the temperament or genetic make-up to do service work, but with the proper reward-based training, many dogs can succeed in public areas. Succeeding in Public Access Work is the subject of Jennifer Cattet’s new book, which is especially important given some of the controversies surrounding poorly or un-trained service dogs being brought into public areas.

It’s a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who’s declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time? In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion.

How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices, and the associated attitudes, evolve from prehistory to the present day? To answer these questions, Dr. Schott shares stories of twenty-two different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, examining the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues. But at the heart of the tale lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear.

There are always many choices in listening material. I could say, listen to this book if you love dogs. Yes, It's a dog story. Several dogs. Mostly my dogs, but it's also about the adventure, the exciting emotional and totally satisfying experience of having a dog as your best friend. You could say it's God's gift to humans allowing us to be in that wonderful love a dog has to offer.

Taking your dog to a dog park is a great way to exercise and socialize your canine companion. Dog parks offer fresh air, open space, and freedom—a chance for your dog to be a dog. But not all dogs enjoy the experience and not all dog parks are safe for your dog. Visiting the Dog Park gives you inside information on deciding if your dog is ready for a dog park outing, whether the design of the park makes for safe play, and teaches you simple things you can do to prepare for a great dog park experience.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your fishkeeping skills, Mastering the Art of Tropical Fishkeeping is your go-to guide for setting up and maintaining a stunning tropical aquarium.

In a country where dogs wear designer raincoats, attend therapy sessions, and sometimes enjoy better healthcare than humans, one outsider embarks on a state-by-state journey through America’s canine obsession. From Alabama’s truck-riding hounds to Washington D.C.’s politically connected pups, this satirical travelogue explores a nation where dogs aren’t just pets—they’re privileged citizens with Instagram accounts, artisanal diets, and bedrooms in houses they didn’t help pay for.

In Top Ten Cat Myths Debunked: Separating Feline Fact from Fiction, author and feline behaviour expert Maeve Callen dismantles the ten most persistent—and potentially harmful—beliefs about cats. With warmth, clarity, and scientific insight, she replaces myth with truth, helping cat owners better understand their companions and make informed choices rooted in fact rather than folklore. Ever heard that “cats always land on their feet”? While cats do have an extraordinary righting reflex, they are not invincible, and serious injuries from falls are all too common.

In diesem Ratgeber - Hörbuch zeige ich dir, wie du deine Angst vor Hunden Schritt für Schritt überwindest. Du wirst lernen, Hundebegegnungen mit Vertrauen und Gelassenheit zu begegnen – ganz ohne Panik und Schweißperlen. Mit praktischen Übungen, tiefgehenden Einblicken in die Psychologie der Angst und einfachen Techniken für den Alltag wirst du die Kontrolle zurückgewinnen und Hundebegegnungen zu einer entspannten, positiven Erfahrung machen.

Produce Your Own Food 2-in-1 Collection is the ultimate beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens and growing fresh food—even if you’ve never done either before! This practical, down-to-earth audiobook combines two complete how-to guides into one empowering resource.

Discover the secrets to transforming your puppy into a well-behaved companion in just weeks, even if you're starting from scratch! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of training your new puppy?

“All the world's a park, and all the dogs merely players...” Step into a world where muddy paws meet noble purpose and tangled leashes lead to unexpected wisdom. This riotous romp through rain-soaked trails and tail-wagging chaos captures the poetry, hilarity, and heart of life behind the leash. From canine capers to moments of quiet grace, Tails from the Trail is a celebration of joy, resilience, and the four-legged companions who teach us how to truly walk through life.

If you believe your pets deserve the same natural care you give yourself, you're already a natural pet parent at heart. This isn't just another pet care guide—it's a movement toward mindful, holistic living for the animals you love most. Inside these pages, you'll discover a world where belly rubs meet botanical remedies, nutrition becomes nature-powered, and every wag and purr is a thank you for choosing a gentler way.

In 2006, William “Bill” Crain was a psychology professor and his wife, Ellen, a pediatrician. They purchased a run-down farm in upstate New York, and two years later opened Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary. It is now home to over 170 animals rescued from slaughter. In Animal Stories, Bill writes about how he and Ellen decided to start the sanctuary and tells the stories of 25 animals and their many surprising behaviors.

Losing your pet—your daily companion, your heart in fur—can break you. It disrupts your routine, your comfort, your peace. This wasn’t just a dog or a cat. They were your soul’s mirror. The one who saw you. Loved you. Chose you. Now they’re gone. But the world often doesn’t understand. You’re told to move on. To get another pet. Meanwhile, you’re barely functioning—exhausted, numb, hollow. You wonder: Will I ever feel whole again? Here’s the truth: You’re not broken. You’re grieving.