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....

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....

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 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....

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy....

Wouldn’t it be incredible if 37 expert Pug breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place? Well here it is....

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....

Have you often felt admiration for "horse professionals" like Bernd Hackl, who you know from VOX, and would you like to whisper with horses yourself...

Have you ever watched your horse do something that defies human logic and wondered, “Why does my horse act this way?” If so, you’re not alone......

Effective communication is key to strong relationships, and this is especially true with our dogs. This book is a must-have for anyone who spends time with dogs, teaching you to understand their unique language through illustrations and clear explanations.

You will not find a more complete and comprehensive collection of valuable information covering a wider range of topics on owner training an assistance dog! Listen to find out more....

Biology of Dogs takes you on a series of tours through all the major biological systems–reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive and more.

Does your dog bark at everyone he sees? Are you trying hard to settle your dog on frantic, noisy walks? Do you live with canine reactivity and wish you could turn things around? Listen to learn more....

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....

More and more, riders are looking for effective mental strategies to improve their enjoyment and success in the saddle. This is a highly practical guide detailing techniques that are invaluable whilst unmounted and whilst mounted....

WEREWOLF: The True Story of an Extraordinary Police Dog is the raw, first-hand account of the life of a police K9 named Brag and his cop partner. When they first meet, Brag shows no interest in human attachment and his handler is wary of caring too much for a dog whose life he must risk every night.

Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places?....

Kerk Murray faced some dark times growing up in the suburbs of south Atlanta. In this coming-of-age memoir, he shares his experiences of being bullied, battling depression, and overcoming drug abuse with the help of a few four-legged heroes....

From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions....

The hilarious and heartwarming account of Miranda and her life changing dog, the inimitable and most lovable Peggy....

Discover five proven ways to claim your role as your dog’s pack leader, the natural cause behind the dependence of dogs on their masters, how to use the principles of dog psychology to improve your training, nine basic obedience commands you can easily teach your dog today, and more....

There are silent, yet powerful, ingredients missing from current horse training, riding, and natural horsemanship instruction. In her research of horsemen and women who have a gift with horses, Dr. Susan Fay outlines the invisible things these equestrians do....

Are you ready, Max? If anyone's going to help me do this, it's you. The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship....

Do you have a much-loved dog? Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your dog know? Do you want to learn how to prepare your dog for the new addition?....

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

Biology of Dogs takes you on a series of tours through all the major biological systems–reproductive, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive and more. Tim leads these tours in a fun and irreverent manner, offering insights that will enhance your dog-human relationships so much that you will abandon all of your human friends to spend more time with your dog!

Nous sommes nombreux à être fous de nos chats et cette passion peut être réciproque. Le chat est un être d’attachement. Il nous séduit, nous fascine, mais les relations avec lui peuvent se révéler parfois déconcertantes. Il nous invite à l’empathie et au respect de la différence. Doté d’un cerveau exceptionnel qui lui permet de s’adapter à toutes les situations, de savoir se protéger comme une proie ou bien d’établir des stratégies comme un prédateur, comment, alors, ne pas penser que le chat subtil et complexe puisse parfois sombrer dans la folie ?

He's herding the neighborhood kids!! Herding breed dogs such as Border Collies, Corgis, and Australian Shepherds have incredibly strong instinctive behaviors to do the work they were bred for controlling various kinds of livestock. These behaviors manifest themselves in modern herding breed dogs kept as companions or family pets in a number of ways. These include chasing cars and bicyclists, herding kids, nipping at vulnerable heels, barking incessantly, and acting as the fun police in dog parks.

"How the Chicken-Loving Rottie Miracle Got Her Name!" is a heartwarming true story by Hilda Williams about the extraordinary journey of a Rottweiler named Miracle. At just six weeks old, Miracle faced a life-threatening situation that left her unresponsive, but against all odds, she survived. This miraculous moment changed her life and her owner's forever.

If you already have a dog in your life or you are considering adopting a dog into your life then this book is a must-listen. Whether you have behavioral or obedience issues or not, there is always something new to learn when you understand how the mind and body of a dog actually works.

What does it take to raise a great dog? This was the question that husband-and-wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods hoped to answer when they enrolled one hundred and one puppies in the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. With the help of a retired service dog named Congo, Brian, Vanessa, and their team set out to understand the secrets of the puppy mind: What factors might predict whether a puppy will grow up to change someone’s life?

Представьте себе: вы и ваша собака, еще сонные, собираетесь на прогулку. Вокруг идиллическая картина, и все хорошо ровно до того момента, как лапы питомца касаются земли. Начинается мучение: поводок тянется и дергается, синяки и шишки по волшебству появляются на хозяине, возникает взаимное недовольство друг другом. Звучит знакомо, не так ли? Но не стоит отчаиваться, ведь это можно исправить! У вас в руках книга, которая поможет вам научить собаку гулять на провисшем поводке, не натягивая и не дергая его, и даже вежливо просить у вас разрешения, чтобы подойти к чему-то интересному.

Are you a new Betta fish owner or considering adding these beautiful creatures to your aquarium? Betta Fish for Beginners is all you need. This guide is more than just a care manual, it's an invitation to learn and appreciate the unique beauty and intelligence of Betta fish. Written with both passion and expertise that contain comprehensive resource of everything you need to know about caring for these curious and beautiful creatures.

What do you do when you want to grow a beautiful garden, but your land is surrounded by sand? That was the dilemma the author and her husband found themselves in 2001. A Wife’s Perspective of Backyard Aquaponics gives you the spouses’ side of the story of the twelve years the author and her husband built this mom-and-pop business.

In The Stress Factor in Dogs, Dr. Kristina Spaulding explores what science has revealed about stress in dogs and other mammals and demonstrates how to effectively read scientific research in order to apply our acquired knowledge to the dogs in our lives. This thoroughly comprehensive book provides detailed insight on how stress affects the health and well-being of our dogs at all stages of development.

Embark on a journey through horse knowledge and learning with trivia! Test your horse knowledge and share experiences with the whole family. From horse and animal enthusiast to the experienced equestrian, this book is perfect for all ages. Discover the history of horses, horse breeds, and get down to the basics of horsemanship. Prepare to test your knowledge and share with family and friends.

Among the earliest known works on choosing, caring for, and riding horses, this book is still hailed--2,300 years after it was written - as one of the most complete, thoughtful, and accessible guides of its type. Civilization has changed radically in the centuries since it was written, but the equestrian arts have remained essentially the same. Much of what we presently accept as common wisdom about horsemanship derives from this volume.

In this moving memoir, Maeve Birch explores the dynamics between traditional horse handling and her communications with horses, which often didn’t align with what she was taught. In the stories shared, human issues such as codependency, lack of boundaries, impatience, violence, and fear crop up again and again, shaping horse and human relationships. Standing in a Field With Horses provides a window into the mind, spirituality, and social undercurrents of a woman trapped between obedience and self-expression along with the horses

Oh Behave!: Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker by Jean Donaldson, highlights key concepts in the areas of: Behavior, Training, Behavior Problems, Fear & Anxiety, Aggression, Genetics and Evolution.

Наверное, нет ни одного владельца собаки, который мог бы похвастаться тем, что его питомец никогда и ничего съестного не подбирает с земли. Хозяева перебирают корма и модели намордников, но проблема не уходит — оставшись без присмотра, их любимец так и норовит отыскать ароматный, с его точки зрения, кусочек и полакомиться им, а некоторые собаки и вовсе выходят на прогулку как будто только для этого. И ладно бы такое поведение ограничивалось периодическим несварением, но ведь оно может стоить собаке жизни.