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 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....

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?....

Generations of dogs have been labeled training lemons for requiring actual motivation when all along they were perfectly normal....

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....

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

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....

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

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....

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....

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?

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....

Is caring for your stressed-out dog making you feel like a prisoner in your own home? Does your dog freak-out when you leave? Globally respected, certified dog trainer Julie Naismith has helped thousands of stressed owners get their dogs past separation anxiety....

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....

Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit Ruth Shaw's three wee bookshops in Manapōuri in the far south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Local dogs, holiday house dogs, travelling dogs – many have great stories, be they funny, sad, strange, bemusing, quirky or sweet.

In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine calming signals, turns her attention to understanding and managing barking behavior.

In My Dog Pulls: What Do I Do?, you will learn Turid's quick and easy method to train any age, size or breed of dog to walk calmly and quietly on a loose leash.

Tony (A. P.) McCoy has collected a record 20 consecutive jump jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden over 4,300 winners....

What is animal welfare? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically....

Better known as the Italian Mastiff, the Cane Corso is a large dog with a lot of love and affection for the family....

If you want to know the best way to set up your saltwater aquarium and you want the healthiest fish possible, then this audiobook is for you....

A charming and moving debut memoir about how a man with a mystery illness saves a pigeon, and how the pigeon saves the man.

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

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....

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....

On a spring evening in Montana, Brian Buckbee encounters an injured baby pigeon. Heartbroken after the loss of the love of his life and increasingly isolated by a mysterious illness that overtook him while trekking through Asia, Brian is unaware that this bird—who he names Two-Step—will change his life. Brian takes in Two-Step, and more injured birds, eventually transforming his home into a madcap bird rehabilitation and rescue center. As Brian and Two-Step grow closer, an unexpected kinship forms.

The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Inside of a Dog is a fresh look at the world of dogs—from the dog’s point of view.

A dog is more than a companion—he is a mirror, reflecting our strengths, our fears, and the person we have the potential to become. Soul of a Dog – Mirror of a Man invites you on an extraordinary, deeply personal journey that will transform not just your relationship with your dog, but your entire life. This book is not your average dog-training manual. It is an intimate exploration of self-discovery through the remarkable bond between humans and dogs.

Manche haben ein oder zwei, Bruno Jelovic hat über 1.000 Hunde. Er hat sie gerettet, aus dem Müll, aus viel zu engen Käfigen, aus einem Leben an der Kette. Das ist seine Lebensaufgabe. Dabei hätte er erfolgreiches Fitnessmodell werden können und Teilhaber eines Bodybuilding-Studios, stattdessen machte er einen Cut in seinem Leben. Der Grund dafür war eine kleine Französische Bulldogge namens Mia. Die Freundschaft zwischen beiden brachte Bruno Jelovic auf einen neuen Weg. Als »Godfather of Dogs« ist er zum Hundebeschützer geworden.

Dogs Taught Me Everything I Know About Business provides a unique approach of how to be successful in your business and career by paying attention to our relationships with our four-legged friends. Dogs are constantly communicating with us, but we are not always listening. This book will open your eyes and ears and, ultimately, fill your wallet-courtesy of man’s best friend.

Empower yourself to take the leap into sustainable living with Ultimate Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens—the perfect book to help you start raising your own flock in your backyard confidently, affordably, and without stress from start to finish. Imagine enjoying the freshest, healthiest eggs while reducing kitchen waste and enhancing your garden with organic fertilizer!

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

In a remote outpost of Now Zad, in Helmand Province, Pen Farthing’s tour of duty will change his life forever, but for entirely unexpected reasons... Appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight, he intervenes to free the victims. One of these dogs finds his way into the Marine compound—and into Pen’s heart. Soon other strays are being drawn to the sanctuary provided by Pen’s makeshift pound. But as his time in Helmand draws to an end, Pen cannot leave the dogs of Now Zad to their own fates. He begins hatching plans to help them escape to a better life.

On the morning of May 18, 1924, households across America opened their newspapers to the headline: "Derby Winner Property of Indian Woman." The woman in question was Rosa Magnet Hoots, a member of the Oklahoma Osage Nation. The horse, draped in the iconic red roses signifying his victory in the fiftieth running of the Kentucky Derby, was Black Gold. Named for the oil that had been discovered in large quantities in Oklahoma at the time of his birth, Black Gold was born in 1921 to a mare named Useeit.

Many busy puppy parents face the same challenge. Balancing work, life, and puppy parenting can feel impossible, but it doesn't have to be. With the right approach, you can raise an empowered, well-mannered puppy without spending hours on training each day.

Getting your dog to calm down and relax is one of the most common challenges pet parents face. This two-part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs, then it provides you with eleven key training exercises to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond to every day situations with confidence and composure.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study your veterinary technician textbook. That is why the author Connor Kubis, a professional with expertise in veterinary medicine, developed the VTNE Study Guide!

This powerful 2-in-1 guide delivers exactly what grieving pet lovers need most: emotional clarity, compassionate support, and a path to healing. Through raw personal stories, therapeutic exercises, and spiritual insights, author Emily Newcombe walks beside you—first through the pain of loss, and then toward the comfort of rediscovered meaning.

Schnüffeln – aber im Kopf! Diese einzigartige Meditation für Hunde lädt deinen Vierbeiner auf eine innere Reise ein, bei der alles ruhig und sicher bleibt. Das große Schnüffelabenteuer wurde entwickelt, um Hunden mentale Auslastung, innere Ruhe und ein Gefühl von Geborgenheit zu schenken – ganz ohne Bewegung, direkt von der Hundedecke aus. Die geführte Meditation aktiviert auf sanfte Weise den Geruchssinn im Geist, stärkt die Konzentration und hilft beim Runterfahren – ideal für regnerische Tage, Ruhemomente oder als Einschlafhilfe.

Diese einzigartige Meditation für Hunde lädt deinen Vierbeiner auf eine innere Reise ein, bei der alles ruhig und sicher bleibt. Das große Schnüffelabenteuer wurde entwickelt, um Hunden mentale Auslastung, innere Ruhe und ein Gefühl von Geborgenheit zu schenken – ganz ohne Bewegung, direkt von der Hundedecke aus.

Grieving your pet feels overwhelming—here’s how to find comfort, honor their memory, and heal at your own pace. Losing a pet is one of the deepest heartaches a person can experience. One moment, they were your best friend, your companion, your source of unconditional love. The next, they’re gone—leaving behind a void that feels impossible to fill.

Professional dog walking is a booming business. Over forty percent of U.S. households include a dog and the number is rising steadily. No wonder, then, that demand for dog walking services also keeps growing. But there’s a huge difference between throwing a leash on a few dogs and charging for it and running a professional dog walking business. To be a successful dog walker, you must be dog savvy and business savvy. Veronica Boutelle has helped thousands of dog walkers set up and run successful enterprises. This book tells you how.

In Riding, Pardis Mahdavi meditates on the lessons learned over a lifetime of horseback riding and the falling, failing, and joy it brings. At once a history of Caspian horses, an exploration of Mahdavi's Iranian-American identity and family history, and a consideration of the capacity for self-reflection and self-compassion through human-animal relationships, Riding offers a roadmap for learning to live in harmony with the self and the environment around us.

As devoted cat owners, we want the best for our feline companions. For many of us, that love translates into small daily rituals: the sound of a can popping open, the meticulous measuring of kibble, or the quiet satisfaction of watching our cat enjoy their meal. We make these choices carefully, assuming we’re doing right by them. After all, nutrition is one of the most basic, tangible ways we show love.

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