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 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.

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....

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....

With a scientist's mind and an animal lover's compassion, world-renowned biologist Rupert Sheldrake presents a groundbreaking exploration of animal behavior that will profoundly change the way we think about animals—and ourselves.

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....

A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems “Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page.”—Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog ...

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...

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....

Easily one of the most recognizable dogs in the world, Chihuahuas are easy to identify. This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal breed....

In this pragmatic and insightful audiobook, I delve into the invaluable techniques that have assisted countless dog owners in overcoming the challenges of managing reactive dogs.

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.

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?....

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....

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

In The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer....

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....

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...

Want to improve your connection and trust with your horse? Enjoy 28 remarkable stories from horsemen and women all over the world who were inspired by the award-winning documentary Listening to the Horse....

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 guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of...

Imagine your backyard filled with the cheerful quacks of happy ducks, fresh eggs in the morning, and natural pest control—all while embracing the joys of homesteading. Raising Backyard Ducks for Beginners by Stewart Sawyer is your ultimate guide to turning this dream into reality.

See an Old English Sheepdog in the show ring with its immaculately-groomed, flowing coat and it’s hard to imagine the hard knock life for which they were originally bred. Beneath all that fur and abundant fringe, there lies the heart and soul of a working dog....

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...

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.

Fidèle, courageux, dévoué, le chien est un animal précieux pour l'homme. Dorica Lucaci a exploré l'Histoire pour retrouver 100 chiens fabuleux. Qu'il s'agisse des chiens engagés dans des conflits, de chiens royaux ou des chiens des grands dirigeants mondiaux, elle nous raconte leur histoire et leurs exploits. Sur tous les fronts (Première et Seconde Guerres mondiales, Vietnam.) dans tous les salons royaux et auprès des principaux présidents : Fla, Bo, Judy, Baltique, Blondi, César, Coco, Biche, Brount et les autres méritaient qu'un livre leur soit enfin consacré !

De l'Égypte des pharaons à la France de Richelieu, celle de Malraux ou de De Gaulle, en passant par les Cathares et les plus prestigieuses cours royales européennes, les chats hantent l'Histoire ! Derrière les grands personnages, on trouve bien souvent un chat. Ces félins, célèbres ou ignorés, en disent long sur le caractère des acteurs majeurs de notre histoire… Et que dire des chats explorateurs, des chats espions de la Seconde Guerre mondiale ou encore des chats chasseurs de Napoléon Bonaparte ?

Even if you’ve experienced pet loss before, losing your canine soul mate is different. Typical grief advice isn’t nearly enough. Heart Dog answers all the big questions about canine soul mates, offers practical ideas for coping with each day’s dose of grief, and provides inspiration for finding your place in the world after such a profound loss.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the most intelligent dog breeds, making them fast learners—but without proper guidance, their sharp minds can lead to stubborn or mischievous behaviour. Lagottos are highly social and bond closely with their families, but they can struggle with separation anxiety if not trained correctly. Learn step-by-step methods designed specifically for the Lagotto’s intelligence, energy level, and temperament. Expert Solutions for Common Challenges: Stop barking, jumping, and pulling on the leash with specific strategies that actually work.

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.

This book, "The Complete Guide to Chicken Farming," is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in raising chickens, whether for eggs, meat, or as a sustainable farming practice. Covering every aspect of chicken farming from the basics of selecting the right breed and building a coop to advanced topics like sustainable practices and integrating chickens into permaculture, this guide provides practical, actionable advice. Listeners will learn how to care for their flock through all life stages, manage health and nutrition, and optimize egg and meat production.

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.

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.

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.

The book is split into three parts. Each part can be taken as a separate stand alone course. The first part importantly gets you up and running from day one, without having to wade through hours of text before even making a start.

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.

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.

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse.

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.

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.

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.