Showing results by publisher "----RM Alexander" in Pets & Animal Care

Losing a beloved pet can be devastating. We feel heartbroken, and miss our pet so very much. Do you feel down and depressed over the loss of your beloved pet? A cat or perhaps a dog? You cannot stop crying and thinking of them? It hurts very much, right? How do we ease the pain and process our grief? Memories can be so painful, but what do we do with their things?

In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement. It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business.

Are you struggling to keep your excitable puppy under control? Is your little doggy tearing up your lovely home? Do you worry you’ll never get the family’s lively new addition properly potty-trained? Born into a family of animal trainers, Brandon Harris has spent the last two decades teaching pooches and their owners. Now, he’ll show you his easy-to-apply strategies for getting your young canine companion comfortable and submissive in just 11 weeks.

With years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Frannie O’Callaghan offers an unapologetic window into the daily encounters of the humans who take care of pets. This whip-smart but darkly humorous confessional spans from the Patients who bite, claw, urinate, or defecate in scrub pockets. Are the few and farther in-between moments of wagging tails and slobbering tongues worth it?

In his mid-twenties, restless in the routine of a city, Louis D. Hall found himself wondering how to create the life he wanted to lead. Inspired by Don Quixote, he decided to fulfil a childhood dream – to make an uncharted journey on horseback. After finding his horse Sasha in Italy’s Apennine Mountains, the pair set off and headed west for Cape Finisterre, ‘the end of the land’, unprepared for most of the dangers – snow, storms, wolves – that faced them.

For many outsiders, the word “ranching” conjures romantic images of riding on horseback through rolling grasslands while living and working against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. In this absorbing memoir of life in the Wyoming high country, Mary Budd Flitner offers a more authentic glimpse into the daily realities of ranch life - and what it takes to survive in the ranching world. Some of Flitner’s recollections are humorous and lighthearted. Others take a darker turn.

Homer Hickam recalls his first years as a NASA engineer, while also telling the story of his fluffy black and white cat Paco, who had the magic ability to make people smile and give them hope. But when Paco was struck down by a disease that left him unable to walk, Hickam was faced with a terrible decision, let his beloved cat live in misery or put him to sleep. Before that decision could be made, the space mission Hickam was working on needed to be rescued and there was only one sure way to save it: Paco's magic meow!

Whether you are seeking to bring animal magic into your practice or simply want to bond with a furry, finned, or feathered friend in more meaningful ways, this guide will expand your magical practice and amplify your power with the help of an animal familiar. MORE THAN JUST BLACK CATS...

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. There are many misconceptions about how Thoroughbreds are handled and trained at the track. This misinformation causes countless avoidable problems. My goal with this book is to provide information to aid anyone who has, or is interested in having a retired racehorse. I want you to have the information you need to understand and be successful with this wonderful breed.

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. Whether you're new to raising poultry or looking to expand your homestead, this book provides all the tools and insights you need to care for ducks with confidence. Learn the essentials of duck care, from selecting the best beginner-friendly breeds to understanding their unique personalities and needs.

In the horse riding world, your success is determined by how well you can control, understand, and harmonize with a 1,000+ pound animal that has superior strength, is faster, and has a better-developed nervous system than you. The way you overcome these strengths in a horse is to understand what the horse’s limitations are.

Do Our Pets Go to Heaven? is a book intended to explore the relationship between you and your pets...to, as far as possible, embrace the understanding that the death of those wonderful family members we love so much can be the door to a forever that is filled with unending love. The world of pets (for that matter, of animals in general) is a phenomenal mix of interaction and curiosity. This book presents some of the facets of those interactions and curiosities that we believe will cause you to want to listen on repeat.

Written by experienced deafie owner Amanda Brahlek and using contributions from dozens of deaf dog owners, this truly is a “must listen” for anyone opening their home to a deaf dog. You’ll find answers to the most important questions a new deaf dog owner is faced with. Find out what it’s truly like to own a deaf dog: from accommodations to cuddles. This audiobook will provide you with the information you need to understand and best care for a deaf dog.

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. Big-boned and robust, the Old English Sheepdog is never happier than when at the center of attention or in the middle of the action.

Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals, and many of them go through life confident and happy with the world around them. A significant number do not - the scared dogs, the anxious dogs, the ones that are terrified when approached by another dog, person, or a whole range of possible things. These dogs react to the causes of their fear in a range of ways, all of which combine to make what are called "reactive dogs", the ones that cannot cope and have to find a way to tell us.

Including interviews with over 15 Top Vizsla breeders, author Tarah Schwartz has written the perfect guidebook for any new Vizsla owner! This comprehensive and easy-to-listen audiobook will prove itself invaluable as it guides you in raising a happy and healthy Vizsla from puppy to old age. Whether you’ve already brought a Vizsla into your home or are still considering it, this audiobook will serve as your guide to living with this unique Hungarian breed.

For almost 20 years, dog owners have turned to this succinct guide for sensible, step-by-step advice on how to housebreak their beloved pets - in just one week! Now revised and updated in this audio edition, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh, new, sound, and up-to-date information.

Rebecca van Laer and her partner purchase a home and move in with their senior cats, Toby and Gus. Their loved ones see this as a step toward an inevitable future—first comes the house, then a dog, then a child. But what if they are just cat people ? Moving between memoir, philosophy, and pop culture, Cat is a playful and tender meditation on cats and their people.

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.

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 natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset of the four-legged friends and equestrian "know-how".