Pets & Animal Care

In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect....

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 1975, 23-year-old Englishman Tom Michell follows his wanderlust to Argentina, where he becomes assistant master at a prestigious boarding school....

Laurie Zaleski never aspired to run an animal rescue; that was her mother Annie’s dream. But from girlhood, Laurie was determined to make the dream come true. Thirty years later as a successful businesswoman, she did it, buying a 15-acre farm deep in the Pinelands of South Jersey....

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.

Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you....

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?....

Martha Sherrill brings us to a world that Americans know very little about---the snow country of Japan during World War II....

This tenderly told story reveals a comforting narrative ... told from the point of view of a loving angel dog, who wants you to know, “I’m still here ... But I’m also there where all the animals run free, with no pain, waiting for you, watching for you, loving you, and guiding you.”​

James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House...

Here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with James Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom, and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece drama....

From a leading veterinary psychiatrist, a groundbreaking exploration into the minds of our feline companions and “a guide to being the best humans we can be for our cats” (Focus Vif).

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....

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....

Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients....

New York City’s premier “house call veterinarian” takes you into the exclusive penthouses and four-star hotel rooms of the wealthiest New Yorkers and shows that, when it comes to their pets, they are just as neurotic as any of us....

The #1 bestselling author of The Alienist tells the extraordinary story of Masha, a half-wild rescue cat who fought off a bear, tackled Caleb like a linebacker—and bonded with him as tightly as any cat and human possibly can....

Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief teaches you to understand your grief, prepares you for the journey of self-discovery, helps you face your grief head-on and do what your pet would want you to do—go back to living with love and happiness in your heart....

In this volume, after serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts....

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

Every Living Thing: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor brings back familiar friends (including old favorites such as Tricki Woo) and introduces new ones, including Herriot's children Rosie and Jimmy and the marvelously eccentric vet Calum Buchanan....

Seven steps to well-trained puppies (and happy humans)....

Barking Up the Right Tree offers proof that aversive punishment seldom works to eliminate undesirable behavior or to get the dog back on track. Dunbar presents numerous nonaversive yet highly effective solutions for misbehavior and noncompliance.

In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.

No Ordinary Dog is the powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life....

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

Service Dog Training Blueprint is your step-by-step guide to transforming your dog into a life-changing companion. Whether you need help with mobility, medical alert, psychiatric support, or public access training, this book provides advanced techniques tailored to your unique needs. With proven methods based on real-world case studies, this blueprint takes you beyond basic obedience and into specialized service dog training.

Niente è più potente dello sguardo di un gatto. Lui sa. Lui conosce i tuoi sentimenti e i tuoi desideri, prima di te, meglio di te. Chi vive con un compagno felino non se ne stupisce. Martina, invece, non ha mai vissuto con un gatto, nonostante sia cresciuta in campagna. Così quando si trasferisce a Parma per iniziare un nuovo lavoro, non sa bene cosa fare con il bellissimo micio che si installa come niente fosse nella casa che un’amica le ha prestato. Ma se un gatto ti sceglie sei sua per sempre, e così a lui, con pazienza, non resta che farle da maestro.

Be (more) aware! Here is your road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggressive behavior in pet dogs. Beware of the Dog offers a wide-ranging look at all types of aggression and the way these troublesome behaviors develop. It explains the latest protocols for evaluating and dealing with the problems of aggressive dogs from classical conditioning to operant conditioning, and prescribes management strategies that really work. Written in an easy-to-understand style that meets the needs of trainers as well as the motivated dog owner.

Fascinating Feline Facts. Captivating Cat Knowledge. Get It Here. This massive collection of Peter Scottsdale’s cat trivia is all in this book. You’ll be startled and amazed about what you’ll find here - and it only deals with our fantastic felines. In this gigantic omnibus, you will find so much more you didn’t know about cats - including: The World’s Oldest Cat and Other Stunning Records Weird and Wonderful Feline Myths and Superstitions. How Some Felines Can Fall From Great Heights and Survive Can Cats Really See in Total Darkness? Kitty Love and Cats Mating Do Cats Have a ...

In these pages, we will delve into the training process, from foundational skills to resources that help with tailored needs of each individual handler. Join us as we embark on this uplifting expedition into the world of positive-based service dog training. Let the stories shared and lessons learned inspire and ignite the belief that through unity, compassion, and dedication, we can foster a world where everyone's potential can be realized, and where these incredible canine companions continue to change lives for the better. My challenge to myself is to explain my service dog journey and ...

Profitable Rabbit Farming: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Rabbits for Meat, Pelts, Manure, and Pets Are you ready to turn your backyard—or your passion—into a profitable rabbit farming business? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Profitable Rabbit Farming is your all-in-one guide to building a sustainable and income-generating rabbitry. From meat production to manure management, pelts, and even show-quality pets, this step-by-step manual shows you exactly how to raise healthy, productive rabbits and make real money doing it. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll ...

Zen Wisdom from Cats: The TAO of PURRS. Elevate your understanding of Zen and Tao with the unparalleled insights of Zen Wisdom from Cats: The TAO of PURRS. This masterful book by Nana Brontë merges ancient philosophies with the innate wisdom of our feline friends, offering a transformative guide to living a more mindful and harmonious life. Unlock Feline Wisdom for a Balanced Life: Relaxation and Presence: Discover how cats epitomize true relaxation and living in the present moment, teaching you to do the same.

For Those Preparing to Say Goodbye, Mourning a Beloved Pet, or Supporting a Loved One Losing a pet can feel overwhelming, and hearing "it was just a pet" only deepens the pain. Your grief is real — a natural response to the love you shared. You are not alone. Though your beloved companion is no longer by your side, their love remains a part of you. In PerPETual Love: Forever In Your Heart – A Guide Through Pet Loss Grief, certified grief educator Ann Harris offers heartfelt support, practical guidance, and comforting strategies to help you navigate pet loss.

Step into the whirlwind world of Hoofbeats and Heartbreaks: Canter and Chaos, Book Four by Amy Simone, where social media meets Southern charm and equestrian elegance collides with scandal. Zara Bloom, a millennial with a knack for curating the perfect online persona, finds herself at the center of chaos when her mother, Darla, introduces outrageous "pony parties" to the staid Southern Grace Dressage Stables. While the parties are an instant hit, thanks to Zara’s viral posts, they ruffle the feathers of the stable’s traditional owner, Margot Sterling, and the aristocratic Lady Beatrice ...

Navigate the tides of pet loss with grace and find solace, starting today—even if the pain feels insurmountable. Are you overwhelmed by the silence when you come home to a house no longer filled with the joyful presence of your beloved companion? Do you struggle to express your grief, feeling misunderstood by those around you? Are you burdened with guilt over the decisions you made as your beloved companion crossed over the Rainbow Bridge?

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.

Discover the joy of a harmonious pet relationship and bring out the best in your reactive dog, even if past attempts have failed! Do sudden outbursts and relentless barking leave you feeling helpless? Are the stares and judgment from others when your dog overreacts becoming too much to handle? Do you long for a peaceful, mutual understanding with your dog that seems just out of reach? You're not alone! Many dog owners like you face these overwhelming challenges daily.

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.

Everyone has had an intriguing moment with an animal-good, bad, happy, sad. I have had enough to fill up an entire lifetime, and I am just getting started. From horses and ponies to frogs and snakes, cats and dogs to macaws and piranhas, I have seen and handled more than my fair share of animals. I have cared for them, bred them, and kept them as pets. In turn, they have taught me invaluable lessons. And many times, I have lost them. My family lost countless when we lost the first farm. We had to sell cows and chickens as both our dairy and poultry farms failed.

Собака – лучший друг человека! Это преданное животное сопровождает нас с древнейших времён. Сегодня собака по-прежнему рядом с человеком: она – поводырь, сторож, охотник, а главное – верный друг, который никогда не предаст. В сборнике "Большая собачья книга" собрано множество самых разных произведений о жизни братьев наших меньших. Л.Н. Толстой, А.П. Чехов, М. Пришвин, В. Драгунский, Юрий Нечипоренко и многие другие классические и современные авторы создали замечательные, весёлые и грустные рассказы. Некоторые из них вошли в школьную программу по чтению. Для младшего школьного возраста.

Sie lieben Ihren Vierbeiner über alles, aber sein häufiges Bellen zerrt an Ihren Nerven? Alltägliche und unvermeidbare Kleinigkeiten führen zu lautstarken Ausbrüchen mit Frustrationspotenzial? Und eigentlich wünschen Sie sich nichts sehnlicher als ein ruhiges, fröhliches Zusammenleben? Dann schnappen Sie sich dieses Hörbuch und packen Sie das Problem an der Wurzel!

О кошках ходит много мифов, и самостоятельно разобраться в том, какие из них правда, а какие — нет, невероятно сложно. В этой книге вы найдете ответы на все жизненные вопросы. Как выбрать котенка, с которым вы проживете долгую жизнь душа в душу? Нужно ли мыть и расчесывать кошку? Как понять, что кошка плохо себя чувствует, и чем ей можно помочь? Что кроется за кошачьей нечистоплотностью? Как защитить мебель от кошачьих когтей? Как правильно запретить что-то кошке и эффективны ли при этом наказания? Можно ли что-то сделать с еженощными "тыгыдыками" или придется терпеть их всю жизнь?

Die Lebenserwartung unserer Hunde steigt, und damit ändern sich ihre Bedürfnisse. Nicht alle Grauschnauzen bleiben gesund: Erkrankungen wie Arthrosen, Demenz und Organinsuffizienzen belasten Hund und Halter. Doch es gibt Möglichkeiten, die typischen Altersleiden zu vermeiden, zu vermindern oder hinauszuschieben. Dieses Buch zeigt vielfältige, alltagstaugliche Wege, um deinen Hund ins Alter und hindurch zu begleiten. Neben Tipps zur seniorengerechten Ernährung erklärt es die wichtigsten geriatrischen Erkrankungen und wie sie zu behandeln sind.

Tutto ciò che devi sapere in solo libro — preparati al meglio e diventa con gioia apicoltore. Sei affascinato dalle api e dalla loro complessa organizzazione nella colonia? Ti piacerebbe intervenire contro la scomparsa delle api per preservare l'ecosistema? Vorresti imparare come allevare nel modo giusto le tue api laboriose e come produrre del miele delizioso? Allora hai trovato il libro perfetto per te. In questo manuale troverai tutto ciò che da principiante e neofita devi sapere su questo tema.