Animal Behavior

In the follow-up to his New York Times best seller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us.

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet...From instant New York Times best seller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine - the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life, death, fate, and love. Love is the Best Medicine immerses you in the true life drama of beloved pets whose lives hang in the balance. It underscores the profound bond we have with the animals in our lives and the incredible responsibility Nick carries as their healer.

Over the two decades she has spent raising and training service dogs for people with disabilities, Jennifer Arnold has come to a unique and profound understanding of the human-dog bond. Though it may seem simple and instinctive, the friendship and devotion we share with our pets is a wondrous evolutionary development.

With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size, and, most of all, scared of being alone. Giant George is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a doggie superstar.

In this collection of 28 "riotously funny and outrageously honest" true-life tales, author Joni B. Cole manage to mingle low moments with high comedy; and social awkwardness with social observation.

The title essay was inspired when the author went to the bookstore and noticed all the best sellers about adorably naughty dogs. At first resentful of these other writers' successes, Cole eventually realized she had her own bad-dog story to exploit....

A major new exploration of the economics of animal exploitation and a practical road map for how we can use the marketplace to promote the welfare of all living creatures from the renowned animal-rights advocate Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States and New York Times best-selling author of The Bond.

We love our dogs, but patience wears thin if King hides, growls, and acts depressed. Never fear, your dogs don’t want to irk you. They just need a job, and something to relieve the angst, on canine terms. Creating a dog-friendly home helps prevent health problems, reduces behavior issues, and improves the bond you share.

Discover the fascinating world of dogs with this fun and informative book for kids and adults. This book has everything you need to know about your furry best friend, from the history of dogs and their role in human society to the different breeds and unique characteristics.

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Have you ever wondered how birds know when to fly south for the winter? This introduction to bird behavior explores how and why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more.

If animals gave thanks . . .what would they do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together. This is another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, perfect for Thanksgiving and the fall season.

Pit bull attacks are exactly what every dog owner fears! This audiobook provides dog owners with the all the tips for eliminating this sort of aggressive dog behavior. Mav4Life® focuses on providing guidance to dog owners in understanding the problem of a dog's aggression. Providing tips on how to determine your dog's state will allow a dog owner to eliminate it through remedies and prevention strategies.

Need to teach your child to go to bed early? Here is another fabulous book in the series called Children's Safari Books on Good Behavior. This time Maxi the Monkey learns that going to bed early is important for energy and vitality...and of course to please his parents!

Third book to be released in the delightful series called The Safari Children's Books on Good Behavior. This time Ellena the Elephant learns the reasons why she needs to keep her toys tidy and the consequences if she does not.

Are you thinking of getting a puppy? Or do you own a puppy that behaves badly or does not follow your commands? Would you like to learn how to train him or her, to assert your authority and ensure that he or she is well behaved and responsive to your commands? If your answer to these questions is in the affirmative, you're in luck, because today teaching your dog good behavior will be our focus.

Who loves Little Lemur? Mama snuggles him near the tamarind tree. Papa feeds him a nighttime snack. Brother and cousins chase and play with him. All day long, no matter what happens, Little Lemur is surrounded by love!

Give your dog the best start to life with Dr Scott Miller's guide to raising the perfect puppy. All your questions are answered and concerns quelled with this friendly and authoritative guide to puppy care, which also contains features on puppy psychology and debunking popular myths. Follow Puppy Parenting's clear chronological format and learn what to expect at each stage of your pet's development, as well as how you can deal with behavioural and health issues.

Did you just get a new puppy and have no idea how to train your pet? Do you have a problem with saying “no” to your pup and establishing clear rules and boundaries? If that’s the case, you need to learn how to train your puppy! This audiobook will teach you everything there is to know about pup psychology and how to properly socialize your pups. The key to a good relationship between the two of you is respect, love, and clear boundaries. Even if you have an older dog, or you just rehomed one that needs additional training, this audiobook will come in handy!

The most important part of any relationship is open communication, and this is just as true with your beloved canine friend. On the surface, though, dogs can sometimes seem emotionally impenetrable; it’s hard to tell what they want, what they are thinking, and how to communicate with them.

Miriam Schneider ist seit über 25 Jahren leidenschaftliche Hundeliebhaberin und verfügt damit über die besten und hilfreichsten Tipps rund um das Thema Hunderziehung. In diesem Hörbuch zeigt Sie Schritt für Schritt auf, wie auch Sie das Verhalten Ihres Hundes besser verstehen und ein Meister der Hundesprachen werden können.