Animal Care

Detective Samson O'Brien is ready to settle down to a nice cup of tea, but it's not long before he's called on for help with a new case. In order to execute a recent will, solicitor Matty Thistlethwaite requires a copy of a death certificate for a young woman who died when Samson was a child. It should be straightforward, but things in Bruncliffe rarely are. Particularly when Matty insists that Delilah Metcalfe, with her wealth of local knowledge, works alongside Samson on the sensitive investigation.

Happy Paws, Healthy Hearts: Essential Dog Care and Wellness is your all-in-one guide to keeping your furry friend happy, healthy, and thriving. As part of the Canine Care Chronicles series, this book dives into the core aspects of everyday dog care — from grooming routines and exercise plans to preventative health strategies. Whether you're a first-time dog parent or a seasoned owner, you'll discover practical advice on creating a safe home environment, spotting early signs of illness, and building a wellness routine tailored to your dog’s age, breed, and lifestyle.

Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories about German Shepherd Dogs is a heartwarming, thought-provoking compilation of more than 40 true stories that address the cruelty of animal neglect and abuse and the joy rescued dogs bring to their new homes. This book is a must-read for German Shepherd lovers and people who are considering adopting dogs. A significant portion of proceeds from every sale is donated back to german shepherd dog rescue groups.

Looks at each dog element archetype individually, exploring their personality strengths and weaknesses, emotional defaults, how they react under stress, what makes them happy, and their potential physical ailments and conditions.

The foundational work you do now is critical, and you’ll always have it to fall back on. Make sure your horse is never spooked in a dangerous moment again. From desensitizing and disengaging to backing up, these are fundamental training procedures you can’t afford to get wrong, and they’re not procedures you’ll only ever have to engage in once. You don’t need to spend years in equestrian school to learn these skills: You simply need access to all the essential knowledge distilled and explained in one clear resource, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this guide.

Hunden var menneskets allerførste husdyr og er i dag det mest populære familiedyr i Danmark. Alligevel bliver hunde ofte misforstået af deres ejere og andre mennesker, hvilket kan påvirke både hundenes velfærd og ejernes livskvalitet negativt. I Din kompetente hund formidler tre af landets førende hundeeksperter ny og forskningsbaseret viden om hunde, der kan hjælpe os med at forstå hundens natur og behov. Bogen giver både en teoretisk forståelse og konkrete anvisninger til, hvordan vi bliver bedre til at forstå vores hunde, så de kan trives, og vi kan få det bedst mulige ud af relationen.

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.

Avez-vous déjà été captivé par le regard nostalgique d'un chien de sauvetage et tenté d'en adopter un ? Vous vous demandez alors si vous pouvez vous occuper d'un chien ayant de tels problèmes. Oui, vous le pouvez ! Avec une décision aussi lourde à prendre, vous avez besoin d'un guide concis sur la façon d'intégrer avec succès un chien de sauvetage dans votre vie. Voici une partie de ce que vous apprendrez dans ce livre : Traiter avec les agences de sauvetage et ce à quoi il faut s'attendre.

Are you ready to be your own boss and work with dogs? If you want to start your own dog boarding business so you can be in more control of your life than this book is for you. Fortunately, this book will give you the blueprint you need to build a dog boarding business that you love. Imagine what life would be like getting to be your own boss. Imagine getting to have more control over your income and hours. By following the strategies outlined in this book, you can build the dog boarding business of your dreams.

There are numerous hobbies that can develop into true passions. Among them is the upkeep of an aquarium. This is a serious hobby, as there is no space for error; otherwise, you risk injuring or killing a living thing.

Inspired by that British (BBC) television program called The Great British Bake Off and love, more pet owners are making homemade treats for their furry companions. Fueled by the rapid spread of information on the internet, there is, what seems like, an unending array of pet recipes. It’s never been easier to treat Fido and King homemade artisan dog treats. And for those dog owners who haven’t yet jumped into baking for their pets but are more than willing to buy gourmet treats, some of the best options can be found at places often called pet bakeries.

Bringing a dog into your life can be a rewarding experience, but it can also come with challenges. Transforming Your Dog’s Behavior: Practical Tips and Strategies for Aggressive Behavior and More is a comprehensive guide that explores the psychology behind canine aggression, offers step-by-step training strategies, and provides actionable tips for everyday scenarios.

A decade ago Special Forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an anti-narcotics raid. He'd served with the famous Night Stalkers on countless such missions. This one turned out very different. Months later he regained consciousness in a US military hospital, with no memory of how he'd gotten there. The first words he heard were from his surgeon, telling him he would never walk again. The determined soldier responded, "Sir, yes, I will."

This book offers an approach to caring for your horse on a budget. You’ll discover some surprisingly simple solutions for basic horse issues, concerns, and care.

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae, the turkey rescued from a "turkey bowl" just before Thanksgiving.

An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them.

Kids can learn lots of important responsibilities by caring for a pet.

Discover the energy systems of the animal body and heal ill health with the power of crystals. With the Crystal Healing audiobook, you’ll learn about the tools, techniques, theories, and philosophies used in the practice. Everything from understanding animal behavior to selecting and energizing crystals and giving hands-on and distant treatment is covered.

In this volume, Shaun Usher turns to the cat - a subject of fascination, amusement, reverence, and joy. Even before they reigned supreme on the internet, their idiosyncratic ways and hold on our affections had long been written about in many forms. Letters of Note collects together the most engaging missives that celebrate eulogize, rail against and analyze the ways of our feline companions. Includes letters by Nikola Tesla, Rachel Carson, Anne Frank, John Cheever, and many more.

Puppy Prep: Choosing the Perfect Pup for Your Lifestyle is your essential first step in the Canine Care Chronicles series. This guide takes the guesswork out of finding your ideal furry companion by helping you match a breed to your personality, home environment, and daily routine. Puppy Prep equips you with the knowledge to make a confident, informed decision, from understanding breed temperaments to considering size, energy levels, and grooming needs.