Animal Care

Meet Buster and Juno of @bustertoks, two extraordinary dogs who learned to communicate using a staggering 150 different words, thanks to these groundbreaking techniques rooted in positive reinforcement. Dive into riveting personal stories, laugh and shed a tear, as you gain insights into the fascinating world of canine cognition and human-dog bonding.

Parakeets are full of character and make great companions! They are very friendly and curious birds that are easy to care for and inexpensive to keep. They come with great personalities which make them a great choice for pet owners of all ages and skill levels! Parakeets will make you an expert in no time! You will learn everything you need to care for your new buddy, like how to select the right budgie and necessary supplies, vital nutrition information, keep your pet safe, speech and trick training, and much more!

Tamar Geller here expands on her play-training methods and offers a day-by-day, easy-to-follow plan for raising a happy and well-mannered canine. In this step-by-step guide, Geller gives dog owners all the essential training instructions, insights, and tips, including housebreaking, socialization, commands, hand signals, games, developing a routine, and much more.

Studies have shown that having a dog can significantly enhance your physical and emotional well-being as well as bring a sense of purpose and routine to your day. Whether you’re adopting a puppy, rescuing an older dog, or purchasing from a breeder, this book is your go-to guide for a smooth and stress-free transition.

Pawverbs for a Cat Lover’s Heart is a collection of stories, each featuring a real-life animal and sharing a principle from the book of Proverbs. You’ll not only find inspiring and heartwarming tales, but also spiritual truths to touch your heart and remind you of God’s unfailing love, wisdom, and grace.

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.

Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed reveals the secrets to a happy, well-behaved dog in his revolutionary new book, The Dog Guardian. Struggling to solve your dog's behavioural problems? Looking to achieve the perfect relationship with your dog? The Dog Guardian is here to help. Dog behaviourist Nigel Reed teaches emotional intelligence for dog owners, leading to confident, happy and well-behaved dogs.

Raine Stockton and her high-spirited, big-hearted golden retriever, Cisco, are accustomed to being heroes wherever they go. But there's a new dog in town, and Raine and Cisco find themselves upstaged by a flashy K-9 addition to the sheriff's department. Nike and her handler, Jolene, are part of a new government-funded program. Though Raine admires Nike's talent almost as much as she resents Jolene's arrogance, she wonders why the Department of Homeland Security would send such an expensive gift to their sleepy Smoky Mountain community.

Are you ready to start your own beautiful reef aquarium? If you want to start your own thriving reef aquarium with or without saltwater fish, than this book is for you. Here’s the deal: You love the beauty of corals but you have no idea where to start and you don’t want to waste your time and money by not knowing what to do. Imagine what life would be being able to come home to a beautiful reef tank. By following the strategies outlined in this audiobook, you can create the reef aquarium of your dreams.

Wouldn’t it be incredible if 37 expert Pug breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner’s guide with all your frequently asked questions answered in one place? Well here it is! You will literally find this book full of useful quotes giving clear advice and tips from the world’s best Pug dog breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Pugs.

After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn't coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, Colin fell into a spiral of depression and loneliness. Soon after, a friend told Colin about a dog in need of rescue - a neglected, 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer, a breed renowned for its friendly nature and remarkable swimming abilities.

Ludo is a dog - Simon Garfield's beloved black Labrador retriever, one of millions of canines who have become integral parts of our lives. But how did the dog become top dog? How did these faithful animals come to assist us not only in hunting, but in bomb disposal and cancer detection - and ultimately become our closest companions? Dog's Best Friend examines how this bond developed over the centuries, and how it has transformed countless lives, both human and canine.

Broken: Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl shares the journey of Michelle Scully’s calamitous riding accident and devastating injury. It also provides a panorama of her path of deep personal discovery as she unexpectedly finds herself in a joyful journey of recovery. Love of horses commingles with a personal quest to improve her horsemanship to spur on her healing.

Der Schlüssel zur Verständigung - Hunde sprechen nicht mit Worten, aber ihre Kommunikation untereinander und mit uns Menschen ist vielfältig. Durch kleinste Veränderungen der Körperhaltung, der Mimik und Lautäußerung verraten sie, wie sie sich in diesem Moment fühlen. Lerne deinen Hund besser verstehen: Martin Rütter und Andrea Buisman erklären dir alle Facetten der Hundesprache, ihre Bedeutung bei der Begegnung von Hunden und mit uns Menschen.

In an age of instant communication and connected everything, finding good information about caring for Great Danes can be surprisingly difficult! As one of the world’s most recognizable dogs, this giant breed has unique characteristics that require special attention. This is especially true for their puppy years, a time that many new owners find stressful. For the first time ever, this information has been distilled down into a single simple and easy to use guide. It focuses in on the exact information that every Great Dane owner should know.

Rachel Anne Ridge was at the end of her rope. The economy had crashed, taking her formerly thriving business along with it. She had been a successful artist, doing work she loved, but now she felt like a failure. How would her family pay their bills? What would the future hold? If only God would somehow let them know that everything was going to be all right... and then Flash the donkey showed up.

Critically acclaimed memoirist Wade Rouse has gathered some of America's best known humorists-authors, comedians, and actors-to offer biting commentary on what it means to share a life, and a heart, with a dog. From battling for bed space to trying to transform a pampered NYC pup into a Texas rawhide, and from helping a shelter rescue navigate through her new life to interpreting dog run dynamics (and politics), being a canine companion has challenges as tough as any agility course, but laughter is just a tail-wag away.

Dewey's Nine Lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about cats - all told from the perspective of "Dewey's Mom", librarian Vicki Myron. The amazing felines in this audiobook include Dewey, of course, whose further never-before-told adventures are shared, and several others Vicki found out about when their owners reached out to her.

How do dogs think? Do they fantasize? Do they dream? What do their barks, whines, and growls tell other dogs? How do they communicate in groups, and why do they form hierarchies? What do dogs want? Anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas attempts to answer these and other questions about a species that has been with mankind for over 20,000 years and still remains a mystery. Based on 30 years and hundreds of thousands of hours of research, this volume describes behavior every dog owner has seen thousands of times but will now understand for only the first time.

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog—or are thinking about getting one—A Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household.