Animal Care

Dogs are the most social animals on the planet, second only to humans in their ability to read and understand emotion. Even chimps and bonobos, our closest genetic relatives, are no match for dogs when it comes to social cognition. Jennifer Arnold understands this better than anyone, having spent the past 25 years training service dogs for people with disabilities at Canine Assistants. She is a pioneer in the emerging field of "bond-based" dog training.

Margaret Winslow met midlife agita not head-on, but ass-on, fulfilling a childhood curiosity about donkeys by answering a for-sale ad in the American Donkey and Mule Society's magazine, The Brayer. Hilarity ensues, alongside life-threatening injuries and spirit-enriching insight.... As listeners walk with Winslow and Caleb the donkey through training traumas, expert-baffling antics, and humiliating races, they also share in the author's gradual understanding of Caleb's true, undeniable gifts: a willingness to "speak truth to power", to trust, and to forgive.

In "Cat IQ Training", author Melanie Alvarado shares her journey from a perplexed cat owner to a renowned feline behavior expert. Drawing from her background in pedagogic studies, Melanie understands the common struggle of cat owners who yearn for a harmonious relationship with their furry companions. She's been there herself, and she knows what it's like to face behavior challenges that seem insurmountable.

If your relationship has ended and you have to decide what to do with your dog, this book is written for you. If you are a divorce attorney, family mediator, a therapist, or a family court judge, this book is also written for you. This compassionate guide covers subjects such as shared vs sole custody of pets, how to handle visitations, the laws around pet custody, the best way to factor children into the decision, differences in dog breeds, and common mistakes to avoid.

If you want to learn how to raise Llamas, then pay attention...Have you recently heard a lot about llamas and alpacas? You might have learned that they make great pets and can fetch you a pretty penny. Do you want to know more about raising these cute, intelligent animals? This audiobook answers every question you might have concerning these amazing animals. With this audiobook as your guide, you can have your herd of llamas or alpacas for utilitarian reasons (packing), keep them as pets, or use them in your fleece business venture.

They're loyal, loving, and big-hearted - dogs are our best friends for a good reason. Yet they have much more to offer than just love and friendship. Let CEO Scott MacDonald and rescue dog Sadie show you how to have a more rewarding life and a more successful career in Think Like a Dog.

Brian McGrory's life changed drastically after the death of his beloved dog, Harry: he fell in love with Pam, Harry's veterinarian. Though Brian's only responsibility used to be his adored Harry, Pam came with accessories that could not have been more exotic to the city-loving bachelor: a home in suburbia, two young daughters, two dogs, two cats, two rabbits, and a portly, snow white, red-crowned-and-wattled step-rooster named Buddy. While Buddy loves the women of the house, he takes Brian's presence as an affront....

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.

Nadine is a British widow living on a Greek island in the Cyclades who adopts a dog called Charlton. But she has no idea what looking after a dog entails: the attention, the care, the responsibility. As she struggles to cope with him, matters quickly get out of hand. Friends and neighbors get involved, and others try to take charge of the situation. What follows is a dark, brutally funny story that tracks the strange, enforced intimacy of life in a small island community. And Charlton is at the heart of it all.

Dog trainer Raine Stockton has lived all her life in the quiet community of Hansonville, North Carolina. She is the daughter of a judge, the niece of a sheriff, and the ex-wife of a deputy. She does not lead the kind of life, generally speaking, in which people get buried in her backyard. But when Cisco, Raine's mischievous golden retriever, digs up human bones beneath the site of what will soon be her new training kennel, mayhem ensues.

This easy-to-follow book lets you say goodbye to the embarrassment of calling your dog and getting no response, and hello to recall training that's fun and effective for you and your dog.

In this revealing book, based on the revolutionary teachings of the Mexican American “Leader of the Pack” Cesar Millan, as well as those of the Austrian zoologist Karl Lorenz, better known as “The Father of Pack Leadership”, you will discover five proven ways to claim your role as your dog’s pack leader, the natural cause behind the dependence of dogs on their masters, how to use the principles of dog psychology to improve your training, nine basic obedience commands you can easily teach your dog today, and more.

This audiobook provides dog owners with the all the tips for learning about bathing one's dog. Mav4Life® covers the topic of grooming, why it's important, which dogs are better than others in grooming, and the in and outs around bathing your BFF. This audiobook also provides dog owners with the all the tips for dealing with that annoying, frustrating dog hair that ends up everywhere! Mav4Life® discusses options on grooming as well as equipping your home with the right appliances or hardware to deal with shedding efficiently.

Cats have always been wonderful companions and playmates that brighten and enrich our lives but they are also amazing teachers. In this audiobook, cat lovers, both lifelong and reluctant, share what they have learned from their furry companions. Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat will delight listeners with humorous, heartwarming, and inspiring stories about lessons our feline friends and family members have taught us.

Flight technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, met in the most unlikely of places: a World War II internment camp in the Pacific. Judy was a fiercely loyal dog, with a keen sense for who was friend and who was foe, and the pair's relationship deepened throughout their captivity. When the prisoners suffered beatings, Judy would repeatedly risk her life to intervene.

Perhaps you have already picked out the perfect Rottweiler to bring home, but you have questions. The answers are here, inside the Encyclopedia of Rottweilers. You are about to go on a journey with a new family member, and it is time that you learn about your dog before you bring him or her home, as well as knowing what to do once you have him at home. Rottweilers have a long history that is both fascinating and helpful to understanding their behaviors and how to work with them to train them.

This is an up-close look at the lives and work of the brave men, women, and dogs who serve and protect citizens in America and around the world. An acclaimed poet, Rachel Rose never expected to spend her nights careening along the roads in high-speed chases or searching the woods for armed suspects. Yet once she decided to meet the people who devoted their lives to police K9 units, she found herself signing up for the ride-alongs, training runs, and other challenges faced by these courageous people - and canines - on a daily basis.

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet. Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world.

This one-stop instruction manual is the essential companion to your lovable Labradoodle. We cover everything you should know, from buying a new puppy through to old age, and how best to look after your precious Labradoodle, including two in-depth top breeder and owner interviews packed with advice and tips.

We’ve always suspected dogs are magical angels from God. In K9 Spirit Guides, author Heather Leigh Strom gives you proof that our canine companions possess specific divine gifts to facilitate our healing, elevate our awareness, and expand our consciousness as children of God. Man’s best friends have their own spirit guides, which is why they appear in our lives just when we need them most.